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I wash, wring And do it all myself, from The Merry Wives of Windsor, pub. 1910
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I wash, wring And do it all myself, from The Merry Wives of Windsor, pub. 1910
I wash, wring.. And do it all myself, from The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), pub. 1910 (colour lithograph), 1910. )
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1910 Clothes Line Comedy Falstaff Washing Windy Colour Lithograph Historica Graphica Collection Made
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This vibrant and colorful lithograph captures a scene from William Shakespeare's comedic play, "The Merry Wives of Windsor" published in 1910. The illustration, created by Hugh Thomson (1860-1920), showcases the character Falstaff engaging in a humorous domestic task. In this delightful image, we see Falstaff diligently washing and wringing clothes all by himself. Set against the backdrop of a windy day, the clothesline stretches across the frame with various garments hanging to dry. A large clothes basket sits at Falstaff's side as he meticulously attends to his laundry duties. The artist skillfully uses color to bring life to this historical moment, highlighting both the vivid clothing and Falstaff's animated expression. Thomson's illustration perfectly captures the essence of comedy within Shakespeare's play while also providing insight into daily life during that era. This piece is part of the Historica Graphica Collection and serves as an excellent example of early 20th-century artistry. As viewers gaze upon this print, they are transported back in time to witness one of Shakespeare's most beloved characters engaged in an unexpected chore. It reminds us that even larger-than-life figures like Falstaff have their own mundane tasks to attend to—an amusing reminder that no one is exempt from everyday responsibilities.
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