Come, Farewell
1837
Frédéric Bouchot captures a lively 19th-century farewell in this charming 1837 scene, rooted in the Romantic era's focus on everyday emotion. A dapper gentleman in a burgundy coat gestures with an open hand, seemingly urging his companion—a woman in a lavish pink dress and flowered bonnet—to wrap up her goodbyes. Meanwhile, the woman in the emerald green dress holds her friend's hand, prolonging the emotional departure in a simple doorway. It's a delightful snapshot of social etiquette, showing how even a quick 'adieu' was an opportunity to show off the latest Parisian fashions.
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