Two Strings To His Bow
Talk about a popular guy! In this charming scene, a dashing military officer in a green Hussar uniform—complete with a towering fur hat and gold braiding—finds himself the center of attention at a lively autumn fair. He's flanked by two elegant ladies, one in a white dress with purple ribbons and the other in pink stripes, both clinging to his arms as if competing for his affection. The title 'Two Strings To His Bow' is a clever play on words; while the phrase usually means having a backup plan, here it suggests this soldier has two romantic prospects on his hands. Kaemmerer was a Dutch painter famous for capturing the fashion and flirtation of 18th and 19th-century French society, bringing these historical moments to life with incredible detail.