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An oil painting of an Edwardian couple in a richly decorated London cafe, looking at a counter filled with various cakes.

An oil painting of an Edwardian couple in a richly decorated London cafe, looking at a counter filled with various cakes.

Medium shot, oil painting by John Singer Sargent, a young edwardian couple in an 1890s London cafe, looking closely at an ornate wooden counter with cakes and pastries, the woman is reaching out to show the man which cake she would like to have, she wears a burgundy floral chiffon-gown in the style of lucile duff gordon and a feathered hat. intimate atmosphere, historical background with other edwardian cafe-shoppers, focused lighting, rich textures, loose brushwork, masterpiece. Voir plus