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Title
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Some vulgar, dashing widow
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Description
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In this image we see a friend of Mrs. Elton walking through the streets of Bath. Mrs. Elton suggested that Emma and Mr. Woodhouse go to Bath on account of Mr. Woodhouse’s ill health. Mrs. Elton said she could introduce Emma to her friends in Bath, whom Emma could only assume were vulgar people. Emma had a poor opinion of Mrs. Elton, believing her to be vulgar and self-important. Emma turned down Mrs. Elton’s offer, not wanting to be associated with her. This scene occurs in chapter 32. The characters are shown in the traditional regency style. Mrs. Elton’s friend wears the regency style dress with an empire waist. She has a bonnet and has a scarf wrapped around her shoulders. The regency period dated to the early nineteenth century (1811-1820) when George, Prince of Wales, later George IV (r. 1820-1830), reigned as regent for his mentally ill father, King George III (r. 1760-1820). The regency period is associated with the rise of neoclassicism in art and fashion.
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Image Creator
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Hugh Thomson (Illustrator)
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Identifier
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mta:25789
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Source Name
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Emma
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Image
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