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Title
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“Tenderly flirting”
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Description
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In this image Lydia flirts with the regiment in Brighton. The regiment was previously stationed in Meryton, under the command of Colonel Miller. When the regiment left, Colonel Forester’s wife, invited Lydia to accompany them to Brighton. Elizabeth privately asked Mr. Bennet to prevent Lydia from going, but Lydia begged to be allowed to go, and Mr. Bennet conceded. Here Lydia flirts with several of the soldiers, including Mr. Wentworth. One fans her from the heat, while another pets the dog on her lap. This scene occurs in chapter 41. The characters are shown in the traditional regency style. Lydia wears a dress with an empire waist and a bonnet. She holds a parasol in her hand. The regiment wears the regency military uniform with leather belts, and double-breasted jackets. They wear a variety of helmets, indicating their different positions. 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:25975
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Source Name
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Pride and Prejudice
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Image
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