- The Country Wife - by NekhbetSun

2D • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Nov 14, 2007

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Mornin' Everyone *S* This image sort of comes from a comedic play written in 1675 by William Wycherly about a young country wife who travels to London and finds adventure. Obviously she hasn't gone to London yet :o) Here's a little more info if'n you're interested courtesy of Wikipedia. "The Country Wife" is a Restoration comedy written in 1675 by William Wycherley. A product of the tolerant early Restoration period, the play reflects an aristocratic and anti-Puritan ideology, and was controversial for its sexual explicitness even in its own time. It is based on several plays by Moliere, with added features that 1670s London audiences demanded: colloquial prose dialogue in place of Moliere's verse, a complicated, fast-paced plot tangle, and many sex jokes. It turns on two indelicate plot devices: a rake's trick of pretending impotence in order to safely have clandestine affairs with married women, and the arrival in London of an inexperienced young "country wife", with her discovery of the joys of town life, especially the fascinating London men. The scandalous trick and the frank language have for much of the play's history kept it off the stage and out of print. Between 1753 and 1924, "The Country Wife" was considered too outrageous to be performed at all and was replaced on the stage by David Garrick's cleaned-up and bland version "The Country Girl", now a forgotten curiosity. The original play is again a stage favourite today, and is also acclaimed by academic critics, who praise its linguistic energy, sharp social satire, and openness to different interpretations. Y'all have a good one *S* ~ Love & Hugs ~ * Mina *

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Comments (77)

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mamabobbijo

7:35AM | Thu, 15 November 2007

That enigmatic smile leads me to believe she may have already returned and is reliving the experience, but not having seen the play I could be wrong.

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Sylvia

7:53AM | Thu, 15 November 2007

~Mysteriously Beautiful~ OUTSTANDING!! ^5^ Thanks for sharing

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RubyT

9:33PM | Thu, 15 November 2007

Fabulous artwork Mina! I love those tones and effects!

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Jollyself

10:43PM | Thu, 15 November 2007

the monochromatic palette on this works so very well...beautiful job

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irakika

1:39AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Very nice and creative work!

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macrowawe

11:11AM | Fri, 16 November 2007

love your work !!!!!

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adonise

1:53PM | Fri, 16 November 2007

Wonderful composition and lighting...

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nikolais

2:12AM | Sat, 17 November 2007

Great work, Mina. have a great weekend!

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lior

12:36PM | Sat, 17 November 2007

Such a beauty,Mina!

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annie5

2:27PM | Sat, 17 November 2007

Fantastic realisation Mina..Great work! :)

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Fidelity2

6:05AM | Sun, 18 November 2007

Very well done. 5+.

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Gaiadriel

8:02AM | Sun, 18 November 2007

"Obviously she hasn't gone to London yet :o)".....LOL! Love the frailty of her form against the solidity and density of the surroundings. And, again, your wonderful perspective, too! :)

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