Print Description
This print depicts a lively scene featuring three elegantly dressed women and two men. The women are adorned in elaborate gowns with intricate details and patterns, indicative of high fashion. Their hairstyles are particularly striking, with two of them wearing large, floral arrangements on their heads, suggesting a ceremonial or festive occasion.
The men are also dressed in stylish but foolishly eccentric attire, with one man gesturing animatedly towards the women while the other appears to be whispering something to him, adding an element of intrigue or humor to the scene. The men’s outfits include long coats, breeches, and hats.
The composition is balanced and dynamic, with the figures arranged in a semi-circle, creating a sense of interaction and movement. The artist’s attention to detail is evident in the intricate designs on the clothing and the expressive gestures of the figures, capturing a moment of social interaction that is both elegant and lively.
Made by after an anonymous artist.
Medium: Etching on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: I (figure) Dupy.
Sheet size: 33.3 x 24 cm (13.11 x 9.45 inch). Image size: 29.7 x 18 cm. (11.69 x 7.09 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light soiling and foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
SATIRE-ELEGANT-LADIES-SILLY-MEN | PCO-E17-2
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
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