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Caricature of a Parisian womens bedroom in the 20th century. 1850 (engraving)
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Caricature of a Parisian womens bedroom in the 20th century. 1850 (engraving)
7233270 Caricature of a Parisian womens bedroom in the 20th century. 1850 (engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of a Parisian womens bedroom in the 20th century (from 1850). She wears a corset and skirts decorated with leaves. Her maid wears a foliage dress and hat. Le boudoir d une Parisienne au vingtieme siecle. Handcoloured engraving by Gilloy after an illustration by Alfred Grevin from Les Filles d Eve, Album de travestissements plus ou moins historiques, Typographie Eugene Plon, Paris, 1850.); © Florilegius
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This engraving, titled "Caricature of a Parisian women's bedroom in the 20th century" takes us back to the year 1850 when artist Alfred Grevin depicted his imaginative vision of a fashionable Parisienne's boudoir. The scene showcases an elegant woman adorned in a corset and skirts embellished with delicate leaves, embodying both coquetry and anticipation for the upcoming century. Beside her stands her maid, also dressed in a foliage-inspired ensemble, reflecting the prevailing fascination with botany during that era. The intricate handcolored details bring this illustration to life, highlighting the beauty and elegance of these women as they prepare themselves for their day. The room itself exudes sophistication and charm. A mirror reflects their images while various beauty products are scattered across the vanity table, emphasizing society's growing obsession with personal grooming and fashion. This caricature offers us a glimpse into not only the clothing styles but also societal norms surrounding femininity at that time. Grevin's work was part of "Les Filles d'Eve" an album showcasing historical costumes through playful transformations. Through this piece, he captures both the allure of French fashion and its evolution throughout history. As we admire this print from Fine Art Finder, we are transported to nineteenth-century France—a world where imagination meets reality—where beauty ideals were celebrated through elaborate attire and costume design.
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