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Man throwing away a huge fig leaf in front of three women in vol, 1850 (engraving)
7233251 Man throwing away a huge fig leaf in front of three women in vol, 1850 (engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man throwing away a huge fig leaf in front of three women in voluminous crinolines holding opera glasses. Jetons, si vous le voulez bien, Medames, la modeste feuille de la pudeur sur des temps qui pourraient vois sembler par trop.....mythologiques, et passons sans transition aux premieres annees de notre histoire. 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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In this intriguing engraving titled "Man throwing away a huge fig leaf in front of three women" artist Alfred Grevin captures a moment that challenges societal norms and embraces the beauty of liberation. Set in the year 1850, during an era marked by voluminous crinolines and elaborate attire, the image showcases three women adorned in fashionable costumes, holding opera glasses. The central figure is a man who boldly discards a massive fig leaf before these ladies. His action symbolizes breaking free from the constraints of modesty and embracing one's true self without shame or inhibition. The man's gesture invites us to question traditional notions of morality and explore our own desires. Handcolored with meticulous detail by Gilloy after Grevin's original illustration, this engraving comes from Les Filles d'Eve (The Daughters of Eve), an album dedicated to various historical disguises. It reflects both coquetry and titillation while celebrating ideals of beauty through elegant costume design. With its botanical references to leaves and natural history, this artwork also hints at scientific methods prevalent during that time period. The French influence is evident not only in the fashion trends depicted but also in the exquisite craftsmanship typical of French culture. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back to an era where boundaries were challenged, femininity was celebrated, and individual expression reigned supreme.
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