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Comment elles se font maigrir (engraving)
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Comment elles se font maigrir (engraving)
1094558 Comment elles se font maigrir (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comment elles se font maigrir. Illustration for La Vie Parisienne, 25 April 1896.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25470048
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Attraction Beauty Ideal Comment Exercise Font La View Parisienne Massage Sexual Beauties Elles
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This 19th-century engraving titled "Comment elles se font maigrir" transports us to the vibrant streets of Paris, where beauty and allure are celebrated. The artwork, created by an anonymous French School artist, captures the essence of French culture and its fascination with physical appearance. The scene depicts a group of beautiful women engaging in various activities aimed at achieving their desired body shape. With a touch of humor and satire, the engraving playfully comments on society's obsession with weight loss and the lengths some may go to attain their ideal figure. Set against the backdrop of La Vie Parisienne, a renowned publication from April 1896, this print offers a glimpse into the cultural norms and expectations surrounding female beauty during that era. It showcases how exercise, massage, and other methods were employed as means to achieve attractiveness. While it is evident that this artwork carries sexual undertones due to its portrayal of feminine charm and attraction, it should be appreciated within its historical context rather than judged through modern lenses. This piece serves as both entertainment for viewers seeking amusement and insight into societal ideals prevalent in France at that time. Bridgeman Images has preserved this remarkable piece from their private collection so that we can appreciate not only its artistic value but also gain understanding about past perceptions of beauty in France.
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