Cartoon, The great couturier, WW1
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Cartoon, The great couturier, WW1
French satire on Austrian fashions show ghoulish staring eyed women with heavy make-up, outlandish hairstyles & bizarre & eccentric clothes in garish colours & patterns. Date: 1917
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Austrian Bizarre Colours Crossbones Deaths Eccentric Eyed Fashions Goths Hairstyles Heavy Outlandish Patterns Punk Satire Skull Staring Garish Ghoulish
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This intriguing and thought-provoking cartoon print, titled "The Great Couturier" from 1917, offers a satirical take on the Austrian fashion scene during World War I. The image depicts a ghoulish and macabre fashion show, with women in the audience sporting staring eyes, heavy make-up, outlandish hairstyles, bizarre clothes in garish colors and patterns. The overall effect is one of eeriness and otherworldliness, with skulls and crossbones adding to the morbid atmosphere. At first glance, the cartoon may appear to be a simple commentary on the extravagance and excess of the fashion world. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that this satire holds a deeper meaning. The year 1917 was a time of great turmoil and upheaval, with World War I raging across Europe. Amidst the chaos and destruction, the continued focus on fashion and beauty may have seemed frivolous and even offensive to some. The women in the cartoon, with their ghoulish stares and bizarre attire, can be seen as a commentary on the Austrian people and their allegiance to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The heavy make-up and outlandish hairstyles may represent the attempt to mask the underlying ugliness and decay of the empire, while the bizarre and eccentric clothes serve as a reminder of the disconnect between the Austrian elite and the reality of the war. The use of skulls and crossbones adds an additional layer of meaning, suggesting that the fashion show is a celebration of death and decay. This could be seen as a commentary on the futility of war and the senseless loss of life. Overall, this cartoon print offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political climate of Europe during World War I, using the medium of satire to challenge societal norms and provoke thought and discussion.
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