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German cartoon on the fashion for crinoline (litho)
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German cartoon on the fashion for crinoline (litho)
3646233 German cartoon on the fashion for crinoline (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German cartoon on the fashion for crinoline. Illustration from Die Karikatur der europaischen Volker vom Jahre 1848 bis zur Gegenwart, by Eduard Fuchs (Hofmann, 1904).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23119170
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Crinoline Criticism Horse Drawn Impractical Post Chaise Pullman Car Skirt Hooped Underskirt
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This German cartoon from the 19th century captures the satirical nature of fashion trends during that time. Titled "German cartoon on the fashion for crinoline" it offers a humorous critique of women's clothing choices, specifically focusing on the impracticality of crinolines. The lithograph depicts a woman wearing an enormous hoop skirt, known as a crinoline, which was popular in Europe during this period. The exaggerated size and shape of her underskirt make it comically impossible for her to travel comfortably or efficiently. She is shown struggling to fit into a horse-drawn carriage, highlighting the inconvenience caused by this fashionable trend. The artist uses satire to criticize not only the absurdity of crinolines but also societal expectations placed upon women at that time. By exaggerating the size and impracticality of these garments, they highlight how fashion can restrict freedom and mobility. This piece is part of Eduard Fuchs' book "Die Karikatur der europaischen Volker vom Jahre 1848 bis zur Gegenwart" (Caricature of European Peoples from 1848 to Present), published in 1904. It reflects Fuchs' interest in capturing historical moments through satirical drawings and engravings. Overall, this German cartoon provides us with valuable insights into both fashion history and social criticism prevalent during the 19th century in Germany.
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