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A Wall Flower (colour litho)
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A Wall Flower (colour litho)
3094667 A Wall Flower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wall Flower. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23116428
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Absurd Ball Balls Caption Captions Choreography Dances Fans Frowning Gioco Glum Green Dress Grumpy Jokes Loneliness Lonely Palm Palms Parlor Game Partner Partners Scowl Scowling Ugly Unattractive Ball Games Frowned Joke Parlour Game
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A Wall Flower
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is a captivating and whimsical colour litho print that transports us to the early 20th century. This satirical cartoon, found on a postcard, captures a scene from an elegant ballroom filled with dancers and merriment. In the foreground, we see a grumpy-looking man sitting alone while frowning at his palm. He seems to be the epitome of an unattractive wallflower, as he watches couples twirl across the dance floor in their vibrant attire. The green dress-clad woman beside him appears equally lonely and glum. The artist's comic touch shines through in this absurd portrayal of social awkwardness. The exaggerated scowls and funny expressions add charm to this satirical drawing. As we delve into the details, we notice other characters engaged in various parlour games or exchanging witty jokes with fans in hand. The overall composition exudes loneliness amidst festivity, capturing both the longing for connection and the humor found within it. The use of vibrant colours adds vibrancy to this otherwise melancholic scene. This print by Bridgeman Images invites us to reflect on our own experiences as "wallflowers" at times but also reminds us that even amidst solitude there can be moments of laughter and joy. It serves as a delightful reminder that beauty lies not only in dancing gracefully but also in finding amusement within life's quirks.
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