Postcard : Woman in fancy dress costume as a cricket
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Woman in fancy dress costume as a cricket
Woman in fancy dress costume as a cricket.. Lithograph with pochoir stencil handcolouring from Our Fancy Dress Costumes, Paris, 1928
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Media ID 14219100
© Florilegius / Mary Evans
Antennae Cricket Fancydress Handcoloring Jazzage Masqueradeparty Nostravestis Ourfancydresscostumes Pochoir Stencil Minidress
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
Photo postcards are a great way to stay in touch with family and friends.
Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Charming Cricket: A Woman in Fancy Dress Transformed into an Enchanting Insect This image showcases a woman in an extraordinary fancy dress costume, metamorphosed into a cricket for a masquerade party during the Jazz Age of the 1920s. The lithograph, titled "Our Fancy Dress Costumes," was published in Paris in 1928, and it is a stunning example of the creativity and whimsy that defined the era. The woman's costume is a marvel of intricacy and detail. She wears a minidress adorned with delicate floral patterns, which is layered under a sheer, flowing cape. The most striking feature of her ensemble, however, are the cricket legs and antennae that sprout from her waist and head, respectively. These elements are expertly crafted using pochoir stencil handcoloring, adding a vibrant, three-dimensional quality to the image. The pochoir technique, a popular method of hand-coloring lithographs during the early 20th century, allowed artists to achieve a high level of detail and precision. In this case, the artist has expertly applied the colors to the stencil, creating a visually stunning and surreal transformation of the woman into a cricket. This image is a testament to the nostalgic charm of the 1920s, a time when people embraced the freedom and creativity of the era through elaborate and imaginative costumes. The woman's cricket costume, with its intricate design and playful spirit, is a reminder of the joy and wonder that characterized the masquerade parties and social gatherings of the Jazz Age. In conclusion, this lithograph is a beautiful and intriguing representation of the fancy dress costumes that were popular during the 1920s. The woman's cricket costume, with its pochoir stencil handcoloring, is a masterful work of art that captures the whimsy and creativity of the era. It is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of nostalgia, history, and the human desire to transform and play.
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