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High Change In Bond Street
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High Change In Bond Street
High Change In Bond Street, Ou La Politesse Du Grande Monde, Gillray, James, 1756 1815, Engraver, London, Engraving 1796, Fashionably Dressed Pedestrians On Bond Street. In The Foreground, Five Men Crowd A Woman And Girl Off The Sidewalk As They Leer At Them. The Women, Seen From The Back, Are Oddly Dressed. In The Background, Three Ladies, Also In Exaggerated Costumes, Walking Arm In Arm In The Roadway
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1756 1796 1815 Aged Artwork Back Background Bond Change Costumes Crowd Dressed Engraver Fashionably Foreground Gillray Girl Grande High James Ladies Nostalgia Nostalgic Pedestrians Romantic Sidewalk Street Traditional Walking Exaggerated Leer Monde Oddly Politesse Roadway
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This vintage engraving, titled "High Change In Bond Street" captures a bustling scene from the past. The artwork, created by James Gillray in 1796, showcases fashionably dressed pedestrians strolling along Bond Street in London. However, what immediately catches the eye is the peculiar interaction taking place in the foreground. Five men crowd around a woman and young girl on the sidewalk, their leering gazes evident even from behind. The women's oddly dressed figures add an air of mystery to this historical snapshot. Meanwhile, in the background, three ladies arm-in-arm walk gracefully down the roadway donning exaggerated costumes that reflect the artistic style of that era. This engraved image evokes a sense of nostalgia and transports us back to a time when societal norms were different. It serves as a reminder of how culture and attitudes have evolved over centuries. The intricate illustrative technique employed by Gillray adds depth and detail to this historic art piece. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported into an age-old world where romanticism meets tradition. Its retro-styled charm invites us to appreciate both its aesthetic beauty and its significance as a window into history.
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