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High change in Bond Street, ou la Politesse du Grande Monde, Gillray, James, 1756 1815
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High change in Bond Street, ou la Politesse du Grande Monde, Gillray, James, 1756 1815
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 Back Background Bond Change Costumes Crowd Dressed Engraver Fashionably Foreground Gillray Girl Grande High James Ladies Monde Nostalgia Nostalgic Old Fashioned Pedestrians Roadway Sidewalk Street Traditional Walking Women Exaggerated Leer Oddly Politesse
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This vintage print titled "High change in Bond Street, ou la Politesse du Grande Monde" by James Gillray captures the essence of 18th-century fashion and social dynamics. The engraving, created in London in 1796, showcases a bustling scene on Bond Street with fashionably dressed pedestrians strolling along the sidewalk. In the foreground, we see five men who rudely crowd a woman and young girl off the sidewalk while leering at them. The women's oddly dressed figures are seen from behind, adding an air of mystery to their characters. Meanwhile, in the background, three ladies walk arm in arm on the roadway wearing exaggerated costumes that reflect the extravagant style of that era. This engraved image is a testament to Gillray's illustrative technique and his ability to capture both historical context and societal norms through art. It offers us a glimpse into a bygone era filled with charm and elegance. The print evokes nostalgia for a time when traditional values were upheld and historic art played an essential role in documenting cultural history. Its aged appearance adds to its romantic allure as it transports us back to an age where high society mingled on fashionable streets like Bond Street. Overall, this artwork from Liszt Collection serves as a captivating window into history - reminding us of how much has changed over time while also celebrating the enduring beauty of classic artistic expressions.
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