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Depiction of Summer 1903
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Depiction of Summer 1903
A depiction of Summer showing a woman wearing a reform style tunic dress with uncorseted waistline. She picks cornflowers from a cornfield to decorate her straw hat
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Depiction of Summer 1903
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is an enchanting image capturing the essence of a carefree summer day in the Edwardian era. The photograph, taken by an unknown artist and available through Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases a woman in a reform style tunic dress, a fashionable choice for the early 1900s. The uncorseted waistline and loose-fitting silhouette of the tunic dress were a departure from the rigid corsets and hourglass figures that defined the Victorian era. The woman in the photograph wears her long, dark hair in a chignon, a popular hairstyle of the time, and dons a sun-kissed complexion, suggesting a day spent outdoors. She carries a basket and pauses in a cornfield, where she plucks cornflowers to decorate her sun-brimmed straw hat. The simple, natural beauty of the scene is further emphasized by the idyllic setting - the golden fields of corn stretching out before her, the vibrant blue cornflowers in her hand, and the clear blue sky overhead. This image offers a glimpse into the historical context of the early 1900s, when the Nouveau movement was influencing art, design, and fashion. The reform style tunic dress, with its uncorseted waistline and flowing lines, represented a newfound appreciation for the natural form and a rejection of the restrictive fashions of the past. The woman in the photograph embodies this spirit of freedom and modernity, as she enjoys the simple pleasures of a summer day in the countryside. The Depiction of Summer 1903 is not only a beautiful work of art but also a valuable historical document, offering insight into the social and cultural norms of the time. It invites us to reflect on the enduring allure of the summer season and the timeless appeal of the natural world.
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