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The Coming Season (engraving)
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The Coming Season (engraving)
583078 The Coming Season (engraving) by Thompson, Alfred (1830-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coming Season, cartoon, 1870); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 22372782
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
1870 Debutante Debutantes London Season
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The Coming Season
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is a captivating engraving that transports us back to the vibrant and opulent world of London's debutante season in 1870. Created by Alfred Thompson, this satirical cartoon offers a scathing satire on society's obsession with social status and the rituals surrounding young women entering high society. In this intricately detailed print, we are presented with an array of debutantes eagerly preparing for their grand entrance into the elite circles of London. The artist skillfully captures the anticipation and nervous excitement that permeates through these young women as they meticulously dress themselves in extravagant gowns, adorned with feathers and jewels. Thompson's keen eye for caricature shines through as he playfully exaggerates certain features and mannerisms, adding an element of humor to his critique. Through clever visual storytelling, he exposes the absurdity of societal expectations placed upon these young girls while simultaneously mocking those who uphold such traditions. "The Coming Season" serves as a thought-provoking reminder that even within seemingly glamorous settings, there lies a deeper commentary on class divisions and societal pressures. It invites viewers to reflect on how our own perceptions may be influenced by external appearances and challenges us to question whether true fulfillment can be found within these rigid structures. This enchanting print from Bridgeman Images not only showcases Thompson's artistic talent but also provides us with an intriguing window into a specific moment in history where tradition clashed with changing social dynamics.
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