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Mocking the beauty of the painting The Mirror of Venus by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (colour litho)
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Mocking the beauty of the painting The Mirror of Venus by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (colour litho)
6000008 Mocking the beauty of the painting The Mirror of Venus by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mocking the beauty of the painting The Mirror of Venus, by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
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This print captures a satirical take on Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones' masterpiece, "The Mirror of Venus". Created in the early 20th century, this postcard showcases a humorous and entertaining comic strip that mocks the beauty portrayed in the original painting. In this comical scene, we see a group of men and women swimming in a pond or lake, proudly flaunting their imperfections. The artist's intention is clear - to challenge society's obsession with physical appearance and vanity. Through exaggerated depictions of old, fat, skinny, and unattractive figures donning swimsuits, the viewer is invited to reflect on their own perceptions of beauty. The swimmer's prideful expressions highlight one of the seven deadly sins - vanity. By juxtaposing these imperfect individuals against the reflection of themselves in the water (symbolizing self-delusion), they are forced to confront their own illusions about attractiveness. This artwork not only serves as an amusing joke but also offers social commentary on societal norms surrounding body image during that time period. It reminds us that true beauty lies beyond physical appearances and encourages us to embrace our unique qualities. Displayed within a private collection, this color lithograph postcard preserves both history and humor for generations to come.
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