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Nouveau Riche Gentleman in excessive fur-trimmed coat
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Nouveau Riche Gentleman in excessive fur-trimmed coat
A Nouveau-Riche Gentleman who has grown a fine soup-strainer walrus moustache, wearing evening dress and a positively excessive fur-trimmed coat. He is not quite happy with his new-found position in society, or perhaps is trying a little too hard to fit in, hence the ill-fitting clothing and sad lack of ability to drink socially yet maintain his composure and facial decorum... !! Date: 1895
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Caricatures Cuffs Droopy Drunk Facial Fitting Heavy Moustache Nose Nouveau Phil Position Soup Statues Strainer Trim Trimmed Trousers Turn Turned Walrus 1895 Riche
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This image captures the essence of a Nouveau-Riche Gentleman from the late 19th century, as he attempts to navigate the complexities of high society. Dressed in an ill-fitting evening dress and a positively excessive fur-trimmed coat, this man's new-found wealth and status seem to have outpaced his understanding of social etiquette. His fine soup-strainer walrus moustache, a popular fashion accessory of the time, adds an air of pretentiousness to his appearance. The man's expression suggests a mixture of unease and determination as he tries to fit in among the elite. His red nose and droopy eyes hint at an unsuccessful attempt at drinking socially, while maintaining his composure and facial decorum. The heavy fur trim on his coat, combined with the turned-up trousers and upswept collar, add to the overall impression of excess and extravagance. This caricature, drawn in 1895, offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the social dynamics of the time. The Nouveau-Riche Gentleman's ill-fitting clothing and inability to drink socially serve as reminders of his humble origins and his struggle to adapt to his new position in society. The use of satire and exaggeration in this portrait adds depth and nuance to our understanding of this historical figure and the era in which he lived.
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