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Monstrosities of 1799, or Scene in Kensington Gardens, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO190137 Monstrosities of 1799, or Scene in Kensington Gardens, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22339862
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Agitation Bustle Corpulent Exaggeration Grotesque Hanoverian Mocking Model Modelling Obese Parasol Pearl Necklace Ridiculous Sideburns Social Satire Stout Swagger Top Hat Stroll Strolling
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Monstrosities of 1799, or Scene in Kensington Gardens - A Satirical Reflection on Georgian Fashion and Society
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. This print captures the essence of James Gillray's iconic etching, "Monstrosities of 1799, or Scene in Kensington Gardens" published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799. With a keen eye for social satire, Gillray masterfully depicts the absurdity and excesses of Georgian fashion and society. In this scene, we witness an array of grotesque characters strolling through the park. The exaggerated proportions are impossible to miss – from the obese figures with their pointed boots and giant shoulder pads to the corpulent female model adorned with a revealing dress and pearl necklace. Each character is meticulously crafted to mock societal norms and challenge conventional beauty standards. The composition brims with movement and agitation as these caricatures leisurely walk through Kensington Gardens. The male figure struts confidently with his top hat, cane, sideburns, and swagger while the female counterpart flaunts her pointed bonnet, fan, bustle, and parasol. Gillray's satirical genius lies not only in his ability to exaggerate physical attributes but also in his astute observation of fashionable trends that border on ridiculousness. Through this artwork's lens, we gain insight into a world where fashion becomes a spectacle rather than an expression of personal style. As we delve into this mesmerizing piece from Fine Art Finder's collection courtesy of New College Oxford's scholars
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