Twee vrouwen in baljurken 1834

"Twee vrouwen in baljurken" (1834) by Paul Gavarni depicts two women in elegant ball gowns. The woman in the pink gown is walking away from the viewer with her back turned, while the woman in the blue and white gown faces us. Gavarni, a famous French caricaturist and illustrator of the 19th century, is known for his satirical depictions of Parisian society, particularly of fashion trends. This lithograph, held in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the fashionable attire of the time.