Mislukte nationale Nederlandse klederdracht, 1831 1831

"Mislukte nationale Nederlandse klederdracht" (Failed National Dutch Costume), created in 1831 by an anonymous artist, is a satirical print that mocks the proposed revival of traditional Dutch clothing. The image features a group of people dressed in exaggerated and impractical versions of traditional attire, with a man standing on a ladder trying to speak to someone in the sky. The humor lies in the absurdity of the costumes and the artist's commentary on the futile attempt to revive outdated fashion trends. This print is an example of political caricature and a commentary on the social and cultural trends of the time.