Le triomphe de la coquetterie 1700 - 1800

"Le triomphe de la coquetterie" is an anonymous etching from the 18th century that satirizes the fashion and social trends of the time. It depicts a group of women in elaborate, exaggerated clothing and hairstyles, with one woman standing on a pedestal, seemingly triumphant. The men in the scene are often shown to be struggling or in awkward positions, highlighting the power and influence of women during this era. The artwork, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, provides a glimpse into the satirical and often-critical social commentary of the time.