Spotprent op prins Willem V, 1800 Possibly 1800 - 1812

This satirical hand-colored etching by James Gillray, *The Man of Feeling, in search of Indispensables*, is a humorous commentary on fashion trends of the early 19th century. The artwork depicts a man attempting to measure the length of a woman’s dress, a popular fashion item at the time. The scene is bustling with fashionable women, all wearing extravagant gowns and hats. Gillray's use of caricature and exaggeration creates a playful, yet critical, take on the era's preoccupation with fashion and social status. The piece is housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrating the international appeal of Gillray's work.