Man leest een vrouw voor in een toilet 1802 - 1804
anonymous
rijksmuseum
drawing, print, etching, pen
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drawing
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comic strip
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etching
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caricature
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traditional media
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romanticism
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pen
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genre-painting
"Novel Reading in a Vault at Blackheath," an anonymous satirical print from 1802-1804, depicts a man reading to a woman in a public toilet. This humorous scene, with its exaggerated figures and theatrical setting, offers a glimpse into the social satire of the early 19th century. The artist, through the use of caricature, highlights the absurdity of the situation, poking fun at the social conventions and the comically inappropriate setting for a romantic encounter. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a reminder of the enduring power of satire to expose the follies of society.
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