Verandering van mode 1894 - 1959

"Verandering van Mode" (Change of Fashion), created by the Monogrammist G.J. between 1894 and 1959, is a satirical illustration depicting the evolution of women's fashion from the 15th century to the 19th century. The artwork humorously presents the changing silhouettes of dresses as a series of increasingly absurd and exaggerated forms, culminating in a final image of a woman wearing a simple gown, suggesting that the pendulum of fashion has swung back to simplicity. The print, measuring 399mm in height and 270mm in width, is a testament to the enduring fascination with the whims of fashion and the cyclical nature of style.