Au Golf-Club a Cannes, ca. 1920 c. 1920

This print, *Au Golf-Club a Cannes*, was made around 1920, by an anonymous artist. It’s a glimpse into the world of leisure and privilege during the interwar period. The figures depicted here, presumably members of the golf club, are presented as caricatures, their bodies exaggerated to emphasize their wealth and status. The golf club itself becomes a stage for the performance of identity, where men display their affluence through clothing, accessories, and leisurely pursuits. What’s striking here is how these men embody a particular form of masculinity. The setting of Cannes, a playground for the European elite, adds another layer of meaning. Here, the wealthy could escape the confines of their everyday lives and indulge in leisure activities. The print invites us to reflect on the social inequalities of the time and the ways in which privilege was constructed and maintained through spaces like the golf club. It serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between leisure, identity, and power in the early 20th century.