The Extravagant Woman Does Not Perceive Her Circumstances Decaying n.d.

"The Extravagant Woman Does Not Perceive Her Circumstances Decaying" is a satirical watercolor by Thomas Rowlandson, a prominent English artist known for his caricatures. The artwork depicts a wealthy woman in fashionable attire, seemingly oblivious to her declining circumstances, as she purchases plants from a street vendor, who is struggling to support himself and his donkey. This humorous portrayal of social disparity and the folly of extravagance, exemplifies Rowlandson's sharp wit and keen observation of 18th-century British society. The artwork is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.