Autres tems, autres (...)..ridicules 1780-1800-1824, ca. 1829-1830 c. 1829 - 1830

Charles Philipon created this print titled, "Autres tems, autres (...)..ridicules 1780-1800-1824", around 1829 or 1830 using lithography. Philipon was born in 1800, and this piece reflects the shifts he witnessed in French society as it moved from the late 18th century into the 19th. The print presents us with three figures, each embodying a different era through their fashion. Note the elaborate, aristocratic dress of the figure on the left, contrasted with the evolving styles of the subsequent figures. This transition in fashion is more than superficial; it mirrors deeper societal changes, including the rise of the bourgeoisie after the French Revolution. Philipon uses satire to comment on these transformations, inviting us to consider how notions of “ridicule” are shaped by historical context and class perceptions. The changing styles reflect a democratization of fashion, yet the print’s title suggests a critical view of these new modes. It serves as a visual commentary on how rapidly shifting cultural norms affect our judgments of taste and social value.