"Taking the Air" in Hyde Park [verso] 1865

"Taking the Air" in Hyde Park is a humorous 1865 drawing by George Cruikshank, a prolific British artist known for his satirical cartoons. The scene depicts a group of fashionable individuals in a park, with exaggerated and comical representations of the contemporary fashion trends. The women's dresses, especially, are comically large and voluminous, almost like balloons, creating a sense of absurd spectacle. The drawing captures the artist's talent for social commentary, providing a glimpse into Victorian fashion and social life.