Doesn’t Fit 

Arthur Sarnoff's vintage illustration presents us with a peculiar scene, crafted with oil paint. Here, the iconography of status clashes; a woman adorned in a rococo gown and hairstyle, reminiscent of Marie Antoinette, stands beside a contemporary automobile. Her escort, a man in colonial garb, kneels as if attempting to assist her, but his expression suggests otherwise. The motif of historical attire juxtaposed with modern elements creates a visual dissonance, tapping into a collective memory of bygone eras. The man’s gesture evokes images of servitude, yet the setting—a suburban driveway—undermines any notions of nobility. One is reminded of the theatrical reenactments of the past, where costumes serve as both homage and masquerade. This intersection suggests an eternal cycle of history repeating, where the symbols of the past are continually reinterpreted.