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Here the splendor of clothing is mocked, we treat fools as such, for their exaggerations are ridiculous
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Here the splendor of clothing is mocked, we treat fools as such, for their exaggerations are ridiculous

Jan Oortman (Sr.) · 1833 - 1856 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Satirical print on fashion with 16 representations of people with striking hats. Below each image an inscription in German. Numbered top right: N. 200.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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cartoonprintpopular printfashion, clothingcaricatures (human types)fashion
Credit lineHier wird die Kleiderpracht verspottet, die Narren behandeln wir als solche, denn ihre Ubertriebenheiten sind lächerlich. 1833 - 1856. Jan Oortman (Sr.). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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