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Fine Art Print : Swimming for Ladies, 1860. Women and girls in full body bathing suits diving, swimming and playing in a Victorian pool. Handcoloured etching by John Leech from Follies of the Year, from Punchos Pocket Books, Bradbury, London, 1864
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Swimming for Ladies, 1860. Women and girls in full body bathing suits diving, swimming and playing in a Victorian pool. Handcoloured etching by John Leech from Follies of the Year, from Punchos Pocket Books, Bradbury, London, 1864
FLO4995460 Swimming for Ladies, 1860. Women and girls in full body bathing suits diving, swimming and playing in a Victorian pool. Handcoloured etching by John Leech from Follies of the Year, from Punchos Pocket Books, Bradbury, London, 1864.; (add.info.: Swimming for Ladies, 1860. Women and girls in full body bathing suits diving, swimming and playing in a Victorian pool. Handcoloured etching by John Leech from Follies of the Year, from Punchos Pocket Books, Bradbury, London, 1864.); © Florilegius
Media ID 38273520
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Bathing Suits Comedy Dessin Satirique Diving Follies Of The Year Handcoloured Etching John Leech Pocket Books Pool Punchos Pocket Books Swimming Femme
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our collection of Fine Art Prints featuring vintage scenes like "Swimming for Ladies, 1860." Transport yourself to a Victorian pool where women and girls in full body bathing suits dive, swim, and play in this charming handcoloured etching by John Leech. A true piece of history captured beautifully by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34cm (21" x 13.4")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Step back in time with this charming handcoloured etching from 1864, depicting a scene of women and girls enjoying a swim in a Victorian pool. The image captures the innocence and joy of a bygone era, where modesty was key even when taking part in recreational activities.
The full body bathing suits worn by the ladies are a stark contrast to today's skimpy swimwear, reflecting the conservative values of the time. Despite their cumbersome attire, the women and girls seem to be having a delightful time diving, swimming, and playing in the water.
John Leech's satirical touch adds an element of humor to the scene, poking fun at societal norms and expectations surrounding female behavior. The exaggerated expressions on the faces of the swimmers hint at mischief and lightheartedness.
This print serves as a window into history, offering us a glimpse into how leisure activities were enjoyed during the Victorian era. It is a reminder that while times may change, some things remain constant - like the simple pleasure of spending time with friends and family in pursuit of happiness.
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