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Disastrous Result of Beautymania, 1879 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
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Disastrous Result of Beautymania, 1879 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Disastrous Result of Beautymania, 1879 (1891). The last new beauty, having an innocent cast of countenance, has been painted, sculptured, and photographed with her head on one side, sucking her thumb. the gentlemen are joining the ladies after dinner. A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch
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In this print titled "Disastrous Result of Beautymania" by artist George du Maurier, we are transported back to the elegant Victorian era. The scene depicts a gathering of gentlemen and ladies after dinner, immersed in socializing at a lavish soiree. As our eyes wander through the intricately detailed interior setting, we notice a group of women seated together, each displaying their own unique sense of fashion. However, it is the central figure that immediately captures our attention - the last new beauty who has fallen victim to society's obsession with physical appearance. With an innocent countenance and her head tilted to one side, she is portrayed as having been transformed into an object of art through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, and photography. Yet there is something childlike about her posture as she suckles her thumb. This satirical commentary on beauty mania serves as a reminder that societal pressures can sometimes lead individuals astray from their true selves. Through his skillful engraving technique and keen eye for detail, du Maurier invites us to reflect upon the consequences of superficiality amidst an otherwise refined gathering. As we delve deeper into this thought-provoking image from 19th century England, we are reminded that true beauty lies not in external appearances but rather in authenticity and self-acceptance.
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