This drawing features people taking shelter under large crinoline skirts, treating them as tents. The crinolines are exaggeratedly large, dominating the composition. Two figures are comfortably seated underneath. The setting appears outdoors, with grassy ground and distant trees. The style suggests a satirical commentary on societal or fashion trends. The drawing is detailed, with attention given to the fabric folds. The scene conveys a lighthearted and whimsical tone.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1848
- Medium
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- 4223 × 3521 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original