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The Hon Percy Scawen Wyndham, Aesthetics, 30 October 1880, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
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The Hon Percy Scawen Wyndham, Aesthetics, 30 October 1880, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611639 The Hon Percy Scawen Wyndham, Aesthetics, 30 October 1880, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hon Percy Scawen Wyndham, Aesthetics, 30 October 1880, Vanity Fair cartoon); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
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The Hon Percy Scawen Wyndham, Aesthetics
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is a captivating and satirical cartoon that was published in Vanity Fair on 30th October 1880. Created by Leslie Matthew Ward, also known as Spy, this colour lithograph provides a humorous insight into the world of aesthetics during the Victorian era. The central figure of the caricature is none other than The Hon Percy Scawen Wyndham himself. Dressed impeccably in his fashionable attire, he epitomizes the aesthetic movement that was prevalent at the time. With a monocle perched on his eye and an air of superiority surrounding him, Wyndham becomes a symbol of both admiration and ridicule. This satirical drawing cleverly mocks not only Wyndham's obsession with aesthetics but also society's fascination with superficial beauty. Through exaggerated features and comical expressions, Ward captures the essence of scathing satire. As we delve into this artwork from Fine Art Finder's private collection, we are transported back to a time when appearances were everything. This print serves as a reminder that even though fashion trends may change over time, our desire for external validation remains constant. "The Hon Percy Scawen Wyndham, Aesthetics" invites us to reflect upon our own preoccupations with image and encourages us to question whether true beauty lies within or if it can be found solely in outward appearances.
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