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La Crinoline-Abri

1848

Charles Vernier

Associated Names

Charles Vernier

Artist, French, 1831 - 1887

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.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp
Dimensions

overall: 26.7 x 36.3 cm (10 1/2 x 14 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

2002.57.36
Series Title

La Crinolinomanie

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank Anderson Trapp [1922-2005], Amherst, MA; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Trapp, Frank Anderson

Wikidata ID

Q75429793

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