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Venus a la Coquelle; or the Swan-sea Venus, pub. 1809 (hand coloured engraving)
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Venus a la Coquelle; or the Swan-sea Venus, pub. 1809 (hand coloured engraving)
3051762 Venus a la Coquelle; or the Swan-sea Venus, pub. 1809 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: sailing in an oyster shell; signed under Gillrays pseudonym); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
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Aphrodite Chubby Crossing Cupid Curls Eros Feathered Hat Feathers Green Dress Oyster Shell Quiver Ripped Shabby Social Satire Swan Swans Swansea Vain Vanity Whip Riding Jacket
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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Venus a la Coquelle; or the Swan-sea Venus" captures a whimsical scene that is both satirical and enchanting. Created by James Gillray in 1809, this artwork showcases his exceptional talent for social commentary through caricature. In the center of the image, we see Venus herself, portrayed as a bare-bottomed and chubby woman seated inside an oyster shell. She appears vain and self-absorbed, surrounded by swans who draw her across the water with their wings. Her green dress is torn and ripped, symbolizing her disregard for conventional beauty standards. Gillray's sharp wit is evident in every detail of this piece. Cupid accompanies Venus on her journey but seems disheveled with a broken bow and torn sleeve. The putti riding swans add to the playful atmosphere while also poking fun at Welsh society. The artist's use of satire extends beyond fashion trends to comment on societal values during Georgian times. Through exaggerated features and comical elements like a shabby portrait frame and whip-wielding Miss Jones in her riding jacket, Gillray highlights vanity and superficiality prevalent in that era. Overall, this engraving serves as both entertainment and critique—a testament to Gillray's skillful blend of artistry with social observation. It invites viewers to reflect on notions of beauty, fashion fads, societal norms while enjoying its delightful imagery filled with feathers, curls, capriciousness - all captured within this
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