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Kees van Dongen Title: HAUT DE FORME ET REDINGOTE Year: 1901
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This lithograph is a satire on the Parisian bourgeoisie — the dignified gentlemen who went to cabarets and dance halls in the evenings (such as the Moulin Rouge or Folies Bergère) to watch “culture,” but in fact came to look at women and each other. Van Dongen shows:
the hypocrisy of the “respectable” male elite; the objectification of women as a backdrop for male display; the emptiness of status and etiquette, hidden behind top hats and black coats.
He was fascinated by this world of luxury and pretense, but also critical: he knew it from the inside, but looked at it with the gaze of an outsider (a Rotterdammer among the Parisian beau monde).
Van Dongen makes the viewer reflect on the façade of civilization: Beneath the gleam of the top hat lurks superficiality, voyeurism, and boredom. The woman in the center is not an individual, but a symbol of seduction and power — she attracts attention, yet remains trapped between the men watching her. Thus, the lithograph becomes a commentary on sexual double standards and social hypocrisy: the same men who present themselves as respectable seek the spectacle of nightlife in the evening.
Item: lithograph
Maker: Kees van Dongen
Title: HAUT DE FORME ET REDINGOTE
Year: 1901
Dimensions: 20 x 25 cm (approx., without frame and border)
Frame: Yes (dimensions 30cm x 40cm)
Step into the vibrant world of early 20th-century Paris with Kees van Dongen's lithograph, "Haut de Forme et Redingote." Created in 1901, this piece offers a satirical glimpse into the lives of the Parisian bourgeoisie, capturing the essence of their evening escapades to cabarets and dance halls. Van Dongen masterfully critiques the hypocrisy and superficiality of the elite, using his insider's perspective to expose the voyeurism and emptiness hidden beneath their polished exteriors. The central female figure, a symbol of allure and power, captivates yet remains ensnared by the gaze of the men around her, highlighting the sexual double standards and social pretensions of the era. Measuring approximately 20 x 25 cm, this lithograph is elegantly framed to 30 x 40 cm, ready to enhance your collection with its historical significance and artistic brilliance. Inquire today to add this thought-provoking piece to your space.
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ConditionExcellentColorsWhite, Brown, BlackMaterialWood, PaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight25 cmWidth20 cm
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Gouda, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2022 • 2 sales