Black and white lithograph of two men in exaggerated fashion, titled 'Les Ridicules' and 'Les Flaneurs'.
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This is a black and white lithograph depicting two men in fashionable attire, likely from the early 19th century. The image is titled 'Les Ridicules' (The Ridiculous Ones) at the top and 'Les Flaneurs' (The Strollers) at the bottom. The man on the left is wearing a top hat, a fitted jacket, and tight-fitting striped trousers. He is holding a walking stick and appears to be smoking a pipe. The man on the right is similarly dressed, also with a top hat, but his jacket is more exaggeratedly fitted, and his trousers are extremely wide. He also carries a walking stick. Both men are walking, and the scene is set in a park or garden, with trees and a building visible in the background. The style of the image is caricatured, emphasizing the exaggerated fashion of the time. Below the figures is a line of music notes. The artist's signature, 'A. Philippon', is visible in the lower right corner.


License: CC0