Die lustige Ehefrau
Ferdinand Freiherr von Reznicek
1908
Ferdinand von Reznicek captures a cheeky moment of early 20th-century nightlife with distinct Art Nouveau flair. A dapper gentleman in a top hat checks his watch with palpable impatience, while a glamorous lady in a voluminous, ruffled gown and feathered hat turns back with playful defiance. The German caption reveals the punchline: she's refusing an 'automobile cab' because she'll get home to her husband 'early enough'—implying she's definitely not in a rush to end her fun! Reznicek, a star illustrator for the famous satirical magazine Simplicissimus, was a master at poking fun at high society and the newfangled automobiles of the era.
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