In the Salon
1907
Step into the Belle Époque with this charming 1907 sketch by Fernand Louis Gottlob! Titled 'Au Salon' (In the Living Room), it captures a flirtatious dance between a dapper gentleman in a top hat and a lady sporting a truly gigantic, feathered hat. The man looks slightly bewildered by her advance, which fits the humorous tone of Gottlob's work. The handwritten caption at the bottom adds a modern twist for 1907: the woman is cooing about her 'cutie' who arranged a meeting with an architect to plan a joyride in a new automobile. It’s a delightful snapshot of a society transitioning from ballroom waltzes to the excitement of the motor age.
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- Pencil sketch
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