Author: Steve Melcher

Santiago Rusiñol, Spanish

“Okay, Now Let’s Get a Shot Where You’re a Creepy Marionette Trying To Look Casual,” 1894

Oil on canvas

Auguste Toulmouche, French

“Wow,” Thought Cecily. “The Bride in That Wedding in the Park Out There Really Has a Good Arm,” 1876

Oil on canvas

Fausto Zonaro, Italian

Cinderella Returning Her Coach To the Rental Agency the Next Morning, 1889

Oil on canvas

Harold H. Piffard, British

“As Always, It’s Been a True Pleasure Serving You Gentlemen, For a Dehumanizing Wage and Nonexistent Benefits. Now Please Enjoy This Bowl of My Tears,” Date Unknown

Oil on canvas

Harold H. Piffard, British

“Do You Like This Color On Me For the Oscars Red Carpet? It’s From the Katie Britt Evening Wear Collection,” Date Unknown

Oil on canvas

Jan Adam Kruseman, Dutch

“Well, Yes, That Is Correct. Technically, I DID Forget To Play Our Office’s Winning Numbers in the $580 Million Powerball Drawing Last Night. But It’s Actually a Funny Story…,” 1852

Oil on canvas

Isaac Fuller, English

“Wait. When I Pull Back on the Head Like This, It’s Supposed To Slide the Bookcase To Reveal the Hidden Passageway. Maybe It’s the Batteries?,” ca. 1670

Oil on canvas

Tilly Kettle, British

On This Day in Fashion History: The Debut of the 10-Gallon Bonnet, 1780

Oil on canvas