The Coquette at Her Toilet 1787

"The Coquette at Her Toilet" (1787) by George Morland depicts a woman seated in a boudoir with her hair being done while another woman stands before her, adjusting a fashionable hat. The scene satirizes the elaborate rituals of the fashionable world, particularly the practice of “dressing” for social events. Morland's work, often capturing scenes of rural life, demonstrates a turn towards depictions of contemporary social trends in this piece, capturing the details of 18th century fashion and societal norms.