Well-a-day, Is this my Son Tom 1768 - 1778

"Well-a-day, Is this my Son Tom," a satirical engraving by Samuel Hieronymus Grimm, depicts a father's disbelief at his son's flamboyant attire. Created between 1768 and 1778, the piece uses caricature to humorously comment on the fashionable excesses of 18th-century society. The son, adorned with a towering wig and fashionable clothing, stands in stark contrast to the father's more traditional garb. This artwork captures the tension between generations and the evolving norms of dress, providing a glimpse into the social satire of the era.