Ladies Dress, As it Soon Will Be Possibly 1796

"Ladies Dress, as it soon will be" is a satirical hand-colored etching by the English artist James Gillray. The artwork depicts a woman in a revealing white dress, with her breasts exposed, holding a fan, and wearing an elaborate feathered headdress. This humorous caricature is a commentary on the changing fashion trends of the late 18th century. Gillray's sharp wit and attention to detail were hallmarks of his work, making him one of the most prominent satirical artists of his time.