Coiffures, Poufs, Hats and Bonnets: Eleven Coiffures and Headdresses 1776
anonymous
toned paper
childish illustration
cartoon like
traditional media
personal sketchbook
watercolour illustration
cartoon style
storyboard and sketchbook work
cartoon carciture
cartoon theme
This 1776 print titled "Coiffures, Poufs, Hats and Bonnets: Eleven Coiffures and Headdresses" showcases the extravagant hairstyles and headwear popular in 18th-century France. The four panels depict women with elaborate, towering wigs, intricately crafted hats, and feathered bonnets. This anonymous artwork offers a glimpse into the fashion trends of the era, highlighting the use of elaborate hairdressing as a statement of status and sophistication. The print's delicate detail captures the intricate design of the hairstyles and accessories, reflecting the meticulous artistry involved in the creation of these elaborate fashion statements.
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Ladies’ hairstyles were ingenious works of art, built around a core of cushions and horsehair. Hair was piled high in curls and twists (chignons) and adorned with feathers, ribbons, artificial flowers, tulle and jewels to create various fancifully named poufs. Because the hair was dressed using animal fat and powdered with wheat flour, these poufs attracted all manner of insects. Far from hygienic, they moreover did not last long. When they went out, ladies protected their hairdos with a voluminous ribbed hood called a calèche 1. Hairdressers of the time, who styled themselves as artists, used prints to advertise their latest creations and craftsmanship 2 3.
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