Fashion and Elegance: Hooded Cloaks Men’s Wigs 1729
antoineherisset
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"Fashion and Elegance: Hooded Cloaks Men’s Wigs" is an etching by Antoine Hérisset, created in 1729. The print depicts three men in elaborate 18th-century attire. The three men are wearing fashionable cloaks, wigs and knee-length breeches. This print, a satirical comment on fashion, was likely aimed at a contemporary audience familiar with the trends of the era. The etching's detailed rendering of the clothing and accessories captures the intricate details of 18th-century men's fashion. The work is a valuable visual document of fashion history, offering insights into the clothing and hairstyles of the time.
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During the early 18th century small series of costume plates reported on the fashion of the day. Women wore the loose-fitting robe volante, also called a ‘sack-backed gown’ in English, over which women sometimes added a short, hooded cloak known as a bagnolette. Men dressed in long coats over a waistcoat and knee-breeches. Pig-tail wigs were adorned with large bows, and tricorne hats were tucked under the arm rather than worn on the head. The two large prints from around 1760 show Parisians out for a stroll. Curiously, the women wear wide paniers (hoop skirts) for their promenade on the ramparts. In the caption underneath, they are condemned as silly slaves of fashion who blindly follow the dictates of the latest trends.
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