Die fünf Perückenordnungen, wie sie bei der letzten Krönung getragen wurden, architektonisch vermessen

William Hogarth, 1761

This is a drawing of various styles of periwigs arranged architectonically. The image depicts periwigs with labels and diagrams in a pseudo-scientific style reminiscent of architectural drawings. Each wig is shown in side profiles with letters and names referencing architectural elements. The drawing features several rows of wigs, with the top row on a pediment-like structure and the lower portion on heads in profile. Text adds satirical and informative context to the illustration, framing periwigs as grand fashion statements akin to monumental architecture.
Künstler
William Hogarth
Datierung
1761
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
Radierung auf Büttenpapier
Maße
29,9 × 22 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing of various styles of periwigs arranged architectonically. The image depicts periwigs with labels and diagrams in a pseudo-scientific style reminiscent of architectural drawings. Each wig is shown in side profiles with letters and names referencing architectural elements. The drawing features several rows of wigs, with the top row on a pediment-like structure and the lower portion on heads in profile. Text adds satirical and informative context to the illustration, framing periwigs as grand fashion statements akin to monumental architecture.

William Hogarth