The Five Orders of Perriwigs as They Were Worn at the Late Coronation, Measured Architectonically

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.
Artist
William Hogarth
Date
1761
Type
Print
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
29.9 × 22 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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