"A design partly bisected by a vertical line. The same lady sits (left) directed to the left at her dressing-table, wearing only a long chemise or petticoat, and slippers. On the right she sits, in the same attitude but directed to the right, fully dr...
Alternative Title:
Fashionable lady in dress and undress
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Robert Dighton
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Dressing tables, Wigs, and Cosmetics
Surugue, Louis, approximately 1686 -1762, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:
[1745]
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.1 (Oversize)
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Allegorical scene with Decrepitude as an old woman in extravagant costume putting another beauty spot on her face and looking at her reflection in a mirror on a washstand, while Madness personified by young woman with fool's bauble hanging from a sash...
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Chez L. Surugue graveur du roy ruë des Noyers, attenant le Magazin de Papier vis-a-vis St. Yves, A.P.D.R.
Subject (Geographic):
France
Subject (Name):
Ward, John, 1678-1758
Subject (Topic):
Death and burial, Aging, Clothing & dress, Cupids, Cosmetics, Dressing tables, Mirrors, and Women domestics
"A pretty young woman leans back in an arm-chair while a hairdresser applies paint to her face from a small box. She wears a morning-gown which leaves her breast much exposed. A woman (left) stands full-face behind her chair pouring out a glass of 'Ho...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Published 13th Octr. 1794 by Laurie & Whittle, No. 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
Cosmetics, Dressing tables, Women domestics, and Wine
"Lady Archer sits in profile to the right before her dressing-table, applying rouge to her cheek with a brush. Her notoriously painted cheek is blotched with drink. She is dressed for driving, wearing a coat of masculine cut, and a skirt which is shor...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. Sepr. 29th, 1791, by H. Humphrey, No. 18 Old Bond Street
