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Regency a la Mode, 1812 (coloured etching)
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Regency a la Mode, 1812 (coloured etching)
STC229786 Regency a la Mode, 1812 (coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: man helped to get dressed by his man servant; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22952648
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Corset Dressing Room Mirror Obese Overweight Struggling Tying Up Valet Vanity
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This coloured etching, titled "Regency a la Mode, 1812" by William Heath, offers a humorous and satirical glimpse into the fashion and vanity of the Georgian era. The print showcases an obese gentleman struggling to get dressed with the assistance of his loyal man servant in his opulent dressing room. The image humorously highlights the societal obsession with appearance and fashion during this period. The overweight man is depicted trying to squeeze himself into a corset while gazing at his reflection in a large mirror. His valet can be seen diligently tying up the corset strings, showcasing their close bond and trust. Heath's caricature captures not only the struggles faced by individuals striving for beauty but also serves as social commentary on society's unrealistic standards of physical perfection. Through clever satire, he pokes fun at both male vanity and fashionable trends prevalent during that time. This engraving from Bridgeman Images provides us with an amusing window into Regency-era life while reminding us that even centuries ago, people grappled with body image issues and societal pressures surrounding appearance. It serves as a reminder that our modern-day preoccupations are not entirely unique but rather part of an ongoing human fascination with beauty and self-presentation.
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