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Woman in hairstyle with ringlets called the Jamaican, 1783
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Woman in hairstyle with ringlets called the Jamaican, 1783
Woman in hairstyle with ringlets called the Jamaican. Coeffure a la Jamaique. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of 1783, Suite des Coeffures a la Mode en 1783, Esnauts et Rapilly, Paris, 1783
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1783 Antoinette Coeffures Coiffure Esnauts Hairstyle Hairstyles Jamaican Marie Mode Rapilly Ringlets Suite Fashionable
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1. Title: "A Vision of Elegance: The Jamaican Hairstyle of 1783" 2.. This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases a fashionable woman adorned with the popular Jamaican hairstyle of 1783. The intricately designed coiffure, known as the "Coeffure à la Jamaique," was a trendsetter during the late 18th century, particularly among the European aristocracy. The woman in the print wears an elegant dress, adorned with delicate floral patterns, reflecting the opulence and refinement of the era. Her hairstyle, however, steals the show. The Jamaican hairstyle, characterized by ringlets cascading down her back, was a symbol of luxury and exoticism. It was believed that the style was inspired by the lush, curly hair of enslaved Africans in Jamaica, making it a desirable and coveted look among the European elite. The intricate design of the hairstyle is evident in the engraving, with each ringlet meticulously rendered in fine detail. The woman's hair is parted down the middle, with the ringlets framing her face and cascading down her back in a riot of curls. The hairstyle required hours of painstaking work, involving the use of curling irons, pins, and other styling tools. This print is part of an album of fashionable hairstyles from 1783, published by Esnauts et Rapilly in Paris. The album, titled "Suite des Coeffures à la Mode en 1783," was a popular reference guide for fashionable women of the time, providing inspiration for the latest hairstyles and trends. The Jamaican hairstyle remained popular well into the 19th century, and its influence can be seen in various forms of art and literature of the time. It continues to inspire modern hairstyles and remains a testament to the enduring allure of the exotic and the fashionable.
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