BIB_ID
282032
Accession number
MA 7284
Creator
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.
Published
London : Publish'd February 26th. 1810. by H. Humphrey, 27 St James's Street, [1810]
Description
1 print : etching, hand colored ; image: 253 x 212 mm; trimmed sheet: 271 x 215 mm
Notes
Formerly housed with MA 2911.
No. 3 of a series of 3 plates showing the progress of a lady's toilet.
No. 3 of a series of 3 plates showing the progress of a lady's toilet.
Summary
Print shows a lady, dressed for the evening, stands before her pier-glass and drawing on a long glove. She wears an apparently simple dress of sprigged muslin, high-waisted and décolletée, showing her ankles, with draped shoulder-strap. The tight curls of the wig have been loosened to simulate natural hair. A miniature or pendant hangs from her neck, above the elbow is a massive bracelet. The maid stands behind her mistress holding a shawl and fan. The picture on the wall is 'Evening': a lady in full toilette walks, holding a fan; below it hangs a large ornate bag or reticule. The dog stands on a chair at right, gazing at its mistress. On the floor is a book: 'Gallery of Fashion dedicated to the Beau Monde' open at a fashion-plate of two ladies walking.
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