Actorly Speciment 1790
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Actorly Speciment 1790
Attic Miscellany Theatrical Portraiture No.3: What Nature ought to be! A foppish looking thespian, hand on hip & monstrously mishapen wig, hams it up on stage
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1790 Acting Attic Georgian Gesture Hams Macaroni Miscellany Portraiture Thespian Foppish No 3
What Nature Ought to Be!
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- Attic Miscellany Theatrical Portraiture No. 3, 1790: A Foppish Thespian's Grand Performance This print, titled "What Nature Ought to Be!" from the Attic Miscellany Theatrical Portraiture No. 3, dating back to 1790, showcases an actorly specimen in the height of Georgian theatrical fashion. The thespian, with a mischievous grin and a hand on his hip, exudes an air of self-importance and theatricality. His monstrously mishapen wig, a testament to the extravagant Macaroni trend of the time, towers above his head, adding to the overall effect of exaggerated grandeur. The print captures the essence of the Georgian era's theatrical world, where nature was often distorted and amplified for the sake of entertainment. The actor's costume, with its intricate patterns and vibrant colors, further emphasizes the theatricality of the performance. His gesture, a theatrically exaggerated pose, adds to the overall effect of the print, inviting the viewer to appreciate the artifice and artistry of the Georgian stage. This historical print offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Georgian theatre, where nature was not only celebrated but also playfully distorted for the sake of entertainment. The print's title, "What Nature Ought to Be!", adds an element of irony, as the actor's appearance is far from natural. Nonetheless, it encapsulates the spirit of the Georgian theatrical world, where theatricality and artifice reigned supreme. In conclusion, this print from the Attic Miscellany Theatrical Portraiture No. 3, featuring a foppish thespian with a monstrously mishapen wig, offers a captivating glimpse into the world of Georgian theatre. It invites us to appreciate the artifice and artistry of the Georgian stage, where nature was playfully distorted for the sake of entertainment.
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