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Hairdresser on stilts pulling a womans hair to the ceiling
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Hairdresser on stilts pulling a womans hair to the ceiling
One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a womans hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. The hairstyle a la Chinoise is definitely a major makeover. All the hair from the forehead to the nape is collected on the top of the head, then twisted and tied. Illustration by Jean-Baptiste Isabey. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817. One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a womans hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. The hairstyle a la Chinoise is definitely a major makeover. All the hair from the forehead to the nape is collected on the top of the head, then twisted and tied. Illustration by Jean-Baptiste Isabey. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817
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One's devotion to beauty knows no bounds, as depicted in this 19th-century engraving by Jean-Baptiste Isabey. The image, titled "A Hairdresser on Stilts Pulling a Woman's Hair to the Ceiling in the Chinese Style," is taken from Pierre de la Mesangère's satirical publication "Le Bon Genre" of 1817, published in Paris. The illustration showcases an extravagant hairdressing session, where a skilled hairdresser, perched atop stilts, reaches for the heavens with a woman's long tresses. The hairstyle in question, known as "à la Chinoise," was a popular trend during the Empire and Regency eras, characterized by gathering all the hair from the forehead to the nape and twisting it into an elaborate topknot. The woman in the chair, dressed in a voluminous frilled dress, cape, and coat, gazes up at the mirror with a determined expression, seemingly unfazed by the towering figure before her. Her cravat is neatly tied, and her hands are folded demurely in her lap. The hairdresser, with a confident and focused expression, dons a coat and a top hat, adding to the theatricality of the scene. This handcoloured engraving, a testament to the fashionable yet absurd lengths people went to achieve beauty, offers a fascinating glimpse into the satirical and entertaining aspects of the Napoleonic and Regency eras. The image, with its intricate details and vivid colours, remains a captivating reminder of the enduring allure of beauty and the lengths one might go to attain it.
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