Caricature of fashion 1794 Shepherds, I have lost my waist
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Caricature of fashion 1794 Shepherds, I have lost my waist
A satire on fashions of 1794. The high-waisted look that had come into fashion aroused much ridicule, and was described as the banishment of the body from the female form. The Rage, or Shepherds I have Lost My Waist was a doggerel based upon a popular song of the time, Shepherds I have lost my love Have you seen my Anna? Date: 1794
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1790s 1794 Caricatures Fashions Feathers Gown Lost Satire Shepherds Tall Waist Waisted
EDITORS COMMENTS
This caricature, titled "The Rage, or Shepherds I have Lost My Waist," satirically comments on the fashion trends of 1794, specifically the high-waisted look that had taken the fashion world by storm. The image, featuring a group of shepherds, pokes fun at the extreme height of women's waists during this era, which was described as the banishment of the body from the female form. The popular song "Shepherds I have lost my love, Have you seen my Anna?" served as the inspiration for this humorous illustration. In the print, the shepherds are depicted with their eyes fixed on the ground, searching for the elusive "waist" that had seemingly disappeared from women's fashion. The women, dressed in tall, extravagant gowns with towering feathers, are shown with their waists so high that they appear to be floating above their bodies. This caricature is a testament to the exaggerated and often impractical fashion trends of the 1790s. The high-waisted look, which was achieved through the use of corsets and panniers, was a stark contrast to the more natural and graceful silhouettes of previous decades. The satirical nature of this print serves as a reminder of the absurdities of fashion and the lengths to which people will go to follow the latest trends. The intricately detailed costumes and the playful expressions on the faces of the shepherds add to the whimsical charm of this print, making it a delightful addition to any collection of historical fashion illustrations.
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