Miss Prattle Consulting Doctor Double Fee about her Pantheon Head Dress 1772

This undated print by an anonymous artist depicts a scene with exaggerated hairstyles, rendered in monochrome. The composition is dominated by the large, elaborate wigs, which draw immediate attention through their sheer size and intricate detailing. The contrast between the rounded form of Miss Prattle's wig and the towering, vertical structure of the Pantheon head dress creates a visual tension. The artist uses line and form to satirize the extravagance of high society fashion, effectively destabilizing established norms of beauty. The print, through its exaggerated forms and careful composition, invites us to consider how fashion functions as a signifier of social status. Note how the visual elements—the scale of the wigs, the details in the dresses, and the interior setting—all contribute to an ongoing cultural discourse about excess and representation.