Incroyables et Merveilleuses, 1810, Merveilleuse, No. 4 : Coeffure Asiatiqu (...) 1810

Georges Jacques Gatine created this print titled "Incroyables et Merveilleuses, 1810," using engraving and etching techniques. The artwork presents a standing figure, viewed from behind, commanding our immediate attention through its meticulous rendering. The figure's attire features vertical stripes, contributing to a sense of height and elegance. The dress is embellished with floral decorations at the hem, adding a layer of visual complexity and texture. The composition is structured to emphasize the dress, using the body as a framework. The print evokes a study in contrasts: the structured lines of the dress against the organic shapes of the floral decorations. This interplay challenges conventional aesthetic norms and questions traditional representations of beauty and fashion, engaging in a dialogue about cultural codes.