The Botanical Wig – Wisdom in Every Curl Art Print

This delightful satirical print takes aim at 18th-century fashion excesses, particularly the obsession with elaborate wigs. Here, a woman proudly flaunts what she calls the "true Botanical Wig," supposedly favored by intellectuals of the Blue Stocking Club. With its dense, bush-like curls, she declares herself as wise as "Doctor Humdrum himself." The exaggerated proportions of the wig—more reminiscent of a well-pruned hedge than a hairstyle—underscore the absurdity of fashion trends taken to extremes. Paired with her delicate fan and floral embroidery, the contrast between intellect and vanity makes for a wonderfully humorous critique of society’s ever-changing beauty standards.

These prints are printed on a fine quality ivory paper.

These are reproductions of old illustrations & in most cases will have the same imperfections as the original.