The Five Orders of Periwigs
A4 print
£16.00
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The Five Orders of Periwigs
£16.00
Hogarth's 1761 joke classifies the wigs of the day into five orders, as solemnly as an architect classifies columns. It mocks the pomposity of scholars and fashion alike.
Where to hang it: Ideal for a barber's, a hairdresser's or a gift for a lawyer.
- Printed to order in the UK on 200gsm Enhanced Matte Art paper
- A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) or A3 (29.7 × 42 cm); framed prints arrive with a white mount, ready to hang
- Digital download: a high-resolution file for personal printing
- Image courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access
Original: William Hogarth, November 1761. Etching; first state of two.
Product photos are illustrative mock-ups. Frame colour, finish and mount proportions may differ slightly from those shown.