Affectation Collection
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EDITORS COMMENTS
"Affectation: A Glimpse into the World of Artistic Pretense and Exaggeration" Step into the Macarony Dressing Room of 1772, where Charles White's brushstrokes capture the essence of affectation. Behold a Pretty Fellow, a London Swell adorned in extravagant attire, epitomizing the artifice that permeates society. In The High Art Maiden lithograph, we witness an embodiment as she poses with affected grace. Dandyism Ruralising in gravure transports us to a world where rural simplicity is adopted as an artificial fashion statement. An engraving reveals A Promising Young Aesthetic, whose exaggerated mannerisms and flamboyant style reflect his desire for attention and admiration. Meanwhile, Nincompoopiana exposes the folly behind affectation through its satirical engravings. Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green come alive in an illustration that mocks their pretentiousness. Similarly, John Singleton Copley's sketch portrays The Copley Family amidst their affected airs and graces. Raphael Morghen's masterpiece depicts The Madonna embracing the sleeping Christ child with tender affection untouched by any hint of affectation. In contrast, Two Men Smoking showcases an intimate moment tainted by one man seated on another's lap - a display of audacious disregard for societal norms. Travel back to 1772 when Ranelagh Gardens hosted eighteenth-century dandies indulging in their affectations while Taste in High Life captures Samuel Phillips' critical eye on aristocratic extravagance during 1798. Through these artistic expressions spanning centuries, we glimpse into humanity's inclination towards affectation - our tendency to adopt false personas or exaggerate traits for social acceptance or personal gratification. These artworks serve as reminders that beneath layers of artifice lies genuine human connection waiting to be discovered.