For those who have seen the film "Baron Munchausen," the utterance "beautiful ladies" is a running gag; however, how can one not sigh heavily when one sees the female form and soul so adorned in these most splendid gowns and sincerely utter "beautiful ladies." I especially love Bernadino Licinio's (1530s) Portrait Of A Woman... che bella!
My issue... I would opine that most men's portraits only hint at the gentleman's clothing while most lady's portraits capture garb to a much greater degree. Is this because in period, men's styles are very much like current styles... i.e. all men wear the same thing (e.g. suits, jackets, shirts and sweaters) and only the fabric, cut and accessories (ties and shoes modernly) change?
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Beautiful Ladies...
Date: 2006-08-01 03:49 am (UTC)My issue... I would opine that most men's portraits only hint at the gentleman's clothing while most lady's portraits capture garb to a much greater degree. Is this because in period, men's styles are very much like current styles... i.e. all men wear the same thing (e.g. suits, jackets, shirts and sweaters) and only the fabric, cut and accessories (ties and shoes modernly) change?