Louis XVI Period Hairstyles Collage Sheets
My jaw dropped when I saw the hairstyles of the women on these printable collage sheets. I struggle to put my hair up in a simple bun, so I can’t fathom anything like this. The images are from a book published in 1895 about the eccentric hairstyles of the Louis XVI period (1774–93). Something about these ladies reminds me of the Pigeons I recently posted, but I can’t quite put my finger on it.
I made up a collage sheet with some sized for junk journal cards, but there were still so many amazing images in the book, so I made up a sheet of smaller images around 1 inch. I thought about how fun it would be if these women were featured on postage stamps. I might try to cut the edges with pinking shears to give them a faux stamp effect.
Great for use in art journaling, junk journaling, bullet journaling, collage, artist trading cards (ATCs), scrapbooking and other mixed media artwork.
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Hairstyles during the Louis XVI period were highly elaborate and played an important role in fashion. Women's hairstyles were typically styled in high, powdered wigs that were adorned with ribbons, flowers, and other decorations. The hair was often styled in an updo and arranged in cascading curls or elaborate braids. The sides were often pulled back and pinned in place, while the back was styled in a large, fluffy bouffant. Women also wore false hairpieces, such as pads or rolls, to create the illusion of fullness and height. Men's hairstyles were also powdered and often styled in a long, full wig. The hair was often styled in loose, flowing curls and was often paired with a hat. Overall, hairstyles during the Louis XVI period were highly elaborate and reflected the grandeur and opulence of the French court.
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Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: art journals, scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
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To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.
