William Hogarth (1677-1764) British, Satirical Engraving "The Five Orders of Perriwigs". Created as a parodic critique of both contemporary fashion and rigid architectural treatises (specifically referencing James Stuart's architectural measurements of Athens), the print classifies courtly, legal, and clerical wigs into pseudo-classical "architectural orders"—including Episcopal (Bishops), Old Aldermanic, Lexonic (Legal/Judicial), Composite, and Queinthian (Corinthian). Created as a parodic critique of both contemporary fashion and rigid architectural treatises (specifically referencing James Stuart's architectural measurements of Athens), the print classifies courtly, legal, and clerical wigs into pseudo-classical "architectural orders"—including Episcopal (Bishops), Old Aldermanic, Lexonic (Legal/Judicial), Composite, and Queinthian (Corinthian). The composition arranges rows of elaborate periwigs alongside profiles of notable 18th-century figures (including King George III and Queen Charlotte across the bottom register) with exaggerated measurements, scales, and satirical key notations. 

Overall Size: 17 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. 

Sight Size: 12 x 8 1/2 in. 

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