Anton Mengs paints art historian, Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1768) in a luxurious state of undress. Is he sacrificing fashion for comfort or combining the two elements successfully. Yay or Nay?
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Yay or Nay: Johann Joachim Winckelmann
The results are in and no one seemed amused by Pauline Bonaparte's daring exposée. She was met with a big Nay due to her mixing up of different century fashions and the age-old faux pas of: "no one wants to see that!" Perhaps we should look at some casual-wear, hmm? Let's check out some comfy lounge clothes, perfect for that cold weather that is upon us.
Anton Mengs paints art historian, Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1768) in a luxurious state of undress. Is he sacrificing fashion for comfort or combining the two elements successfully. Yay or Nay?
Anton Mengs paints art historian, Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1768) in a luxurious state of undress. Is he sacrificing fashion for comfort or combining the two elements successfully. Yay or Nay?
Nay. I don't like the colours and besides, he looks dirty to me.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd like to borrow that robe. It's so cold in my dorm room! YAY!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tulip. He looks like the flu personified. Besides, as much as I love a lux interlining like English bump in anything silky, this ensemble looks like it was lined with pillow innards. "Puffy coat, I am your father...."
ReplyDeleteNay. The robe isn't too bad, though it does look like he wrapped a feather duvet around himself, but the head thingee is just horrible.
ReplyDeleteHe looks, as others have said, ill rather than comfy. Plus that turbanesque thing clashes dreadfully - so 'nay'.
ReplyDeleteI am always partial to a man in a dressing gown, but that hat/turban must go. Yay.
ReplyDeletesorry but Nay...he looks as if he's swiped his mums dressing-gown and turban, probably her slippers too i wouldn't wonder!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I love a man in pink, I have to say Nay due to the puffy-factor.
ReplyDeleteNay! his clothing reminds me of alibaba and the 40 thieves meets Cruella De Vil LOL!
ReplyDeleteNay. The whole turban thing never appealed to me, and he looks like he has caught a cold. It's sad that he had to be painted en negligèe, for he seems handsome enough.
ReplyDeleteYay! He looks like a pimp!
ReplyDeleteYay here. Looks elegant,warm and designed for two. The turban is slipping slightly, but is much better than a comb-over or a wig.
ReplyDeleteNay. The robe makes him look like a pimp and the turban is just bizzare.
ReplyDeleteHe looks rather silly, nay.
ReplyDeleteRather than looking comfortable he looks posed and ill at ease. He is swimming in his clothing, including that turban. The colors are nice, but it's a big Nay from me.
ReplyDeleteIf he got rid of the head wrap, it would be okay. So Nay for me.
ReplyDeletehell nay
ReplyDeleteNay! Eww, the whole ensemble looks disgusting.
ReplyDeleteThe painter has done well in the expression of the eyes and face, but nay on the gown and turban.
ReplyDeleteHe looks cold, so I would probably throw that thing on too. Yay!
ReplyDeleteOh, Nay. I'd love to borrow the gorgeous robe, but what is that on his head? I don't think he's dirty or ill, just unkempt. Perhaps, given his profession, he offered sparkling conversation and artistic insights to make up for that turban? He IS smiling.
ReplyDeleteYAY YAY YAY
ReplyDeleteFur fur fur... and silk.. It is the perfect «edle Einfalt und stille Größe»...
Plus he is OUR FATHER! Bless him!
Aha, so Mengs knew what Winckelmann looked like en deshabille, eh? Hmmmmm. Methinks he's overdressed, but maybe it was cold.
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