The artwork titled “Fashion Plate” was created by Richard Hamilton in 1970. Belonging to the Pop Art movement, this piece falls within the genre of sketch and study.
This artwork presents a complex collage of disjointed facial elements and hair styles, set against the backdrop of photography equipment, including lights and stands often seen in a studio setting. Elements of a woman’s face are fragmented and rearranged, incorporating various eyes, lips, and hair all clashing and blending into one another. The background is stark and minimalistic, emphasizing the surreal and fragmented nature of the subject. This collage embodies characteristics of the Pop Art movement through its use of contemporary popular imagery and deconstruction of traditional portraiture.