Regency Era Graphic Props
PERSONAL WORK | GRAPHIC PROPS | ILLUSTRATION | GRAPHIC DESIGN | PERIOD
In an effort to explore the design styles through different centuries, I created this series of graphic props to focus on the Regency Era in the 18th century.
I based these props off a narrative I created for the purpose of this project. It focuses on two characters: Lady Charlotte Fitzgerald, a hopeless romantic who is stuck in an arranged marriage Viscount Henry Badeaux, an esteemed member of the nobility but whose ego overshadows even that of his social standing.
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The graphic props I chose to create include an invitation to a masquerade ball celebrating the engagement of Charlotte and Henry, as well as two tarot cards that represent each character.
During my research of this period, I found that tarot card readings were popular across Europe - especially at prestigious events like masquerade balls.
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These particular cards for this project mysteriously represent the engaged couple. Henry is aptly portrayed as 'The Lovers,' where he holds up a mirror to himself, a vivid representation of his pronounced narcissistic character. On the other hand, Charlotte assumes the persona of 'The Fool,' holding a delicate rose in her hand, representing her idealistic tendencies. This subtle inclusion of the rose pays homage to Pamela Colman Smith's iconic tarot card designs, wherein 'The Fool' traditionally cradles a white rose as a symbol of purity and innocence.
