The term Boudoir comes from French and means “private room,” historically an intimate space, often related to a lady’s bedroom or bathroom.
Ancient origins to be sought in the history…
Its origin dates back to the 18th century, during theAge of Enlightenment, when women of the French upper middle class began to open their drawing rooms to aristocrats to discuss politics, art, and current events.
This marks the first step toward women’semancipation, since until that time, women were relegated to the shadows, with no freedom of thought or judgment.
It was in the boudoir that women began to assert their identity.
This private space became the place where they could be themselves, away from social conventions and outside judgments.
Precursor of photography
With the advent of daguerreotyping in the 19th century, the boudoir also became a setting for seduction: women, aware of their own allure, used romantic and sensual shots to celebrate their femininity or as gifts for lovers and husbands.
Lightweight fabrics, lace and lace enhanced women’s curves, transforming the boudoir into a symbol of sensuality and autonomy.
These shots, often hidden from prying eyes, represented a vindication of one’s identity and power.
Boudoir and its evolution today
Over time we Women have always felt the need to stand up for ourselves and assert ourselves in our bodies in one way or another, and it is wonderful that nowadays we have inherited this wonderful type of photography to continue to do so.
