The ancient origin of the hand-in-jacket pose
In short: Ever wondered why figures in historical portraits seem to be hiding a hand inside their coats? This video explores the long-standing tradition of this specific posture.
The practice of tucking one hand into a top garment is an ancient custom. It predates the modern concept of the jacket, suggesting the pose has roots far deeper than nineteenth-century photography.
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