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Fashionable woman in priestess dress, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
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Fashionable woman in priestess dress, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986540 Fashionable woman in priestess dress, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in priestess dress, 1798. She wears a gauze kerchief on a cherry-red velvet hat decorated with cockade and plumes. Priestess-style chemise with sleeves in seethrough silk knit. Fichu de gaze sure un fond de velours cerise. Chemise a la pretresse. Manches en tricot de soie. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Journal des Modes et Dames, Paris, 1798. The illustrations in volume 1 were by Carle Vernet, Claude Louis Desrais and Philibert Louis Debucourt.); © Florilegius
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1798 Carle Vernet Claude Louis Desrais Cockade Directoire Journal Des Modes Et Dames Philibert Louis Debucourt Pierre Charles Baquoy Illustration Pierre De La Mesangere Plumes Republican Royalist Seethrough Sleeves Copperplate Engraving French Revolution Handcoloured
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving from 1798 showcases a fashionable woman dressed in a stunning priestess ensemble. The French School of the 18th century beautifully captures her style and elegance. The woman is adorned with a gauze kerchief delicately placed on top of a cherry-red velvet hat, embellished with an eye-catching cockade and plumes. Her attire includes a priestess-style chemise made from seethrough silk knit, adding an alluring touch to her ensemble. The fichu de gaze sure un fond de velours cerise further enhances her outfit, creating an exquisite contrast. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate handcolouring of this copperplate engraving, bringing life to every element of the composition. This print originates from Pierre de la Mesangeres Journal des Modes et Dames, Paris, which was renowned for its illustrations by talented artists such as Carle Vernet, Claude Louis Desrais, and Philibert Louis Debucourt. Transport yourself back to the era of the French Revolution as you admire this fashion illustration that epitomizes both royalist and republican influences during that time period. Whether you are studying historical fashion or simply appreciating artistry at its finest, this print offers a glimpse into the world of high fashion in late 18th-century France.
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