Fashion Plate (Diana Walking Dress), 1815. Creator: John Bell
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Fashion Plate (Diana Walking Dress), 1815. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Diana Walking Dress), 1815
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1810s Attire Bell John Class Diana Fashion Plate Fashionable Gown Hand Coloured Engraving On Paper High Class John Bell Line Engraving Promenade Dress Seasonal Social Class Upper Class Walking Dress Wearing Well Dressed
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This stunning fashion plate, titled "Diana Walking Dress," dates back to the 1810s and was created by the renowned English engraver, John Bell. The intricately detailed hand-colored engraving on paper showcases a fashionable woman dressed in the height of Regency-era style. The subject wears a green walking dress, a popular choice for promenading during the season. The dress features a fitted bodice, long sleeves, and a full, voluminous skirt, all adorned with delicate floral patterns. The green color, a symbol of new beginnings and nature, adds to the dress's allure and elegance. The woman is depicted as a goddess-like figure, with her flowing hair and graceful posture. The dress is accompanied by a matching robe, which would have been worn over the gown for warmth or modesty while traveling or in public places. This fashion plate reflects the high social class and religious undertones of the time. The goddess Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, was a symbol of chastity and purity, making her an appropriate representation of the ideal woman during this period. The intricate line engraving and hand-coloring techniques used in this fashion plate demonstrate the skill and artistry of John Bell and the importance of fashion during the 19th century. Today, this beautiful piece is preserved and admired at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), a testament to the enduring allure of fashion history.
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