Fashion Plate (La Belle Assemblée), 1807. Creator: John Bell

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Fashion Plate (La Belle Assemblée), 1807. Creator: John Bell

Fashion Plate (La Belle Assemblee), 1807

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1800s Attire Bell John Class Fashion Plate Fashionable Gown Hand Coloured Engraving On Paper High Class John Bell Line Engraving Seasonal Social Class Upper Class Wearing Well Dressed

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This stunning fashion plate, titled "La Belle Assemblée" and created by John Bell in 1807, offers a captivating glimpse into the high fashion trends of the early 19th century. The intricately detailed engraving showcases two elegantly dressed women, their refined demeanor and impeccable attire embodying the height of upper-class sophistication. The women are depicted wearing elegant robes, one in a vibrant red color and the other in a soft pastel blue. The red gown features a fitted bodice, puffed sleeves, and a full, voluminous skirt, while the blue gown boasts a more simple silhouette with a high waistline and long, flowing sleeves. Both gowns are adorned with intricate textures and patterns, reflecting the exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized the fashion of the time. The fashion plate also highlights the seasonal trends of the era, with the women wearing matching bonnets and carrying parasols to protect against the sun. The hand-coloured engraving on paper adds an additional layer of visual interest, bringing the rich colors and textures to life. This fashion plate, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), serves as an invaluable historical record of the fashionable clothing and social class distinctions of the 19th century. The intricacies of the design and the elegance of the women depicted continue to captivate viewers and offer a glimpse into a bygone era of fashion and style.

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