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Costume of Madame de Contades, merveilleuse
Peasant, France, 17th century, from a 1679 print by Jean de Saint-Jean.. Peasant woman, France, 17th century, from a print by Jean de Saint-Jean. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F. Laguillermie, from Georges Duplessiss Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), Paris 1867. The book was a continuation of the series on the costumes of the 12th to 15th centuries published by Camille Bonnard and Paul Mercuri from 1830. Georges Duplessis (1834-1899) was curator of the Prints department at the Bibliotheque nationale. Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902) was an artist, book illustrator, and interior designer for many public buildings and churches. He was named professor at the National School of Decorative Arts in 1874
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17thcentury 1867 Chevignard Duplessis Georges Lechevallier Peasant
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This exquisite handcolored lithograph depicts a 17th century peasant woman from France, as rendered from a print by Jean de Saint-Jean. The image is part of "Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles" (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), a seminal work on historical fashion published in Paris in 1867. The book was a continuation of an earlier series on costumes from the 12th to 15th centuries, published by Camille Bonnard and Paul Mercuri. The meticulously detailed illustration was created by the artist and book illustrator Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard, and lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, and F. Laguillermie. Lechevallier-Chevignard was a prolific artist, interior designer, and professor at the National School of Decorative Arts in Paris. He was known for his intricate and accurate depictions of historical costumes and interiors. The peasant woman in the print wears a simple yet elegant costume typical of rural France during the 17th century. Her high-waisted, full skirt is adorned with intricate embroidery and a pattern of red and green checks. A white apron covers her front, and a red shawl is draped around her shoulders. Her blouse is simple and white, with a high neckline and long sleeves. She wears a black headscarf, and her hair is styled in loose curls. The print offers a fascinating glimpse into the fashion and lifestyle of rural France during the 17th century, and is a testament to the meticulous research and artistic skill of its creators. It remains an important historical record and a beautiful work of art in its own right.
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