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In the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Nationale, 1897
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In the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Nationale, 1897
In the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Nationale, 1897. The search for bygone fashions. Two women in dresses with corseted waists and puff shoulders looking at fashion prints in the Print Room in the National Library. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzannes Fashion in Paris, William Heinemann, London, 1898
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1897 Anti Bibliotheque Bonnet Cabinet Courboin Directoire Directory Esthetics Francois Gathering Jardin Luxembourg Meeting Merveilleuse Nationale Octave Reactionary Revolutionary Shawl Uzanne Viii Estampes Fashionable Year
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In this handcoloured lithograph from 1897, two elegantly dressed women are seen deep in conversation as they peruse fashion prints in the Cabinet des Estampes, or Print Room, at the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. The ornate surroundings of the library, with its high ceilings, intricate moldings, and grand fireplace, evoke an air of sophistication and refinement. The women, both wearing corsets with cinched waists and puffed shoulders, are reminiscent of the fashions popular during the 18th century, particularly during the Directory and Directoire periods in French history. The statue of the "Merveilleuse," a famous French revolutionary figure known for her extravagant fashion sense, adds an intriguing contrast to the scene. One woman wears a bonnet adorned with a shawl, while the other holds a fan, both accessories that were popular during the time. The women's attire can be seen as a nod to the anti-revolutionary and reactionary sentiments that were beginning to emerge in French society during the late 19th century. This beautiful image is a reproduction of an illustration by Francois Courboin, taken from Octave Uzanne's influential book "Fashion in Paris," published by William Heinemann in London in 1898. The handcoloured lithograph adds an extra layer of detail and vibrancy to the original illustration, making it a stunning addition to any collection of historical fashion or French culture.
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