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Costumes of common French people, 1797, Directory era
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Costumes of common French people, 1797, Directory era
Costumes of common French people, Directory era. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852
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Administration Bibliophile Culottes Directoire Historiques Jacob Lacroix Librairie Revolution Sans
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This handcoloured lithograph, titled "Costumes of Common French People, Directory Era," is an intriguing glimpse into the fashion and social structure of France during the Directory period (1795-1799), following the French Revolution. The image, taken from Paul Lacroix's "Historical Costumes of France," published by the Administration de Librairie in Paris in 1852, showcases various working-class individuals in their everyday attire. In the foreground, a woman in a simple blue dress with a white apron and a man in a brown jacket and breeches are engaged in a conversation. Behind them, a man in a red cap, a symbol of the radical Sans-Culottes, is shown working on a cart. Another man, wearing a long, green coat and a red cap, is depicted carrying a large bundle of firewood on his back. A woman in a red shawl and a man in a blue smock are seen working in a field, while a boy in a short tunic and a girl in a blue dress with a white apron are shown playing nearby. The Directory era was marked by political instability and economic hardship, and this is reflected in the modest and practical clothing worn by the common people. The use of handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a valuable historical document and an attractive decorative piece. This lithograph offers a unique perspective on the everyday lives and appearances of the French people during a pivotal moment in their country's history.
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