Fashionable man and woman playing in the Bois de Boulogne

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Fashionable man and woman playing in the Bois de Boulogne

Fashionable man and woman playing in the Bois de Boulogne. Delassemens du Bois de Boulogne. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle, Costumes and hairstyles of the 18th century, Cagnon, Paris, 1875. Original illustration by Pierre Thomas Le Clerc from the Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Francais, 1778-1787

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This copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot, titled "Delassemens du Bois de Boulogne" (Picnics in the Bois de Boulogne), is an exquisite depiction of fashionable leisure activities during the 18th century in France. The image, originally illustrated by Pierre Thomas Le Clerc for the "Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Francais," showcases a man and a woman enjoying a tranquil moment in the picturesque Bois de Boulogne, a popular recreational area for Parisians at the time. The man, dressed in a stylish, tailored suit with a crisp white shirt, waistcoat, and a fashionable hat adorned with a ribbon, leans casually against a tree, holding a cane with an elegant ivory handle. His companion, a fashionable woman in an elegant gown with a voluminous pannier skirt, a low-cut bodice, and a delicate straw hat, sits gracefully on the grass, her hand delicately holding a fan. The serene setting is further enhanced by the presence of a picnic basket, a bottle of wine, and a tablecloth spread out on the grass. The intricate details of their attire and accessories, as well as the lush greenery and the playful atmosphere, transport us back to the opulent and sophisticated world of the French aristocracy during the late 18th century. The influence of Jean-Honore Fragonard's painting "The Swing" and the works of Jean-Antoine Watteau can be seen in this charming and elegant scene, which embodies the essence of French elegance and refinement.

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