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Fashionable woman with parasol, era of Marie Antoinette
Fashionable woman with parasol, era of Marie Antoinette. 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 Francois Louis Joseph Watteau from the Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Francais, 1778-1787
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Antoinette Auguste Bodice Clerc Coiffures Etching Etienne Francais Gallerie Guillaumot Hairstyles Lace Laced Langlaise Marie Modes Parasol Pierre Robe Siecle Xviiie Derriere Fashionable
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This exquisite copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot, taken from the renowned 19th-century French publication "Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle" (Costumes and hairstyles of the 18th century), showcases a fashionable woman of the era of Marie Antoinette, elegantly holding a parasol. The image is an adaptation of an original illustration by François Louis Joseph Watteau from the "Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Francais" (Gallery of Fashion and Costume), published between 1778 and 1787. The woman's ensemble embodies the opulence and refinement of the late 18th-century English style. Her dress, a robe à la langlaise, features a laced bodice that cinches at the waist, creating an hourglass silhouette. The robe's voluminous skirt is adorned with intricate floral patterns, adding to the overall elegance of the piece. The woman's hairstyle, a popular choice during the time of Marie Antoinette, is characterized by a high, pomaded topknot, cascading curls at the sides, and a delicate lace cap, or "par derriere," peeking out from beneath the parasol. The parasol, a must-have accessory for women during this period, not only protected them from the sun but also added an air of sophistication and charm to their appearance. The intricate details of the woman's dress, the delicate lacework, and the elegant parasol are all masterfully captured in this beautiful etching, offering a glimpse into the fashionable world of the late 18th century.
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