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Fashionable women and organ grinder on the Pont
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Fashionable women and organ grinder on the Pont
Fashionable women in feather hats, lace ruff collars and fur-trimmed dresses. Crossing the Pont des Arts, Paris, 1816. In the background is the famous blind organ grinder and his dog under a parasol. 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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In this handcoloured lithograph from 1898, we witness a vibrant scene unfolding on the iconic Pont des Arts bridge in Paris. The bridge, adorned with ornate iron railings and arches, serves as the backdrop for a fashionable encounter between women of the French high society and an organ grinder and his canine companion. The fashionable women, dressed in the latest trends of the time, gracefully cross the bridge. Their elegant attire includes feather hats, lace ruff collars, and fur-trimmed dresses, reflecting the opulence and sophistication of the era. One woman wears a bonnet adorned with a large bow, while another dons a spencer jacket and a voluminous skirt. They walk with poise and confidence, their parasols shielding them from the sun. In the background, an organ grinder, dressed in tattered clothes, plays a lively tune on his instrument. His faithful dog, shaded by a parasol, sits obediently by his side. The organ grinder's stage coach, filled with passengers, is parked nearby, adding to the bustling atmosphere of the scene. The bridge is also home to a tisane seller, who offers refreshing drinks to the passengers and the passersby. A soldier stands guard, keeping watch over the scene, while a boy looks on in awe of the fashionable women. This stunning illustration, created by Francois Courboin and published in Octave Uzanne's Fashion in Paris, offers a glimpse into the fashionable culture and esthetics of 19th-century French society. The image, with its intricate details and vivid colours, transports us back in time and invites us to appreciate the elegance and beauty of a bygone era.
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