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Two gentlemen at the Opera Ball, 1835
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Two gentlemen at the Opera Ball, 1835
Fops in coat with tails, waistcoat, tight pants and white stockings. People in fancy dress and masks behind them. At the Opera Ball 1835. 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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This handcoloured lithograph, created by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzanne's Fashion in Paris (1898), transports us back to the romantic and opulent era of the Opera Ball in Paris, 1835. Two elegantly dressed gentlemen, donning coats with tails, waistcoats, and tight pants with white stockings, stroll through the grand hall. Their refined attire is a testament to the fashion trends of the time, which emphasized a slim silhouette and an air of sophistication. Behind the gentlemen, a sea of people in fancy dress and masks adds to the enchanting atmosphere of the evening. The Opera Ball, held at the Abbey of Longchamps in Paris, was a highly anticipated social event during the Bourbon Restoration and July Monarchy in France. It was a time when French society came together to celebrate art, culture, and the aesthetics of the 19th century. The woman in the foreground wears a wide bell skirt and a narrow, fitted bodice, her sleeves adorned with intricate detailing. She completes her ensemble with a beret, a popular headpiece of the time. The man on the left dons a top hat, while the man on the right wears a more casual, yet equally stylish, labbaye royale de Longchamp. This sentimental image, filled with romance and elegance, offers a glimpse into the world of French high society during the 1830s. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the handcoloured lithograph bring the Opera Ball to life, allowing us to imagine the sights, sounds, and sensations of this magnificent event.
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