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Woman in ball gown and mask, costume of Manon Lescaut
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Woman in ball gown and mask, costume of Manon Lescaut
Woman in ball gown and mask, costume of Manon Lescaut. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H. Robert Dammy from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes, Aux Bureaux du Journal des Dames, Paris, 1914
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This pochoir (stencil) etching depicts a woman in an elegant Manon Lescaut costume, dressed for an afternoon ball. The image, taken from Tommaso Antongini's Journal des Dames et des Modes published in Paris in 1914, showcases the height of Art Deco and Belle Epoque fashion. The woman is seen wearing a voluminous ball gown with intricate beadwork and a delicate floral pattern, accompanied by a matching hat adorned with feathers and birds. Her mask, a crucial element of the Manon Lescaut character, adds an air of mystery and allure. The use of handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the costume to life. Manon Lescaut is a tragic heroine from Abbé Prévost's novel of the same name, which was famously adapted into an opera by Massenet. The story follows the titular character, a young and beautiful woman who falls in love with two men, leading to a series of tragic consequences. This fashion plate, with its Orientalist influences and references to the Ballets Russes, reflects the Parisian chic of the time and the fascination with exoticism and theatricality. The image is a testament to the opulence and sophistication of the era, making it a must-have for any fashion or art history collection.
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