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Woman dancing a minuet, 1788
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Woman dancing a minuet, 1788
Woman dancing a minuet in apple-green caraco over a white gilet, white fichu-jabot, pink satin petticoat, and green slippers. Handcoloured lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times, by Le Comte de Reiset, Paris, 1885. The journal of Madame Eloffe, dressmaker and linen-merchant to the Queen and ladies of the court
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Antoinette Aristocracy Caraco Comte Courtier Eloffe Gilet Journal Madame Marie Minuet Nobility Petticoat Reiset Satin Slippers Versailles Apple Green
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This handcoloured lithograph depicts a woman gracefully dancing a minuet in the elegant style of the French aristocracy during the late 18th century. The woman wears an apple-green caraco, a fashionable garment of the time, over a white gilet, or waistcoat. The caraco features a fitted bodice and long, loose sleeves, accentuating the dancer's slender figure. A pink satin petticoat peeks out from beneath the caraco, adding a pop of color and texture to the ensemble. The woman's white fichu-jabot, a type of neckwear, is adorned with intricate lace and frills, drawing attention to her elegant neckline. She completes her outfit with green slippers, a practical yet stylish choice for the dance floor. This image is taken from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times," a journal published by the Comte de Reiset in Paris in 1885. The journal was compiled from the records of Madame Eloffe, a dressmaker and linen-merchant to the Queen and ladies of the court at Versailles. The meticulous attention to detail in the lithograph reflects the high standards of fashion and elegance that were prized by the aristocracy of the time. The minuet was a popular dance during the 18th century, often performed at formal court events and social gatherings. The dance required precise footwork and elegant posture, making it a symbol of refinement and sophistication. This beautiful lithograph captures the essence of that era, transporting us back to the opulent world of Marie Antoinette and her court.
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