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Woman reading a book wearing a giant bonnet, 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 Bonnet Coiffures Dame Dans Etching Etienne Francais Francois Gallerie Giant Guillaumot Hairstyles Jeune Marie Minerva Modes Promenade Publique Siecle Taffeta Watteau Xviiie Faisant
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This image captures the essence of leisurely elegance during the Age of Enlightenment, specifically during the reign of Marie Antoinette. The young, idle dame, dressed in a voluminous taffeta gown, is depicted in a tranquil moment of reading, engrossed in the pages of a book. Atop her head, a grandiose bonnet, or "minerva hat," dominates the scene. The bonnet, adorned with intricate floral designs and a cascading bow, is a testament to the opulence and extravagance of the time. This exquisite print is an Auguste Etienne Guillaumot copperplate etching from the renowned "Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle," published in Cagnon, Paris, in 1875. The original illustration was created by Francois Louis Joseph Watteau for the "Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Francais" between 1778 and 1787. The woman's serene expression, her gentle appearance, and the public garden setting further emphasize the refined and luxurious lifestyle of the French aristocracy during this period. The intricately detailed etching offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to an era of elegance, leisure, and beauty.
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