Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1780, ee 170 : Coeffure à la Mingrelien (...) by Anonymous

Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1780, ee 170 : Coeffure à la Mingrelien (...) 1780

anonymous

imaginative character sketch

toned paper

traditional media

collage layering style

retro 'vintage design

personal sketchbook

historical fashion

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

watercolor

This 1780 print titled "Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français" by an anonymous artist showcases four different French women's hairstyles. Each hairstyle is elaborately styled with intricate decorations, showcasing the height of fashion during the late 18th century. The print provides a visual snapshot of the extravagant hair trends prevalent in France during this period. This artwork is valuable for its historical insight into the fashion and social customs of 18th-century France.