Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1779, cc 160 : Jeune dame tenant son enfant (...) 1779

This 1779 engraving by Charles Emmanuel Patas, titled "Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français," depicts a young woman in a fashionable French gown. The woman, holding a baby, wears a large hat, a prominent feature of 18th-century women's fashion. The intricate details of her clothing, including frills and lace, and the delicate pose of the figures, highlight the artistry of the engraving and its focus on capturing the elegance of French fashion during this period. This print is a significant example of fashion illustration, a genre that gained popularity during the 18th century, documenting and disseminating the latest fashion trends.