Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1779, cc 158 : Robe de tafetas (...) 1779

This engraving by Charles Emmanuel Patas, a noted fashion illustrator of the late 18th century, depicts a woman in a fashionable dress from 1779. The image, likely a plate from a larger publication, showcases the intricate details of the "Robe de tafetas" - a changeable silk gown adorned with white, lace-like trim, and a large, elaborately decorated hat. The woman's pose, seated in a chair and playing a stringed instrument, further emphasizes the elegance and sophistication of the period's fashion. The print, typical of fashion plates of the era, provides a valuable glimpse into the sartorial trends of the late 1700s.