Costumes Français, 1799 : Polonaise de Satin (...) c. 1799

"Costumes Français, 1799: Polonaise de Satin" is a fashion plate created by an anonymous artist around 1799. The plate depicts a fashionable couple in the latest French styles. The woman wears a yellow dress with a red and blue overdress, fur trim, and a pink hat. Her companion is dressed in a dark coat over a striped waistcoat and pantaloons, with a high cravat and a hat in hand. This image is part of a series of fashion prints created around the turn of the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the sartorial trends of the era. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.