Costume Villageois de Mme Belmont dans Fanchon la Vielleuse, An 11, No. 2 1802 - 1803

This hand-colored etching by Pierre Charles Baquoy depicts a scene from the play "Fanchon la Vielleuse". The artwork, created between 1802 and 1803, portrays a woman, likely an actress, dressed in a peasant costume, holding a musical instrument, illustrating a common theme of theatrical fashion of the time. The image captures a moment of performance and offers a glimpse into the world of French theater at the turn of the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for studying costume design and social history.