Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1785, ddd 304 : La tendre Aspasi (...) 1785

Pierre Charles Baquoy's "La tendre Aspasie" is a hand-colored print that depicts a fashionable woman of the late 18th century in a white dress with a pink shawl and a large, elaborate hat. The print belongs to a series of fashion plates depicting Parisian dress and costumes between 1785 and 1795. Baquoy's work is known for its elegant style and attention to detail, capturing the fashion trends of the time. This particular plate is a beautiful example of how women's fashion was changing during this period of social and political upheaval in France.