Les Modes Parisiennes, 11 avril 1847, No. 215 : Chapeau des Delles Romain (...) 1847

This hand-colored lithograph, "Les Modes Parisiennes," by Gabriel Xavier Montaut d'Oleron, is from 1847 and depicts a fashionable Parisian couple. The man is dressed in a dark blue suit, white trousers, and a top hat, while the woman wears a patterned dress with a lilac shawl, a straw hat, and a pink parasol. This type of fashion plate was popular in the 19th century and served as a guide to the latest trends in clothing and accessories. "Les Modes Parisiennes" showcases the elegance and sophistication of Parisian fashion during the mid-19th century.