Petit Courrier des Dames, 15 mars 1829, No. 60/624 : 1. Turban Exécuté. par M.r Narcisse... 1829

This fashion plate, titled "Petit Courrier des Dames," was printed in 1829 in Paris. The artist is anonymous, but the name "M. Narcisse" is mentioned in relation to a turban design. The print is organized into a grid that presents different hat designs. Notice the plate's composition, which moves from the ornate turbans at the top to the more delicate bonnets at the bottom. The artist employs line and color to distinguish each design, using contrasting hues to highlight the textures and forms of the hats. The structure reflects a semiotic system, where each hat functions as a signifier of status and taste. The plate challenges fixed meanings of fashion by presenting multiple options, suggesting that style is not singular but a field of ongoing interpretation and personal expression. Each design, from the bold turbans to the subtle bonnets, invites us to decode the cultural values and aesthetic preferences of the time.