Gallerie des Modes c. 1784
nicolasdupin
imaginative character sketch
toned paper
quirky sketch
personal sketchbook
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
cartoon carciture
green and neutral
sketchbook art
dress
watercolor
"Gallerie des Modes" is a fashion plate by Nicolas Dupin, a French artist known for his depictions of 18th-century Parisian fashion. Created around 1784, this print showcases a woman in a light blue dress, a popular color for the era, with a large, elaborate hat and a shawl. The detailed portrayal of the woman's clothing and accessories reflects the growing importance of fashion and its influence on social status in 18th-century France. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the sartorial trends of the era.
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In 1778 two young publishers tapped a previously undiscovered market with the launch of a series entitled Gallerie des Modes, which responded to the growing demand among Parisians for fashion news. Initially featuring only hairstyles, the series’ illustrations were later extended to include complete outfits to cater to its audience. These showed figures from head to toe. All ranks of French society were represented in a wide variety of fashionable clothes, from the simple negligée 1 to the robe à la polonaise 2 3, the robe à l’anglaise 4 and the occasional smart gentleman’s suit.
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