Journal des Dames et des Modes, editie Frankfurt 16 octobre 1808, Costume Parisien (42) : Coeffure en Cheveux Lisses, ornée de fleurs. Robe parée en Tulle. 1808

aged paper

toned paper

sketch book

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

dress

watercolor

This fashion plate, created by Friedrich Ludwig Neubauer in 1808 for the "Journal des Dames et des Modes", depicts a woman in the latest Parisian fashion. The illustration captures the elegant simplicity of the era, showcasing a white, striped dress with a delicate tulle overskirt. Her smooth hairstyle, adorned with flowers, reflects the prevailing taste for natural beauty. The plate, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the fashion trends of early 19th-century France, capturing the essence of the "Empire" style.