Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costume Parisien, 1805, An 13 (618) Habit de Cour. 1805

This fashion plate, created by Horace Vernet in 1805, depicts a gentleman in "Habit de Cour," or court attire, as part of the Parisian fashion journal, "Journal des Dames et des Modes." The image showcases the intricate details of the fashionable clothing of the time, including the tailored coat, breeches, and sword. Vernet's drawing exemplifies the elegant and sophisticated style of dress worn by men of high society in early 19th-century France. This plate is a valuable historical record of fashion and serves as a window into the sartorial trends of the era.