Incroyables et Merveilleuses, 1813, Merveilleuse, No. 15 : Cornette de Levantin (...) 1813

"Incroyables et Merveilleuses" is a series of fashion plates created by Georges Jacques Gatine in 1813, capturing the extravagant styles of the early 19th century. This particular plate, "Merveilleuse No. 15: Cornette de Levantin," depicts a woman in a light blue dress with a ruffled collar and a large, elaborate hat. The plate's focus on fashion and its use of color and detail exemplify the artistic trend of fashion illustration during this period, which was characterized by attention to detail and a fascination with the evolving social trends of the time.