Revue de la Mode, Gazette de la Famille, dimanche 12 décembre 1880, 9e année, No. 467: Toilettes de Mme Duboys (...) 1880

A. Chaillot created this print, 'Revue de la Mode, Gazette de la Famille,' in 1880. The lithograph presents two figures adorned in elaborate dresses, showcasing the fashion of the time with a keen attention to detail. The composition uses a symmetrical structure. Each dress employs a vertical emphasis, achieved through the long, flowing lines of the garments, contrasted by horizontal ruffles and frills. This juxtaposition creates a visually engaging rhythm, embodying the period's aesthetic principles. The colour scheme is carefully balanced, with the rich burgundy of the left dress offset by the cooler blue tones of the right. The print also presents the signs of a growing consumer culture. It invites the viewer to decode the symbols of class and aspiration embedded within each fold and embellishment. The artwork offers a glimpse into the complex interplay between fashion, identity, and societal norms. It suggests that clothing is a visual language through which one communicates social status and personal identity.