Journal des Dames et des Modes, editie Frankfurt 30 octobre 1808, Costume Parisien (44) 1808

This fashion plate, "Costume Parisien," is from a 1808 edition of the Journal des Dames et des Modes by German artist Friedrich Ludwig Neubauer. Fashion plates, a popular form of printmaking in the 18th and 19th centuries, depicted the latest trends in clothing and accessories. The plate portrays two women in fashionable Parisian attire, one wearing a white dress with a green shawl and the other in a simple white dress with a lace trim. The details of the garments offer a glimpse into the style of the time, reflecting the Empire fashion that embraced simplicity and elegance. The plate can be seen at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.