Incroyables et Merveilleuses, 1814, Merveilleuse, No. 20: Toque de Velours (...) 1814

"Incroyables et Merveilleuses, 1814, Merveilleuse, No. 20: Toque de Velours (...)" is a fashion plate created by Georges Jacques Gatine in 1814. This hand-colored engraving depicts a woman in a fashionable outfit of the era, featuring a luxurious fur-trimmed coat and a dramatic feathered hat. The image captures the elegance and extravagance of the "Merveilleuse" style, which was prevalent in Parisian society during the early 19th century. Gatine's work provides a valuable glimpse into the sartorial trends of the time and serves as a testament to the artistic skill and societal influence of fashion plates in the early 19th century.