The First Ladies’ Suit 1898
anonymous
drawing, print, paper, ink
portrait
drawing
art-nouveau
paper
ink
intimism
watercolour illustration
genre-painting
academic-art
decorative-art
realism
"The First Ladies’ Suit" is a fashion illustration from 1898 by an anonymous artist. This print depicts a woman in a plaid suit with a matching hat and scarf, showcasing the latest trends in women's fashion during the late 19th century. The image captures the refined style of the era, characterized by tailored garments and a focus on elegant details. This illustration exemplifies the growing influence of fashion magazines and illustrations in shaping public perception of clothing trends. The artistic style of the print reflects the common use of lithographic techniques for fashion illustrations in the late 19th century.
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In the 1890s, trends in ladies’ fashion focused particularly on the cut of sleeves. Still puffed up like balloons in the 1895-1896 season, by 1898 sleeves were closefitting once more. Entirely new was the toilette tailleur – a skirt with a matching jacket, such as in the chequered ensemble here – which was perfectly suited for travel. The ladies’ suit was thus born.
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