Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1781, oo 218 : Coeffure Nouvelle le devant (...) 1781
pierreadrienlebeau
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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historical fashion
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19th century
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1781, oo 218: Coeffure Nouvelle le devant (...)" is a fashion plate by Pierre Adrien Le Beau from 1781, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The plate depicts a woman with a highly elaborate hairstyle adorned with flowers, a popular style of the period. The engraving, which measures 280 mm in height and 227 mm in width, showcases the intricate details of the hairstyle, giving viewers a glimpse into the fashionable trends of 18th-century France. This print is a valuable resource for fashion historians and those interested in the social and cultural history of the period.
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