Marie Antoinette: The Queen of Fashion: Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français c. 1787
nicolasdupin
aged paper
toned paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
traditional media
flower
personal sketchbook
coloured pencil
traditional art medium
watercolour illustration
watercolor
This fashion plate, titled "Marie Antoinette: The Queen of Fashion: Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français", was created by Nicolas Dupin circa 1787. It depicts a woman in an extravagant gown, characteristic of the late 18th century, with a large, elaborate hat adorned with flowers. The gown itself is a layered masterpiece, featuring a blue silk outer layer over a pink underdress and a white lace trim. The delicate floral embroidery and pearl embellishments on the gown showcase the fashionable details of the era. This print provides a glimpse into the world of French fashion during the reign of Marie Antoinette, a period known for its opulent and extravagant styles. The work is currently part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands.
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French queens were expected to set an example in the realm of fashion. As the wife of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette threw herself into this task with enthusiasm. Together with her marchande de modes Rose Bertin and her hairdresser Léonard, she launched many a new fashion. Court etiquette dictated robes de cour – lavishly embellished gowns with wide skirts. When receiving visitors, Marie Antoinette wore a robe à la polonaise 1 2, but preferred an informal, loose-fitting gown when at her own pavilion in Versailles. This chemise de la reine 3 was quickly adopted by other women of the elite.
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