Incroyables et Merveilleuses, 1818, Merveilleuse, No. 32: Costume de Bal. 1818

"Incroyables et Merveilleuses, 1818, Merveilleuse, No. 32: Costume de Bal" is a fashion plate by Georges Jacques Gatine, created in 1818. The print depicts a woman in a white ball gown, a popular style during the early 19th century. The gown features a high waistline, a full skirt, and a decorative trim of wreaths around the hem. The woman's hair is styled in a fashionable updo, and she wears delicate jewelry and a small bouquet of flowers. These fashion plates were popular in the early 19th century and provided visual guides to the latest styles. This specific plate depicts a "Merveilleuse", a term for a woman of fashion in the 18th century, and highlights the elaborate details of the attire worn by women during this period. The print provides a valuable glimpse into the fashion of the time, capturing the specific style and elegance of a ball gown.