Plate One from The Supreme Current Fashion c. 1805

This hand-colored etching, Plate One from _The Supreme Current Fashion_, was created by French artist Pierre Nolasque Bergeret around 1805. The satirical print depicts a group of fashionable individuals, their exaggerated clothing and poses a humorous commentary on the prevailing trends of the time. This artwork is a prime example of the fashion plates that were popular in the early 19th century. _The Supreme Current Fashion_ is a series of satirical prints by Bergeret, each plate focusing on a different aspect of contemporary Parisian fashion.