La Mode Illustrée, Journal de la Famille, 1882 1882

This 1882 illustration from *La Mode Illustrée*, a French fashion magazine, depicts two women in fashionable attire. The woman on the left wears a navy blue velvet dress with a bustle and a matching hat, while the woman on the right is adorned in a brown dress with a more elaborate bustled silhouette and is holding a hat in her hand. The scene suggests an interior setting with a window draped with a blue curtain and a chair visible in the background. This work is a prime example of fashion illustration from the late 19th century, capturing the intricate details and trends of women's clothing during that period. *La Mode Illustrée* was a popular periodical that provided its readers with a glimpse into the world of Parisian fashion and high society.