Le Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, edition Belge, ca. 1853, No. 341: Modes Françaises. c. 1853

This hand-colored lithograph, titled "Modes Françaises," is a fashion plate from the Belgian edition of *Le Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles* from 1853. It depicts three figures, a woman and two children, showcasing the latest Parisian fashions. The illustration depicts a woman with a large, elaborate gown with frills and ruffles, accessorized with a bonnet and a veil. The two children, one boy and one girl, are similarly attired in fashionable clothes, with the girl in a vibrant green dress and the boy in a sailor-inspired jacket. The illustration, attributed to the artist Jean-Baptiste Réville, provides a glimpse into the fashion trends of the 19th century.