Modes et Manières du Jour, 1799-1800, No. 23 : Réponse au Billet (...) 1912

"Réponse au Billet" is a hand-colored etching from Louis Philibert Debucourt's series "Modes et Manières du Jour" (1799-1800) that was published in 1912. This image depicts a woman in fashionable attire of the time writing a response to a letter. It exemplifies the French fashion plates of the early 19th century that showcase contemporary clothing, accessories, and social interactions. Debucourt's work is known for its fine detail and accurate depiction of the Parisian elite.