Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costume Parisien, 1805, An 13 (625) Robe et Manteau de Cour. 1805

This fashion plate by Horace Vernet, created in 1805, depicts a woman in a "Robe et Manteau de Cour" (Court Dress and Cloak). It is a detailed illustration from the "Journal des Dames et des Modes" (Journal of Ladies and Fashions), a popular French periodical that showcased the latest trends in fashion. The woman is elegantly dressed in a white gown with intricate embroidery, paired with a blue cloak and a pearl necklace. This fashion plate provides a glimpse into the sartorial preferences of the Parisian elite during the early 19th century. The plate's fine detail and meticulous rendering were typical of the era, making it a valuable historical document for fashion historians.