Courrier de la Mode, ca. 1870, No. 706, No. 3 : Robes de Foulards (...) c. 1870

This print, titled "Courrier de la Mode", was created around 1870 by an artist known only as Baron. It depicts three women in fashionable dresses, rendered in delicate lines and gentle washes of color. The print offers us a glimpse into the aesthetics of the period. The composition is structured around the interplay of textures and patterns. Notice how the artist contrasts the vertical stripes and frills of the dress on the left with the darker tones and detailed lace of the dress on the right. These contrasts not only define the individual garments but also create a visual rhythm. In semiotic terms, each element functions as a sign, and the combination of these signs constructs a narrative of fashion, femininity, and social status. The artwork's emphasis on surface and decoration suggests a deliberate engagement with the evolving cultural values and shifting social dynamics of the late 19th century. The print encourages us to consider how fashion functions as a visual language.