Recueil de la diversité des habits (A Collection of the Various Styles of Clothing) 1562
francoisdesprez
pen illustration
pen sketch
old engraving style
pen-ink sketch
pen work
sketchbook drawing
"Recueil de la diversité des habits (A Collection of the Various Styles of Clothing)" is a 1562 engraving by François Desprez depicting a woman dressed in the style of a "Moresque," a term used to describe people from North Africa or the Middle East. The engraving is part of a series that explores different clothing styles, and highlights the intricate details of the woman's dress, including her flowing gown and elaborate headdress. This engraving demonstrates the fashion trends of the 16th century, showcasing the influence of foreign cultures on European dress and the artist's fascination with diverse attire.
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This is the very first costume book, with more than a hundred images of clothing from around the world. Below each figure are four lines of verse describing the country’s outfits or related customs. This was an age of unprecedented overseas exploration. Europeans were especially fascinated to see and read about inhabitants of the so-called New World, such as the Brazilian woman with her child 1.
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