Gallerie des Modes 1778
nicolasdupin
aged paper
light pencil work
photo restoration
traditional media
retro 'vintage design
personal sketchbook
sketchbook drawing
watercolour illustration
sketchbook art
dress
watercolor
"Gallerie des Modes" (1778) by Nicolas Dupin is a fashion plate depicting two women in elegant dress. The woman on the left, likely a milliner, is carrying a hat box. The woman on the right is holding a fan, and is likely a customer. This print is a prime example of the fashion plates that were popular in the 18th century, showcasing the latest trends in clothing and accessories. This particular print, from the Rijksmuseum, is part of a series that captured the stylishness of French fashion during this period.
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In 1778 two young publishers tapped a previously undiscovered market with the launch of a series entitled Gallerie des Modes, which responded to the growing demand among Parisians for fashion news. Initially featuring only hairstyles, the series’ illustrations were later extended to include complete outfits to cater to its audience. These showed figures from head to toe. All ranks of French society were represented in a wide variety of fashionable clothes, from the simple negligée 1 to the robe à la polonaise 2 3, the robe à l’anglaise 4 and the occasional smart gentleman’s suit.
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