French woman wearing the fashion of May 1792
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French woman wearing the fashion of May 1792
French woman wearing the fashion of May 1792.. French woman wearing the fashion of May 1792. She wears a hat with feathers and ribbon, wig, fichu (neckerchief), dress with tight bodice and embroidered scene of pastoral idyll with shepherds and shepherdesses. Handcolored etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot Jr. from Costumes of the French Revolution, 1790-1793, Bouton, New York, 1889
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This handcolored etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot Jr. transports us back to the historic year of May 1792, during the French Revolution, with an image of a French woman dressed in the fashion of the era. The woman dons a tall hat adorned with vibrant feathers and a flowing ribbon, atop her intricately styled wig. She wears a fichu, or neckerchief, delicately draped around her shoulders, adding a touch of elegance to her outfit. The heart of this image lies in the woman's dress, which features a tight bodice, accentuating her figure, and an embroidered scene of a pastoral idyll. The pastoral scene is filled with shepherds and shepherdesses, their figures rendered with remarkable detail, and their interactions portraying the simple joys of rural life. The dress, with its intricate design, reflects the opulence and extravagance that characterized the French fashion of the time, despite the political turmoil brewing in the country. This etching, taken from the comprehensive collection "Costumes of the French Revolution, 1790-1793," published in Bouton, New York, in 1889, offers a glimpse into the fashion and cultural history of the French Revolution. The meticulous detail and rich colors of the etching bring the past to life, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of a bygone era.
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