1888 Chromolithograph Fashion French Directory Consulat Neoclassical Dress LCH5

This is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which depicts some of the elegant neoclassical styles from the post-revolutionary periods of the Directory and the Consulate in late 18th century and early 19th century France. After the continued archeological findings of the classical world, and the need to distance themselves from the stiff, corseted figures of Marie Antoinette's ill-fated court, women clung to these new trends which emphasized their long lines and natural figures.

Key Elements by Period

Directory - 9. Embroidered Greek tunic with a zona, or belt, under the chest - 11. Low neckline, covered hair - 13. Long fringe and a bonnet topped with a feather, modest garment and an attractive purse.

Consulate

1800 - 3,4. Town clothes - 5. Ball gown of an embroidered tunic, a bonnet topped with an ostrich feather - 6. Indoor wear, with long sleeves - 7. Evening wear, a low-cut crepe tunic with short sleeves, and a harp, which emphasized the lines of ones bare arms - 12. Town clothes - 20. Indoor wear.

1801 - 1,2. Tunics and hair styled in a traditional Greek manner - 8. à la Vestale (in the style of the Vestal virgins) - 10. Evening wear - 17. Small carriage used by women, which was a way to assert their independence without the help of a male driver.

CONDITION

This 123+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper has obtained an extraordinary, ultra-rare collection of original color and chromolithographs, which capture a myriad of ancient cultures and costumes from around the world. Virtually unseen individually, and from perhaps the most coveted portfolio of costumes from the 19th century, these historically important elephant folio-sized chromolithographs depict a myriad of costumes that capture fashions, fads and traditional outfits, as well as the beautiful jewelry work of almost every major European society throughout the last few centuries. Featured in these regions include, Basque, Scotland, Brittany, Moscow, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, England and Holland; there are beautiful illustrations for all, each more unique than the next.

The originals offered are from the first edition of RacinetÕs masterwork on costumes of the world. Many have been heightened in gold and silver. The full color chromolithographs are some of the most spectacular we have procured. The duotone chromolithographs are stunning and impeccably preserved. Each piece from the collection is in museum-quality condition.

Keywords specific to this image: historical, elegance, mode, trend, clock, instrument, music, veil, carriage

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