PUBLISHER: Published by Petit Courrier des Dames, Journal des Modes.
MEDIUM: Handcolored etching, line and stipple engraving,
DATE: 1827
EDITION SIZE: Image size 7 3/4 x 4 3/4" ( 19.7 x 12.1 cm)
DESCRIPTION: Petit Courrier des Dames, 1827, published in Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Leipzig, was a highly influential publication responsible for spreading Parisian fashion throughout Europe and the United States. The 1820s were a dynamic decade for women's fashion, marked by a transition from the high waistlines and puffed sleeves of the early years to more elaborate and romantic styles. As waistlines lowered, skirts were adorned with layers of decoration, including lace, flounces, and intricate trims, creating a whimsical and opulent look. Sleeves became a canvas for creativity, featuring dramatic puffs, slashes, and elaborate designs inspired by historic dress. The engravings in Petit Courrier des Dames bring these changes to life, vividly illustrating the evolution of fashion with their detailed and colorful depictions of elegant opera dresses and daywear, capturing the romance and imagination of the era.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in an 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 inch archival mylar and backed with archival quality mat board for safe handling.
CONDITION: In good condition with original period coloring. The margins are narrow.
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