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Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1778, M 70: Gallant Abbe and Poet Reading (...)
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Young elegant abbot and poet, sitting on a chair, reading a self-written poem: "Bouquet a Eglé". He wears a frock coat, waistcoat, and knee breeches with a buckle at the hem. Ruffled jabot and cuffs. Around his neck, a cravat, a cap on his head. Stockings and shoes with buckles. Ring on his finger. Print from the series M. 12th Cahier de Costumes Français, 6th Suite d'Habillemens à la mode en 1778, Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineGallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1778, M 70 : Abbé galant et Poëte lisant (...). 1778. Nicolas Dupin. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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