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Galerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1785, ddd 302: Young Sophie showing (...)
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Galerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1785, ddd 302: Young Sophie showing (...)

Pierre Charles Baquoy · 1785 · engraving; hand coloring; paper

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Young woman, walking to the right, dressed in a 'juste à la Suzanne de Figaro' on a striped skirt and muslin apron. With her left hand she holds up her apron. On her head a hat: 'chapeau à la Desrozier'. Further accessories: earring, heeled shoes with ruffles (?). According to the caption, the young Sophie shows her beloved the meeting place at the Théâtre des Variétés, where they give a brilliant show. Print from the series ddd. 48th Cahier de Costumes Français, 42nd Suite d'Habillements à la mode in 1785, Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français.

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Credit lineGallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1785, ddd 302 : La jeune Sophie montrant (...). 1785. Pierre Charles Baquoy. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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