Historical Fashion: 6 Beautiful 18th Century French Costume Designs

Fashionably dressed 18th century lady in purple with a hat and pink flowers and a yellow feather
Detail from Anonymous, Possibly connected to Antoine Caire-Morand. Two Costume Designs or Portrait Types. 1785-1790, Pen and black ink, graphite, gouache. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Enjoy the colors, styles, feathers and art. Historical fashion designs for the 18th century woman!





Two Costume Designs or Portrait Types of fashionable ladies in the 18th century
Anonymous, Possibly connected to Antoine Caire-Morand. Two Costume Designs or Portrait Types. 1785-1790, Pen and black ink, graphite, gouache. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Fashionably dressed lady in the 18th century wearing yellow and holding a muff
Detail.


Two Costume Designs or Portrait Types of fashionable ladies in the 18th century
Anonymous, Possibly connected to Antoine Caire-Morand. Two Costume Designs or Portrait Types. 1785-1790, Pen and black ink, graphite, gouache. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

detail of an 18th century purple gown
Detail.

Two Costume Designs or Portrait Types of Two Women with Straw Hats. 18th century
Anonymous, Possibly connected to Antoine Caire-Morand. Two Costume Designs or Portrait Types of Two Women with Straw Hats.  1785-1790, Pen and black ink, graphite, gouache. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
an 18th century straw hat with pink ribbon and purple or blue flowers
Detail.
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3 comments:

  1. These colors are one of the reasons that I love this time period. They are so happy and romantic. I am in love with these! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. I know I love the springtime colors :) The green dress may be my favorite there

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  2. Wonderful images! Thanks for sharing!!! :D

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