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French man wearing the fashion of August 1791
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French man wearing the fashion of August 1791
French man wearing the fashion of August 1791.. French man wearing the fashion of August 1791. He wears a tall hat with cockade, large wig, cravat, frock coat over gilet (waistcoat) and breeches with garters. Handcolored etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot Jr. from Costumes of the French Revolution, 1790-1793, Bouton, New York, 1889
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In this evocative handcolored etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot Jr., a French man is depicted in the fashionable attire of August 1791, during the early days of the French Revolution. The man wears a tall hat adorned with a cockade, a symbol of the Revolution, and a large powdered wig, which was a hallmark of the Ancien Régime. His cravat, fastened with a elegant bow, adds a touch of refinement to his outfit. The man's upper body is covered by a frock coat, which is worn over a gilet or waistcoat. The frock coat, with its double-breasted design and long tails, is a transitional piece between the formal clothing of the Ancien Régime and the more simplified styles that would emerge during the Revolution. The gilet, in contrast, is a vestige of the old regime, its intricate brocade pattern a reminder of the opulence that was soon to be discarded. The man's breeches, held up by garters, are a nod to the traditional French male attire. The breeches, which are fitted at the waist and flared at the hips and thighs, are a far cry from the trousers that would become popular in the following decades. The overall effect of the man's outfit is one of elegance and tradition, a snapshot of a bygone era that was about to be forever changed by the revolutionary fervor sweeping through France. This etching, titled "Costumes of the French Revolution, 1790-1793," was published by Bouton in New York in 1889. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the fashion of the time, providing a valuable record of the transitional period between the Ancien Régime and the modern era. The intricate details of the man's outfit, captured in the meticulous handcoloring, serve as a testament to the artistry of Auguste Etienne Guillaumot Jr. and the enduring allure of historical fashion.
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