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French woman from the reign of King Henry III, 16th century
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French woman from the reign of King Henry III, 16th century
French woman from the reign of King Henry III, 16th century.. From the collection of de Gaignieres. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F. Laguillermie, from Georges Duplessiss Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), Paris 1867
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1867 Chevignard Duplessis Georges Lechevallier
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This exquisite handcolored print depicts a French woman of the 16th century, an era marked by the reign of King Henry III (r. 1574-1589). The image is taken from Georges Duplessis's seminal work, "Costumes historiques des XVIe, XVIIe et XVIIIe siecles" (Historical costumes of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries), published in Paris in 1867. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of E. Lechevallier-Chevignard and meticulously lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, and F. Laguillermie. The French woman in the print is dressed in the height of 16th-century fashion, her elegant attire reflecting the opulence and refinement of the era. She wears a voluminous gown, its full skirt supported by a farthingale, and a fitted bodice adorned with intricate lacework and embroidery. A richly decorated collar encircles her neck, while a mantle, draped over her shoulders, adds an air of sophistication. Her hair is styled in elaborate curls, held in place by an ornate headdress, and her eyes are accentuated by heavy kohl eyeliner and rouged cheeks. The print, a testament to the artistic and historical significance of the period, offers a glimpse into the fashion and elegance of the French court during the reign of King Henry III. The meticulous attention to detail and the vibrant colors of the handcoloring bring the image to life, transporting us back in time to an era of grandeur and splendor.
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