Fashion & Costume · 19th century
€ 290
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
antique condition with light age toning, minor spotting, and faint wear along the margins, consistent with age and handling. The sheet retains strong color and clear detail.
Antique French Fashion Plate, Paris Ladies with Fan & Child, c.1880
A beautifully refined Parisian fashion plate depicting two elegant ladies in richly detailed gowns, accompanied by a young girl, set within a graceful interior filled with floral and botanical accents. The composition exudes sophistication and quiet luxury.
This original hand-colored engraving was published in the esteemed Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, one of the most influential fashion journals of 19th-century France. The plate showcases the height of Parisian couture, with a striking contrast between the soft lilac and brown gown of the central figure—complete with a trailing velvet train—and the vibrant rose-red dress worn by the accompanying lady. The use of accessories such as fans, gloves, and delicately structured bodices reflects the refinement and social elegance of the period.
The inclusion of the young girl adds warmth and narrative charm, reinforcing the domestic and social context of fashion at the time. The interior setting, enriched with plants and decorative elements, enhances the sense of cultivated taste and leisurely sophistication. The engraving is finely executed, with delicate linework and subtle hand coloring that remains fresh and visually appealing.
Highly decorative and versatile, this piece works beautifully as a standalone statement or as part of a curated gallery wall of fashion plates.
Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning, minor spotting, and faint wear along the margins, consistent with age and handling. The sheet retains strong color and clear detail.
Framing tip: Particularly striking in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory or warm off-white mat, which enhances the softness of the palette and gives the piece a strong presence on the wall.
This is an original antique engraving, not a reproduction. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The piece is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be to scale.
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Maker: Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, Paris, c.1880
