Fashion & Costume · 19th century
€ 310
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Good antique condition with light age toning, some faint spotting, and minor wear to the margins, consistent with age and handling. The colors remain strong and well preserved.
Antique French Fashion Plate, Seaside Ladies with Parasol & Child, c.1880
A highly decorative Parisian fashion plate depicting two elegant ladies and a child at the seaside, featuring flowing dresses, refined accessories, and a striking parasol set against a coastal landscape. The composition captures both leisure and sophistication.
This original hand-colored engraving was published in the prestigious Journal des Dames et des Demoiselles, a leading French fashion periodical of the late 19th century. The scene beautifully illustrates seaside couture, with the figure in rose-red drapery holding a large parasol, contrasted by the cool blue-grey striped gown of her companion. The garments are rendered with exceptional detail, showcasing the textures, tailoring, and layered construction typical of Parisian fashion of the era.
The inclusion of the child, dressed in a light-toned outfit with green accents, adds charm and narrative warmth, making the composition especially appealing for decorative display. The coastal setting—with softly rendered waves, rocks, and sky—introduces a sense of movement and atmosphere, elevating the print beyond a purely fashion-focused illustration into a complete visual scene.
This is one of the more visually dynamic and collectible subjects within the series, combining fashion, leisure, and landscape in a balanced and elegant composition.
Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning, some faint spotting, and minor wear to the margins, consistent with age and handling. The colors remain strong and well preserved.
Framing tip: Particularly striking in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a wide ivory or soft sand-colored mat, complementing the coastal tones and enhancing depth.
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
