About this sheet
A beautifully hand-colored French lithograph depicting an elegantly dressed gentleman and lady in fashionable court attire from the reign of King Louis XVI, representing the year 1775.
The couple is shown strolling in refined late 18th-century dress within an exceptionally ornate Rococo border featuring scrolling acanthus, floral garlands, ribbons, shellwork, decorative cartouches, and a heraldic crest surmounted by an eagle. The gentleman wears a tailored red frock coat, waistcoat, breeches, riding boots, and a tricorne hat, while the lady is dressed in a graceful pink jacket over a full white skirt with a green sash and an elaborate feathered hat, reflecting the fashionable promenade dress of the period.
Published in Paris by Rittner & Goupil, this print belongs to the celebrated Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l'Opéra series. Designed by Achille Devéria with ornamental borders by J.J. Grandville, the series was produced for the famous historical costume balls held at the Paris Opéra during the mid-19th century. Today these lithographs are admired for their elegant hand coloring, refined engraving, and outstanding decorative appeal.
An excellent decorative print for collectors of French history, Rococo fashion, costume studies, theatre, and European decorative arts.
Maker: Rittner & Goupil, Paris
Artists: Achille Devéria; ornamental border by J.J. Grandville
Series: Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l'Opéra
Published: Circa 1847
Depicted Period: Reign of Louis XVI, 1775
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered light foxing, and minor handling wear, as visible in the photographs. The original hand coloring remains bright and attractive. Please study the photographs carefully.
The print is sold unframed. Any framed images are shown for presentation purposes only.
Keywords: Louis XVI, French Rococo, Rococo court costume, French fashion, 18th century costume, promenade dress, French royal court, Ancien Régime, historical costume, hand-colored lithograph, Achille Devéria, J.J. Grandville, Charles Motte, Rittner & Goupil, Costumes du Quadrille Historique, Bals de l'Opéra, Paris lithograph, antique French print, decorative wall art, French history
