#1770's

[fripperiesandfobs]

Robe à la française ca. 1775

From Cora Ginsburg

[acrosscenturiesandgenerations]

▪︎ The Love Letter.

Artist: Jean Honoré Fragonard (French, Grasse 1732–1806 Paris)

Date: early 1770's

Medium: Oil on canvas

[lacelanterns]

Robe à la Française - 1770-75 (Rococo)

A staple of 18th Century (1700- 1799 C.E.) aristocratic and monarchic fashion; adapted from the Mantua (Late 17th Century) and Robe Volante. Fashionable between circa 1720 - 1780.

'Robe à la Française' were only second to court dress in formal wear, it is characterized by the impish and coquettish opulence of the Rococo/Late Baroque movement. The 'Robe à la Française' also known as a 'Sack Gown' or 'French Gown' was fitted in the front with a robe a top of the petticoat layer with a decorative stomacher going under the lace of the stays - covering the chemise; whilst the back had loose Watteau (box) pleats.

Robe à la française | French | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

[daysofghoulhood]

Drawing boy automata(1774)

[artfoli]

The Progress of Love: The Meeting, 1771-1772, by Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806)

[georgianstyle]

Portrait d’une violoniste (1773) ~ Anne Vallayer-Coster

[vinceaddams]

“Wild man” costume worn by Karl XIII of Sweden, 1778, Collection Livrust Chamber.

I’m amazed that this thing exists, and is in such good condition! Apparently it was worn for a theatrical performance of some sort, which explains why it hasn’t got very much detail. You can tell from the huge stitches visible on the left sleeve that it was put together relatively quickly, and I think it would definitely look better on stage seen from a distance that it does up close. I wish there were more photos, especially since I’m not sure how it closes. 

[lookingbackatfashionhistory]

• Court dress (robe à la française and petticoat). Date: 1770’s Place of origin: France Place of origin: Silk; with non-period accessories: modesty, engageantes; Louix XVI style; floral motifs painted on silk taffeta ground; trimmed with ruching.