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Robe à l’anglaise

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dress is a full-length, floral print robe à l’anglaise by an unknown artist. The dress has a square neckline and long, puffy sleeves with gathering at the cap and near the elbow. The bodice is fitted with a center front seam and appears to have a closed, rounded or possibly a low, square back. The skirt falls in soft folds to the floor. The fabric features a colorful floral print on a tan background with red, yellow, and blue flowers and green leaves. The dress is displayed on a white mannequin. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
1735–40 (textile), ca. 1765 (dress)
Medium
silk, linen
Culture
British
Dimensions
483 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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