Robe à la française

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dress is a Robe à la française, made by French artist. The dress has a low neckline and a fitted bodice with a long, full skirt. The fabric is a light-brown color with an intricate floral pattern in shades of gold, green, and pink. The sleeves are long and slightly puffed at the cap, with ties at the elbow. The skirt is pleated and falls in folds to the floor. The dress appears to be made of silk or satin. The mannequin is white and headless. The background is a plain gray color.