

Robe à la française
The Robe à la française by French fashion designer Rose Bertin, features a low, square neckline, fitted, tightly boned bodice. The bodice is lined and boned with a green floral and gold brocade fabric. The dress has a fitted waist, full skirt with multiple pleats to the front, falling to floor length. The dress fabric is a beige or off-white color with floral fabric with gold embroidery. The robe à la française falls in loose folds to the back. The sleeves are wide and elbow-length with a white ruffled undersleeve. The robe à la française fastens at the front with many buttons. The skirt is decorated with rows of fabric flowers on a gold background. The dress is worn over a white underskirt visible at the hem. The shoes are pale-colored, likely silk and high-heeled.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1775–1800
- Medium
- silk
- Culture
- French
- Dimensions
- 492 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original


























