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Robe à la française

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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