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Robe à la française

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Light blue dress with gold floral patterns, featuring a low back and short sleeves. The dress has a long train in the back and is adorned with gold trim along the edges. A long panel down the front can be fastened closed or left open to reveal a skirt with blue and gold panels underneath. The dress appears to be made of silk or satin and features a Robe à la française style.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1765
Medium
silk
Culture
European
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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