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Robe à la française

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The back of a full-length dress with green and beige stripes. The dress is on a headless mannequin. The dress has a fitted back with a square neckline and half-length sleeves. The full skirt falls in thick pleats from the waist. The dress is made from green and beige silk or satin fabric with wide stripes. The background is solid gray. Robe à la française by Rose Bertin.

Artwork details

Date:
1778–85
Medium:
linen, silk
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
494 × 625 px
Museum record:
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