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Robe à l'anglaise

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dress is a long, formal gown with a floral pattern. The dress has a square neckline and short sleeves. The bodice is backless and sleeveless in the back. The dress is primarily beige with a floral pattern in shades of red, yellow, blue, and green. The skirt is gathered at the waist and falls in folds to the floor, slightly longer in the back. A large bow is tied on the left side of the waist. The dress appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly silk or cotton. The mannequin is white and headless. The background is plain white. The title of the dress is "Robe à l'anglaise" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1725–50
Medium:
linen, silk
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
356 × 625 px
Museum record:
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