Robe à la française

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a woman in a historic dress. The woman has fair skin and curled, dark hair styled up. She wears a formal dress titled "Robe à la française". The dress has a square neckline, short sleeves, and a fitted bodice adorned with lace or embroidery. A long skirt features multiple layers of gathered and ruffled fabric. The woman holds a fan in her right hand and places her left hand on her hip. Her hair is styled high on her head. The background is a plain wall, and the floor appears to be light-colored.