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Robe à la française

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige robe with a floral pattern, featuring a fitted back, a train, and a surplice-style front that fastens with ties; short puffed sleeves; floral embroidery on fabric; visible stitching outlining the embroidery; ruffled details on the sleeves; garment displayed on a mannequin with a beige inner garment visible at the neck and armholes. Robe à la française by French artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1760–80
Medium
silk
Culture
British
Dimensions
452 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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