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Robe à la française

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Robe à la française by French fashion designer. The image shows a full-length, antique dress on a headless mannequin. The dress has a long, open front with a matching floral patterned outer layer. The outer layer is a light beige color with a repeating pattern of small red flowers and gold accents. The dress underneath is a solid light beige. The mannequin is white and has no head or feet, with its hands placed at the waist. The background is a plain off-white color.

Artwork details

Date:
1760–70
Medium:
silk
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
414 × 625 px
Museum record:
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