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Robe à la française

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan and brown striped dress with ruffles, square neckline, and elbow-length sleeves. Long dress that reaches the floor, full skirt. Two rows of gathered fabric with horizontal stitching on the bodice front. The sleeves have a gathered cuff. The mannequin is white and headless. The background is light beige. Robe à la française by French fashion designer Rose Bertin.

Artwork Details

Date
1775–80
Medium
silk
Culture
French
Dimensions
416 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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