Monochrome, but with a bright canary yellow that was guaranteed to attract the attention of any guest in the room, this exceptional dress represents the apogee of a particular form in 18th-century England fuelled by the new French tradition and fashion. The absence of ornamentation, apart from small folds, makes it a simple object to read. This is a perfect example of a basic form that does not distract attention with any ornamentation, exposing the beauty of the British female costume silhouette.
Collection: Images
Project: 11. Science and culture as representation in Europe.
Chronology: XVIII
Scope: Secondary education, Baccalaureate, University
Resource type: Image
Format: Silk, linen and cotton
Source: Museo Metropolitano de Nueva York (Nueva York)
Language: English
Date: ca. 1760
Owner: Álvaro Romero González (Modernalia)
Identifier: 1996.374a-C
Copyright: Museo Metropolitano de Nueva York (Nueva York)
Abstract: 18th century English dress in yellow with large ruffles
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