Woman asleep on a cot, with hat boxes for a somno or night table, and a chipped vase for a candlestick. Her clothes are expensive: a cornette night cap, fancy bonnet, frilly dress and lace shawl for curtains

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Woman asleep on a cot, with hat boxes for a somno or night table, and a chipped vase for a candlestick. Her clothes are expensive: a cornette night cap, fancy bonnet, frilly dress and lace shawl for curtains

FLO4677727 Woman asleep on a cot, with hat boxes for a somno or night table, and a chipped vase for a candlestick. Her clothes are expensive: a cornette night cap, fancy bonnet, frilly dress and lace shawl for curtains. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817.; (add.info.: Woman asleep on a cot, with hat boxes for a somno or night table, and a chipped vase for a candlestick. Her clothes are expensive: a cornette night cap, fancy bonnet, frilly dress and lace shawl for curtains. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817.); © Florilegius

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This image captures a woman peacefully asleep on a cot, surrounded by luxurious items that speak to her elevated social status. The hat boxes serving as makeshift night tables and the chipped vase repurposed as a candlestick add an element of whimsy to the scene. Her attire is nothing short of extravagant, with a cornette night cap, fancy bonnet, frilly dress, and lace shawl draping elegantly around her like curtains. The hand-colored engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre transports us back to Paris in 1817, showcasing the opulence and refinement of the Regency era. Despite her surroundings suggesting wealth and sophistication, there is a hint of vulnerability in the way she sleeps peacefully amidst such grandeur. This artwork beautifully juxtaposes luxury with simplicity, poverty with extravagance. It invites us to ponder the complexities of society during this period - where appearances could be deceiving and material possessions did not always equate to true happiness. As we gaze upon this enchanting portrayal of 19th-century French fashion and lifestyle, we are reminded that beauty can be found even in the most unexpected places. This woman's slumber becomes a metaphor for finding peace and contentment amidst life's uncertainties.

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