Lacroix Collection (#18)

A Variety Of Amusements, French Theatre, 1789, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Ballet Costume, (1885). Artist: Martin
Ballet Costume, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

French Actress, (1885). Artist: Lancret
French Actress, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Leaving The Opera, (1885). Artist: Moreau
Leaving The Opera, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Costume From The French Theatre, (1885). Artist: Moreau
Costume From The French Theatre, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Glorious Comedy Of Destouches, (1885). Artist: Lancret
The Glorious Comedy Of Destouches, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Peasant Costume, (1885). Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Peasant Costume, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Italian Theatre, (1885). Artist: Lancret
The Italian Theatre, (1885). Pierrot and other characters from the Commedia dell Arte theatrical tradition. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789

Scene from a play, (1885). Artist: Charpentier
Scene from a play, (1885). Theatrical scene. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Grand Fountain, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Feast At The Spanish Embassy, Paris, 1707, (1885). Artist: Scottin
Feast At The Spanish Embassy, Paris, 1707, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Fireworks On The Bridge, Paris, 1754, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Horse-Drawn Carriage in a Parade, 1782, (1885). Artist: Moreau
Horse-Drawn Carriage in a Parade, 1782, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Saint Ovide Fair, (1885). View of the St Ovide Fair in Paris. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Acrobat Exercise, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Fair Parade, (1885). Artist: Gillot
Fair Parade, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Promenade, Paris, (1885). Artist: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
The Promenade, Paris, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Portrait Of French Fashion, (1885). Artist: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Portrait Of French Fashion, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Walk Of The Innocent Ones, (1885). Artist: Jeaurat
The Walk Of The Innocent Ones, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Royal Palace Garden, (1885). Artist: Urrabieta
The Royal Palace Garden, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Herb Tea Merchant, (1885). Artist: Poisson
The Herb Tea Merchant, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Scribe, (1885). Artist: Boissieu
Scribe, (1885). Stall of a man who wrote documents and letters for illiterate members of the public. Taken from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix

The Singer Of Canticles, (1885). Artist: Charles Nicolas Cochin
The Singer Of Canticles, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Removal Of The Painter, (1885). Artist: Jeaurat
The Removal Of The Painter, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Travelling Musician, (1885). Artist: Francois-Robert Ingouf
Travelling Musician, (1885). Fiddle-player. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Passage Through The Storm, (1885). Artist: Garnier
Passage Through The Storm, (1885). A man carries a woman through puddles. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Baker, (1885). Artist: Bouchardon
The Baker, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Commissionaire And Sergeant, (1885). Artist: Jeaurat
The Commissionaire And Sergeant, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Gathering Outside The Town Hall, (1885). Artist: Bonnart
Gathering Outside The Town Hall, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Doctor Hurts His Rival, (1885). Artist: Bonnardot
The Doctor Hurts His Rival, (1885). Onlookers witness a doctor run over his rival. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Lady Receives Charity, (1885). Artist: Eisen
The Lady Receives Charity, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Distribution Of Food, Strasbourg, 1744, (1885). Artist: Weis and Lebas
Distribution Of Food, Strasbourg, 1744, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Visit Of The Nurse, (1885). Artist: Eisen
The Visit Of The Nurse, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Delight Of Motherhood, (1885). Artist: Moreau
The Delight Of Motherhood, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Lecture, (1885). Artist: Cazot
The Lecture, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Portrait of Coypel, (1885). Artist: Jean Joseph Balechou
Portrait of Coypel, (1885). Coypel is the name of a French family of painters. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Palace Galleries, (1885). Artist: Hubert Francois Gravelot
The Palace Galleries, (1885). French shoppers, possilby in the Galeries de Bois next to the Palais-Royal in Paris. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789

The Galerie de Bois, Paris, 1787, (1885). Artist: Urrabieta
The Galerie de Bois, Paris, 1787, (1885). The first passage in Paris, the Galerie de Bois next to the Palais-Royal, opened in 1786

Fabric Shop, (1885). Artist: Bonnardot
Fabric Shop, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Pottery Shop, (1885). Based on an original drawing by Christoph Kilian, taken from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, Paris, 1885

The Port Of Rochefort, (1885). Based on an original drawing by Joseph Vernet. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

A Room To Sleep In, (1885). Artist: Durin
A Room To Sleep In, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Satirical Composition Of Dumesnil, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Parliament Meeting, Versailles 1776, (1885). Artist: Girardet
Parliament Meeting, Versailles 1776, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Quincampoix Street, Paris, 1718, (1885). Artist: Gaspard Duchange
Quincampoix Street, Paris, 1718, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Louis XV Signing The New Treaty, 1757, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

The Family And The Judge, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Bonnet Of Swiss Guard, (1885). Artist: Wille
Bonnet Of Swiss Guard, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

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