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Fashion Plate (Britania Witzchoura Walking Dress), 1815. Creator: John Bell
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Fashion Plate (Britania Witzchoura Walking Dress), 1815. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Britania Witzchoura Walking Dress), 1815
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1810s Attire Bell John Class Fashion Plate Fashionable Gown Hand Coloured Engraving On Paper High Class John Bell Line Engraving Promenade Dress Seasonal Social Class Upper Class Walking Dress Wearing Well Dressed
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John Bell's Fashion Plate of the Britania Witzchoura Walking Dress, 1815, is an exquisite example of the high fashion trends of the 1810s. The elegant engraving, hand-colored on paper, showcases a well-dressed woman in a stunning white walking dress. The dress, known as a promenade robe or gown, was a must-have for women of the upper class during this period. The intricately detailed line engraving and delicate hand-coloring reveal the dress's elegant design, featuring a fitted bodice with a high neckline and puffed sleeves, a full skirt with a voluminous train, and a sash tied at the waist. The dress's color, a pristine white, was a symbol of wealth and status, as the fabric was expensive and difficult to maintain. The fashion plate, titled "Britania Witzchoura," likely refers to the Greek goddess Britania, known for her protective role over the British Isles. The woman in the plate is depicted with an air of confidence and grace, reflecting the social class and elegance of the time. This fashion plate, created by renowned fashion engraver John Bell, is a valuable piece of heritage art that provides insight into the fashion trends and social norms of the early 19th century. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is fortunate to have this beautiful and historic piece in its collection, preserving it for future generations to appreciate and study.
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