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An official ball in the Strasbourg Theatre, 1805
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An official ball in the Strasbourg Theatre, 1805
Fashionable women in ball gowns and turbans at a theater. An official ball in the Strasbourg Theatre, 1805. Guests dancing in the background. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzannes Fashion in Paris, William Heinemann, London, 1898
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An Exquisite Evening at the Strasbourg Theatre Ball, 1805: A Glimpse into Napoleonic French Society and Fashion This handcoloured lithograph, created by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzanne's Fashion in Paris, offers a fascinating glimpse into the opulent world of an official ball held at the Strasbourg Theatre in 1805. The image is a testament to the grandeur and elegance of the Napoleonic era, showcasing the fashionable attire and social etiquette of the time. In the foreground, a couple, dressed in the height of fashion, await their turn to dance. The woman wears a high-waisted ball gown, adorned with intricate embroidery and a voluminous skirt, while her hair is styled in an elaborate turban. Her companion, a man in breeches and a coat, completes the ensemble with a top hat and boots. In the background, guests dance and mingle, their silhouettes framed by the ornate columns and gilded decor of the theatre. Above them, a saintly figure in a cloud, perhaps a guardian angel, looks down upon the festivities. The stage, bathed in soft light, is a reminder of the theatre's primary function, while a coach, ready to transport guests to their next destination, stands at the side, symbolizing the ease of travel during the era. This exquisite plate, a visual feast from the 19th century, transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the aesthetics, culture, and society of the French Empire during the Napoleonic era.
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