Description: LEGEND TO THE ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE PRINT BELOW Print Specifics: Type of print: Lithograph - Original French antique print.Year of printing: not indicated in the print - actual 1888 Publisher: Albert Racinet, Imp. Firmin Didot Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair).Dimensions: 7 x 8.5 inches (18 x 21 cm) including blank margins around the image. Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNotes: (1) Green color around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. (2) The print detail is sharper than the photo of the print. Legend: Court Dress - 16th Century France THE COSTUME OF COURT LADIES differed from that of the rich gentry only in the extravagance of its decoration and materials. The ostentation of court dress was something to which all wealthy Frenchwomen aspired, as can be seen from the increasing number and specificity of laws passed to control excesses. When Henri II came to the throne, in 1547, a number of laws were passed banning superfluites inwomen's dress. The only ladies exempt from these regulations were the royal princesses and the ladies of Catherine de Medici's retinue. Most of the latter came from Italy, from whence they had brought rich materials and new styles. Legend: THE ILLUSTRATIONS BELOW ARE PARTICULARLY good examples of 16th-century court dress. The richness of these costumes is not due to the influence of the King, Charles VI, who cared little for such matters, but to Catherine de Medici. Under her fashion leadership the most extravagant finery became de rigeur. Following the 18th-month reign of Francis II there was a period of mourning, but then styles became more and more outrageously expensive as the rich forgot their fears for an uncertain future in a pursuit of fads and fashions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7,9 and 11 Three costumes that bear the hallmark of Catherine de Medici's influence. The lady in 11 is wearing one of the fashions that was current during the reign of Henri III: a skirt that hangs down straight, leaving a gap at the back through which her richly coloured petticoat can be seen. Women would often wear up to three different petticoats, all of which were on display in this manner. 10 Although Charles VI had little influence on fashion, his reign did mark one costume innovation. This was the development of a short coat with picked-out edges, called a cape. There were a number of variations on the basic style. Here it is sleeveless and has a turned-down collar that is wrapped round the chest. 1. President of Paris Parliament. 2 A gentleman wearing a cap popular during the reign of Charles IX. 3 Funeral attire. 4 Rector of the Paris university. 5 Provost of Paris merchants. 6 Doctor Jean Guillemer in 1586. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.
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Artist: Racinet
Production Technique: Lithograph
Framing: Unframed
Material: Paper
Theme: Dress, Attire, Fashion, History
Type: Print
Subject: Inhabitants, Costumes
Year of Production: 1888
Listed By: Martin2001
Dimensions: 7 x 8.5" (18 x 21 cm)
