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Woman of the court of King Henry IV of France, 1589-1610
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Woman of the court of King Henry IV of France, 1589-1610
Woman of the court of King Henry IV of France, 1589-1610. She wears her hair tied up with a ribbon, an upright lace collar, Spanish court dress with low cut bosom, slashed sleeves, corset, farthingale or vertugadin, and striped petticoat. A mask hangs from her ear, and a mirror and jewel hang from a chain belt. After a drawing by Janet Clouet in the editors collection. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Galerie Francaise de Femmes Celebres, Paris, 1827
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Bosom Corset Courtier Farthingale Janet Jewelry Lace Mask Mirror Petticoat Ribbon Slashed Sleeves Striped Upright Vertugadin
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts a woman of the court of King Henry IV of France, circa 1589-1610. The elegant subject wears her hair styled with a ribbon, adorned with an upright lace collar, a Spanish court dress featuring a low-cut bosom, slashed sleeves, a corset, farthingale or vertugadin, and a striped petticoat. A mask dangles from her ear, adding an air of mystery to her regal appearance. A mirror and a precious jewel hang from a chain belt, suggesting her vanity and wealth. The image is based on a drawing by Janet Clouet and was masterfully engraved by Georges Jacques Gatine, as part of the series "Galerie Francaise de Femmes Celebres," published in Paris in 1827. The 16th century woman's attire reflects the opulence and grandeur of the French court during the reign of King Henry IV. The mask, a common accessory among the nobility, symbolizes the intrigue and secrecy that often surrounded the court. This print offers a glimpse into the fashion and culture of the French court during an era of great historical significance.
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