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| Madame de Pompadour by Boucher, 1759 |
The 1740s and 1750s in France was the time of large, beautiful Robe a la Francaise gowns, made from stunning textiles, and decorated in all manner of beautiful laces, passementerie, and trimmeries. Here's what Madame de Pompadour would have sported in her time...
A Selection from
The Met:
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| 1750-75 |
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| 1740s |
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| 1750-75 |
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| 1750-75 |
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| 1750-75 |
From the V&A:
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| 1755-60 |
From LACMA:
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| 1740-60 |
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| 1750-70 |
Musee Galliera (via
Fripperies and Fobs):
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| 1740-55 |
We don't see so many 1740s and 50s gowns in the museums as we do the later 18th century. Do you have a favorite? Have you made a gown of this period?
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