Fashion Plate from Le Mercure des Salons, Modes de Paris
1830
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Hamill and Barker
Accession Number
1962-143-13
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of 1830s Parisian fashion with this *Fashion Plate from Le Mercure des Sal, Modes de Paris*. as a print during a time when France reigned supreme in style, it captures the latest *Modes de Paris*—the cutting-edge trends that set the standard for women's attire across Europe and America. plates like this one were essential tools for disseminating high fashion, allowing dressmakers, consumers, and enthusiasts to replicate the sophisticated silhouettes of the Romantic era. Printed in 1830, this anonymous work reflects the burgeoning popularity of illustrated periodica...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...