Fashion Plate
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Hamill and Barker
Accession Number
1962-143-49
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Fashion Plate by J. Bonnard (1886)** Step into the elegant world of 19th-century Parisian style with *Fashion Plate*, a captivating print created by J. Bonnard, a artist active during this vibrant era. Produced in 1886, this work exemplifies the fashion plates that were all the rage in Europe, serving as colorful illustrations in magazines and portfolios to showcase the latest trends in clothing, accessories, and hairstyles. As a print—likely hand-colored for vivid appeal—Bonnard's piece captures the opulent Belle Époque aesthetic, blending intricate details with aspirational glamour. Fash...