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Lady at her Dressing Table
Jacob Gole (mentioned on object), c. 1690 - before c. 1724
In the last quarter of the 17th century, fashion prints helped disseminate trends, most of which originated at the French court. Among those portrayed here is the fontange, a towering headdress with several tiers of ribbons and lace. To complete her look, the woman applies mouches (flies) to her face. These artificial beauty marks helped conceal blemishes and scars.
- Artwork typekostuumprent
- Object numberRP-P-1906-3217
- Dimensionsheight 252 mm x width 179 mm
- Physical characteristicsmezzotint en gravure