Sack-Back Gown with Skirt (robe à la française)

anoniem, c. 1775 - c. 1785

In the 18th century full skirts fanned out at the sides from the waistline. This emphasized the nipped in upper body. The sack-back is created by box pleats at the back, plis Watteau, a style known as robe à la française. This gown is decorated with pouffes, little ‘cushions’ made of padded and gathered strips of the same fabric. This kind of striped fabric with floral motifs was called mexicaine.

  • Artwork typejapon, robe à la française
  • Object numberBK-2011-7
  • Physical characteristicszijdeweefsel