Summer Dress, fashion plate from Incroyables et Merveilleuses, engraved by Georges Jacques Gatine 1773-1831, c.1815

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"Summer Dress" is a notable fashion plate from the series "Incroyables et Merveilleuses," engraved by Georges Jacques Gatine (1773-1831) and created around 1815 by the French artist Horace Vernet. This work is part of a larger collection that vividly captures the extravagant and often outlandish fashion trends of the Directoire and the French Consulate periods in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The series as a whole serves as a fascinating historical document, offering insights into post-Revolutionary France's societal norms, aesthetics, and the complex interplay between fashion, politics, and identity.

"Summer Dress" specifically showcases a woman's attire suitable for the warmer months, reflecting the period's fashion sensibilities and the era's characteristic emphasis on elegance, lightness, and freedom of movement. The plate is distinguished by its meticulous attention to detail, from the fabric's texture to the accessories, encapsulating the era's sophisticated taste and the fashion industry's craftsmanship.

Georges Jacques Gatine, renowned for his skill in engraving, successfully translates Horace Vernet's original artwork into a detailed and delicate engraving that captures the essence of the period's fashion. Vernet, an artist known for his historical scenes and depictions of contemporary life, brings his keen observational skills to the realm of fashion, offering a window into the daily life and style of the "Incroyables" and "Merveilleuses." These terms referred to the young, fashionable aristocrats of the time, known for their extravagant, often bizarre clothing choices, which they used as a form of social commentary and rebellion against the strictures of the past.

The "Summer Dress" fashion plate is not only a testament to the artistic and technical skills of Gatine and Vernet but also an invaluable resource for historians, fashion designers, and anyone interested in the cultural dynamics of post-revolutionary France. It stands as a vivid reminder of the power of fashion as a form of expression and the enduring fascination with the styles of the past.

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