18th century france

The Palace of #Versailles is one of the most spectacular examples of the grandeur of 18th-century #French art and architecture. A UNESCO World Heritage site for the last thirty years, this sprawling estate began as Louis XIII's hunting lodge and blossomed into his son's court and center of government in 1682. 📸: @jbperraudin #architecture #architect #architecturelovers #architecturephotography #archilovers #interior #interiordesign

Tilda Swinton as Orlando photographed by Karl...

Stays ~ ca. 1730-70, from the Musée Galliera Heavy linen boned bodice with shoulder straps tied with laces at the back. It has a rounded neckline in the front with a straight edge to the back. The …

The diminutive engageantes are in keeping with 1780s fashion. The over-skirt has border flounces secured with adjustable gold ropes. Beneath is an under-skirt with swags of fur and beneath that is a pink petticoat.

Fashion plate of Madame duBarry with parasol. From 1743 to 1793, she was the King of France Louis XV’s mistress. She was married to Louis XV’s brother, Guillaume, for a short time before being installed at court.. She continued to assert her influence on Louis XV until he died and she left the court.

Puy du Fou- 18th Century French village.

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Princess Elisabeth Christine of Prussia by Antoine Pesne, Dating around 1738. Detail.

If you're anything like us, you have probably been really into the moment the color pink is having in fashion this summer, thanks to a certain iconic doll. It's been really fun and inspiring to see people from all different aesthetic groups and fashion spaces

Marie Antoinette getting her hair did

This thread will be dedicated to photos of Pre Haussmann Paris (1852). Please add maps, photos, clips, or information relating to the topic. Thanks! A...

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Returning from my first trip to France, I was inspired to make a costume gown to honor one of my favorite historical figures, Marie Antoinette.Before I began designing the gown, I did intensive research on Rococo fashion from the 1770s. Pulling my favo…