The elegant Parisian society of 1792 in the gardens of the Royal Palace: elegant crowd, gathered under the trees, discussing and courting.
The Public Walk at the Palais-Royal in 1792
Category: 1792
Costume and Fashion in 1792
Princess Lamballe. Tragedy of the French Revolution.
Historic tragedies have their lessons of instruction to after-generations; they tell their sad tales of sorrow and anguish, which make ears tingle and hearts weep in sympathy. They form graphic… Read More
Chevalier Charles d’Éon de Beaumont.
Chevalier Charles d’Éon. Charles-Geneviève-Louis-Auguste-André-Timothée d’Éon de Beaumont, known as “chevalier d’Éon” (1728- 1810) was a diplomat, spy, officer and man of letters from France. He remained famous for his pronounced… Read More
Timeline of the French Revolution 1789 – 1799
Timeline of the French Revolution 1789 – 1799. January 24, 1789 – November 9, 1799 – Coup of 18 Brumaire to Paris – the end of the French Revolution.
Jean-Marie Collot d’Herbois.
Jean-Marie Collot d’Herbois demolishing buildings of Lyon. French Revolution. Jean-Marie Collot d’Herbois démolissant des bâtiments de Lyon.
Jean-Sylvain Bailly 1736-1793.
Jean-Sylvain Bailly 1736-1793. Freemason, and political leader of the early part of the French Revolution. He presided over the Tennis Court Oath.
George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont 1751-1837.
George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont 1751-1837. As a young man Wyndham was a playboy and had numerous affairs, including with Elizabeth Lamb. Especially known however, he was a patron,… Read More
Portrait of Grace Dalrymple Elliott (1754–1823).
Grace Dalrymple Elliott (1754–1823). Mistress of the Duke of Orléans. Lady Grace Dalrymple Elliott born around 1754-1823, was a Scottish courtesan who witnessed the events of the French Revolution in… Read More
French Revolution street scene 1792
French Revolution street scene 1792. Parisian citizen costumes during the reign of terror. Read more: The Execution of the King Louis XVI. The Execution of Marie-Antoinette. The Days of the… Read More
Parures. Les Modes sous la Revolution. Costume féminin français.
L’histoire du costume féminin français. Les Modes sous la Revolution 1792 – 1799. Gant chamois, Chaîne d’or, Bijou, Châtelaine, Pendentif en émail, Médaillon, Ombrelle, Manchon,
