French styles of the Baroque and Rococo in the 18th century. Wigs and hats. Principles of the French-Italian Riding School. The most popular colours for horses.
Fashion of wigs and hats. French styles of the 18th century.
Tag: Allonge wig
A allonge wig is a long and large curly wig for men from around about 1665 to 1715. It is typical for the time of the baroque. Allonge is in the French language for “extension” or “appendages”.
French Notary in 1725. From an engraving of the time.
Notaire en 1725. D’après une gravure du temps.
Knight of Saint-Louis in 1639 and Dairywoman in 1680.
The Order of Saint Louis was founded on April 5, 1693 by King Louis XIV. Of France and awarded for military merit.
Fashion in the Reign of Louis XV. The Regency.
Fashion between the Regency of the Duke of Orleans and the reign of Louis XV 1715 to 1774. Both acted on the same motto: “All for pleasure.”
German baroque aristocracy costume.
Baroque aristocracy. German man of rank in the garb 1670-1680.
British statesman. Philip Dormer Stanhope. Earl of Chesterfield.
Philip Dormer Stanhope. Earl of Chesterfield 1694 – 1773. Author of Letters to His Son and Letters to His Godson. British statesman & diplomat.
The characteristic features of the costume during the reign of Louis XIV.
The characteristic features of the French clothing from the last decades of the 17th century laid the foundation for the modern costume.
France and Austrian Military uniforms 18th century
France and Austrian Military uniforms. First third of the 18th century. Top row left to right: Marshal of France and subaltern officer from 1704 to 1730. Right: King Louis XV. and… Read More
Costumes of Strasbourg. Baroque, 17th c..
Farmer’s wife. Woman in winter habit, mourning clothes. Tower keeper. Bridegroom, Virgins.
A Dinner at the House of Molière at Auteuil.
A Dinner at the House of Molière at Auteuil. Molière 1622-1673 was a French actor, theater director and playwright. He is one of the great classics and made the comedy to… Read More