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Philibert-Louis Debucourt
Que lui conte-t-il? - From Modes et Manières du jour à Paris...

Early 19th Century

About the Item

Que lui conte-t-il? is a hand-watercolored etching on paper realized in 1800 by the French artist Louis-Philibert Debucourt (1755-1832). This is an original illustration (plate n. 29) published in the VIII year. From a suite of 52 plates titled"Modes et Manières du Jour à Paris à la fin du 18e siècle et au commencement du 19e siècle". On the top the inscription: Modes &c. N° 29." ; "Flor. An 8" ; under the engraved image "Que lui conte-t-il ? / (Chapeau en Coquille..... Large Pantalon de Nankin.)". Describing the women’s fashion of the time, our specimen is in excellent condition and with vivid colors, except for a light foxing and a usual yellowing of the paper at the edge. Including a cardboard passepartout (cm 25 x 19). One copy is preserved at the Musée Carnavalet, Histoire de Paris.
  • Creator:
    Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1755 - 1832, French)
  • Creation Year:
    Early 19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1049461stDibs: LU65035612601

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