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French 18th century drawing of The Study of a Resting Soldier
French 18th century drawing of The Study of a Resting Soldier

French 18th century drawing of The Study of a Resting Soldier

By Jean-Antoine Watteau

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Born in Valenciennes, France, Watteau trained in Paris, where he absorbed influences from Flemish genre scenes and the elegant compositions of Rubens.

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1960s Turquoise Scallop Pleated and Beaded Embellished Shift Dress
1960s Turquoise Scallop Pleated and Beaded Embellished Shift Dress

1960s Turquoise Scallop Pleated and Beaded Embellished Shift Dress

Located in London, GB

The chiffon is sewn onto the integral viscose blend lining to prevent the dress from being sheer. A parted Watteau train falls from the rear of the gown and is finished with coordina...

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1900s Cream Silk and Tulle Wedding Dress with Lace Peplum

1900s Cream Silk and Tulle Wedding Dress with Lace Peplum

Located in London, GB

There is an elegant, attached Watteau train to the reverse. Tonal lace in a repeat floral pattern frames the silhouette either side of the sash waistband, trims the sleeves, is appli...

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Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's

Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gold silk gown with lace appliques and delicate lace hem. Long watteau shoulder train.

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Yves Saint Laurent Haute couture orange & red dress, circa 1975
Yves Saint Laurent Haute couture orange & red dress, circa 1975

Yves Saint Laurent Haute couture orange & red dress, circa 1975

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

A layer of red chiffon creates a Watteau back, pooling into a train at the floor.

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A Jeanne Lanvin Evening Dress numbered 90118 Summer Collection 1947
A Jeanne Lanvin Evening Dress numbered 90118 Summer Collection 1947

A Jeanne Lanvin Evening Dress numbered 90118 Summer Collection 1947

By Jeanne Lanvin

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Summer Collection 1947 France Rare post-war evening dress in black wool by Jeanne Lanvin from the Summer collection of 1947. Sheath dress with train with Watteau pleating effect at ...

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A french sack-back gown's coat and its stomacher in brocaded silk Circa 1760

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Located in Toulon, FR

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Le Spectacle De La Nature Framed Pairs of circa 1743 Celestial Chart Engravings
Le Spectacle De La Nature Framed Pairs of circa 1743 Celestial Chart Engravings

Le Spectacle De La Nature Framed Pairs of circa 1743 Celestial Chart Engravings

By Jacques-Philippe Le Bas

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His oeuvre amounts to more than 500 works, including many large portraits after Vernet, and several works after van de Velde, Parrocel, Berchem, Ruysdaël, Watteau, Oudry and Lancret....

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Gathered from the high neck the dress falls like a waterfall of pleats to the floor, also known as a watteau train. Fully lined. Zipper center back. Hook and eye closure with a small...

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