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A box at the Italian Opera in 1852, 1898 (litho)
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A box at the Italian Opera in 1852, 1898 (litho)
5913081 A box at the Italian Opera in 1852, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: A box at the Italian Opera, 1852. Woman in off-the-shoulder dresses with shawl berthas, gentleman with opera glasses in white tie and black coat. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzannes Fashion in Paris, William Heinemann, London, 1898.); © Florilegius
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1852 19th Century Fashion Bertha Clothing Style Esthetics Fashiom Fashion In Paris Fashion Plate Fashion Trend Francois Courboin French Society Gentleman Grand Opera International Landmark Landmark Louis Napoleon Bonaparte Octave Uzanne Off The Shoulder Dress Opera Glasses Second Empire Seine Et Oise Shawl White Tie Winter Coat 19th Mode City Of Paris Costume Design Fancy Dress Fancy Dress Costume The Woman
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This lithograph, titled "A box at the Italian Opera in 1852" transports us back to the elegance and grandeur of French society during the 19th century. The scene depicts a moment of refined culture and aesthetic beauty within the walls of a Parisian opera house. The focus is on two figures seated in an opulent box; a woman dressed in an exquisite off-the-shoulder gown adorned with a shawl bertha, and a gentleman wearing white tie and black coat, engrossed in his opera glasses. They epitomize sophistication and refinement as they immerse themselves in the enchanting melodies filling the air. Handcolored with meticulous detail, this lithograph captures not only their attire but also their surroundings. The vibrant colors bring life to every aspect of this image - from the ornate architecture to the delicate fan held by our lady. Created by Francois Courboin and published in Octave Uzanne's "Fashion in Paris" in 1898, this artwork offers us a glimpse into French fashion and cultural aesthetics during the Second Empire under Louis Napoleon Bonaparte's reign. As we admire this piece, we are reminded of how art can transport us through time, allowing us to experience moments long gone. It serves as both a testament to historical fashion trends and an invitation for viewers to appreciate the timeless allure of music, theater, and high society that defined 19th-century Europe.
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