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Lady at her Dressing Table
Jacob Gole (1660-1724), mezzotint, engraving, c. 1690-1724
In the last quarter of the 17th century, fashion prints helped disseminate trends, most of which originated at the French court. Among those portrayed here is the fontange, a towering headdress with several tiers of ribbons and lace. To complete her look, the woman applies mouches (flies) to her face. These artificial beauty marks helped conceal blemishes and scars.
- Artwork typekostuumprent
- Object numberRP-P-1906-3217
- Dimensionsheight 252 mm x width 179 mm
- Physical characteristicsmezzotint en gravure