When looking at 18th century portraiture, do you ever wonder what the real dress might have been like? What kind of fabric is that? What sort of ribbon for the bows? How about that lace? In this video we take a close look at the famous portrait of Madame de Pompadour by Francois Boucher, painted in 1756.
Take a quick peek at the gown, petticoat, trim, accessories, and hairstyle of Madame de Pompadour, with tips and tricks on what sort of fabric to look for and where to get sewing patterns.
Images & Clips:
- Madame de Pompadour by Boucher, 1756 - Alte Pinakothek
- Madame de Pompadour by Boucher, 1759 - The Wallace Collection
- Marie Rinteau by Drouais, 1761 - The Met, 49.7.47
- Robe a la Francaise, c. 1760 - The Met, 1996.374a-c
- Bust of Madame de Pompadour by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, c. 1748-51 - The Met, 49.7.70
- Robe a la Francaise, c. 1770 - The Met, 32.35.2a,b
- Joseph Ducreux, self portrait \"La Surprise en terreur,\" 1790s - Nationalmuseum, NM 7496
- Robe a la Francaise, c. 1745 - LACMA M.2007.211.927a-b
- Coppola, Sofia, et al. Marie-Antoinette. Columbia Pictures, 2006.
- \"The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking,\" Lauren Stowell & Abby Cox, 2016. Page Street Publishing.
