published in Paris
This hand-coloured fashion plate is from a scrap album containing a selection of 19th century plates. The plate is from Les Modes Parisiennes, a ladies' fashion magazine published in Paris from 1843-75. It is signed, 'A Lacourriere' and 'Compte-Calix'.
The plate illustrates a day dress and a young girl's ball dress.
Les Modes Parisiennes was first published in 1843 and remained in circulation until 1875. One of its chief artists was François-Claudins Compte-Calix, a reputable artist who, for many years, exhibited watercolours at the Paris Salon.
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