{"product_id":"1870s-original-french-fashion-print-from-journal-des-demoiselles-modistes-de-paris-evening-wear-gown-illustration-victorian-era","title":"1870s - Original French Fashion Print from Journal des Demoiselles - Modistes de Paris Evening Wear Gown Illustration - Victorian Era","description":"This is an original French fashion plate from the esteemed \"Journal des Demoiselles et Petit Courrier des Dames Réunis,\" dating back to the 1870s. The hand-colored illustration showcases \"Modistes de Paris - Toilettes de Soirée,\" presenting the height of Parisian evening wear fashion from the era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plate features three elegantly dressed women and a young girl, embodying the grandeur of Victorian style. One figure is adorned in a striking pink ruffled gown, while another is presented in a sophisticated teal and green dress, both featuring the distinctive bustles and intricate detailing popular during this period. A young girl in a rich maroon dress observes the scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe document includes fascinating period advertisements for \"Fouhards de la Compagnie des Indes\" located on Rue de Grenelle St Germain, and \"Parfums de la maison Pinaud\" on Boulevard des Italiens, both renowned Parisian establishments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that this engraving is not in impeccable condition, please take a good look at the photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: About 28 x 20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechniques of realization:\u003cbr\u003eFrom circa 1850 to 1880, issues of Journal des Demoiselles featured elaborate fashion plates produced using traditional engraving or lithography, then hand‑colored, creating unique, richly detailed images for readers. The black‑ink outlines—often etched or engraved—were printed first, after which skilled colorists applied watercolors directly to each print. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOccasionally, simple tonal effects were added using techniques like aquatint or stipple engraving for dimension before hand‑coloring. Art historical sources confirm that these mid‑19th‑century illustrations were deliberately enhanced by artisans to showcase the latest Parisian styles with artistic refinement and individual character\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJournal des Demoiselles history:\u003cbr\u003eFounded in February 1833 in Paris by Jeanne‑Justine Fouqueau de Pussy, the Journal des Demoiselles was a leading French magazine aimed at teenage girls (14–18 years old), catering to middle‑ and upper‑class audiences  . Initially issued in two versions—one illustrated and one text-only—it evolved by 1865 into multiple editions distinguished by color (including purple, blue, green), with a new weekly “orange” edition added in 1869  .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTargeted at young women, the journal featured a variety of content: fashion plates, literature, moral advice, theatrical reviews, and practical topics like sewing and etiquette, with limited emphasis on science or education  . It absorbed other publications over its lifespan—including Petit Courrier des Dames in 1869, La Jeune Fille de Bruxelles in 1902, and La Lecture in 1913—before ceasing publication in 1922  .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Journal des Demoiselles was highly regarded for shaping the tastes and values of young French women across nearly a century. Its beautifully presented fashion imagery and cultural features made it a fashionable household name. The variety of editions and long publication run reflect its enduring influence in 19th- and early 20th-century French society.","brand":"AW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55452250046812,"sku":"0169-41","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8491\/5804\/files\/IMG_3892.jpg?v=1757513301","url":"https:\/\/www.authentic-wonders.com\/products\/1870s-original-french-fashion-print-from-journal-des-demoiselles-modistes-de-paris-evening-wear-gown-illustration-victorian-era","provider":"Authentic Wonders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}