Artwork

Habit en lévite enrichi de glands, d'épaulettes et de cordonets

Habit en lévite enrichi de glands, d'épaulettes et de cordonets, by Pierre Thomas Le Clerc ou Leclerc, unspecified, 1780
Habit en lévite enrichi de glands, d'épaulettes et de cordonets, by Pierre Thomas Le Clerc ou Leclerc, unspecified, 1780

Habit en lévite enrichi de glands, d'épaulettes et de cordonets is an unspecified work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Pierre Thomas Le Clerc ou Leclerc. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Habit en lévite enrichi de glands, d'épaulettes et de cordonets is a painting by Pierre Thomas Le Clerc, created in 1780. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in a long, light blue gown with intricate details, standing with her back turned. The artwork appears to focus on showcasing the ornate clothing, highlighting its fabrics and decorative elements.

Technique & Style

The artist employed soft colors and delicate brushwork to capture the textures and patterns of the dress, creating a light and airy effect reminiscent of watercolor techniques.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pierre Thomas Le Clerc ou Leclerc

Pierre Thomas Le Clerc made delicate 18th-century watercolors of men’s and women’s fashions, recording the exact cut and trim of coats, waistcoats and robes in minute detail.