Who painted Grande robe de cour?

Grande robe de cour was painted by Augustin de Saint-Aubin in 1788.

Where can I see Grande robe de cour?

Grande robe de cour is held by Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.

What movement is Grande robe de cour?

Grande robe de cour is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Grande robe de cour

Augustin de Saint-Aubin , 1788

Grande robe de cour is an unspecified work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris. Created in 1788 by French designer and engraver Augustin de Saint‑Aubin, this work depicts a woman dressed in an elaborate court gown.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1788 by French designer and engraver Augustin de Saint‑Aubin, this work depicts a woman dressed in an elaborate court gown. The image, now part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection, exemplifies the late Rococo taste for ornate costume and refined detail.

Subject & Meaning

The figure is presented in a sumptuous robe de cour, a ceremonial dress worn at royal courts. The garment’s abundant white ruffles, gold edging, and voluminous sleeves emphasize status and ceremonial splendor, while the towering powdered wig underscores contemporary ideals of elegance and femininity.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the artist achieves a delicate, luminous surface by blending pigment with water, allowing soft transitions between pale yellow, ivory, and gold tones. The handling of light and the intricate rendering of fabric folds reflect Rococo’s preference for graceful, decorative composition.

History & Provenance

Augustin de Saint‑Aubin, a member of a prominent artistic family, produced the piece toward the end of the eighteenth‑century Rococo period. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains accessible for study of court fashion and decorative arts of pre‑revolutionary France.

Artist & collection

Artist

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Augustin de Saint-Aubin sometimes styled Auguste de Saint-Aubin (3 January 1736 – 9 November 1807), belongs to an important dynasty of French designers and engravers.

Museum

Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris

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