About this artwork
Laurent Guyot made this print, titled *Couple amoureux à la promenade*, in 1798. As part of a series of fashion plates, it captures the sartorial tastes during the French Directory, a period of radical change following the French Revolution. The print depicts a couple on a stroll, embodying the era's evolving ideals of beauty and social roles. Her high-waisted dress, inspired by classical antiquity, symbolizes a break from the aristocratic excesses of the Ancien Régime. His tailored coat and cravat suggest a more restrained masculine elegance. The intimate composition hints at shifting gender dynamics, with the couple appearing as equals in their leisurely pursuit. Yet, the print also speaks to enduring class distinctions, showcasing the refined attire of the bourgeoisie amidst a society still grappling with inequality. Guyot's fashion plates offer a glimpse into a world in transition. They reflect a yearning for a new social order while revealing the complexities of identity in a revolutionary age.
Tableau Général du Goût, An 7, No. 13 (21 dec. 1798): Couple amoureux à la promenade
1798
Laurent Guyot
1756Location
RijksmuseumArtwork details
- Medium
- print, engraving
- Dimensions
- height 175 mm, width 115 mm
- Location
- Rijksmuseum
- Copyright
- Rijks Museum: Open Domain
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About this artwork
Laurent Guyot made this print, titled *Couple amoureux à la promenade*, in 1798. As part of a series of fashion plates, it captures the sartorial tastes during the French Directory, a period of radical change following the French Revolution. The print depicts a couple on a stroll, embodying the era's evolving ideals of beauty and social roles. Her high-waisted dress, inspired by classical antiquity, symbolizes a break from the aristocratic excesses of the Ancien Régime. His tailored coat and cravat suggest a more restrained masculine elegance. The intimate composition hints at shifting gender dynamics, with the couple appearing as equals in their leisurely pursuit. Yet, the print also speaks to enduring class distinctions, showcasing the refined attire of the bourgeoisie amidst a society still grappling with inequality. Guyot's fashion plates offer a glimpse into a world in transition. They reflect a yearning for a new social order while revealing the complexities of identity in a revolutionary age.
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