'Modes de Paris', 31 March 1839. 'Modes de Longchamp'
© National Portrait Gallery, London
'Modes de Paris', 31 March 1839. 'Modes de Longchamp'
probably by Hippolyte Damours, probably published by S. & J. Fuller, first published in Petit Courrier des Dames, Journal des Modes
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, circa 31 March 1839
7 7/8 in. x 5 7/8 in. (200 mm x 150 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1930
Reference Collection
NPG D47790
Artistsback to top
- Hippolyte Damours (born 1797), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 77 portraits.
- S. & J. Fuller (active 1809-1854), Printsellers, stationers and artists' colourmen. Artist or producer associated with 61 portraits.
- Petit Courrier des Dames, Journal des Modes, French magazine. Artist or producer associated with 80 portraits.
This portraitback to top
Described in the magazine:
Modes de Longchamp. Chapeau en paille de riz. Châle en gros de Naples doublé et Redingote de mousseline brodée en guipure. Spencer en gros d'Afrique.
Subjects & Themesback to top
- Double portraits
- Fashion Plates: Accessories - Handkerchiefs
- Fashion Plates: Activities and occasions - Promenade dress; walking dress; Modes de Longchamps; toilette de ville
- Fashion Plates: Dresses - Redingotes
- Fashion Plates: Fabrics - Gros d'Afrique; velours d'Afrique
- Fashion Plates: Fabrics - Gros de Naples
- Fashion Plates: Fabrics - Muslin
- Fashion Plates: Hair - à la Clotilde
- Fashion Plates: Headwear - Rice straw hats and bonnets; paille de riz
- Fashion Plates: Influences - French fashions
- Fashion Plates: Outer garments - Shawls
- Fashion Plates: Outer garments - Spencers
- Fashion Plates: Sleeves and cuffs - Bishop sleeves; sleeves à l'evèque
- Fashion Plates: Trimmings and ornamentation - Embroidery
- Jewellery - Brooches, buckles and pins
Events of 1839back to top
Current affairs
The Bedchamber crisis strains relations between the government and the monarchy, after Queen Victoria refuses to dismiss her Whig-appointed ladies of the bedchamber at the request of the new, Conservative Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel. Peel resigns and Melbourne returns as Prime Minister.The Grand National is first held at the Aintree race course, won by the horse Lottery, and the first Henley Royal Regatta, the rowing event, is held on the Thames.
Art and science
The French and British scientists Louis Daguerre and William Henry Fox Talbot separately publicise their experiments with the new form of photography.The prolific journalist Harriet Martineau publishes her three decker novel Deerbrook, the story of middle class country life.
International
The first Opium War with China is sparked after the British government refuses to try six British soldiers accused of killing a Chinese man protecting a temple from looters. Relations were strained as Britain had promoted the drug opium in China to boost trade. Winning the war, Britain secured vital trading rights.African captives aboard the Spanish ship La Amistad revolt, resulting in a highly publicised court case.
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