Homme vêtu d'un habit en surtout à brandebourgs de camelot de soie
Pierre Thomas Le Clerc ou Leclerc
1776
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Pierre Thomas Le Clerc ou Leclerc
1776
unspecified
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Homme vêtu d'un habit en surtout à brandebourgs de camelot de soie is a 1776 unspecified by Pierre Thomas Le Clerc ou Leclerc, a Rococo painting work, depicting Embroidery, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This watercolor shows a man in a fancy outfit, standing sideways with his hands in his pockets. His jacket is light gray with dark brown lapels, and the front is decorated with gold embroidery. White stockings and black shoes finish off the look, while a white wig sits neatly on his head. The background is just a simple beach scene with waves and sand. The embroidery on his jacket looks like tiny flowers, adding a touch of detail that stands out. This kind of clothing was worn by wealthy men in the 1700s, showing off their status. Want to learn more? Check out the technique: watercolor.
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.
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