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Constantia Foster with baby, 1790s. Creator: Henri-Pierre Danloux
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Constantia Foster with baby, 1790s. Creator: Henri-Pierre Danloux
Constantia Foster with baby, 1790s. Woman holding a child who may be her son, her sister, or a niece or nephew. In the western world, small boys wore gowns or dresses until they were breeched, dressed in breeches or trousers
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Aunt Cloth Fichu Material Nephew Niece Shawl Unbreeched Head Dress Henri Pierre Danloux Infancy Infant National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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This evocative oil painting by renowned French artist Henri-Pierre Danloux, titled "Constantia Foster with Baby," captures a tender moment from the 1790s. The portrait depicts a woman cradling a young child, whose gender is ambiguous due to the fashion of the time. In the Western world, infants and young boys were dressed in gowns or dresses until they were 'breeched,' or dressed in breeches or trousers. The woman, believed to be Constantia Foster, wears a fashionable 18th-century outfit. Her elegant cap, adorned with a delicate fichu and a shawl draped over her shoulders, adds a touch of sophistication to her attire. The rich fabric of her dress, with its intricate patterns and vibrant colors, speaks to the opulence of the era. The child in the painting, who may be Foster's son, sister, niece, or nephew, is dressed in a similarly elegant outfit. The soft, silk material of the child's dress, combined with the delicate headgear, adds to the overall sense of elegance and refinement. This painting, now housed at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, is a testament to the fashion and textile traditions of the 18th century. The use of oil on canvas and Danloux's masterful brushstrokes bring the subjects to life, transporting us back in time to an era of elegance and opulence.
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