Portrait of Caroline Bonaparte, Queen of Naples, with her children: Detail

Creator:
Gerard, Francois, Baron, 1770-1837
Published/Created:
ca. 1800-1837
Date Depicted:
1975
1800 AD - 1849 AD
Materials:
oil on canvas
Notes:
A jeweled diadem over short, curly hair.
Abstract:
In the early years of the period hair is dressed casually, if at all. Loosely curled, short locks are most fashionable. Longer hair is brushed forward and rough cut. During the Empire hair is modeled after Greek and Roman styles. It is often clipped short in front and confined in a bun in back. There are many hat styles. The poke bonnet is all brim. A variation, the scoop has a flaring brim and stiff crown in back. The shade bonnet, tied on with ribbons, is flat or shaped like a mushroom. The military shako and other men's styles are adopted. All hats are highly decorated with ribbons, flowers, ruching and/or, most important, ostrich plums.
Topics:
Costume -- Europe -- History -- (LC)
Painting -- France -- 19th century -- (YVRC)
Period/Style:
Empire
Culture:
French
Accession Number:
4392-027
Genre:
costume (mode of fashion) (AAT)
paintings (AAT)
Format:
Image
Content Type:
Clothing & Accessories
Paintings & Drawings
Rights:
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Access Restrictions:
Yale Community Only
Source Creator:
Button, Jeanne and Sbarge, Stephen
Source Title:
History of Costume, In Slides, Notes and Commentaries: Volume 5
Source Created:
New York, NY
Theatre Arts Slide Presentations
1975
Call Number:
GT513 +B87 5 (LC)
Orbis Barcode:
39002051938455
Yale Collection:
Visual Resources Collection
Digital Collection:
Visual Resources Collection
Original Repository:
Rueil-Malmaison, France: Musee National des Chateaux de Malmaison et de Bois-Preau
OID:
10597788
PID:
digcoll:1863009