Langlaise Collection

Social Scenes / France / C18
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART performing at a The a l Anglaise, chez le Prince de Conti, Paris

Woman in lilac dress, era of Marie Antoinette
Woman in lilac dress strolling in the Palais Royal, era of Marie Antoinette. Petite Maitresse en robe lilas tendre garnie de gaze a la promenade au Palais Royal

Fashionable woman with parasol, era of Marie Antoinette. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle, Costumes and hairstyles of the 18th century

Two-person horse-drawn carriage called a vis-a-vis a l anglaise, English face to face. Built by M. Herve, master carriage builder of rue Feydeau

Fashionable couple in front of Cafe Foy, Boulevard
A corner on the boulevard des Italiens, 1833. Fashionable couple in front of Louis Bignons Cafe Foy of rue de la Chaussee-d Antin and boulevard des Italiens. Man in militaire redingote and top hat

Woman fixing her stockings, era of Marie Antoinette
Woman in dress a la Polonaise fixing her stockings, era of Marie Antoinette. Femme en robe ?? la Polonaise remettant sa jarretiere

A performer standing on his head balancing on a glass, plate 96 from
STC249566 A performer standing on his head balancing on a glass, plate 96 from le Bon Genre, c.1810 (colour engraving) by French School

Street entertainer balancing on his head on a table. Accompanied by a fiddler and a young boy dancing a jig. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817

Woman in English-style hat decorated with ribbons and flowers. Chapeau a l Anglaise. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of 1783

Un costume a l anglaise, Caricature tiree de l Album du bon ton (engraving)
3646065 Un costume a l anglaise, Caricature tiree de l Album du bon ton (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un costume a l anglaise)

Tea a L Anglaise (chromolitho)
725325 Tea a L Anglaise (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea a L Anglaise. Illustration for The XVIIIth Century by Paul Lacroix (Bickers and Son)

An English Christmas in Paris (engraving)
1107376 An English Christmas in Paris (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An English Christmas in Paris)

Le the a l anglaise, chez le prince de Conti, grand prieur du Temple; d apres le tableau de B Olivier 1770
963484 Le the a l anglaise, chez le prince de Conti, grand prieur du Temple; d apres le tableau de B Olivier 1770, Musee du Louvre (engraving) by French School

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"Step into the Social Scenes of C18 France with Langlaise" Transport yourself to the era of Marie Antoinette, where elegance and fashion reigned supreme. Picture a woman in a delicate lilac dress, epitomizing the grace and charm of this bygone time. Strolling through the streets with her parasol, she exudes sophistication that would make even the queen envious. As you wander further, you come across a vis-a-vis carriage, transporting an equally fashionable couple. The clatter of hooves on cobblestones echoes as they pass by Café Foy on Boulevard – a popular spot for social gatherings and lively conversations. Intriguing sights await at every turn; observe a woman meticulously fixing her stockings, paying attention to every detail just like Marie Antoinette herself. Nearby, witness an astonishing street performer defying gravity by balancing on his head atop a glass or table – truly captivating. Not far away is another stylish lady adorned with an English-style hat decorated with exquisite details. Her ensemble reflects the influence of English fashion during this period - blending cultures seamlessly. Delve deeper into this world through artistic depictions captured in engravings and chromolithographs. Marvel at scenes such as "Un costume à l'anglaise, " showcasing caricatures from Album du bon ton or indulge in "Tea à L'Anglaise, " capturing moments of leisurely indulgence. Finally, experience the enchantment of "An English Christmas in Paris. " Immerse yourself in festive celebrations merging French joie de vivre with British traditions - creating unique merriment that only they are offer. Langlaise invites you to relish these glimpses into history's most glamorous era while celebrating cultural fusion and timeless elegance. Join us as we transport you back to C18 France where beauty meets sophistication.