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Watteau Train

French 18th century drawing of The Study of a Resting Soldier
French 18th century drawing of The Study of a Resting Soldier

French 18th century drawing of The Study of a Resting Soldier

By Jean-Antoine Watteau

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Born in Valenciennes, France, Watteau trained in Paris, where he absorbed influences from Flemish genre scenes and the elegant compositions of Rubens.

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Antique 18th Century French Drawings

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Giltwood

1960s Turquoise Scallop Pleated and Beaded Embellished Shift Dress
1960s Turquoise Scallop Pleated and Beaded Embellished Shift Dress

1960s Turquoise Scallop Pleated and Beaded Embellished Shift Dress

Located in London, GB

The chiffon is sewn onto the integral viscose blend lining to prevent the dress from being sheer. A parted Watteau train falls from the rear of the gown and is finished with coordina...

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1960s American Evening Dresses

1900s Cream Silk and Tulle Wedding Dress with Lace Peplum
1900s Cream Silk and Tulle Wedding Dress with Lace Peplum

1900s Cream Silk and Tulle Wedding Dress with Lace Peplum

Located in London, GB

There is an elegant, attached Watteau train to the reverse. Tonal lace in a repeat floral pattern frames the silhouette either side of the sash waistband, trims the sleeves, is appli...

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Early 1900s American Wedding Dresses

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Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's

Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gold silk gown with lace appliques and delicate lace hem. Long watteau shoulder train.

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Haute couture orange & red dress, circa 1975
Yves Saint Laurent Haute couture orange & red dress, circa 1975

Yves Saint Laurent Haute couture orange & red dress, circa 1975

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

A layer of red chiffon creates a Watteau back, pooling into a train at the floor.

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1970s French Evening Gowns

A Jeanne Lanvin Evening Dress numbered 90118 Summer Collection 1947
A Jeanne Lanvin Evening Dress numbered 90118 Summer Collection 1947

A Jeanne Lanvin Evening Dress numbered 90118 Summer Collection 1947

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Toulon, FR

Summer Collection 1947 France Rare post-war evening dress in black wool by Jeanne Lanvin from the Summer collection of 1947. Sheath dress with train with Watteau pleating effect at ...

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1940s French Summer Dresses

A french sack-back gown's coat and its stomacher in brocaded silk Circa 1760
A french sack-back gown's coat and its stomacher in brocaded silk Circa 1760

A french sack-back gown's coat and its stomacher in brocaded silk Circa 1760

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1750-1760 France A sack-back gown's coat and its stomacher named à la française gown, probably for the court, in light yellow silk taffeta embroidered with a stream of flower...

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1750s French Court Gowns

Le Spectacle De La Nature Framed Pairs of circa 1743 Celestial Chart Engravings
Le Spectacle De La Nature Framed Pairs of circa 1743 Celestial Chart Engravings

Le Spectacle De La Nature Framed Pairs of circa 1743 Celestial Chart Engravings

By Jacques-Philippe Le Bas

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

His oeuvre amounts to more than 500 works, including many large portraits after Vernet, and several works after van de Velde, Parrocel, Berchem, Ruysdaël, Watteau, Oudry and Lancret....

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Antique 1740s French Louis XV Prints

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Paper

Gorgeous 1960s Multi Colored Chiffon Beaded Maxi Dress
Gorgeous 1960s Multi Colored Chiffon Beaded Maxi Dress

Gorgeous 1960s Multi Colored Chiffon Beaded Maxi Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Gathered from the high neck the dress falls like a waterfall of pleats to the floor, also known as a watteau train. Fully lined. Zipper center back. Hook and eye closure with a small...

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1960s American Maxi Dress

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Located in Nice, FR

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Located in Hudson, NY

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