Juliane Penn by Arthur Devis - 1752 by TGCC

We study a lot of paintings and images here at TGCC and this method is a great way of highlighting some of the design features within an image. It's not conclusive - there's way more in there but these are our initial thoughts on this painting by Devis from 1752. You can see more of these on our own UA-cam Channel - TGCC.

[@Rhejcka]

Thank you for analyzing the portrait, your videod are very informative 🙂🙂🙂

[@HandBoundCostumes]

Thank you - lol they take a long time to do and a comment is really appreciated :) xxx

[@mainlyfine]

Excuse my ignorance but what do you mean by a 'nightgown'? Surely not to wear to bed? Evening wear? I have only recently discovered your channel and clearly have much to learn.

[@HandBoundCostumes]

Please do not worry - we're always a bit 'hmmm..' when we use the original term 'Nightgown' as it is so confusing. You're right, it's not something to wear for bed, or ironically even to wear in the evening (generally). The historians think it comes from when the dress was worn as a relaxing gown just for being worn at home and that's where the name comes from. But it's basically what the french nicknamed a 'Robe a l'Anglais' as it's very typical for english fashion - particularly day wear - and features sewn down back pleats that go into a skirt. Many thanks for watching and messaging :) x

[@mainlyfine]

@@HandBoundCostumes Thanks for that clarification.

[@menneciercorinne2675]

C'est nul......

[@HandBoundCostumes]

lol - why thank you!