François Louis Joseph Watteau

Perfect Love

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The voluminous skirt of the seated lady is scrunched up in the back — the reality of wearing glamorous gowns in the eighteenth century. While savoring her “perfect love,” a type of sweet liquor, she shows off her luscious curls. Her hairstyle was inspired by Louise Contat, a trendsetting actress who rose to fame playing the lead role in the play The Marriage of Figaro in 1784.

Designed by François Louis Joseph Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1758–1823), engraved by Nicholas Dupin, Gallerie des modes et costumes français. 43e. Cahier de Costumes Français. 38e. Suite d'Habillemens à la mode en 1784. ZZ.276, ca. 1784.

Text from: Ruffles & Ribbons: Fashion Plates from the Time of Marie Antoinette. © 2026 The Frick Collection.

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François Louis Joseph Watteau

Perfect Love

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