THE DELIGHTS OF THE BOIS DE BOULOGNE. Gown of solid-colored taffeta in a soft color, trimmed with the same material. The suit has a yellowish ground, dotted, with white vest and breeches. (1778)
Open and low-cut petite robe, leaving the compere uncovered, topped with a parfait contentement; trim matching the stuff of the dress in ruched bands; volant slightly raised, with a head caught in bouillons; gauze kerchief, untucked to let the two "children of love" take the fresh air.
Négligée coiffure, in chien couchant, with two curls; the brush is in the coque; pouf cap of Italian gauze; solid papillon, separated with a flower garland. A large ribbon in a bow, with two hanging points, occupies the back of the coiffure.
The other Figure represents a young man in beverlet, with coupé collar; the ground is yellowish stuff, with large black and white spots; vest with open bavaroises,* leaving the top of the jabot visible; drop-front breeches, matching the material of the vest; a cord on each thigh.Jacquet** hat, furred on the outside, with a gold cord around it coming in the front and ending with an oval button. Two finger curls, in the style of Clerval.
This young man holds over his arm the mantelet with flared points of his amiable company, and toys with her Chinese paper fan; on the other arm one perceives the end of a cane or a stick with a Manheim golden apple, with a hair cord ending in tassels.
Shoes à la d'Artois with large square buckles, covering the coup-de-pied entirely.
* lapels
** possibly relating to a backgammon-like game
