Journal des Dames et des Modes, Paris, November 25, 1806.
“Redingote dégagée. Bottes à Revers.”
The term redingote in men’s fashion typically refers to what the British would call a frock coat or a riding coat. (In women’s fashion it typically means a three-quarter or full-length over coat, something more substantial than a pelisse.) This grayish-brown coat is cut very full in the shoulders, with pleated tails that include buttoned pockets.
He wears white breeches that button at the knee. His top boots have very exaggerated turned-down tops, with loops on the sides to pull them on.
He wears a top hat that looks to have a ribbon tied in front. His hair is worn in sideburns, or what is more likely the Incroyable style called dog ears, where the hair falls long in front of the ears. He is holding a quizzing glass, and carrying a rustic walking stick.
This print was designed by the famous Parisian artist Carle Vernet, and engraved by Pierre Baquoy. Some of the best prints from this magazine were produced by these two popular artists.
