Pastoral

Pastoral refers to an artistic and cultural interest in nature and the romanticization of rural life. It depicts scenes from the lives of shepherds and shepherdesses set against idyllic landscapes with sheep, sunshine, flowers, and fruit.

Robe à l’Anglaise

The Robe à l’Anglaise or the Close-bodied gown was a women’s fashion of the 18th century. This type of gown came into French fashion (and throughout the world, everywhere except English it calls “à l’Anglaise”) from England and featured a fitted bodice.