Habit of a Woman of Frascati in 1768

by Thomas Jefferys

This exquisite color plate portrays the unique clothing customs of Frascati in the mid-18th century. First published in 1768 within Thomas Jefferys’ groundbreaking set of prints depicting international attire, the plate presents an in-depth exploration of regional identity in Italy by focusing on the use of fabrics and design.

It is an exemplary representation of the layered construction of clothing in the Roman countryside and the shift from Baroque ornamentation to the elegance of the Enlightenment period. An essential element in ethnographic research, this plate not only is an art masterpiece but a valuable historical source as well.