Professional paper
Reconstruction of a Renaissance dress based on the Louis-Marie Lanté painting “Anne de Bretagne” from 1827
Josip Petric
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Zagreb, Croatia
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Mihaela Novak
orcid.org/0009-0009-1477-8589
; University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Zagreb, Croatia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
This paper presents aspects of the technological processes involved in making a Renaissance dress based on the 1827 artistic illustration by Louis-Marie Lanté, which depicts Anne de Bretagne. The discussion emphasizes the historical context of the costume, the selection of materials, garment construction, and techniques for making and decorating the dress. The main objective of the paper is to analyze the sewing process, taking into account the historical and technical context. An overview of all key steps in the dressmaking process, with particular focus on techniques that ensure the authenticity of the final product was provided. Analysis of the completed garment offers insight into the challenges encountered and solutions developed during the reconstruction of this historical dress, its making specifics and its application in today's interpretation of historical fashion.
Keywords
Renaissance dress, historical clothing; Anne de Bretagne; technological processes of production
Hrčak ID:
342967
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Publication date:
28.12.2025.
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