Discover the opulent and romantic world of Gustave Jean Jacquet (1846–1909), a distinguished French painter of the Academic period. A pupil of the celebrated William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Jacquet gained fame for his exquisite portraits and genre scenes, particularly his depictions of elegant ladies in the lavish, richly detailed costumes of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. His style is characterized by technical virtuosity, a mastery of color, and a stunning ability to render sumptuous fabrics like velvet and silk—qualities that translate into deeply rewarding cross stitch projects. To stitch a Jacquet design is to step back into the Ancien Régime and recreate a masterpiece of historical fashion and feminine grace, capturing the timeless elegance that captivated his affluent Parisian patrons.