Research time period of Baron

Before I consider drawing any initial sketches or ideas I felt that I should look into fashion, arts etc from the time period that Baron von Munchausen was alive. This does not mean that the character portrait in the final product will definitely be set in this period. The project allows for the freedom of adaptation which may occur with character as much as the tales, or I may keep to the original as much as possible. This will evolve when I carry out trial with styles, characters and the story itself.