Beaute Collection

Male Type / Naked Beaute
A naked man in only a loin cloth. Fitness and beauty combined

Fabric design, Art Gout Beaute, 1924
Fabric design for Moroccan crepe in a multicoloured, Middle Eastern style, Art Gout Beaute, 1924. 1924

Louise Brooks / Song Sheet
Songsheet for Je n ai qu un Amour, c est toi as sung by American film actress LOUISE BROOKS (1906-1985), in the movie Prix de Beaute [FR 1930], which turned out to be her last starring role

Feral Benga / Beaute
FRAINCOISE BENGA. Celebrated Senegalese dancer. Stared at the Folies Bergere, Paris using his stage name Feral Benga

Fashionable Passengers
In their creations by Drecoll and Martial et Armand they can look their best while en voyage... travelling in a train carriage Date: 1924

Decorative end papers, Art Gout Beaute, 1924
Decorative end papers in blue, black and gold, Art Gout Beaute, 1924. 1924

Programme cover for La Beaute de Paris featuring Edmonde Guy and Van Duren at the Palace Theatre, Paris 1928 1928

Male Type / Naked Beaute
A naked man in heroic classical pose

Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685)
FLO4672337 Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685), in a blue dress with lace and a red cape. By Peter Lely (1618-1680)

The toilet of the goddess Venus, assisted by angels holding perfumes, beauty products
FLO4689473 The toilet of the goddess Venus, assisted by angels holding perfumes, beauty products, a mirror and a torch - Engraving by Gabry, from The Book of Perfumes by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887)

Cat's claw flower, Martynia speciosa, native to Mexico. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Barrois
FLO4570106 Cat's claw flower, Martynia speciosa, native to Mexico. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Barrois from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Mordant de

Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her bosom
FLO4717979 Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her bosom, and macaroni in a tall wig with extravagant mass of hair tied at the back

A woman of Venice dying her hair using a solanah (a wide brim with a hole in the centre) in front of a mirror
FLO4706236 A woman of Venice dying her hair using a solanah (a wide brim with a hole in the centre) in front of a mirror. Blonde hair was very fashionable

Francoise de Foix (ca. 1495-1537), countess of Chateaubriant, mistress of King Francis I of France
FLO4678123 Francoise de Foix (ca. 1495-1537), countess of Chateaubriant, mistress of King Francis I of France. After a drawing by Janet and a miniature oil painting

Millinery shop workers. Women in lowcut muslin dresses trying on hats, holding a hat box
FLO4677958 Millinery shop workers. Women in lowcut muslin dresses trying on hats, holding a hat box, fixing feathers to a headdress and reading a notebook at the counter

Two May-September couples at a ball. The old and ugly partners have arranged the company of two young
FLO4677898 Two May-September couples at a ball. The old and ugly partners have arranged the company of two young, good-looking escorts, who flirt with each other

A woman is pampered by her seamstress, her clothes seller, her hairdresser and two chambermaids
FLO4677735 A woman is pampered by her seamstress, her clothes seller, her hairdresser and two chambermaids. As Montesquieu said, " For one man to live deliciously

A woman sitting in front of her mirror, while her hairdresser arranges her wig with a comb
FLO4565854 A woman sitting in front of her mirror, while her hairdresser arranges her wig with a comb and makes her face make-up - Eau forte by Francis Eginton (1737-1805)

Woman of the court of King Louis XVI of France, 18th century. She wears a taffeta riding coat, muslin fichu
FLO4565222 Woman of the court of King Louis XVI of France, 18th century. She wears a taffeta riding coat, muslin fichu, satin petticoats, decorated with ribbons and bows

Regency fops and belles promenading at Hyde Park Gate. The Arrival, or Western Entrance to Cockney Land
FLO4618900 Regency fops and belles promenading at Hyde Park Gate. The Arrival, or Western Entrance to Cockney Land. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo, yields without resistance
FLO4607679 Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo, yields without resistance. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Fashionable people watching a horse and trap breakdown in front of the gambling hell
FLO4618958 Fashionable people watching a horse and trap breakdown in front of the gambling hell. William Crockford stands at the door. Exterior of Fishmongers Hall, a Regular break down

Narcissus seeing his reflection in a fountain becomes enamoured of himself. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607775 Narcissus seeing his reflection in a fountain becomes enamoured of himself. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

The coming of age of a kamuro (kaburo genpuku no tei). Maids help a girl kamuro as she becomes a courtesan
FLO4630754 The coming of age of a kamuro (kaburo genpuku no tei). Maids help a girl kamuro as she becomes a courtesan: sewing kimono, dressing her hair and fixing her obi

Fashionable dandies and belles flirting in the Jardin du Palais Royal, or the Garden of the Palais Royal, Paris
FLO4656941 Fashionable dandies and belles flirting in the Jardin du Palais Royal, or the Garden of the Palais Royal, Paris

Illustration of an edition of Pushkin's drama " Boris Godunov" illustrated by Boris Zworykine
CUL4867242 Illustration of an edition of Pushkin's drama " Boris Godunov" illustrated by Boris Zworykine and published in Paris in 1927. Portion of Marina. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA

Girl with traditional flower headdress and fan - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979778 Girl with traditional flower headdress and fan - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Girl with traditional flower headdress)

Desolation of the Oceanides at the foot of the rock or Promethee is chain Painting by Henri Lehmann (Karl Ernest (Ernst)
JEB4960169 Desolation of the Oceanides at the foot of the rock or Promethee is chain Painting by Henri Lehmann (Karl Ernest (Ernst) Rudolf Heinrich Salem dit) (1814-1882)

Shop girls dressing in the morning. Four shop girls dressing, fixing their hair in front of mirror
FLO4677962 Shop girls dressing in the morning. Four shop girls dressing, fixing their hair in front of mirror, adjusting their stockings, playing with a cat

Fabric shop workers. Women in muslin dresses, bonnets and shawls embroidering, sewing
FLO4677956 Fabric shop workers. Women in muslin dresses, bonnets and shawls embroidering, sewing, cutting cloth and wrapping bolts of fabric

Marion de Lorme (Delorme) (Marie de Lon, Lady of Lorme) (1613-1650) French courtesan. After a miniature on vellum
FLO4678159 Marion de Lorme (Delorme) (Marie de Lon, Lady of Lorme) (1613-1650) French courtesan. After a miniature on vellum

The King of France Francois I (1494-1547) admiring Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566) Lady of Breze
ELD4935454 The King of France Francois I (1494-1547) admiring Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566) Lady of Breze, Duchess of Valentinois circa 1524 (King of France Francis I looking at Diane of Poitiers)

The empress Josephine, c.1805 (engraving)
2075398 The empress Josephine, c.1805 (engraving); (add.info.: History. France. French First Empire. The Empress Josephine, first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte)

Furious Venus appoints Psyche to Cupid to punish her. Fresco by Giulio Pippi de' Jannuzzi known as Giulio Romano
BEN5462168 Furious Venus appoints Psyche to Cupid to punish her. Fresco by Giulio Pippi de' Jannuzzi known as Giulio Romano (Julius Romano) (1492/1499-1546)

The hairstyle, a girl in front of a mirror is styled by another - Hair dressing - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979769 The hairstyle, a girl in front of a mirror is styled by another - Hair dressing - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: The hairstyle)

Advertising for oriental pills developing an Ideal bust, early 20th century (print)
7418358 Advertising for oriental pills developing an Ideal bust, early 20th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ideal bust: development and firmness of the breasts)

A Parisian woman dressing. A merchant displays an elegantly frilled dress
FLO4677569 A Parisian woman dressing. A merchant displays an elegantly frilled dress, while shopgirls fix her bonnet and bring fabric

Cartoon of French and English costumes, circa 1815. The small size of English ladies' hats
FLO4677520 Cartoon of French and English costumes, circa 1815. The small size of English ladies' hats, the excessive length of their bodices

One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style
FLO4677414 One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. " The hairstyle a la Chinese is definitely a major makeover

Parisian dandy with dog carrying a cane, circa 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Benjamin Rotch's
FLO4671870 Parisian dandy with dog carrying a cane, circa 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Benjamin Rotch's " Manners and Customs of the French," London, Sotheran

Lifestyle. Cosmetics. Making of the face powder in a perfume manufacture. Illustration, France, c.1930
2636447 Lifestyle. Cosmetics. Making of the face powder in a perfume manufacture. Illustration, France, c.1930.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cosmetique. Illustration, France, vers 1930. Coll)

Youth and old age. Painting by Angelo Caroselli (1585-1652). Collegiale Alberoni, Piacenza (Piacenza)
VEN5032890 Youth and old age. Painting by Angelo Caroselli (1585-1652). Collegiale Alberoni, Piacenza (Piacenza).; (add.info.: Youth and old age. Painting by Angelo Caroselli (1585-1652)

Girl wearing a traditional headdress - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979729 Girl wearing a traditional headdress - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Girl wearing a traditional headdress - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo)

The world of women: various toiletries, including necklace, comb, jewellery, cosmetics
FLO4689568 The world of women: various toiletries, including necklace, comb, jewellery, cosmetics, oils and perfumes - Chromolithography from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887)

The old style. An old woman showing a young dandy and wonderful old-fashioned scenes with a magic lantern
FLO4677977 The old style. An old woman showing a young dandy and wonderful old-fashioned scenes with a magic lantern. The images are artist without pretension, the studious young man

Shop girls preparing for bed. Wearing turbans, shawls and lowcut cotton nightshifts, four shopgirls relax before bed
FLO4677974 Shop girls preparing for bed. Wearing turbans, shawls and lowcut cotton nightshifts, four shopgirls relax before bed

Isabella II of Portugal
2069123 Isabella II of Portugal; (add.info.: Coll. Part. History. Isabella of Portugal, Queen of Castile, wife of John II of Castille)

Advertising poster for English perfume Grab Apple Blossoms late 19th century
1707817 Advertising poster for English perfume Grab Apple Blossoms late 19th century.

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"Exploring the Essence of Beaute: From Art to Fashion" Step into a world where beauty knows no boundaries. Delve into the captivating allure of "beaute, " transcending time and gender. Uncover its multifaceted nature through various artistic expressions that have left an indelible mark on history. In 1924, the fabric design titled "Male Type / Naked Beaute" mesmerized audiences with its intricate patterns and bold colors. The Art Gout Beaute collection showcased a harmonious blend of creativity and craftsmanship, pushing boundaries in the realm of fashion. Louise Brooks, an iconic figure from the roaring twenties, graced us with her presence on a song sheet adorned with delicate illustrations capturing her timeless elegance. Her magnetic charm epitomized the essence of beaute. Feral Benga's interpretation took us on a wild journey as his artwork captured untamed energy and raw emotions. His unique perspective challenged societal norms, redefining what it means to embrace one's true self. As fashionable passengers embarked on their journeys, they exuded confidence and sophistication effortlessly. Their impeccable style became synonymous with beaute itself—a testament to how fashion can empower individuals. The decorative end papers from Art Gout Beaute in 1924 transported us to another era entirely—where opulence met refinement in every stroke of paint or ink. These exquisite designs were not mere embellishments but gateways into worlds filled with grace and grandeur. The programme cover for La Beaute de Paris encapsulated the city's enchanting spirit—a celebration of artistry that unfolded within its vibrant streets. It beckoned visitors to immerse themselves in Parisian culture while embracing their own personal definition of beaute. Fast forward to 1929 when "Male Type / Naked Beaute" returned once more as fabric design captivated hearts anew. Its evolution showcased how beaute evolves over time, adapting to the changing tastes and preferences of society.