Blanche Collection

Tamara Karsavina. Cover of the Jugend Magazine, 1914. Artist: Blanche, Jaques-Emile (1861-1942)
Tamara Karsavina. Cover of the Jugend Magazine, 1914. Private Collection

Miss Blanche Lamont with her school in Hecla, Montana, October 1893
SCHOOLMISTRESS, 1893. Miss Blanche Lamont with her school in Hecla, Montana, October 1893

Blanche Bates / Butterfly
Blanche Bates in the stage play Madam Butterfly by Long & Belasco on which the opera is based

Alabaster statue of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century
Alabaster statue of Queen Elizabeth I, on the tomb of Blanche Parry, her maid-of-honour, in Bacton Church in Herefordshire

The Bing Boys are Here, 1916
Scenes from the popular revue, The Bing Boys are Here starring Alfred Lester, George Robey, Lillian Davies and Blanche Stocker. The show was one of the most popular of the Great War period. Date: 1916

Cupecoy Beach, Saint Martin, French Antilles
A long exposure of Cupecoy Beach coastal surf taken after sunset at twilight. Saint-Martin is one of five island dependencies of Guadeloupe. Situated in the French Antilles (French West Indies)

A sketch of a caf頯verlooking the Place Blanche, Montmartre
A sketch of a caf頯 verlooking the Place Blanche, Montmartre, Paris, 1920s Date: 1920s

The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran by Glyn W. Philpot
Lady Lloyd of Dolobran, formerly Blanche Lascelles, painted by Glyn W. Philpot. 1929

Blanche De Castille
When her son becomes king, Blanche de Castille, who has been acting as regent during his minority, releases prisoners from the countrys prisons

Land Army 1941
Two former mill workers, sisters Ava and Blanche Horn, (" first Bevin girls" - Land Army conscripts & volunteers) are photographed in London enroute for the south

The Little White Bear, Meach-o shin-gaw, a Konza (Kansas/Kaw) warrior. Handcoloured lithograph by J
FLO4688586 The Little White Bear, Meach-o shin-gaw, a Konza (Kansas/Kaw) warrior. Handcoloured lithograph by J. Harris after a painting by George Catlin from James Cowles Prichard's Natural

Apple varieties, Malus domestica: winter Calville and summer Calville
5856517 Apple varieties, Malus domestica: winter Calville and summer Calville; (add.info.: Apple varieties, Malus domestica: winter Calville and summer Calville, showing ripe fruit, leaves, branches)

White crested helmetshrike and dusky woodswallow
5855210 White crested helmetshrike and dusky woodswallow; (add.info.: White-crested helmetshrike, Prionops plumatus, and dusky woodswallow, Artamus cyanopterus)

Oriental honey buzzard and white-tailed hawk
5855204 Oriental honey buzzard and white-tailed hawk; (add.info.: Oriental honey buzzard, Pernis ptilorhyncus, and white-tailed hawk, Buteo albicaudatus)

Louis IX (Saint Louis 1214-1270) King of France from 1226. 19th century (trade card in lithograph)
543228 Louis IX (Saint Louis 1214-1270) King of France from 1226. 19th century (trade card in lithograph); (add.info.: Louis being educated by his mother Blanche of Castile who acted as Regent)

Berry varieties, Crataegus: Whitebeam, service tree, American hawthorn, and hawthorn
5856527 Berry varieties, Crataegus: Whitebeam, service tree, American hawthorn, and hawthorn; (add.info.: Berry varieties, Crataegus: Whitebeam, service tree, American hawthorn, and hawthorn)

Portrait of Anna-Elisabeth, Comtesse Mathieu de Noailles (1876-1933), 1912. Creator: Blanche, Jacques-Émile (1861-1942)
Portrait of Anna-Elisabeth, Comtesse Mathieu de Noailles (1876-1933), 1912. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Portrait de Monsieur Léon Pissard jeune, c.1895. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait de Monsieur Leon Pissard jeune, c.1895

Portrait de Marguerite Decazes de Glucksbierg, princesse Jean de Broglie, depuis Honorable... 1914
Portrait de Marguerite Decazes de Glucksbierg, princesse Jean de Broglie, depuis Honorable Mrs Reginald Fellows (1890-1962), 05-1914

Portrait de Léon Pissard, 1920. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait de Leon Pissard, 1920

Mademoiselle Meuriot on her pony, 1889. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Mademoiselle Meuriot on her pony, 1889. (Mademoiselle Meuriot sur son poney)

Nature morte aux poissons, Dieppe, 1878. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Nature morte aux poissons, Dieppe, 1878. Still life with fish, Dieppe

Portrait de l'artiste, c.1890. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait de l'artiste, c.1890

Portrait de Daisy de Broglie, 1912. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait de Daisy de Broglie, 1912

Têtes d'enfants, 1896. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Tetes d'enfants, 1896. Heads of children

Portrait de Madame Abel Hermant, 1888. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait de Madame Abel Hermant, 1888

Portrait de John Lemoine, 1887. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait de John Lemoine, 1887

Portrait of the painter Jules Cheret (1836-1933), in his studio, c1892. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of the painter Jules Cheret (1836-1933), in his studio, c1892

Portrait of René Crevel (1900-1935), writer, 1928. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of Rene Crevel (1900-1935), writer, 1928

Portrait of Mary Cassat (1845-1926), painter, 1885. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of Mary Cassat (1845-1926), painter, 1885

Portrait of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), writer, in the Garden of Offranville, 1913. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), writer, in the Garden of Offranville, 1913

Portrait of Henri Guerard, 1889. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of Henri Guerard, 1889

Portrait of Lady Michelham, c1905. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of Lady Michelham, c1905

Portrait of Francis Poulenc, 16–07–1920. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of Francis Poulenc, 16-07-1920

Flowers in a vase, 1898. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Flowers in a vase, 1898

The child with the doll, 1900. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
The child with the doll, 1900

Still life with turkey, 1921. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Still life with turkey, 1921

Portrait of Mabel Dodge at Villa Curonia, Florence, 1911. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of Mabel Dodge at Villa Curonia, Florence, 1911

Portrait of a woman, 1897. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of a woman, 1897

Portrait of Madame Emile Blanche, mother of the artist, between 1890 and 1893. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of Madame Emile Blanche, mother of the artist, between 1890 and 1893

The pink sun-bonnet, 1883. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
The pink sun-bonnet, 1883

Portrait of Madeleine Pissard as Roxane (L'Amour medecin), 1921. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of Madeleine Pissard as Roxane (L'Amour medecin), 1921

Portrait thought to be of Henriette Chabot, 1886. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait thought to be of Henriette Chabot, 1886

American Wyandotte chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by T.C. Heath. First prize winners at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1886

Miss Blanche Stocker - British Stage Actress. Date: 1910

The dining-Room at Offranville, c1909. Artist: Jacques Emile Blanche
The dining-Room at Offranville, c1909. From The Studio Volume 47. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Room in Oddington House, near Stow on the Wold, Glos
Room (referred to as BR's room, probably Talbot Rice's wife, Blanche Marion, nee Devereux), in Oddington House, near Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire Date: 1930s

Large family group by front entrance of Oddington House
A large family group by the front entrance of Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. The children's nurse stands on the far left and a pair of very fine perambulators are ready

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Blanche, a name that echoes through time and space, conjuring images of strength, beauty, and grace. One Blanche that captivated audiences was the talented actress Blanche Bates, known for her portrayal of Butterfly in Puccini's opera. Her performances left spectators breathless as she effortlessly brought the character to life on stage. Another Blanche who made waves in the art world was Jacques-Emile Blanche, an artist whose work graced the cover of Jugend Magazine in 1914. His talent knew no bounds as he captured Tamara Karsavina's essence with every brushstroke. But not all Blancas were found on stage or canvas; some left their mark in different ways. Take Cupecoy Beach in Saint Martin, French Antilles - its pristine shores named after this enigmatic figure. In October 1893, Miss Blanche Lamont stood proudly with her schoolmates in Hecla, Montana. A testament to education's power and the impact one person can have on a community. Even centuries ago, Blancas held positions of influence like Queen Elizabeth I herself. An alabaster statue immortalizes her regal presence from the 16th century. The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran also stands tall among these notable figures; Glyn W. Philpot masterfully captured her elegance and poise for all to admire. During times of war and strife, heroes emerged - such as those who served in Land Army 1941 or Blanche De Castille herself - reminding us that courage knows no gender boundaries. Oddington House near Stow on the Wold witnessed countless gatherings throughout history; its rooms filled with laughter and love shared by families like this large family group at its front entrance. Blanches may come from different walks of life but share an undeniable spirit that leaves an indelible mark wherever they go.