Cloak Collection (#24)

Haniye
Mehdi Mokhtari

Rojine
Mehdi Mokhtari

Catrioshka
Jota de jai

# 1988-11-02
Faizal Besari

Iranian women
Ali Ghafouri

Green Boy
Saeed Dhahi

A Welsh Maid at Swallow Falls, Betws-y-Coed, Wales
A Welsh Maid at Swallow Falls, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, Wales Date: 1951

Puerta del Sol, circa 1900, by Enrique Martinez Cubells
Enrique Martinez Cubells (1874-1947). Spanish painter. Puerta del Sol, circa 1900. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Gentlemen Conversing in the Cafe de Levante in Madrid
Leonardo Alenza y Nieto (1807-1845). Spanish painter. Gentlemen Conversing in the Cafe de Levante in Madrid. History Museum. Madrid. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid)

Ferdinand VII (1784-1833), 1808, by Antonio Carnicero
Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Portrait by Antonio Carnicero (1748-1814), 1808. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819). 1789, by Velazquez
Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819). Queen consort of Spain (1788-1808). Wife of Charles IV. Portrait by Zacarias Gonzalez Velazquez (1763-1834), 1789. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Paseo de las Delicias, 1785, by Ramon Bayeu y Subias
Ramon Bayeu y Subias (1746-1793). Spanish painter. Paseo de las Delicias, 1785. History Museum. Madrid. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid)

Our Lady of Atocha, circa 1680, by Juan Carreno de Miranda
Juan Carreno de Miranda (1614-1685). Spanish painter. Our Lady of Atocha, circa 1680. History Museum. Madrid. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid)

Ferdinand VII wearing the Habit of the Order of Charles III
Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain. Ferdinand VII wearing the Habit of the Order of Charles III, by Vicente Lopez Portana (1772-1850), circa 1808. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna in a Lancer's Uniform
Russia - Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918) in the uniform of a Lancer. Date: circa 1910

Napoleon Et Les Femmes Part 2
Part two of a series of four illustrations portraying a lady in company with Napoleon Bonaparte, who can be seen in the background, through the doorway, sat at his desk, looking over his shoulder

Napoleon Et Les Femmes Part 1
Part one of a series of four illustrations portraying a lady in company with Napoleon Bonaparte, who can be seen in the background, through the doorway, sat at his desk, looking over his shoulder

The Inca and His Queen Date: 1823

Music cover, Mephistopheles Polka, by Richard Eilenberg
Music cover, Mephistopheles Polka for piano, by Richard Eilenberg Date: 1895

Princess Elizaveta Trubetskaya, Parisian salon hostess
Princess Elizaveta Esperovna Trubetskaya (Lise Troubetzkoi, 1834-1907), Russian lady-in-waiting and Parisian salon hostess. Date: circa 1860s

French female fashions, Second Empire, Constantin Guys
French female fashions, Second Empire - women in crinoline style dresses, sketched by Constantin Guys. Date: circa 1850s

Turkey. Ottoman Empire. Turkish army troops. From left to right: Chatir, Pasha, militiaman, Harbagi, Egyptian soldier and another militiaman. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Grand Prior of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem or of Malta. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas

Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). The queen wearing the cape of Grand Master of the military orders of Santiago, Calatrava, Alcantara and Montesa. Chromolithography

Joyce
A portrait oil painting of Joyce, a young woman wearing a beaded necklace and a blue headband, a cloak or blanket is covering her, falling down at the shoulder. Date: circa 1922

Under The Apple Tree
A group portrait oil painting of a young woman wearing a fine green dress, sat beside an older man in a purple cloak and black hat, under an apple tree. Date: circa 1921

St. Giles
A colourful oil painting of a young woman wearing a red dress and black cloak hood, knelt on the grassm oetting a young deer, other figures populate the background with a horse. Date: 1920

In Constantine, Algeria
A watercolour painting of a man wearing a purple cloak and hat, over a white robe, walking by a building in the city of Constantine, (Qacentina), in Algeria. Date: circa 1920

Une Aieule
A portrait oil painting of an older woman, wearing a hooded cloak. Date: circa 1917

La Fille De Ferme
A portrait etching of a farm girl wearing simple clothes with a cloak, holding a long stick, she is standing on her land, with the farmhouses viewable behind. Date: circa 1917

Fruit and Vegetables
A group portrait painting consisting of a man, wearing a blue waistcoat, standing back to back, but looking over his shoulder towards his wife, who is wearing a purple dress, with a brown cloak

Portrait Of Miss B
A portrait painting of a fine lady, holding a a flower, sitting upright with a proud stance, wearing a white fur trimmed golden cloak, a pink dress and an exotic hat. Date: circa 1908

Spanish Girl
A portrait painting of a smiling young Spanish woman, wearing a heavily patterned cloak, with ribbons in yellow, red and blue fastened to her hair. Date: circa 1916

Illustration, Winter, from the picture by artist Js Smith (1752-1812). Showing a woman in tall hat, velvet and ermine cloak, silk gown, with fur muff, walking in snow with dog

Cynthia Brooke, actress
Cynthia Brooke, Australian born actress, (1875??1949) in the title role as the Second Mrs Tanqueray by Arthur Wing Pinero. Theatrical portrait in elaborate cloak, with feather boa

Music cover, Tangled Tunes, a pot pourri of 106 favourite melodies humorously entangled by Albert W. Ketelbey Date: 1915

Saint James the Pilgrim. Circle of Pedro Berruguete. Early 16th century. Oil on board. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Date: 2019

Knight of the Order of Santiago. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Saint James the Pilgrim. Statue, 16th -17th centuries. Southern Germany. Polychromed wood. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Date: 2019

Altar depicting scenes from the life of St Martin of Tours
Altar frontal depicting scenes from the life of Saint Martin of Tours. Romanesque style. Lleida workshop. Polychromed board. Santa Maria de Palau de Rialb (Lleida province, Catalonia, Spain)

Fernan Gonzalez (910-970). Count of Castile. Portrait. Detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias

King Ferdinand III of Castile, called the Saint
Ferdinand III of Castile, called the Saint (1199/1201-1252). King of Castile (1217-1252) and Leon (1230-1252). Portrait. Illustration by Letre. Detail. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela - Jose del Castillo
Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC). Combat between Alexander the Great and the Persian King Darius III. Painting by Jose del Castillo (1737-1793). Detail

Battle of Cecora (September-October, 1620)
Polish-Ottoman War (1620-1621). Battle of Cecora (September-October, 1620). Painting by Witold Piwnicki (1850 / 1851-1932), 1877-1878. Detail. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum)

Knight of the Order of Montesa in the previous era to its union with that of San Jorge de Alfama, wearing in war dress, before 1399

Knight of the Order of Montesa. Ceremonial costume
Knight of the Order of Saint Mary of Montesa and St. George of Alfama or Order of Montesa. Military order established by King Jaime II of Aragon in 1317 to take the place of the Order of the Temple

Minister Secretary of the three Orders of Charles III, Noble Ladies of Queen Maria Luisa and Isabella the Catholic, wearing the insignia of this rank and the ceremonial dress of Commander of Number

The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand
Knight in ceremonial dress and wearing the Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand, also known as the Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand

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"The Power of the Cloak: Unveiling Hidden Identities and Symbolism in Art" Throughout history, artists have masterfully depicted the enigmatic allure of the cloak, a garment that transcends time and culture. Rembrandt van Rijn's "A Man in Armour" captures the essence of strength and mystery as a figure dons an imposing suit while concealing his true intentions beneath a cloak. In 1918, Trotsky slayed the counter-revolutionary dragon in a powerful poster. The revolutionary leader's cloak symbolizes his ability to navigate through treacherous times with cunning strategy and resilience. The regal elegance of Queen Elizabeth II is magnificently portrayed by Sterling Henry Nahum Baron in her coronation robes. Her majestic cloak drapes around her like a shield, embodying her role as a protector and symbolizing her authority over the British Empire. Kaiser Wilhelm II, during World War I, wore his military uniform with pride but also relied on his commanding presence hidden behind an authoritative cloak. This visual representation reflects both power and vulnerability amidst turbulent times. St Martin De Tours exemplifies selflessness as he shares his own cloak with a beggar to provide warmth and comfort. This act of compassion immortalized by countless artists emphasizes empathy as an essential virtue for humanity. John Everett Millais' paintings "My First Sermon" (1863) and "My Second Sermon" (1864) depict children wearing cloaks while attending church services. These innocent figures are metaphorically protected from worldly distractions by their spiritual garments - reminding us of our need for faith even in uncertain times. The fable of Wind and Sun showcases how persuasion triumphs over force when it comes to removing one's outer layer. The wind fails miserably while attempting to strip off someone's cloak, highlighting the power of gentle persuasion compared to coercion or aggression. Ladislaus I of Hungary or St.