Curvaceous Collection

Pin-up Girl playing card by Arthur Ferrier
A cheeky blonde pin-up girl viewed from behind, with a rather transparent hat barely covering her modesty. Date: c.1950

English Rose Corsetry advertisement
Advert for the new corselette from English Rose corsetry, exquisitely styled and entirely without bones. It is described as a corselette with wired

Two types of dresses, 1954
On the left, an 1890-inspired party frock in striped taffeta with the stand-up collar, tight bodice, near-crinoline skirt, and steel-buttoned

Madame Hamelin by Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) - painting on canvas. The subject, Madame Hamelin, a Creole born in Santo Domingo

Minnie Everette Kirby - Mistress of William West Durant
Minnie Everette Kirby (1876-1944) - Mistress of William West Durant. Graduated from State Teachers College of Potsdam in 1895. Date: circa 1900s

The Poet and the Siren, 1889 (bronze)
744578 The Poet and the Siren, 1889 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 12.5x25x13 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info)

The Poet and the Siren, 1889 (bronze)
744577 The Poet and the Siren, 1889 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 12.5x25x13 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info)

Superposed Forms, (oil on gesso prepared board)
657549 Superposed Forms, (oil on gesso prepared board) by Dismorr, Jessica Stewart (1885-1939); 46x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Superposed Forms. Jessica Dismorr (1885-1939)

Plate 147. Descending Stairs; Turning Water Jar on Right Shoulder
3950182 Plate 147. Descending Stairs; Turning Water Jar on Right Shoulder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.5x31.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 24. Walking, With High-Heeled Shoes On, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950122 Plate 24. Walking, With High-Heeled Shoes On, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.2x36.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Pooh, How Plump! Oh, How Graceful!, French cartoon from Le Rire on the modern concept of beauty (litho)
5208511 Pooh, How Plump! Oh, How Graceful!, French cartoon from Le Rire on the modern concept of beauty (litho) by Avelot, Henri (1873-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pooh, How Plump)

Two Nudes: One Standing, One Sitting, 1913 (oil on canvas)
BRN160623 Two Nudes: One Standing, One Sitting, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; Bulgarian

Seated Bather, 1897 (etching)
CBR161871 Seated Bather, 1897 (etching) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 21.7x13.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eConnaught Brown, London; French, out of copyright

Relief H. Abstract Figure, 1919 (aluminium)
FFA274097 Relief H. Abstract Figure, 1919 (aluminium) by Schlemmer, Oskar (1888-1943); 68x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Abstrakte Figur; cast 7 of 7; ); German, out of copyright

Plate 18. Walking, Left Hand Across Abdomen, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950117 Plate 18. Walking, Left Hand Across Abdomen, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.4x36.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Two Nudes in the Room; Zwei Akte im Raum, 1914 (oil on canvas)
824298 Two Nudes in the Room; Zwei Akte im Raum, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 101.6x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Nudes in the Room; Zwei Akte im Raum)

Woman with a Pear, 17th century. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Woman with a Pear, 17th century

Lulu, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Emile Antoine Bourdelle
Lulu, late 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection

The Divided Skirt, 20th century. Artist: Francois Lafon
The Divided Skirt, 20th century

Merlin Enabnit and pin up girls
Pin-up artist Merlin Enabnit posing with some of his real-life models to promote his series of pin-ups featuring in The Sketch magazine in 1940

Yellow Jug On A Red Surface Against A Green Wall; Morocco

Hollywood woman on pin-up greetings card
Hollywood woman on a pin-up greetings card, kneeling on a sandy beach in a swimsuit. Date: 20th century

Giau Pass and Mount Ra Gusela, 2595 m, Cinque Torri, 2361 m, and Mount Tofana de Rozes, 3225 m, Dolomites, Alto Adige, South Tirol, Alps, Italy, Europe

Road bend

Cycling beauty waving
Care-Free. A sporting young brunette peddling through the countryside on he bicycle, waving to those who are lucky enough to witness her passing. Date: early 1940s

Angles and Curves - hourglass beauty in tiny yellow dress
Angles and Curves - an hourglass beauty in a tiny yellow dress, suspenders and stockings, all curves displayed to their best advantage. Date: early 1940s

Sweet Little man making his case to bathing beauties
Sweet Little man making his case to three bathing beauties: " I may not be much to look at, Girls, but I m Reliable." Date: circa 1925

AC Cobra Mk 4 Britain

Patou cape and skirt suit, 1954
A striking outfit by Jean Patou of a swaggering civet lined cape topping a narrow skirted suit

Advertisement for Kestos Backless Brassieres and girdles

Oh, That Girl
A colour illustration of a curvaceous young lady who has playfully dressed in a cloak and mortar

Daddy always tells me to keep cool by Merlin Enabnit
Curvaceous pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed provocatively, dressed in a black swimsuit and large sun hat. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Kylesku Bridge in Assynt Scotland UK
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Arum lily (Zantedeschia sp. )
Arum lily ( Zantedeschia sp. ) flower

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"Curvaceous: Celebrating the Timeless Beauty of Feminine Form" In a world captivated by beauty, there are certain elements that have stood the test of time. From the alluring Pin-up Girl playing card by Arthur Ferrier to the enchanting English Rose Corsetry advertisement, curves have always been celebrated as a symbol of femininity. Step back in time to 1954 and witness two types of dresses that embraced and accentuated those beautiful curves. These garments were designed to enhance every woman's natural shape, allowing them to feel confident and elegant. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves standing on Kylesku Bridge in Assynt Scotland UK. The graceful arches mirror the sensuous lines found in art throughout history - like "The Poet and the Siren, " a captivating bronze sculpture from 1889 that captures both strength and allure. Speaking of allure, Madame Hamelin painted by Jacques-Louis David is an embodiment of timeless beauty. Her curvaceous figure exudes confidence and grace, reminding us that true beauty transcends eras. Art has always been a medium through which artists express their fascination with curves. Superposed Forms on gesso prepared board showcases how even abstract shapes can evoke feelings of admiration for feminine contours. Moving onto Plate 147 titled "Descending Stairs; Turning Water Jar on Right Shoulder, " we witness how everyday movements can be transformed into mesmerizing displays of elegance when captured artistically. Similarly, Plate 24 portrays walking with high-heeled shoes on - a simple act turned into an exquisite dance celebrating curves. But it's not just art that celebrates these forms; society too has had its say over what defines beauty. A French cartoon from Le Rire humorously depicts Pooh as plump yet graceful, challenging modern concepts while embracing voluptuousness as something to be cherished rather than shamed. Finally, Two Nudes.