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Drapery Collection

"Drapery: A Timeless Artistic Element Unveiled" From the ethereal folds adorning the Statue of Nike by Paionios in Olympia, Greece

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Drapery Collection: Statue of Nike by Paionios - Olympia, Greece
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Drapery Collection: Madonna Child Infant Saint John Baptist upper left
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Drapery Collection: Dance of Apollo with the Nine Muses (tempera on panel)
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Drapery Collection: Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia, 1600 (marble)
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Drapery Collection: Sponsa De Libano, 1891, (c1930). Creator: Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
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Drapery Collection: Evening Dress 1922
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Drapery Collection: Leda and the Swan, 1770. Creator: Salomon Gessner
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Drapery Collection: Stage model for the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner (1813-83)
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Drapery Collection: Time Vanquished by Love, Venus and Hope, c. 1645-46 (oil on canvas)
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Drapery Collection: Venus, model 1817 / 1820, carved c. 1822 / 1823 (marble)
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Drapery Collection: The Prophet Daniel, in the Chigi Chapel, 1655-61 (marble)
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Drapery Collection: JUDITH ANDERSON (1898-1992). Australian-American actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten
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Drapery Collection: The Lute Player, c. 1595 (oil on canvas)
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Drapery Collection: Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus, illustration from Act III Scene 5 of Phedre
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Drapery Collection: Draped Balenciaga Gown
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Drapery Collection: The Visitation of St. Elizabeth to the Virgin Mary, 1503 (oil on panel)
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Drapery Collection: Jane Fleming, later Countess of Harrington, c. 1778-79 (oil on canvas)
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Drapery Collection: Lady Clare (pen & ink, brown and black wash over graphite on paper)
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Drapery Collection: Mourner from the Tomb of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1404-10 (alabaster)
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Drapery Collection: St Jacob, 1862 (stained glass)
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Drapery Collection: Saint Lawrence, c. 1480 / 1490. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
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Drapery Collection: Silent Still: Man in Distress. Charlie Chase
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Drapery Collection: St. John and St. Mary Magdalene, detail from Virgin and Child enthroned surrounded by saints
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Drapery Collection: Trans-Siberian Express
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Drapery Collection: Shopping for Fabric 1809
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Drapery Collection: Flowers on a Window Ledge, c. 1861 (oil on canvas)
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Drapery Collection: Seller of carpets and fabrics in the souk, Marrakech
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Drapery Collection: Cat and carpets, Marrakech, Morocco
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Drapery Collection: The International Exhibition: 'A Confession', by E. J. Aubert, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
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Drapery Collection: The International Exhibition: marble bust of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales... 1862
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Drapery Collection: The International Exhibition: marble statue - 'Sardanapalus' (from Byron's Tragedy)... 1862
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Drapery Collection: The International Exhibition: 'Memory', marble statue, by W. Brodie, R.S.A. 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Drapery Collection: The International Exhibition: Thorneycroft's 'Skipping Girl', statuette...by Minton and Co. 1862
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Drapery Collection: The International Exhibition: 'Reality and Appearances', marble statue, by...Leharivel-duRocher
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Drapery Collection: The International Exhibition: 'Venus', a coloured marble statue, by J. Gibson, R.A. 1862
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Drapery Collection: The International Exhibition: marble statue - 'Purity' by Matthew Noble, 1862
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Drapery Collection: Figures prepared by Baron von Hess for a painted window in Glasgow Cathedral: Isaiah, 1862
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Drapery Collection: Figures prepared by Baron von Hess for a painted window in Glasgow Cathedral: John the Baptist
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Drapery Collection: Studies of the Drapery of a Figure Seated to Right, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
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Drapery Collection: Still life with lemons and mortar; in the background Esculapio's head with his symbol, the caduceo
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Drapery Collection: Campaign Southern Gas: prizes on display in a room, Catanzaro
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Drapery Collection: Portrait of a young woman playing the violin
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Drapery Collection: Angel with scroll located on the Sant'Angelo Bridge in Rome. The work is by Giulio Cartari
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Drapery Collection: Japanese cloth retailers
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Drapery Collection: Portrait of an Algerian from the province of Algeri
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Drapery Collection: Bestowing solemn honours upon the Abbot Silvestri in Trevignano Romano. The institutional
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Drapery Collection: Young half-nude women in an alcove
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Drapery Collection: Female nude: young lady, sitting on a dormeuse, leans herself on an armrest


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"Drapery: A Timeless Artistic Element Unveiled" From the ethereal folds adorning the Statue of Nike by Paionios in Olympia, Greece, to the graceful movements captured in the Dance of Apollo with the Nine Muses, it has long been an essential element in art. It weaves a story and adds depth to masterpieces like Madonna Child Infant Saint John Baptist upper left and The Visitation of St. Elizabeth to the Virgin Mary. Intricate details come alive as seen in Evening Dress 1922, where delicate fabrics cascade elegantly around a woman's silhouette. Jane Fleming, later Countess of Harrington, exudes regal charm as her dress billows gracefully in c. 1778-79 oil on canvas portrait. Drapery takes on mythical dimensions too; Leda and the Swan portrays Salomon Gessner's interpretation with flowing fabric enveloping their entwined bodies. Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones' Sponsa De Libano transports us to another era with its enchanting portrayal enhanced by carefully crafted draperies. Even stage designs are not immune to its allure - Stage model for the opera Tristan and Isolde showcases Richard Wagner's vision brought to life through intricately draped backdrops that set scenes alight. The interplay between love and time is beautifully depicted in Time Vanquished by Love, Venus and Hope; here drapery becomes a metaphorical representation that transcends mere fabric. Meanwhile, The Lute Player captivates viewers with its harmonious blend of music and flowing garments that seem almost animated. And finally, Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus illustrate Act III Scene 5 from Phedré—drapery heightens emotions as it wraps around figures caught up in tragic circumstances. Throughout history, artists have harnessed drapery's power to evoke emotions, tell stories, and create timeless beauty.