Elegance Collection (page 6)

Costume of the Coutances area
5855685 Costume of the Coutances area; (add.info.: A young woman from the Coutances area who could not help but sacrifice most of her hair)

Costume of Coutances
5855683 Costume of Coutances; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Coutances. Here is a really large bavolet bonnet, with the most luxurious decoration)

Laundry woman of fine linen at Rouen
5855679 Laundry woman of fine linen at Rouen.; (add.info.: Laundry woman of fine linen at Rouen. It's not the tall bavolet bonnet that is remarkable here so much as the hair chignon held up in)

Dancers - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4981246 Dancers - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Dancers - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Fashion enfantine francaise, 1933. One of "Le petit echo de la mode", 26 February 1933
LET4395171 Fashion enfantine francaise, 1933. One of "Le petit echo de la mode", 26 February 1933. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Fashion enfantine francaise, 1933)

Fashion feminine francaise, 1932. In "Le petit echo de la mode", 1932
LET4394909 Fashion feminine francaise, 1932. In "Le petit echo de la mode", 1932. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Fashion feminine francaise, 1932)

Fashion enfantine francaise, 1933. In "Le petit echo de la mode", 1933
LET4394812 Fashion enfantine francaise, 1933. In "Le petit echo de la mode", 1933. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Fashion enfantine francaise, 1933)

French woman fashion, 1932 (drawing)
LET4394799 French woman fashion, 1932 (drawing) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: In "Le petit echo de la mode", 1932.); Photo © Archives Toutain

French feminine fashion, 1932: hats. 1932
LET4394742 French feminine fashion, 1932: hats. 1932. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French feminine fashion, 1932: hats. 1932.); Photo © Archives Toutain

Fashion feminine francaise, 1932: lace clothing. In "Le petit echo de la mode", 1932
LET4394710 Fashion feminine francaise, 1932: lace clothing. In "Le petit echo de la mode", 1932. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Fashion feminine francaise)

Fashion feminine francaise, 1932. In "Le petit echo de la mode", 1932
LET4395089 Fashion feminine francaise, 1932. In "Le petit echo de la mode", 1932. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Fashion feminine francaise, 1932)

Fashion feminine francaise, 1933. In "Le petit echo de la mode", 1933
LET4395198 Fashion feminine francaise, 1933. In "Le petit echo de la mode", 1933. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Fashion feminine francaise, 1933)

Ballet, 1944 (oil on canvas)
1767564 Ballet, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 53.3x78.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballet. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1944

Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Silver Blue Mink, Natural White Mink (b/w photo)
8637206 Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Silver Blue Mink, Natural White Mink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Silver Blue Mink)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Aleutian Mink (b/w photo)
8637205 Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Aleutian Mink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Aleutian Mink)

Belle epoque: portrait of young elegante a large hat, 1905 - Photography
JAB5037339 Belle epoque: portrait of young elegante a large hat, 1905 - Photography; (add.info.: Belle epoque: portrait of young elegante a large hat, 1905 - Photography); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

The Butler. 19th century Chromo
JAB5037191 The Butler. 19th century Chromo; (add.info.: The Butler, Chromo of the 19th century); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes around and in the Ostend racecourse, 1900
LUX4811695 Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes around and in the Ostend racecourse, 1900; (add.info.: Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes around and in the Ostend racecourse, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Party in the City Hall of Paris, 1893 (engraving)
ELD4835542 Party in the City Hall of Paris, 1893 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of a party in the hall of the city hall of Paris - Engraving in "Promenades a Paris" by)

Un couple creole flanant a la Nouvelle Orleans (USA), circa 1880 - Engraving colorisee 19th century - Creole couple
NWI4965739 Un couple creole flanant a la Nouvelle Orleans (USA), circa 1880 - Engraving colorisee 19th century - Creole couple strolling in New Orleans

Crowd bustling to get on the train during a rush hour in the rain on the quay of a station in New York City, 1890
NWI4963111 Crowd bustling to get on the train during a rush hour in the rain on the quay of a station in New York City, 1890

Kyoto Girls - Kioto's girls - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979925 Kyoto Girls - Kioto's girls - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Kyoto Girls - Kioto's girls - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF

Girl looking at each other in two mirrors - Girl looking at two mirrors - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979745 Girl looking at each other in two mirrors - Girl looking at two mirrors - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info)

Young girl in summer costume - Musume summer costume - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979731 Young girl in summer costume - Musume summer costume - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Young girl in summer costume - Musume summer costume - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand)

Young girl in an interior (with pipe, theiere, mug and mirror) - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979730 Young girl in an interior (with pipe, theiere, mug and mirror) - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Young girl in an interior (with pipe, theiere)

Girl with a fan - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979714 Girl with a fan - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Girl with a fan - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Girl in front of a painted decor of Mount Fuji - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979698 Girl in front of a painted decor of Mount Fuji - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Girl in front of a painted decor of Mount Fuji - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand)

Young girl - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979674 Young girl - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Young girl - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Geisha and his Maikos - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4980865 Geisha and his Maikos - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Geisha and his Maikos - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Lady of Honour to Marie Antoinette, 1777. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Moreau the younger
FLO4974721 Lady of Honour to Marie Antoinette, 1777. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Moreau the younger from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Parisian fashion, reign of Louis XVI, 1792. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Philibert-Louis
FLO4974713 Parisian fashion, reign of Louis XVI, 1792. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Philibert-Louis Debucourt from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

Couples dancing the minuet at a ball in the 18th century
NWI4884302 Couples dancing the minuet at a ball in the 18th century.; (add.info.: Couples dancing the minuet at a ball in the 18th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

American daily life: colonial ball in the 18th century, event of American high society. Colour engraving, 19th century
NWI4884696 American daily life: colonial ball in the 18th century, event of American high society. Colour engraving, 19th century.; (add.info.: American daily life: colonial ball in the 18th century)

American daily life: cotillon, ballroom dance, circa 1900. Leisure of New York high society, in a ballroom in Tuxedo
NWI4884628 American daily life: cotillon, ballroom dance, circa 1900. Leisure of New York high society, in a ballroom in Tuxedo

American daily life: young and beautiful elegante woman climbing a staircase decorated with geranium, circa 1880
NWI4882292 American daily life: young and beautiful elegante woman climbing a staircase decorated with geranium, circa 1880. Colour engraving, based on an illustration by E. F

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) (engraving)
ELD4831935 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) (engraving); Photo © The Holbarn Archive

The promenade at the lighthouse, Royan, 1902 (b/w photo)
ELD4833695 The promenade at the lighthouse, Royan, 1902 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: The promenade at the lighthouse, two women from the bourgeoisie of Royan (Charente-Maritime)

Effects of the Hunting Act. The hare walks with the cane in hand and the rabbit lady is in a carriage dragged by two
DUV4222354 Effects of the Hunting Act. The hare walks with the cane in hand and the rabbit lady is in a carriage dragged by two rats

Mother and daughter, 1900 (photo)
PCT4257077 Mother and daughter, 1900 (photo); (add.info.: Woman and child 1900 ; fancy postcard: the little girl in a nightgown kisses her mother before going to sleep.); © Patrice Cartier

Portrait of a Nicoise woman with her 2 dogs in front of a painted canvas depicting the Promenade des Anglais in Nice
PCT4257054 Portrait of a Nicoise woman with her 2 dogs in front of a painted canvas depicting the Promenade des Anglais in Nice

Mary I Queen of Scotland (Mary Stuart) with her second husband Henry Stuart dit Lord Darnley (1445-1567), 1566 - Mary
NWI4946062 Mary I Queen of Scotland (Mary Stuart) with her second husband Henry Stuart dit Lord Darnley (1445-1567), 1566 - Mary, Queen of Scots, with her second husband Lord Darnley, 1566

British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) aboard the Royal Yacht Alberta, 1892 - Colorisee engraving
NWI4924007 British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) aboard the Royal Yacht Alberta, 1892 - Colorisee engraving

Portrait of an Elegant Woman in Rhenanie, Germany, 1895
IMB4917354 Portrait of an Elegant Woman in Rhenanie, Germany, 1895; (add.info.: Portrait of an Elegant Woman in Rhenanie, Germany, 1895); Photo © BAO/Imagebroker

Costumes of the Ottoman Turks of the upper class around 1700: on the left a woman in public dress
NWI4878240 Costumes of the Ottoman Turks of the upper class around 1700: on the left a woman in public dress, in the centre a sultan and his wife, on the right a dancer

Portrait du dandy et homme francais Paul Ernest Boniface Comte de Castellane dit Boni de Castellane (1867-1932)
ELD4858161 Portrait du dandy et homme francais Paul Ernest Boniface Comte de Castellane dit Boni de Castellane (1867-1932)" (Portrait of Marquis de Castellane)

Western tourists visiting shinto shrine of Nikko Tosho-gu, with the Yomei-mon gate, Japan
ELD4846301 Western tourists visiting shinto shrine of Nikko Tosho-gu, with the Yomei-mon gate, Japan. Late 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Portrait of Charles III Duke of Bourbon, from France (1490-1527). After an original lost by Titian 19th century
ELD4872072 Portrait of Charles III Duke of Bourbon, from France (1490-1527). After an original lost by Titian 19th century (engraving "Museum-Criminal" by Henri Varennes and Edgar Troimaux)

Four young eleganties in dress and hats. They wear two-tone pumps. Annees 1920-1930 Historic photograph
IMB4929270 Four young eleganties in dress and hats. They wear two-tone pumps. Annees 1920-1930 Historic photograph, four women wearing hats

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"Elegance: A Timeless Tapestry of Beauty and Grace" Step into a world where elegance reigns supreme, guided by the impeccable taste of Charles and Flora McDonald. Like an Art Deco lady with perfectly painted lips, they curated a collection that exudes sophistication. The Dolly Sisters, enchanting New York with their charm and style, epitomized elegance in every step they took. Their presence was as captivating as a Hartnell ballgown, flowing effortlessly with grace. An Antique Japanese Woodblock depicts a woman serving tea with delicate movements - her poise reflecting the essence itself. Raphael Kirchner's Art Nouveau Girl playing the harp transports us to an ethereal realm where beauty harmonizes with talent. Monsieur de St. George's portrait from April 4th, 1788 captures the refined allure of another era; his attire speaks volumes about his cultivated taste and timeless elegance. In contrast to historical grandeur, the sleek lines of CJ8 3660 Ferrari Roma embody modern-day opulence while maintaining an air of understated refinement, and is a symbol of contemporary elegance on wheels. Lily-of-the-valley blooms delicately illustrated in the 19th century remind us that nature too possesses its own brand of elegant simplicity – a reminder that true beauty can be found even in the smallest details. The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number for 1955 showcases fashion-forward designs that transcend time; each ensemble capturing the spirit through innovative cuts and luxurious fabrics. Dior dresses and Fath suits from 1954 transport us back to an era when haute couture reigned supreme – where craftsmanship met creativity resulting in garments that exuded unparalleled sophistication. Le Smart Carman wearing only diamonds by Bluze immortalized by Auguste Roubille reminds us that sometimes extravagance can also be synonymous with elegance – if done tastefully and artfully crafted. Elegance is not merely a word.