Formal Collection (page 2)

Germany, portrait of German composer, pianist and conductor, Johannes Brahm at piano
Portrait of Johannes Brahms (Hamburg, 1833 - Vienna, 1897), German composer, pianist and conductor, at the piano

VERSAILLES: GARDEN, 1685. Gardens of the Petit Trianon at the royal Palace of Versailles, France. Line engraving from Perelles Views of the Beautiful Houses of France, 1685

Queen Mum in Rhodesia
Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, seen entering the west entrance of the Zimbabwe ruins

Chesterfield Coat 1913
A gentleman in formal day dress wears the New Chester or Chesterfield overcoat with velvet collar & fly-front. A silver topped cane is tucked under his arm

Oliver Cromwell, c. 1653 (oil on canvas)
621923 Oliver Cromwell, c.1653 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 - 3 September 1658)

Queen Henrietta Maria with Sir Jeffrey Hudson, 1633. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
Queen Henrietta Maria with Sir Jeffrey Hudson, 1633

Nymphenburg Palace, Munich, c. 1761. Creator: Bernardo Bellotto
Nymphenburg Palace, Munich, c. 1761

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Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Banqueting room in Reunification Hall

Complaint by Workhouse Master at Chipping Norton, Oxfordshir
A formal complaint by Richard Brown, master of the Chipping Norton workhouse, against casual ward inmate Charles King who had refused to perform the work demanded of him. Date: 1904

The first meeting of the Milner Holland Committee, which is to inquire into the housing situation in Greater London, took place at the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Whitehall

Pasteurs Jubilee celebrations, 1892
Pasteurs Jubilee celebrations. Artwork of British surgeon Joseph Lister (in gown, walking up steps, 1827-1912) and French chemist Louis Pasteur (being approached by Lister)

FILM STILL: FORD & POWERS. Harrison Ford and Lucille Powers in a scene from a silent film

The State Drawing Room, Bramshill, Hampshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306247 The State Drawing Room, Bramshill, Hampshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built by Edward Zouche)

Portrait of Charles Devens (1820-1891), Before 1891. Creator: Samuel Montague Fassett
Portrait of Charles Devens (1820-1891), Before 1891

Portrait of a Nobleman with a Hawk, 1542 (oil on panel)
5672015 Portrait of a Nobleman with a Hawk, 1542 (oil on panel) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 24.6x18.8 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge Date: circa 1905

Bass Drummer of the Northumberland Fusiliers in his traditional ceremonial costume, featuring the whole skin of a leopard Date: circa 1910s

Late Victorian Wedding party
A superb photograph of late Victorian Wedding party focusing on the bridal group. All show perfect serious face expressions, in keeping with the formality of the occasion (it seems!). Date: circa 1895

EVEs SECRET, 1925. Betty Compson and Jack Holt in a scene from the film

Imperial Gardens and Regency Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK, Europe

Four Men in Top Hats
Four men, two seated, two standing, in top hats and with decorations pinned to their lapels, pose for a photograph outside a brick house

Formal Menswear for 1963
French mens formal wear for Spring-Summer 1963: evening dress of tail coat, white tie, wing collar & waistcoat; daywear of morning suit with morning jacket & top hat

Portrait of William Henry Paget Marquess of Anglesey, half length, (oil on canvas)
827857 Portrait of William Henry Paget Marquess of Anglesey, half length, (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 76.4x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ronald and Anne Armstrong Jones (1902-92) (b / w photo)
LSH239468 Ronald and Anne Armstrong Jones (1902-92) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Linley Sambourne House, London

Frank Butler (1850-1926) (b / w photo)
PNP247801 Frank Butler (1850-1926) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: husband of renowned markswoman Annie Oakley (1860-1926)

The Villa Lante, fresco in the Loggia, c. 1574-76 (fresco)
BEN104431 The Villa Lante, fresco in the Loggia, c.1574-76 (fresco) by Raffaellino da Reggio (Raffaello Motta) (c.1550-78); Villa Lante, Bagnaia, Viterbo, Lazio

Kew Gardens - Path to the Great Glasshouse, 1892 (oil on canvas)
3742629 Kew Gardens - Path to the Great Glasshouse, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 54x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening ceremony, Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium
Opening ceremony of the Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium, by Field Marshal Lord Plumer, 24 July 1927. 1927

Chef; Le Cuisinier, (oil on canvas)
653335 Chef; Le Cuisinier, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 64.7x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chef; Le Cuisinier. Henri Lebasque (1865-1937). Oil on canvas

The Bachelors Birthday, (oil on panel)
989681 The Bachelors Birthday, (oil on panel) by Kaufmann (Kaufman) Isidor (1853-1921); 34.3x28.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bachelors Birthday. Isidor Kaufmann (1853-1921)

Advertisement for Dewars Whisky: At The Opera (colour litho)
5998020 Advertisement for Dewars Whisky: At The Opera (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Dewars Whisky: At The Opera)

Fishing in a Catboat in Great South Bay, 1871 (oil on canvas)
1079430 Fishing in a Catboat in Great South Bay, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Stearns, Junius Brutus (1810-85); 73.7x99.7 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

William Gilbert Grace, 1888 (b / w photo)
696648 William Gilbert Grace, 1888 (b/w photo) by Barraud, Herbert Rose (1845-c.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Gilbert " W.G." Grace (1848-1915)

View of the Villa Farnese and the Gardens, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
STC138941 View of the Villa Farnese and the Gardens, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90) c, 1572-1617 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

Queen Mother at her guard of honour with 52nd Lowland Volunteers at Glasgow City Chambers, June 1970

Prince Albert, 1859. Portrait of Prince Albert (1819-1861), Consort of Queen Victoria

Prince of Wales, 1902. Portrait of the future King George V (1865-1936) on the occasion of the coronation of his father, King Edward VII

Baronscourt, Co Tyrone - a view of Baronscourt House from the formal garden. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Tyrone: Baronscourt). Date: circa early 1900s

The Fountains at Crystal Palace, Sydenham, London
The Fountains on the terrace at The Crystal Palace, Sydenham, London Date: 1908

VERSAILLES: GARDEN. Pruning, right, and training vines up a trellis. Line engraving from The Perfect Gardener, Instructions for Fruit and Vegetable Gardens by Jean-Baptiste de La Qintinie, Paris, 1690

Frontispiece by Beardsley
Frontispiece to The Yellow Book, volume II, July 1894, by Aubrey Beardsley depicting a young woman in a formal garden

View of the Palace of Fontainebleau from the Parterre of the Tiber, 1722 (oil on canvas)
XIR85779 View of the Palace of Fontainebleau from the Parterre of the Tiber, 1722 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Pierre-Denis (1663-1742); 136x154 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France; French

CATHERINE II the Great (1729-1796). Empress
" CATHERINE II " the Great" (1729-1796). Empress of Russia (1762-1796) and wife of Peter III. Portrait of Catherine II with formal dress. 1770

Sculpture in the gardens of Harewood House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Grand Staircase, Foreign Office, London, 1868
Engraving showing the Grand Staircase of the Foreign Office, London, with a formal evening event underway, 1868

Pond Garden, Hampton Court Palace, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kew Palace and Gardens, London, England, UK

Gardens and the Royal Crescent, Bath, Avon, England, UK

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"Step into a world of elegance and grandeur at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool. The epitome affairs, this iconic venue has witnessed countless enchanting evenings. " "Immerse yourself in history at Balliol College 1675, where the echoes of scholarly pursuits and intellectual conversations still resonate within its hallowed halls. " "Discover the timeless charm of Sidney Sussex College, a place where tradition meets academia in perfect harmony. Let its stunning architecture transport you to another era. " "Indulge in regal opulence at Osborne House, Isle of Wight. This majestic residence, nestled amidst picturesque surroundings, offers a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle enjoyed by Queen Victoria herself. " "Transport yourself back to 1675 as you explore Lincoln College's magnificent grounds. Every corner exudes an air of formality that harks back to a bygone era. " "Pembroke College 1675 invites you to step into its storied past and experience the grace and refinement that have defined this esteemed institution for centuries. " "Inspired by Jane Austen's classic tale PRIDE & PREJUDICE? Imagine Elizabeth Bennet's heart racing as she overhears Mr Darcy's whispered words during an unforgettable ballroom scene. " "Witness history unfold as the First Parliamentary Labour (Socialist) Party gathered – a pivotal moment that marked a significant shift in political ideologies towards social justice and equality. "Savor moments of tranquility amid exquisite beauty with water fountains and statues adorning Blenheim Palace's garden before exploring its splendid interiors – an embodiment splendor. "At Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, immerse yourself in Queen Victoria’s world through her personal sanctuary. Experience firsthand how formality intertwined with royal life during her reign. " "Gaze upon Sigmund Freud himself captured in sepia tones - his penetrating gaze hinting at profound thoughts hidden beneath his formal demeanor - reminding us why he remains an icon of psychology.