Off The Shoulder Collection

The Charmer, 1911. Artist: John William Waterhouse
The Charmer, 1911. From The Studio Volume 71. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1917]

Peggy Lee, London, 1961. Creator: Brian Foskett
Peggy Lee, London, 1961

Master Hare, 1789. Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Master Hare, 1789. Painting held at the Musee du Louvre, Paris. From The Connoisseur Volume L. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1918]

Ulrika Eleonora d ä, Queen of Sweden, 1682. Creator: Pierre Signac
Ulrika Eleonora d a, Queen of Sweden, 1682

Unknown lady, c1800. Creator: Louis du Guernier
Unknown lady, c1800

Portrait of a lady wearing black dress, c1810s. Creator: J Lecourt
Portrait of a lady wearing black dress, c1810s

Mrs Th Petersen, née Roepstorff, 1833. Creator: Christen Kobke
Mrs Th Petersen, nee Roepstorff, 1833

Italian Fruit Seller, 1865. Creator: Carl Gustaf Plagemann
Italian Fruit Seller, 1865

Hedvig Eleonora, 1636-1715, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, Queen of Sweden, c17th century

Mina Carlson-Bredberg, the Painter, 1876. Creator: Amanda Carolina Vilhelmina Sidwall
Mina Carlson-Bredberg, the Painter, 1876

Jane Cederlund, 1869. Creator: Amalia Lindegren
Jane Cederlund, 1869

Jane Cederlund, 1869. Creator: Amalia Lindegren
Jane Cederlund, 1869

Portrait of a Lady, c1830. Creator: Thomas Sully
Portrait of a Lady, c1830

Young Woman with a Wreath of Laurels, c18th century. Creator: Rosalba Giovanna Carriera
Young Woman with a Wreath of Laurels, c18th century

The Singer Christina Nilsson, c19th century. Creator: Constant-Joseph Brochart
The Singer Christina Nilsson, c19th century

Mrs. Strother at the Piano, 1855. Creator: David Hunter Strother
Mrs. Strother at the Piano, 1855

Portrait of a Baby Boy, 1540-1549. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a Baby Boy, 1540-1549. The artist painted portraits of many members of the Medici family, and this picture may represent Duke Cosimo's and Eleonora da Toledo's son Garcia

Unknown woman in landscape, c19th century. Creator: Carl Gottlob Schmeidlers
Unknown woman in landscape, c19th century

Unknown woman, early-mid 19th century. Creator: William Egley
Unknown woman, early-mid 19th century

'Half-caste girl of Manaos; Indian-Rubber Groves of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Half-caste girl of Manaos; Indian-Rubber Groves of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Oscara Fredrica Leopoldina Wahlström (1828-1895), married to banker..c19th century. Creator: Amalia Lindegren
Oscara Fredrica Leopoldina Wahlstrom (1828-1895), married to the wholesaler, mill owner and banker Joseph Nathanael Michaeli, c19th century

Unknown woman, 1859. Creator: Amalia Lindegren
Unknown woman, 1859

Olympia Mancini, 1640-1708, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Olympia Mancini, 1640-1708, Unknown date

Fashion Plate (Paris Ball Dress), 1833. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Paris Ball Dress), 1833. Probably from The Ladies Pocket Magazine

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1829. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1829. From the Ladies Pocket Magazine

A Clayoguot Woman, 1915. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Clayoguot Woman, 1915

Self-portrait of Fanny Geefs-Corr, 1841. Creator: Fanny Geefs
Self-portrait of Fanny Geefs-Corr, 1841

Woman in a blue dress, with gold earrings, 1782-1849. Creator: Johannes Hari
Woman in a blue dress, with gold earrings, 1782-1849

Anna Dorotea, 1640-1713, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, Abbess of Quedlingburg, c.1661

Elisabet Mademoiselle d Alencon, 1646-1696. Creator: Anon
Elisabet Mademoiselle d Alencon, 1646-1696

The Duet, 1830-1850. Creator: Charles van Beveren
The Duet, 1830-1850

Elsa Cruus of Edeby, 1631-1716, married to Krister Bonde, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Elsa Cruus of Edeby, 1631-1716, married to Krister Bonde, c17th century

Portrait of a woman, possibly a member of the van Citters family, 1674. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Portrait of a woman, possibly a member of the van Citters family, 1674

Self Portrait, 1736-1782. Creator: Anna Dorothea Therbusch
Self Portrait, 1736-1782

Duchess Mary Elisabeth of Saxony, 1638-1678. Creator: Jurgen Ovens
Duchess Mary Elisabeth of Saxony, 1638-1678

Portrait of Louise Christina (1606-69), Countess of Solms-Braunfels, in or after c.1650. Other Title(s): Portrait of Louise Christina (1606-69), Countess of Solms-Braunfels

Portrait of Amalia van Solms (1602-75), in or after c.1651. Creator: Workshop of Gerard van Honthorst
Portrait of Amalia van Solms (1602-75), in or after c.1651

Powell, Walter, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Powell, Walter, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 10

Neumeyer, M.L. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 May 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Neumeyer, M.L. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 May 22

Naetting, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 July 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Naetting, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 July 6

Cook, Stella, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cook, Stella, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Apr. 16

Calhoun, Catherine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Calhoun, Catherine, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 25

Boron, Mr. friend of, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Boron, Mr. friend of, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 14

Boron, Mr. friend of, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Boron, Mr. friend of, portrait photograph, 1917 Sept. 14

Blanks, A.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Blanks, A.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Belwin, Alma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Belwin, Alma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Bates, Blanche, Miss (Mrs. George Creel), portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bates, Blanche, Miss (Mrs. George Creel), portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 6

Anthony, E.C. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Anthony, E.C. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

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"Off the Shoulder: A Timeless Elegance Captured in Art and Fashion" From the enchanting painting of "The Charmer" by John William Waterhouse to Peggy Lee's glamorous performance in London, the allure of off-the-shoulder fashion has transcended time. Dating back to Sir Joshua Reynolds' masterpiece "Master Hare, " this style has been a symbol of femininity and grace since 1789. In an allegorical representation of wisdom, an elegant lady adorns herself with an off-the-shoulder gown in "An Allegory of Wisdom. " The oil sketch "Study in Black and Green" by John White Alexander captures a woman's beauty as she dons a stunning off-the-shoulder ensemble from the early 1900s. Through history, this shoulder-baring trend continued its reign. Ball gowns and evening dresses from the 19th century showcased women's sophistication while embracing their shoulders. Imelda May mesmerized audiences at Brecon Jazz Festival with her captivating voice and stylish off-the-shoulder outfit captured by Brian O'Connor. "The Union: Thistle, Rose, Shamrock" by William Charles Ross depicts three national flowers united under one banner, where even these symbols embrace the elegance of exposed shoulders. Madame Victoire exudes regal charm in Jean-Marc Nattier's portrait from 1748 wearing a fashionable off-the-shoulder dress fit for royalty. Dante Gabriel Rossetti immortalizes Aurelia as Fazio's mistress with her alluring gaze framed by an exquisite off-the-shoulder garment. Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale portrays chance itself draped in delicate fabric that gracefully falls over one shoulder in her artwork titled "Chance. " Even Princess Diana embraced this timeless trend at The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Dinner Dance held at Sydney. Her poise and grace were enhanced by her choice of an elegant off-the-shoulder gown.