Silk Dress Collection

Frances, Lady Byron (d. 1757), Third Wife of the 4th Lord Byron
Artist: Dahl, Michael I - Title: Frances, Lady Byron (d.1757), Third Wife of the 4th Lord Byron - Date: 1720 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 124.4 x 99.5

Tartar woman and child, Qing Dynasty China. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon
FLO4590093 Tartar woman and child, Qing Dynasty China. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Model posing beside a car at the 1971 Earls Court motor show 19th October 1971

Georgiana Sophia Knyfton, 1865 (oil on canvas)
6309705 Georgiana Sophia Knyfton, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Graves, Henry Richard (1818-82); 88.9x68.9 cm; The Somerset Heritage Centre, Tauton

Neglected, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
Ma225425 Neglected, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Gregory, Edward John (1850-1909); 45.7x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Portrait of a young Girl in an Elegant Interior (oil on canvas)
AGN227830 Portrait of a young Girl in an Elegant Interior (oil on canvas) by Lowry, Strickland (1737-c.85) (attr.to); 85.5x56 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

The Presidente of Rieux (pastel on panel)
XIR156762 The Presidente of Rieux (pastel on panel) by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88); 116x90 cm; Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris

Francoise-Marguerite de Sevigne, Comtesse de Grignan, 1648Ð1705. She wears her hair in ringlets adorned with pearls
FLO4657537 Francoise-Marguerite de Sevigne, Comtesse de Grignan, 1648Ð1705. She wears her hair in ringlets adorned with pearls, a green silk mantua dress with train decorated with gold bows

Yes or No (oil on canvas)
939703 Yes or No (oil on canvas) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Barbara Lutken (1664-1740), 1718 (oil on canvas) (see also 179058)
XKH179059 Portrait of Barbara Lutken (1664-1740), 1718 (oil on canvas) (see also 179058) by Paulsen, Anton (fl.1718-48); 79.5x65.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Portrait of Lady Charlotte Boyle, c. 1748 (oil on canvas)
CTS336356 Portrait of Lady Charlotte Boyle, c.1748 (oil on canvas) by Knapton, George (1698-1778); 83.5x117.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Hon. Florence Pigott, 1647 (oil on canvas)
6309702 The Hon. Florence Pigott, 1647 (oil on canvas) by Hayls, John (fl.1651-76); 113x90 cm; Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare, UK; (add.info.: Oil painting of The Hon)

Woman in chapeau and redingote, era of Marie Antoinette
5893158 Woman in chapeau and redingote, era of Marie Antoinette. by Compte-Calix, Francois Claudius (1813-80); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in flowery chapeau and veil)

Arranging Flowers (w / c on paper)
939701 Arranging Flowers (w/c on paper) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Anne of Austria (1601-1666), Infanta of Spain, Queen consort of France and Navarre
XIR895271 Portrait of Anne of Austria (1601-1666), Infanta of Spain, Queen consort of France and Navarre (1615-1643) by Champaigne

Portrait of Queen Victoria (oil on canvas)
XCF282029 Portrait of Queen Victoria (oil on canvas) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria (1819-1901); ); English, out of copyright

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"Silk Dress: A Journey Through Time and Elegance" Step into the world of silk dresses as we explore their rich history and timeless allure. From Frances, Lady Byron in the 18th century to a model posing beside a car at the 1971 Earls Court motor show, these captivating garments have graced women with grace and sophistication throughout the ages. In an oil on canvas painting from 1865, Georgiana Sophia Knyfton showcases her poise in a stunning silk dress. The delicate fabric drapes around her figure, exuding elegance and refinement. Fast forward to c. 1880, where another neglected beauty is depicted wearing a silk dress that hints at forgotten dreams and faded glamour. A portrait of a young girl in an elegant interior captures innocence intertwined with luxury as she dons a silk dress fit for royalty. Meanwhile, The Presidente of Rieux stands regally in pastel on panel, adorned in resplendent silks that command attention. Salome's enchanting presence is heightened by her choice of attire - an alluring silk dress that accentuates her seductive charm. Francoise-Marguerite de Sevigne takes us back to the Baroque era with her green mantua dress embellished with gold bows and lace sleeves; truly a vision of opulence. "Yes or No, " asks an oil on canvas masterpiece featuring yet another exquisite silk creation. Barbara Lutken's portrait from 1718 showcases not only her beauty but also the artistry behind crafting such magnificent garments. Elizabeth Egerton, Countess of Bridgewater radiates confidence as she wears a luxurious silk gown that befits her noble status. And finally, Lady Charlotte Boyle captivates our gaze with her captivating expression while draped in an intricately designed silk ensemble from c. 1748. From aristocrats to models at motor shows, these glimpses into history remind us why silk dresses have always been a symbol of grace, beauty, and timeless fashion.