Umbrella Collection

Princess Diana in Berkshire on a stormy day 26th June 1985

Terrasse a Sainte-Adresse, 1866-1867. Artist: Monet, Claude (1840-1926)
Terrasse a Sainte-Adresse, 1866-1867. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Scuba Diver with an Umbrella
Picture dated 1949 of scuba diver with an umbrella. In 1943, Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau invents, with Emile Gagnan, the first commercially successful open circuit type of Scuba diving equipment

Dawn Beach, St. Martin (St. Maarten), Netherlands Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Mrs Lloyd George, David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill and Mr Clarke
Mrs Lloyd George (L), Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George (2nd L), the President of the Board of Trade Winston Churchill (2nd R), and Lloyd-Georges private secretary

HASSAM: AVENUE IN THE RAIN. The Avenue in the Rain. Oil on canvas by Childe Hassam, 1917

St Swithin / Dudley / Maxims
SAINT SWITHIN or SWITHUN Anglo-Saxon ecclesiastic, Bishop of Winchester, associated with a prediction of rain for 40 days

Hmong children under umbrella in the monsoon (rainy) season, Sapa, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Africa, Ethiopia, Tana Lake. Celebrating the Timkat holiday

Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877. Artist: Gustave Caillebotte
Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877. Found in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago

Remembering Cartier Bresson
Jose C. Lobato

The Umbrella, 1883. Artist: Bashkirtseva, Maria Konstantinovna (1860-1884)
The Umbrella, 1883. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Last of England, 1855. Artist: Ford Madox Brown
The Last of England, 1855. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938]

Basilica of St. George, Victoria (Rabat), Gozo Island, Malta, Mediterranean, Europe

Hanways Umbrella / Anon
JONAS HANWAY Traveller, philanthropist, and umbrella enthusiast

The Snowball - Guilty or Not Guilty, from the Pears Annual, Christmas, 1906
BAL9682 The Snowball - Guilty or Not Guilty, from the Pears Annual, Christmas, 1906 by Pittard, H. (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

UK London Oxford Street Shoppers in the rain

Novice Buddhist monks, Doi Kong Mu Temple, Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Portrait of a geisha holding an ornate umbrella at Fushimi-Inari Taisha shrine, which is lined with hundreds of red torii gates, Kyoto, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Evening in the Place de la Liberte, Sarlat-la-Caneda, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Procession for Christian festival of Rameaux, Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Arashi Beach, Aruba, West Indies, Dutch Caribbean, Central America

Advert / Umbrellas / 1930S
Umbrellas from Parapluie- Revel, Lyons, France - the very best umbrella manufacturer

Umbrellas in Kuanxiangzi Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, Peoples Republic of China, Asia

Tea at Furlongs
BAL16186 Tea at Furlongs by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); Private Collection; English, out of copyright. possible copyright restrictions apply, consult national copyright laws

Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman. Policeman has a suffragette in his grip whilst another attempts to bring her umbrella down firmly on his head

Pilcher boat with umbrella sail

Jersey Airways Poster
Poster, I d prefer Jersey Airways. A cartoon of animals powering and piloting a flying machine above a rough sea, with a Jersey Airways biplane high above them

Main Town Square, Ypres, Belgium, Europe

DOG - Lhasa Apso (right) & Shih Tzu puppies lying under a parasol
JD-18973 DOG - Lhasa Apso (right) & Shih Tzu puppies lying under a parasol John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Strolling along the Seashore, 1909 (oil on canvas)
XIR218726 Strolling along the Seashore, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 205x200 cm; Museo Sorolla, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Promenade au Bord de la Mer; ); Spanish

La Barrosa beach, Cadiz, Costa de la Luz (Coast of Light), Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Arashi Beach, Aruba, West Indies, Dutch Caribbean, Central America

Ladies by Sea / France / Fem
A dress and coat set designed along the same lines with interesting angular panels and button detailing designed by Chantal

Teddy Bear (with hidden objects)

Returning home

Wedding in the rain
Wedding in the snow, October 1935 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12125

Dog - short-haired Chihuahua in studio - sitting under pink umbrella
LA-6807 Dog - short-haired Chihuahua in studio - sitting under pink umbrella Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Manneken Pis Postcard Album - Nun and Children
Embarrased nun: " Look to the left my children". The nun leads a group of schoolgirls (one snubbing her nose), holding an umbrella to shield their innocent eyes from the little boy statue

Customs / Saint Swithin s
According to tradition, if it rains on the 15th of July - St Swithins Day - it will continue to rain for the following 40 days

Racial / Japan / Women / Snow
Japanese women in the snow, children snowballing in the background

Dryden / Alt Berlin / 49
Poster from a Christmas exhibition, Berlin

Piazza Anfiteatro, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Cafe in the evening, Piazza Duomo, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Cafe overlooking Glace de Mer glacier, Chamonix, French Alps, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Buddhist monks standing in front of Angkor Wat, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

The Markt, Bruges, Belgium

Tiny Parasol Circa 1810
White muslin dress with high stand collar & single ruff worn with a pale green spencer with collar & lapels, matching boots, a lace cap & a small hat. Her parasol is tiny

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"From Scuba Divers to Strolling Along the Seashore: The Versatility of Umbrellas" Umbrellas have long been a symbol of protection and style, shielding us from both raindrops and sun rays. Whether it's a scuba diver gracefully swimming with an umbrella in hand or Hmong children seeking shelter during Vietnam's monsoon season, these versatile accessories are found in various corners of the world. In Dudley, England, locals know the importance of umbrellas all too well thanks to the legend of St Swithin. According to folklore, if it rains on St Swithin's Day (July 15th), it will continue for forty days. So you can bet that they are always at the ready in this town. Artists throughout history have also recognized the beauty and significance of umbrellas. Take Childe Hassam's masterpiece "Avenue in the Rain, " where vibrant umbrellas dot a rainy street scene capturing both elegance and functionality. Meanwhile, Maria Konstantinovna Bashkirtseva's painting "The Umbrella" portrays a woman using her umbrella as a shield against life's challenges. Umbrellas even make appearances in historical events like Winston Churchill joining Mrs Lloyd George and David Lloyd George under one large umbrella during political gatherings. And who could forget Gustave Caillebotte's iconic painting "Paris Street; Rainy Day, " where bustling Parisians navigate through wet streets with their trusty companions overhead? But umbrellas aren't just limited to humans; they also provide solace for our furry friends. In Maxims' heartwarming illustration titled "The Snowball - Guilty or Not Guilty, " we see an adorable dog seeking refuge under an umbrella after causing mischief. Traveling across continents brings us to Dawn Beach in St Martin, where tourists soak up breathtaking views while lounging under colorful beach umbrellas.