Fatale Collection

Bohemian Sun Dreamer (oil on canvas)
615725 Bohemian Sun Dreamer (oil on canvas) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 47x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech, out of copyright

Study for Washing Hands, 1865 (pencil on paper)
1202916 Study for Washing Hands, 1865 (pencil on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 47x34.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Portrait of Mata Hari at the height of her fame Date: 1929

MM Morin et de Bradsky, les malheureuses victimes de la catastrophe du 13 octobre
5228510 MM Morin et de Bradsky, les malheureuses victimes de la catastrophe du 13 octobre, examinant leur nacelle sous le hangar avant la sortie fatale (engraving) by French School

Falsehood, from Piers Ploughman, by William Langland, 1873 (stained glass)
3475442 Falsehood, from Piers Ploughman, by William Langland, 1873 (stained glass) by Burrow, Harry (fl.1868-83); St Marys Church, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Cleobury Mortimer)

Fatale descente en parachute ou Cocking trouva la mort (engraving)
5228275 Fatale descente en parachute ou Cocking trouva la mort (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatale descente en parachute ou Cocking trouva la mort)

Melisande, 1900 (w / c on paper)
711041 Melisande, 1900 (w/c on paper) by Rheam, Henry Meynell (1859-1920); 77x33 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Fanny Cornforth, Study for Joan of Arc (pencil on paper)
1202915 Fanny Cornforth, Study for Joan of Arc (pencil on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 38.9x35.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Venus Born of the Sea Foam (The Birth of Venus) 1887 (oil on canvas)
3504694 Venus Born of the Sea Foam (The Birth of Venus) 1887 (oil on canvas) by Stott, William (1857-1900); Gallery Oldham, UK; eGallery Oldham; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Lucretia Borgia (oil on canvas)
GIA623097 Portrait of Lucretia Borgia (oil on canvas) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513); Borgia Apartments, Vatican Palace

Going to the Battle, 1858 (ink & wash on vellum)
884230 Going to the Battle, 1858 (ink & wash on vellum) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 22.3x19.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Vampish femme fatale in a sleeveless, decollete gown worn with a shawl, floral corsage, beads & a Merry Widow style hat employs her womanly charms on a victem. Date: 1910

JOAN BENNETT 1942
American film star Joan Bennett models a dress she wears in her latest picture, Girl Trouble. She looks sultry if a little troubled as she reclines on some stairs. Date: 1910 - 1990

WW2 Poster -- Keep mum, shes not so dumb
Keep mum, shes not so dumb! Careless Talk Costs Lives. Colour photolithograph poster, modern reproduction of a World War Two poster

Pola Negri as the Spanish Dancer
POLA NEGRI (Barbara Apolonia Chalupiec) in 1924, Polish film actress who specialised in femme fatale roles in silent films

Vamp Fashions 1914
Vamp & Victem: seductively clinging gown with low back, translucent sleeves & tasselled tail in an exotic patterned fabric; soft beret style hat & high heel court shoes. Date: 1914

Head of a Demon, 1890 (w / c on carboard)
BAL1763599 Head of a Demon, 1890 (w/c on carboard) by Vrubel, Mikhail Aleksandrovich (1856-1910); 23x36 cm; Museum of Russian Art, Kiev, Ukraine; Russian, out of copyright

The Copy Cat Killings - front cover by David Wright
Front cover of a pulp fiction paperback, The Copy-Cat Killings by Martin Thomas, with a vampish femme fatale painted by David Wright. Date: 1950

Pola Negri, Polish actress
Pola Negri (1897-1987) Polish film actress who achieved notoriety as a femme fatale in silent films in the first half of the 20th century

Beaded Dress 1942
American film star Joan Bennett models a dress she wears in her latest picture, " Girl Trouble". She looks sultry if a little troubled as she reclines on some stairs

Hat & Hat-Pins / H. Fisher
Danger: a devilish looking young woman fastens a large picture hat to her blonde head using several dangerous looking hat-pins

Glamorous Smoker 1942
American film star Joan Bennett smokes a cigarette from a holder as she poses seductively for a promotional photo for her latest picture. Note the star hair slides!

Thirties Velvet Frock
A marcel waved blonde on a lion footed stool wears a shimmering gown in patterned velvet with kimono sleeves & a deep V neckline - the gored skirt in folds at her feet

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"Fatale: A Captivating Journey Through Art and History" Step into the world of "Fatale, " where captivating stories unfold through various mediums. From a World War II poster urging secrecy with the phrase, "Keep mum, she's not so dumb, " to an oil on canvas masterpiece titled "Bohemian Sun Dreamer, " each piece offers a glimpse into the enigmatic concept of fate. Delve further into history with a pencil sketch from 1865 depicting the meticulous act of handwashing in "Study for Washing Hands. " The portrait of Mata Hari, known for her seductive allure and tragic end, adds another layer to this exploration. An engraving titled "MM Morin et de Bradsky, les malheureuses victimes de la catastrophe du 13 octobre" showcases two individuals examining their ill-fated balloon before its fatal flight. Meanwhile, stained glass art brings forth William Langland's depiction of falsehood in his work "Falsehood. " Witness the perilous descent in an engraving aptly named "Fatale descente en parachute ou Cocking trouva la mort. " In contrast, Melisande's delicate watercolor on paper captures beauty amidst uncertainty. Fanny Cornforth's study for Joan of Arc reveals strength and determination through pencil strokes. The iconic painting by Alexandre Cabanel, "Venus Born of the Sea Foam (The Birth of Venus), " mesmerizes viewers with its ethereal beauty. Lucretia Borgia gazes hauntingly from an oil-on-canvas portrait that hints at her infamous reputation. Finally, immerse yourself in battle preparations through ink and wash on vellum in Gustave Doré's masterpiece titled "Going to the Battle. " Each artwork within this collection intertwines destiny and intrigue while leaving us pondering life’s fateful twists. "Fatale" invites you to unravel these tales woven across time—where tragedy meets resilience and beauty dances alongside uncertainty.