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Lace Maker Collection

In the quaint Irish cottage of 1886, a skilled lace maker delicately weaves intricate patterns with nimble fingers

Background imageLace Maker Collection: 19th century lace maker

19th century lace maker
673338 19th century lace maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Lace Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Costume of Etrepagny

Costume of Etrepagny
5855751 Costume of Etrepagny; (add.info.: Costume of Etrepagny. The village is famous for its lace, and we have here a lace-maker. She wears a small bonnet, a very short jacket over a long dress)

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Young woman of Harcourt, near Caen

Young woman of Harcourt, near Caen
5855704 Young woman of Harcourt, near Caen; (add.info.: Young woman of Harcourt, near Caen. Caen had been a lace-making town since the reign of Henri IV, and there were about 70)

Background imageLace Maker Collection: The Lace-Maker, 1885. Creator: Georg Pauli

The Lace-Maker, 1885. Creator: Georg Pauli
The Lace-Maker, 1885

Background imageLace Maker Collection: The sleeping lace worker, 1795-1873. Creator: Ignatius van Regemorter

The sleeping lace worker, 1795-1873. Creator: Ignatius van Regemorter
The sleeping lace worker, 1795-1873. Woman dozing as a cat tangles the threads of her lace work. Design for a print

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Interior with Lace-Worker and a Visitor, 1650-1668. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam

Interior with Lace-Worker and a Visitor, 1650-1668. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Interior with Lace-Worker and a Visitor, 1650-1668. Other Title(s): Reading Aloud

Background imageLace Maker Collection: An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts

An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts
An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. The Wise Virgins save the oil for their lamps, while the Foolish Virgins waste it

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Lacemaking'; after William H Weatherhead, R.I. 1890. Creator: Unknown

Lacemaking"; after William H Weatherhead, R.I. 1890. Creator: Unknown
Lacemaking"; after William H Weatherhead, R.I. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Sketch for the salle des fêtes in the Hôtel de Ville, Paris...lace, between 1889 and 1893

Sketch for the salle des fêtes in the Hôtel de Ville, Paris...lace, between 1889 and 1893. Creator: Jean Joseph Weerts
Sketch for the salle des fetes in the Hotel de Ville, Paris : Valenciennes lace, between 1889 and 1893. (Esquisse pour la salle des fetes de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris)

Background imageLace Maker Collection: The lacemaker, between 1652 and 1693. Creator: Nicolaes Maes

The lacemaker, between 1652 and 1693. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
The lacemaker, between 1652 and 1693

Background imageLace Maker Collection: The Lace Maker, 1880/ 1882. Creator: Otto Henry Bacher

The Lace Maker, 1880/ 1882. Creator: Otto Henry Bacher
The Lace Maker, 1880/ 1882

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Lace Making in an Irish Cottage, 1886. Creator: Marianne Stokes

Lace Making in an Irish Cottage, 1886. Creator: Marianne Stokes
Lace Making in an Irish Cottage, 1886. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Burmese Lace Makers, 1908 (oil on canvas)

Burmese Lace Makers, 1908 (oil on canvas)
1199563 Burmese Lace Makers, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Hornel, Edward Atkinson (1864-1933); 76x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hornel)

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Two Bobbin lace makers in Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire) Auvergne, France (engraving)

Two Bobbin lace makers in Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire) Auvergne, France (engraving)
2334723 Two Bobbin lace makers in Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire) Auvergne, France (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Sitting on chairs)

Background imageLace Maker Collection: The Lace Maker (oil on canvas)

The Lace Maker (oil on canvas)
623199 The Lace Maker (oil on canvas) by Dawson, G. (19th Century); 40.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Lace Maker (engraving)

Lace Maker (engraving)
6004289 Lace Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lace Maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Background imageLace Maker Collection: The Young Bride, c. 1866-67 (oil on canvas)

The Young Bride, c. 1866-67 (oil on canvas)
1767600 The Young Bride, c.1866-67 (oil on canvas) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 88.9x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Bride. Mary Cassatt (1844-1926). Oil on canvas

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Venetian Lace Makers, (pastel on paper)

Venetian Lace Makers, (pastel on paper)
985019 Venetian Lace Makers, (pastel on paper) by Blum, Robert Frederick (1857-1903); 63.5x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian Lace Makers. Robert Frederick Blum (1857-1903)

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Soir (Evening), 1780s. Creator: Nicolas-Francois Regnault

Soir (Evening), 1780s. Creator: Nicolas-Francois Regnault
Soir (Evening), 1780s

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Lace Makers, Bruges, 1912. Creator: Harriet Blackstone

Lace Makers, Bruges, 1912. Creator: Harriet Blackstone
Lace Makers, Bruges, 1912

Background imageLace Maker Collection: The Lacemaker, c. 1925. Creators: Jan Vermeer, Anon

The Lacemaker, c. 1925. Creators: Jan Vermeer, Anon
The Lacemaker, c. 1925

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Georg Pauli Lace-Maker Lace-up teacher painting

Georg Pauli Lace-Maker Lace-up teacher painting
Georg Pauli, The Lace-Maker, Lace-up teacher, painting, 1885, Oil on canvas, Height, 55 cm (21.6 inches), Width, 46 cm (18.1 inches), Signed, G. Pauli, - 1885 -

Background imageLace Maker Collection: A lace maker outside her cottage in South Buckinghamshire, late C19th (b / w photo)

A lace maker outside her cottage in South Buckinghamshire, late C19th (b / w photo)
XJF696724 A lace maker outside her cottage in South Buckinghamshire, late C19th (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLace Maker Collection: The Lacemaker. s. XIX. Italian anonymous. Naturalism

The Lacemaker. s. XIX. Italian anonymous. Naturalism
The Lacemaker. s.XIX. Italian anonymous. Naturalism. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Venice. Museo Correr

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Burano lace

Burano lace
Europe, Italy, Venice, Burano. The island of Burano is known for its generations of lacemakers and lace products

Background imageLace Maker Collection: Lacemakers outside their home, Bruges, Belgium

Lacemakers outside their home, Bruges, Belgium
Two elderly women making lace on the pavement outside their home in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium. Date: circa 1920


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In the quaint Irish cottage of 1886, a skilled lace maker delicately weaves intricate patterns with nimble fingers. The creator, Marianne Stokes, captures the essence of tradition and craftsmanship in her masterpiece. Traveling to Burma in 1908, our gaze is drawn to Burmese Lace Makers depicted on canvas. Their vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail showcase their dedication to this ancient art form. Journeying further into France, an engraving reveals two bobbin lace makers in Puy-en-Velay. The Haute-Loire region comes alive as these artisans bring life and beauty into every stitch they create. Stepping back in time to 1872, an oil painting portrays a school for blind lace makers. Despite their visual impairment, these individuals display remarkable talent and resilience as they masterfully craft delicate lace pieces. The canvas comes alive once again with "The Lace Maker. " This captivating artwork invites us into a world where patience meets creativity; each thread intertwines seamlessly under the artist's brushstrokes. An enchanting engraving showcases yet another lace maker immersed in her craft. Her focused expression reflects years of experience passed down through generations—a testament to the enduring legacy of this timeless art form. "The Young Bride" transports us back to c. 1866-67 when young women would learn the art of lacemaking before embarking on married life. As she prepares for her new journey, she skillfully creates intricate designs that symbolize love and commitment. Venturing into Venice through pastel on paper medium unveils Venetian Lace Makers at work—captivating our senses with their graceful movements amidst a backdrop of rich cultural heritage. Nicolas-Francois Regnault's "Soir (Evening)" takes us back to the 1780s when evenings were spent by candlelight creating exquisite lacework—an ode to both creativity and tranquility intertwined harmoniously.