Aloof Collection

Actress Angela Douglas from the film Carry On Cowboy 1965

Actress Julie Newmar who played Catwoman in the Batman TV series 1968

Actress Julie Newmar who played Catwoman in the Batman TV series 1968

Mary Sheridan as Jane West and Spencer Trevor as Edward Laverick in a scene from " The Fourth Wall by a Milne, at the Haymarket Theatre. 1st March 1928

Cecile Sorel, French actress
Cecile Sorel (1873-1966) was a French comic actress, noted for her extravagant costumes, and here being feted as the best dressed woman in Europe. Date: circa 1910

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USA, Washington, Bellingham. Fluffy orange cat on ledge. Date: 08/02/2008

The Lady (oil on canvas)
Ma199980 The Lady (oil on canvas) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; Photo © The Ms Gallery, London

Always Aloof Ridden By W.Carson 09 July 1996 Date: 09 July 1996

Whats the use of envying the rich? They don t envy you (chromolitho)
5996077 Whats the use of envying the rich? They don t envy you (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whats the use of envying the rich? They don t envy you)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Don t worry, it may not happen
The Caption is Don t worry. It may not happen. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

Napoleon (1769-1821) and his wife Josephine (1763-1814) Preparing the Coronation
CHT173592 Napoleon (1769-1821) and his wife Josephine (1763-1814) Preparing the Coronation, illustration from Bonaparte by G

Portrait of Frank Meyer, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
MEY122895 Portrait of Frank Meyer, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 86.4x71.1 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Lovers in a Punt (oil on board)
OJ225552 Lovers in a Punt (oil on board) by Burgess, John-Bagnold (1830-97); 22.9x28 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

The Impossible Interview, illustration from Vanity Fair magazine
PNP254192 The Impossible Interview, illustration from Vanity Fair magazine, 1932 (colour litho) by Austrian School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pilahlynn, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465413 Pilahlynn, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

After the election (colour litho)
2818425 After the election (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the election)

Corinna of Tanagra, c. 1893 (oil on canvas)
1631763 Corinna of Tanagra, c.1893 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London, UK; eLeighton House; English, out of copyright

Le Sacre - Portrait of King Louis XVI in Coronation Regalia
883753 Le Sacre - Portrait of King Louis XVI in Coronation Regalia, engraved by Charles-Clement Bervic (1756-1822), 1790 (engraving & etching) by Callet

"The Political Fish Wife"(colour litho)
818418 " The Political Fish Wife" (colour litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Political Fish Wife")

The Most Illustrious Signor Senesinos Landing in England, c. 1726 (engraving)
DEC418501 The Most Illustrious Signor Senesinos Landing in England, c.1726 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); 18.7x26 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Political cartoon (colour litho)
964592 Political cartoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Political cartoon. From Truth, 25 December 1906.); © Look and Learn

Cricket phrases: "a neat cut for two"(chromolitho)
3104495 Cricket phrases: " a neat cut for two" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket phrases: " a neat cut for two")

Life can be such a bore when you re on the inside looking out. That seems to be Ally the polar bears problem as he surveys the scene from his terracing at Belle Vue Zoo. 16th April 1971

Charlie Chaplin and Sophia Loren - November 1965 at a press conference

Race Day Fashions
Race-goers in black velvet coats, V-neck dresses & silver fox fur stoles. N.B the wrist watch & fur muff & hat with chin strap. One dress has floral panels on the corsage. Date: circa 1913

Alone aloof Beauty in Nature Bloom Botany Bulb
Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, Side view of single white open flower with leaves rising out of grass soft focus behind

petunia cultivar, petunia
Petunia cultivar Petunia Purple subject Green background

Singer / Actress Elke Sommer in the film Tamahine 1961

Actress Elke Sommer wearing a bikini 1961

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) standing on a hill. The Cheetah is the fastest land animal reaching speeds between 112 and 120 km/h (70 -75 mph)

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A lilac point Siamese cat

Singer / Actress Elke Sommer in the film Tamahine 1963

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) resting on hill, Kenya, Masai Mara

Platform of Holland Park Underground Station
Central Line Series. A very trendy (and slightly effete) young gentleman stands in very aloof repose, pretending to ignore the glamorous lady to his right

Hichens, the Last Time
THE LAST TIME (Robert Hichens) Despairing, he buries his face in his hand : she stands beside him, aloof and not being very helpful

USA, Washington, Bellingham. Fluffy orange cat on ledge. Credit as: Steve Satushek / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign of the Zodiac. Its symbol is the water carrier, here depicted as a lovely woman carrying an urn

Portrait of the thought to be Duchess of Benaventa
XIR895974 Portrait of the thought to be Duchess of Benaventa, by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caricature of a French Marquise, from the front cover of Le Rire, 12th March 1898
BAL366862 Caricature of a French Marquise, from the front cover of Le Rire, 12th March 1898 (colour litho) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Song in the Distance, 1914 (oil on canvas)
XKH179549 Song in the Distance, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 179x125 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Swiss, out of copyright

Rebellious man wearing jeans and a plaid shirt at a gas station, smoking

Young man wearing a leather jacket, portrait

Young man wearing a leather jacket in front of an open staircase, portrait of a young rocker

Woman in evening dress posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman in evening dress standing indoors, (B&W)

Woman with displeased expression posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

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"Aloof: A Captivating Enigma in the World of Entertainment" Cecile Sorel, a renowned French actress known for her enigmatic charm and captivating performances. Her aloof demeanor on stage left audiences spellbound, yearning to unravel the depths of her characters. Remember Julie Newmar? The iconic Catwoman from the 1968 Batman TV series. With an air of mystery and allure, she portrayed this feline femme fatale with an aloofness that made her all the more irresistible. Holland Park Underground Station stands as a platform where strangers pass each other daily, their gazes distant and detached. In this bustling hub, people often find solace in their own thoughts, appearing aloof to those around them. In "Jane West" and "Edward Laverick, " Mary Sheridan and Spencer Trevor brought to life a tale of love entangled in societal expectations. Their characters' interactions were marked by an underlying aloofness that masked their true desires. Angela Douglas graced the screen in Carry On Cowboy (1965), portraying a character whose outward cheerfulness concealed an inner aloofness born out of heartbreak. She captivated audiences with her ability to portray complex emotions beneath a seemingly carefree facade. "The Lady, " depicted in oil on canvas, exudes elegance yet remains mysteriously distant. Her gaze suggests a certain detachment from the world around her—an aura grace that leaves viewers intrigued by what lies behind those eyes. The Coles Phillips Girl captured hearts with her Butterfly Chase—a vibrant lithograph showcasing both innocence and distance simultaneously. Her ethereal beauty hints at an untouchable spirit—an enchanting figure forever slightly out of reach. A chromolitho titled "What's the use of envying the rich?" reminds us that appearances can be deceiving. While wealth may seem desirable from afar, it does not guarantee happiness or contentment—sometimes leaving the rich just as aloof and unfulfilled as those who envy them.