Androgyny Collection

Daphne du Maurier in Fowey
Daphne du Maurier (1907 - 1989), English writer and novelist, author of Rebecca and Jamaica Inn

Romany, 1920-1940. Creator: Meri Genetz
Romany, 1920-1940

Portrait of Philip Comyns-Carr, 1882, (1900). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Philip Comyns-Carr, 1882, (1900)

Doctor Mary Walker in Tuxedo
A champion of women's rights, doctor Mary Walker often dressed in full male formal wear when she gave lectures on equal rights for women

Marlene Sets the Mode
Wearing a beret and carrying gloves, Marlene Dietrich, prominent Paramount screen star, jauntily strolls along Hollywood Street attired in a grey man's suit, with turtle-neck sweater

Katharine Hepburn Dressed As A Man
Katharine Hepburn in the 1935 film Sylvia Scarlett

Milton Berle with Phyllis Diller
A delighted Phyllis Diller reacts as Milton Berle (R), dressed in drag, surprises her on stage with a birthday cake to mark her 70th birthday

Grace Jones In Provocative Outfit
(Original Caption) Disco star and model Grace Jones in a provocative outfit, complete with cape. Photograph, 1977

Head, 1895. Creator: Simeon Solomon
Head, 1895. The unidentified subject - who could be either male or female - is set against the merest suggestion of a landscape and gazes into the wide blue yonder beyond the picture space

Mr. Lawson, portrait photograph, 1919 May 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Lawson, portrait photograph, 1919 May 1

Miss Dorothy Gibson, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Dorothy Gibson, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 9

Miss Helen Garrison, portrait photograph, 1919 Jan. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Helen Garrison, portrait photograph, 1919 Jan. 6

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers, between 1916 and 1941

The Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara), 2nd-3rd century

The Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara), 11th century

The Androgynous Form of Shiva and Parvati (Ardhanarishvara), 11th century

Academic Study of a Man and a Woman, 1808. Creator: Wouter Mol
Academic Study of a Man and a Woman, 1808. Two nudes, the seated figure is androgynous, and could be a young man

Miss Yvonne, 1918 Dec. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Yvonne, 1918 Dec. 30

Miss Wittenburg, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Wittenburg, portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 27

Miss Margaret Shaw, portrait photograph, 1918 June 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Margaret Shaw, portrait photograph, 1918 June 19

Miss Clarice Patterson, portrait photograph, 1918 Apr. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Clarice Patterson, portrait photograph, 1918 Apr. 19

Hermaphroditus, fragment (fresco)
3930109 Hermaphroditus, fragment (fresco) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Museo Barracco, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of Hermaphroditus, Greek god of unions
5323798 Statue of Hermaphroditus, Greek god of unions, androgyny, marriage, sexuality, prone on a bed by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Hermaphroditus, Greek god of unions)

Flapper Opening a Curtain, 1923 (engraving)
2622426 Flapper Opening a Curtain, 1923 (engraving) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a slender flapper posed opening curtains; engraving)

Flapper in a Swimsuit, 1923 (coloured engraving)
2622428 Flapper in a Swimsuit, 1923 (coloured engraving) by American School

Child having a bath (colour litho)
5999956 Child having a bath (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child having a bath. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Elena Povolozky, 1917 (oil on canvas)
990732 Elena Povolozky, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 45.8x33.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elena Povolozky. Amedeo Modigliani (1883-1920). Oil on canvas

Lady Ulrica Fredrika Cedercreutz, 1770. Creator: Gustaf Lundberg
Lady Ulrica Fredrika Cedercreutz, 1770

Study of a Female Model;, 1879-1882. Creator: Bertha Wegmann
Study of a Female Model;, 1879-1882

Business card design, woman in male costume
Business card design, depicting a glamorous woman in male costume, including tie and wing collar, jacket, trilby hat and gloves. Date: 20th century

A Mans A Man For A That by Lindsay Cable
Two women dressed in masculine outfits of shirts, ties, flat shoes and, in the case of one, knickerbockers or plus-fours, smoke cigarettes and comment on a passing gentleman wearing a kilt

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Androgyny: Embracing the Fluidity of Identity and Expression" In the quaint town of Fowey, Daphne du Maurier found inspiration for her timeless tales. Amongst the cobblestone streets, she discovered a concept that transcends gender norms – androgyny. Just as Hermaphroditus, depicted in a fragment fresco, symbolized the merging of masculine and feminine energies, so too does this notion challenge societal boundaries. A statue of Hermaphroditus lies prone on a bed, representing not only unions but also embracing both masculinity and femininity within oneself. Similarly, "Portrait of a Young Man In Armour" captures an individual who defies traditional gender roles with their confident stance. The roaring 1920s brought forth flappers who shattered conventions with their boldness. An engraving titled "Flapper Opening a Curtain" showcases their audacity to reveal new perspectives while "Flapper in a Swimsuit" displays their liberation from restrictive clothing. Even childhood innocence is touched by androgyny; captured in vibrant colors through lithography is "Child having a bath. " It reminds us that before society imposes its expectations upon us, we are all free to explore our true selves without limitations. Elena Povolozky's oil painting from 1917 portrays an empowered woman donning male attire on her business card design. This challenges preconceived notions about what it means to be successful or professional. As Lindsay Cable eloquently wrote in his poem "A Mans A Man For A That, " true worth lies not in external appearances but rather in character and integrity. Androgyny invites us to look beyond superficial labels and embrace the beauty found within each unique individual. Whether it be ancient mythology or modern artistry, these glimpses into androgynous expressions remind us that identity should never be confined by societal constructs.