Beauty Care Collection

Woman performing her toilette with the help of her maid (colour litho)
7201395 Woman performing her toilette with the help of her maid (colour litho) by Rieth, Paul (1871-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman performing her toilette with the help of her maid)

E W Hoyt and Co, perfume manufacturers, advertisement (chromolitho)
7154216 E W Hoyt and Co, perfume manufacturers, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E W Hoyt and Co, perfume manufacturers)

Bust of Queen Nefertiti, from the studio of the sculptor Thutmose at Tell el-Amarna
REV267404 Bust of Queen Nefertiti, from the studio of the sculptor Thutmose at Tell el-Amarna (painted limestone) (see also 114018)

Alice Butt, c. 1895 (oil on canvas)
7296588 Alice Butt, c. 1895 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 51.7 x 38.1 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

A woman examining an invitation, Salon des Cent
6279920 A woman examining an invitation, Salon des Cent by Rocher, E. (fl.c.1895); (add.info.: Salon des Cent, advertisement poster); Photo © Barbara Singer

Flappers (litho)
7148641 Flappers (litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flappers. Illustration from Die Berliner Pflanze (Albert Langen, Munich)

View of the restored Hall of Mirrors (Galerie dese Glaces
AIS5382169 View of the restored Hall of Mirrors (Galerie dese Glaces) in the Versailles Castle (photo) by Mansart, Jules Hardouin (1646-1708); (add.info)

Moise sauve des eaux - The Finding of Moses par Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904)
FIA5405306 Moise sauve des eaux - The Finding of Moses par Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904). Oil on canvas, size : 152, 4x114, 1887, Collection Perez Simon, Mexico by Goodall

Unidentified lady, early 17th century (watercolour, gum arabic, vellum, gilt)
7340109 Unidentified lady, early 17th century (watercolour, gum arabic, vellum, gilt) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 5.1x4.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Woman looking at herself in the mirror, 15th century stone sculpture
7329095 Woman looking at herself in the mirror, 15th century stone sculpture; (add.info.: In the City Palace, Jaisalmer, an exotic city in the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India)

Advertisement for an epilating machine using the electrolytic system to ensure permanent hair removal around 1910
FGL5503612 Advertisement for an epilating machine using the electrolytic system to ensure permanent hair removal around 1910 (print); Fototeca Gilardi.

Two sailors getting lost on the 'Pallas' bridge
MMM5480445 Two sailors getting lost on the 'Pallas' bridge by Bray, Gabriel (1750-1823); National Maritime Museum, London

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630779 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young ducks (engraving)
8630278 Young ducks (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young ducks. Illustration for The Natural History Scrap-Book (Religious Tract Society)

How films are made: Continuity Girl (colour litho)
8660300 How films are made: Continuity Girl (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Continuity Girl)

Let's kiss and make up! (colour litho)
8656733 Let's kiss and make up! (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let's kiss and make up! Postcard, early 20th century)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Margarine Cooling Drums (colour litho)
8657563 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Margarine Cooling Drums (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margarine Cooling Drums)

The decrotor
DUV4217205 The decrotor; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

Poster for soap "Le Petit Chat", 19th century (lithograph)
JEB4848914 Poster for soap "Le Petit Chat", 19th century (lithograph); Musee d'histoire, Marseille, France; (add.info)

Incense burnt before King Darius (550-486 BC) in Persepolis (Persia, Iran)
FLO4689552 Incense burnt before King Darius (550-486 BC) in Persepolis (Persia, Iran) - Lithograph from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), France

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: district des Feuillants, rue des Feuillants, gate 18eme
LUX4793074 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: district des Feuillants, rue des Feuillants, gate 18eme, 1907 - shops: Scottish and steam showers; Russian, Turkish, coffers

Testing the 1865 Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern, 1866
3478944 Testing the 1865 Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern, 1866; (add.info.: Testing the 1865 Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern 17 August 1866)

Flowers of the field, for an advertisement for a cologne, 1917 (poster)
AIS5375497 Flowers of the field, for an advertisement for a cologne, 1917 (poster); © Iberfoto.

Polished pallet with a bird's head, 31st century BC (stone)
AIS5376266 Polished pallet with a bird's head, 31st century BC (stone); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: The paddles were used to grind pigment for blush.); © Iberfoto.

Coosa-Tustunnuggee (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766623 Coosa-Tustunnuggee (Creek) 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Burmese woman in long loose striped silk petticoat, wearing slippers and carrying an umbrella
FLO4565505 Burmese woman in long loose striped silk petticoat, wearing slippers and carrying an umbrella. She wears painted fingernails and sandalwood perfume

Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis
5855126 Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis; (add.info.: Balsam of Mecca, Commiphora gileadensis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

An engraving depicting the making of Indian Ink: made from a lamp-black obtained by burning pine wood, lard and oil
5310960 An engraving depicting the making of Indian Ink: made from a lamp-black obtained by burning pine wood, lard and oil, and perfume

Garden of flowers and perfume distillery in Nice (France) - Engraving by Gabry, based on an illustration by E
FLO4689517 Garden of flowers and perfume distillery in Nice (France) - Engraving by Gabry, based on an illustration by E. Bourdelin, from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), England

Head of a West African woman, c.1775 (watercolour)
7341536 Head of a West African woman, c.1775 (watercolour) by Bray, Gabriel (1750-1823); 22.1x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Woman with skin rashes and redness caused by the use of make-up (coloured engraving)
8655685 Woman with skin rashes and redness caused by the use of make-up (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pekinese dogs being groomed (b/w photo)
8664257 Pekinese dogs being groomed (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We visit the aristocrats. Pekinese dogs being groomed)

Fetiche avec miroir. Sculpture en bois de la culture Ba (Congo), art africain
AIS5382040 Fetiche avec miroir. Sculpture en bois de la culture Ba (Congo), art africain..

Children hygiene. Child sleeping, child in the bath. Book by Dr Jules Rengade, "Life and Health" 1881 (print)
7295216 Children hygiene. Child sleeping, child in the bath. Book by Dr Jules Rengade, "Life and Health" 1881 (print); Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

La Mestiza. 1887 (painting)
AIS5332928 La Mestiza. 1887 (painting); Victor Balaguer Museum-library, Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain; (add.info.: Vilanova i la Geltru. Victor Balaguer Museum-Library); Photo © Rotger/AIC.

Engraving depicting a coin-in-the-slot perfume dispenser, 19th century
5309429 Engraving depicting a coin-in-the-slot perfume dispenser, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a coin-in-the-slot perfume dispenser)

Life at sea, description of leisure moments on board boats, under the supervision of a naval officer: sailors shave
MMM5460188 Life at sea, description of leisure moments on board boats, under the supervision of a naval officer: sailors shave, draw, read (or study), play music (flute)

An Indian woman at a gala seated on a rich carpet with containers of betelnut and perfume
FLO4623936 An Indian woman at a gala seated on a rich carpet with containers of betelnut and perfume, attended by an ayah or servants with punya (fan), pawn and snake hookah pipe

Opopanax or sweet myrrh, Opopanax chironium
5855088 Opopanax or sweet myrrh, Opopanax chironium; (add.info.: Opopanax or sweet myrrh, Opopanax chironium. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

Double ointment bottle. Roman art. Jewelry. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia
CUL4862512 Double ointment bottle. Roman art. Jewelry. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia by Roman; Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona

The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848
3480246 The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848; (add.info.: Hedger in a November shower. Illustration of November for John Clare 'The Shepherd's Calendar')

clowns on stage, France, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790204 clowns on stage, France, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: clowns on stage in France, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Trench barber postcard World War I (postcard)
673420 Trench barber postcard World War I (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman pole-squatting, 1932 (b/w photo)
8626550 Woman pole-squatting, 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman taking part in a pole-squatting contest, a craze imported from America)

Head of a Woman, c.1739 (oil on canvas)
XOS5871888 Head of a Woman, c.1739 (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Giovanni Antonio (1699-1760); 62.5x53.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Antonio Guardi).

Scene from the washing of feet' Miniature from the German manuscript ms.1275
BEN5475088 Scene from the washing of feet' Miniature from the German manuscript ms.1275, folio 5r 'Liber Sacramentorum' (Sacred Book). 10th-11th century

"Le Matin", French engraving from the 18th century. A woman assisted her maids on makeup
FGL5468992 "Le Matin", French engraving from the 18th century. A woman assisted her maids on makeup. A valet wears a basin of hot water for the morning toilet; Fototeca Gilardi.

Caa-Tou-See (Chippewa) 1831 (Oil on canvas)
8766606 Caa-Tou-See (Chippewa) 1831 (Oil on canvas) by Inman, Henry (1801-46); 98.4x85.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

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"Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Care: From Ancient Egypt to Contemporary Pleasures" In the Salon des Cent, a woman delicately examines an invitation, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. The restored Hall of Mirrors reflects her excitement, as she prepares for a journey through time and beauty. Amongst the treasures lies the exquisite Bust of Queen Nefertiti, crafted by Thutmose at Tell el-Amarna. Its serene elegance reminds us that beauty care has been cherished since ancient times. In "The Finding of Moses, " Goodall captures a mother's tender touch as she cleanses her child in a rural garden. This historic scene transports us to another era where nurturing love and gentle care were paramount. Ellis Cornelia Knight's portrait reveals a refined lady seated in nature's embrace, accompanied by three musicians and a maid holding up a mirror. Their harmonious presence evokes the essence of self-care amidst tranquil surroundings. The woodblock print "Akita Jonosuke Yoshikage in Shibaraku Role" showcases an actor transformed into captivating beauty through artistry and makeup. It exemplifies how personal expression can enhance one's inner radiance. From ancient bas-reliefs depicting lotus flower pressing to contemporary pleasures found in gardens, we witness humanity's enduring quest for rejuvenation and self-pampering rituals across centuries. Entertainers from Tachibana grace our imagination with their alluring charm captured on vibrant woodblock prints from 1782. These beauties embody both physical allure and artistic finesse—a testament to society's fascination with external splendor throughout history. "Toutafais equipp'd for Conquest fore God" depicts an enchanting watercolor scene where feminine strength meets divine inspiration—an embodiment of empowerment through self-care practices that transcend time itself. Finally, Antoni Viladomat i Manalt's portrait immortalizes his mastery as a Spanish painter while reminding us that even artists need to care for their own well-being amidst the pursuit of beauty.