Blanche Collection

Tamara Karsavina. Cover of the Jugend Magazine, 1914. Artist: Blanche, Jaques-Emile (1861-1942)
Tamara Karsavina. Cover of the Jugend Magazine, 1914. Private Collection

Miss Blanche Lamont with her school in Hecla, Montana, October 1893
SCHOOLMISTRESS, 1893. Miss Blanche Lamont with her school in Hecla, Montana, October 1893

Blanche Bates / Butterfly
Blanche Bates in the stage play Madam Butterfly by Long & Belasco on which the opera is based

Alabaster statue of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century
Alabaster statue of Queen Elizabeth I, on the tomb of Blanche Parry, her maid-of-honour, in Bacton Church in Herefordshire

The Bing Boys are Here, 1916
Scenes from the popular revue, The Bing Boys are Here starring Alfred Lester, George Robey, Lillian Davies and Blanche Stocker. The show was one of the most popular of the Great War period. Date: 1916

Cupecoy Beach, Saint Martin, French Antilles
A long exposure of Cupecoy Beach coastal surf taken after sunset at twilight. Saint-Martin is one of five island dependencies of Guadeloupe. Situated in the French Antilles (French West Indies)

A sketch of a caf頯verlooking the Place Blanche, Montmartre
A sketch of a caf頯 verlooking the Place Blanche, Montmartre, Paris, 1920s Date: 1920s

The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran by Glyn W. Philpot
Lady Lloyd of Dolobran, formerly Blanche Lascelles, painted by Glyn W. Philpot. 1929

Blanche De Castille
When her son becomes king, Blanche de Castille, who has been acting as regent during his minority, releases prisoners from the countrys prisons

Land Army 1941
Two former mill workers, sisters Ava and Blanche Horn, (" first Bevin girls" - Land Army conscripts & volunteers) are photographed in London enroute for the south

American Wyandotte chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by T.C. Heath. First prize winners at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1886

Miss Blanche Stocker - British Stage Actress. Date: 1910

The dining-Room at Offranville, c1909. Artist: Jacques Emile Blanche
The dining-Room at Offranville, c1909. From The Studio Volume 47. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Room in Oddington House, near Stow on the Wold, Glos
Room (referred to as BR's room, probably Talbot Rice's wife, Blanche Marion, nee Devereux), in Oddington House, near Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire Date: 1930s

Large family group by front entrance of Oddington House
A large family group by the front entrance of Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. The children's nurse stands on the far left and a pair of very fine perambulators are ready

The Little Girl In White
A portrait painting of a young hirl wearing a white dress, seated in a casual, yet bored, or spiritless manner, which is reflected in the large mirror beside her. Date: circa 1916

Madame Blanche Marchesi
This is most likely a portrait painting of French Mezzo-soprano Blanche Marchesi, who performed interpretations of the works of Richard Wagner. She is seen here, seated beside a bed. Date: circa 1916

La Pensierosa
A portrait painting of a smiling woman, who seems to be deep in thought, wearing a white blouse. Date: circa 1918

Ada Blanche, actress, as Dick Whittington, Drury Lane. Theatrical portrait as Dick Whittington. I have come back from China's distant shore, With diamonds, rubies and with gold galore

Blanche Sweet in The Woman in White
Blanche Sweet and Haddon Mason in British Dominions mystery film The Woman in White, directed by Herbert Wilcox, based on the novel by Wilkie Collins Date: 1929

Death of Captain Faulknor, off Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe
The death of Captain Faulknor, off Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe, 5 January 1795. Below is a vignette of the Blanche with La Pique in tow. Date: 1795

Maison Blanche Department Store, New Orleans
Maison Blanche - the leading and most progressive Department Store in the South - New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Date: circa 1920s

Blanche of Navarre (1137-1156). Sepulcher of Queen Blanche d
Blanche of Navarre (1137-1156). Queen Consort, wife of Sancho III, king of Castile. Sepulcher of Queen Blanche depicting her death giving birth to her son, the future King Alfonso VIII of Castile

Blanche of Navarre (1137-1156). Death of the Queen giving bi
Blanche of Navarre (1137-1156). Queen Consort, wife of Sancho III, king of Castile. Death of the Queen giving birth to her son, the future King Alfonso VIII of Castile. Relief

The Boat at Giverny, c. 1887 (oil on canvas)
XIR19966 The Boat at Giverny, c.1887 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 98x131 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: In Norway or La Barque a Giverny; ); French, out of copyright

L Homme a la plume blanche, 1744 (engraving)
3498913 L Homme A la plume blanche, 1744 (engraving) by Marcenay de Ghuy, Antoine de (1724-1811); Private Collection; (add.info)

XIII Siecle, Regne de Louis IX, Blanche, Fille de Louis IX (coloured engraving)
5220167 XIII Siecle, Regne de Louis IX, Blanche, Fille de Louis IX (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XIII Siecle, Regne de Louis IX, Blanche)

Ada Blanche as Robinson Crusoe Date: 1890s

View from the summit of Gornergrat, Swiss Alps
circa 1910s

A summer scene showing Paris fashions at a piano recital, Paris, 1920s. Sketch by Hemjic. Fashions from Alice Bernard, Max, Blanche Lebouvier and Bernard et Cie Date: 1926

At the Cheltenham Chases, 1932. Society news from the racecourse. Mrs Pease (left, wearing fetching eyepatch), Lady Blanche Douglas

Blanche (engraving)
1596839 Blanche (engraving) by Semenowski, Emile Eismann (1857-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanche. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 November 1890)

Woman in coat of lemon crushed velvet, with white fox and velvet collar and cuffs. Manteau de velours frappe citron, col velours blanc et renard blanc

Woman in afternoon dress of black velvet and green satin, with fur stole and muff. Robe d apres-midi en velours noir et satin vert. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H

Woman in morning outfit trimmed with skunk fur, 1912
Woman in morning outfit of wool velvet trimmed with skunk fur with pet dog Tailleur du matin en velours de laine orne de skungs

New hat designs by milliner Marcelle. Demay, 1912
New hat designs by milliner Marcelle. Demay. Modeles de Mme. Marcelle Demay. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Charles Martin from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

Woman in ruched dress and coat with hat and parasol looking at a butterfly on her hand. Robe a retroussis. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in visiting outfit with fur muff giving sweets to a child. Bonbons from the Comte du Plessis-Praslin. Toilette de visite, bonbons du Marechal, duc de Praslin

Woman in dress of printed linen playing diabolo, 1913
Woman in dress of printed linen playing a game of diabolo or Chinese yo-yo. Robe de linon imprime. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Bunch of Tulips and a Screen; Bouquet de Tulipes au Paravent, (oil on board)
653522 Bunch of Tulips and a Screen; Bouquet de Tulipes au Paravent, (oil on board) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 67.5x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Young Woman in White Chemise (oil and black crayon on canvas)
1768870 Young Woman in White Chemise (oil and black crayon on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 65.1x54.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Vaslav Nijinsky in Danse Orientale, 1910 (oil on canvas)
659002 Vaslav Nijinsky in Danse Orientale, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 219.7x120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaslav Nijinsky in Danse Orientale)

Bouquet of Hydrangeas, 1929 (oil on canvas)
1769861 Bouquet of Hydrangeas, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 64.8x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouquet of Hydrangeas. Jacques-Emile Blanche (1861-1942)

Ada Blanche in The Telephone Girl at the Grand Theatre, Islington in 1896. Date: 1896

Charming Daughters of the Duke of Devonshire
The five daughters of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire. Clockwise from top left, the eldest, Lady Maud Cavendish, Lady Blanche Cavendish

Advert for the London costumier Marie Blanche, London, 1920s - with designer Val St Cyr (the sketch is by him) Date: 1920s

White skate (endangered) and devil ray
White skate, Rostroraja alba (endangered) 1, 2, and devil ray, Mobula mobular 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by V. Plee Jr

Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, with hood. Faucon a poitrine blanche, Falco nisus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jakob-Andreas Eisemann after an illustration from nature by Barbara

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Blanche, a name that echoes through time and space, conjuring images of strength, beauty, and grace. One Blanche that captivated audiences was the talented actress Blanche Bates, known for her portrayal of Butterfly in Puccini's opera. Her performances left spectators breathless as she effortlessly brought the character to life on stage. Another Blanche who made waves in the art world was Jacques-Emile Blanche, an artist whose work graced the cover of Jugend Magazine in 1914. His talent knew no bounds as he captured Tamara Karsavina's essence with every brushstroke. But not all Blancas were found on stage or canvas; some left their mark in different ways. Take Cupecoy Beach in Saint Martin, French Antilles - its pristine shores named after this enigmatic figure. In October 1893, Miss Blanche Lamont stood proudly with her schoolmates in Hecla, Montana. A testament to education's power and the impact one person can have on a community. Even centuries ago, Blancas held positions of influence like Queen Elizabeth I herself. An alabaster statue immortalizes her regal presence from the 16th century. The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran also stands tall among these notable figures; Glyn W. Philpot masterfully captured her elegance and poise for all to admire. During times of war and strife, heroes emerged - such as those who served in Land Army 1941 or Blanche De Castille herself - reminding us that courage knows no gender boundaries. Oddington House near Stow on the Wold witnessed countless gatherings throughout history; its rooms filled with laughter and love shared by families like this large family group at its front entrance. Blanches may come from different walks of life but share an undeniable spirit that leaves an indelible mark wherever they go.