Blue Sash Collection

Portrait of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, 1826 (colour engraving)
CHT365089 Portrait of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, 1826 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Detail of Portrait of Miss Leicester-Warren, 1929 (oil on canvas)
TBL191598 Detail of Portrait of Miss Leicester-Warren, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); total = 127x93.9 cm; Tabley House Collection, University of Manchester

Margaret Leicester Warren, 1928 (oil on canvas)
1113255 Margaret Leicester Warren, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); Tabley House Collection, University of Manchester

Empress Catherine II (1729-96) in naval full dress, 1898 (oil on canvas)
BAL194909 Empress Catherine II (1729-96) in naval full dress, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Pen, Sergei Varlenovich (fl.1898); Central Naval Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Crown Prince Oscar I (oil on canvas)
OVR394381 Crown Prince Oscar I (oil on canvas) by Munch, Jacob Edward (1776-1839); 82x69 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Alexander III, 1884 (oil on board)
OVR394382 Alexander III, 1884 (oil on board) by Danish School, (19th century); 115x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Alexander III (1845-94) of Russia; ); Photo © O. Vaering

Karl XIV (oil on board)
OVR394383 Karl XIV (oil on board) by Colberg, Johan Detloff (fl.18th century); 37x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles XIV John (1763-1844)

Portrait of a Lady in a White Dress and Blue Sash (oil on canvas)
CH402356 Portrait of a Lady in a White Dress and Blue Sash (oil on canvas) by Cotes, Francis (1726-70); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1720-88) (oil on copper)
DRB128806 Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1720-88) (oil on copper) by David, Antonio (1698-1750) (after); 10.16x7.92 cm; The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh

Portrait of the Marquis Jean-Octave de Villars (oil on canvas)
745434 Portrait of the Marquis Jean-Octave de Villars (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); 130.2x97.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Sebastien Le Prestre, Marquis de Vauban, Marechal de France
745433 Portrait of Sebastien Le Prestre, Marquis de Vauban, Marechal de France, wearing the order of Saint Esprit (oil on canvas) by Rigaud

Bisque fashion doll with swivel head, wearing a long cream dress and hat
WAG421349 Bisque fashion doll with swivel head, wearing a long cream dress and hat (ceramic & textile) by English School; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

James VIII of Scotland & III of England, c. 1704 (oil on canvas)
DRB130301 James VIII of Scotland & III of England, c.1704 (oil on canvas) by Troy, Francois de (1645-1730); 71.12x55.88 cm; The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh

Portrait of William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire (oil on canvas)
CTS336353 Portrait of William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire (oil on canvas) by Jervas, Charles (1675-1739); 126.5x103.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham, from Honor Military, and Civill, William Segar
3051724 Charles Howard, First Earl of Nottingham, from Honor Military, and Civill, William Segar, pub. Robert Barker, London, 1602 (hand coloured engraving) by Rogers

Portrait of the Marquis de Sillery (oil on canvas)
745438 Portrait of the Marquis de Sillery (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743) (school of); 66.7x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Louis XIV (1638-1715) King of France, 1695 (hand-coloured engraving)
CHT202150 Louis XIV (1638-1715) King of France, 1695 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bonnart, Jean Baptiste (1654-1726); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Portrait of Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington, 1743 (oil on canvas)
CTS336355 Portrait of Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington, 1743 (oil on canvas) by Knapton, George (1698-1778); 124.5x100.6 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Portrait of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, 1826 (oil on canvas)
CTS336334 Portrait of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Dawe, George (1781-1829); 348x199.4 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

"Stewart", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804283 " Stewart", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1720-88) (oil on canvas)
DRB128812 Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1720-88) (oil on canvas) by Strange, Robert (1721-92) (after); 73.66x62.23 cm; The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; English

Mademoiselle de Migieu as Diana, 1742 (oil on canvas)
HEH416432 Mademoiselle de Migieu as Diana, 1742 (oil on canvas) by Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766); 101x81 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Portrait of Infante Don Luis de Borbon, c. 1776 (oil on canvas)
499635 Portrait of Infante Don Luis de Borbon, c.1776 (oil on canvas) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); 180.5x127 (framed) 152.7x100 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

George Washington, after 1779 (oil on canvas)
HEH372253 George Washington, after 1779 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Charles Willson (1741-1827); 198.1x110.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Prince Charles Edward (Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1720-88) in Tartan (oil on canvas)
DRB128814 Prince Charles Edward (Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1720-88) in Tartan (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); 73.66x60.96 cm; The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; Italian

William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-65), 1732 (oil on canvas)
XYC134475 William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721-65), 1732 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 35.2x47.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Lady Dawson c. 1763 (oil on canvas)
GG173934 Lady Dawson c.1763 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 127x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Stewart, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Charles Edward Stuart (coloured engraving)
XCF311288 Charles Edward Stuart (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Charles Edward Stuart (1720-88)

Portrait of John Churchill (1650-1722) 1st Duke of Marlborough (oil on canvas)
XCF268081 Portrait of John Churchill (1650-1722) 1st Duke of Marlborough (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Thomas Pelham Holles (1693-1768) Duke of Newcastle under Lyme, (pastel
XCF266093 Portrait of Thomas Pelham Holles (1693-1768) Duke of Newcastle under Lyme, (pastel on paper) by Hoare, William, of Bath (1707-92); 61x45.7 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Portrait of Hortense Ballu, future Madame Alphonse Jacob-Desmalter, c
XIR220720 Portrait of Hortense Ballu, future Madame Alphonse Jacob-Desmalter, c.1832-37 (oil on canvas) by Haudebourt, Antoinette Cecile Hortense Lescot (1784-1845); 100x82 cm; Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Alexandra Fyodorovna (1872-1918) wife of Tsar Nikolai I (oil on canvas)
BAL209465 Portrait of Alexandra Fyodorovna (1872-1918) wife of Tsar Nikolai I (oil on canvas) by Neff, Carl Timoleon von (1805-76); 140x107 cm; Irkutsk Museum, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Portrait of Tsar Peter II (1715-1730) (oil on canvas)
BAL209442 Portrait of Tsar Peter II (1715-1730) (oil on canvas) by Wedekind, Johann Heinrich (1674-1736); 77x58 cm; Art Museum, Samara, Russia; Estonian, out of copyright

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"Captivating in Blue: A Journey Through Time and Royalty" Step into a world of regal elegance as we explore the captivating allure of the blue sash. From the vibrant hues adorning historical portraits to the symbolic significance it holds, this accessory has left an indelible mark on history. In 1826, Tsar Nicholas I of Russia donned a resplendent blue sash in his portrait, exuding power and authority. The intricate colour engraving captured his commanding presence and showcased the grandeur associated with this royal adornment. Fast forward to 1929, where Miss Leicester-Warren's oil painting revealed her grace and sophistication through a delicate blue sash that accentuated her ensemble. The attention to detail in every brushstroke emphasized her refined taste and timeless beauty. Margaret Leicester Warren's own portrait from 1928 further exemplified the allure of this accessory. With an oil canvas capturing her poise and confidence, the blue sash became a symbol of femininity intertwined with strength - a true embodiment of empowerment. Even Empress Catherine II knew how to make a statement in naval full dress attire adorned with a majestic blue sash. Her 1898 oil painting depicted not only her military prowess but also highlighted how fashion can be used as an extension of one's identity. The influence extended beyond gender boundaries as well; Crown Prince Oscar I proudly wore his own blue-sashed ensemble immortalized on canvas. This depiction showcased how even men embraced this fashionable trend while maintaining their noble stature. Royalty continued its love affair with these azure accessories throughout history - Alexander III and Karl XIV both sported their own versions, leaving behind artistic legacies for future generations to marvel at. However, it wasn't just nobility who indulged in such finery; everyday individuals were equally captivated by its charm.