Confidant Collection

Francois Leclerc du Tremblay
3586279 Francois Leclerc du Tremblay; (add.info.: Portrait of Francois Leclerc du Tremblay (1577-1638) a French Capuchin friar, confidant and agent of Cardinal Richelieu

La Confidence, c. 1774/1775. Creator: Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet
La Confidence, c. 1774/1775

Courtesans of Tsuruya, from the book "Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters... 1776
Courtesans of Tsuruya, from the book "Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin awase sugata kagami), " vol. 2, Japan, 1776

Empress Eugenie surrounded by her ladies in waiting, c1920. Artist: Arthur Leonard Cox
Empress Eugenie surrounded by her ladies in waiting, c1920. After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873). Held at Musee National du Chateau, Compiegne. From The Connoisseur Volume 101

The Whisper, or Secrets (oil on canvas)
MIG370105 The Whisper, or Secrets (oil on canvas) by Barthold, Manuel Loyola (1874-1947); 78.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Manya Igel Fine Arts, London

Sub Rosa (litho)
6014248 Sub Rosa (litho) by Small, Frank Otis (1860-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sub Rosa. Illustration for Black & White magazine, 19 November 1892.); © Look and Learn

Confidant
Makoto Hamasaki

The Confidant (Le confidant), model probably after 1860, cast around November 1954

L Aveu Difficile, (Difficult Confession), 1787, (1913). Artist: Jean Francois Janinet
L Aveu Difficile, (Difficult Confession), 1787, (1913). After Niklas Lafrensen (1737-1807). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]

Three Tahitians, 1899 (1935). Artist: Paul Gauguin
Three Tahitians, 1899 (1935). After the painting by Paul Gauguin. From Modern Masterpieces Part 6. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Sarah Churchill (nee Jennings), Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), 1912
Sarah Churchill (nee Jennings), Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), one of the most influential aristocratic women of her time through her close friendship with Queen Anne of Great Britain, 1912

Miss Georgina Hogarth, c1850 (1912). A print from The Bookman, February 1912. Georgina Hogarth was the younger sister of Charles Dickens wife, Catherine

The Duchess of Devonshire and Lady Duncannon, 1782. Artist: William Dickinson
The Duchess of Devonshire and Lady Duncannon, 1782. An engraving of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806) and he sister, Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough (1761-1821)

Marie-Louise, princesse de Lamballe, 1892. Artist: Louis Edouard Rioult
Marie-Louise, princesse de Lamballe, 1892. Italian-French courtier, aristocrat of the House of Savoy, and royal confidante to French queen Marie Antoinette

Gypsy with cigarette, 1862. Artist: Edouard Manet
Gypsy with cigarette, 1862. Manet was interested in the exotic costume worn by this gypsy as well as her defiant expression

Blondin Outdone, 1859. Palmerston, dressed in contemporary circus costume, wheeling a nervous looking Lord John Russell across a tightrope with Niagara Falls in the background

Sir Anthony Denny, Lord Denny, 1501 - 1549. Confidant of King Henry VIII of England

Axel Oxenstierna (1583-1654). Count of Sodermore. Swedish st
Axel Oxenstierna (1583-1654). Count of Sodermore, was a Swedish statesman. Engraving by E. Hondius. Colored

Louis XIII visiting in the convent of the Visitation to Luis
Louis XIII (1601-1643). King of France. Louis XIII visiting in the convent of the Visitation to Luise de La Fayette (1616-1655). Engraving. Colored

Mrs. Jellyby, illustration from Bleak House by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1853
KW259208 Mrs. Jellyby, illustration from Bleak House by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1853 (litho) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Portrait of Sir Anthony Denny, Wenceslaus Hollar, 1647

Gaius Cilnius Maecenas, Roman patron of the arts. He was also the confidant and advisor to Octavian, who became Augustus Caesar

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"Unveiling the Secrets: The Power of a Confidant" In this captivating collection of artworks, we delve into the profound role played by confidants throughout history. From Empress Eugenie surrounded by her ladies in waiting to the enigmatic figures depicted in "The Whisper, or Secrets, " these pieces invite us to explore the significance of trust and companionship. One such artwork that stands out is "Sub Rosa, " a lithograph that symbolizes secrecy and confidentiality. Its intricate details remind us of the delicate nature of sharing secrets, as if they were whispered under a rose's petals. "The Confidant" sculpture, cast around November 1954, portrays an individual who holds immense importance in someone's life. This figure represents unwavering support and understanding during challenging times—a true pillar of strength. In Jean Francois Janinet's masterpiece "L'Aveu Difficile (Difficult Confession), " we witness the vulnerability associated with confiding one's deepest truths. The emotional weight carried by both parties involved demonstrates how a trusted they are provide solace and guidance when faced with difficult decisions. Moving forward through time, Paul Gauguin captures an intimate moment between three Tahitians—an image that speaks volumes about friendship and reliance on one another for support amidst their exotic surroundings. From historical figures like Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, to Miss Georgina Hogarth—Charles Dickens' sister-in-law—we see how confidants have shaped lives behind closed doors. Their presence offers comfort amid society’s expectations while providing an outlet for personal expression. William Dickinson's portrayal of The Duchess of Devonshire and Lady Duncannon showcases not only their close bond but also highlights the influential role played by confidants within aristocratic circles—the keepers of secrets within opulent walls. Marie-Louise Princesse de Lamballe epitomizes loyalty as she stands beside Marie Antoinette in Louis Edouard Rioult's painting.