Elegance Collection (page 18)

King Richard I, known as the Lion Heart (1157-1199), wearing a crown, a scarlet tunic, blue coat, red shoes
FLO4672058 King Richard I, known as the Lion Heart (1157-1199), wearing a crown, a scarlet tunic, blue coat, red shoes. Inspired by Charles Alfred Stothard (1786-1821)

Fashionable people playing the Capucine kissing game. The players must sit back to back with their arms entwined
FLO4677448 Fashionable people playing the Capucine kissing game. The players must sit back to back with their arms entwined and endeavor to give each other a kiss on the lips by their contortions

Woman in a muslin dress with frills, fichu wimple, and perkale skirt. The headdress is an accessory
FLO4677408 Woman in a muslin dress with frills, fichu wimple, and perkale skirt. The headdress is an accessory, and its height should never equal the length of the face

English gentleman being measured for a jacket by a tailor in a fashionable drawing room decorated with sporting
FLO4661904 English gentleman being measured for a jacket by a tailor in a fashionable drawing room decorated with sporting paintings. Jerry in Training for a Swell

Costume of a woman from the area near Dieppe. Hand-coloured fashion plate illustration by Pecheux engraved by Gatine
FLO4658629 Costume of a woman from the area near Dieppe. Hand-coloured fashion plate illustration by Pecheux engraved by Gatine from Louis-Marie Lante's 105 Costumes of the Departments along

A: Letter A vegetale - Woman dressing, girl holding a mirror - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904
DUV4221714 A: Letter A vegetale - Woman dressing, girl holding a mirror - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904, early 20th century (postcard); 13.7x8.5 cm; (add.info.: Series of 26 photographs)

B: Letter B vegetale - Woman holding a pot on her head, a couple of children - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904
DUV4221705 B: Letter B vegetale - Woman holding a pot on her head, a couple of children - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904

L: Letter L vegetale - Woman holding a flower of lily, two girls making a swing - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904
DUV4221668 L: Letter L vegetale - Woman holding a flower of lily, two girls making a swing - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904

O: Letter O vegetale - Two women: one holds an apple branch, the other a fruit basket
DUV4221660 O: Letter O vegetale - Two women: one holds an apple branch, the other a fruit basket, two children each hold an apple in hand - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904

N: Letter N vegetale - Woman with a trunk, arms raised, girl climbed in the tree
DUV4221659 N: Letter N vegetale - Woman with a trunk, arms raised, girl climbed in the tree, boy climbing along a trunk - Art Nouveau Alphabet - Fashion 1904

Figures of Silence - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219890 Figures of Silence - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Dress early in the reign of King George III, 1760-1770. Woman with greengrocer's barrow headdress, bouffant hair
FLO4594766 Dress early in the reign of King George III, 1760-1770. Woman with greengrocer's barrow headdress, bouffant hair, tight silk bodice with lace collar, silk muff and white petticoats

Men's Fashion 1920 - Men in evening wear from the 1920s, in tuxedo, spats, bow-tie, top hat and canes
FLO4595836 Men's Fashion 1920 - Men in evening wear from the 1920s, in tuxedo, spats, bow-tie, top hat and canes. Chromolithograph from a catalog of male winter fashions from Bruner Woolens

Men's Fashion 1920 - Men in box, fly-front and single-breated overcoats, with spats, canes, hats and gloves
FLO4595829 Men's Fashion 1920 - Men in box, fly-front and single-breated overcoats, with spats, canes, hats and gloves

Men's Fashion 1920 - Men's two-button single-breasted suits in sack, with hotel lobby scene in background
FLO4595793 Men's Fashion 1920 - Men's two-button single-breasted suits in sack, with hotel lobby scene in background

Men's Fashion 1920 - Men in double-breasted coats carrying canes and hats, wearing spats
FLO4595789 Men's Fashion 1920 - Men in double-breasted coats carrying canes and hats, wearing spats. Chromolithograph from a catalog of male fashions from Bruner Woolens

Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I and Charles I, 1603-1649. She wears a black hat, tall lace collar, necklace
FLO4594690 Dress (Dress) of the reign of James I and Charles I, 1603-1649. She wears a black hat, tall lace collar, necklace, black mantle over a green puff-sleeved dress with lace cuffs

Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a black dress with gold apron
FLO4594636 Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a black dress with gold apron, and a black hood with green veil

Dress (Robe) of the reign of King Richard III, 1483-1485. Blue and gold embroidered dress with white puff sleeves
FLO4594621 Dress (Robe) of the reign of King Richard III, 1483-1485. Blue and gold embroidered dress with white puff sleeves, jeweled necklace and belt, headdress with upright veil

Dress of the reign of King Henry VI, 1422-1461. She wears a blue furlined mantle over a jeweled
FLO4594603 Dress of the reign of King Henry VI, 1422-1461. She wears a blue furlined mantle over a jeweled and furtrimmed bodice over a pink skirt

Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Edward IV, 1461-1470. She wears a tall conical headdress with long falling veil
FLO4594566 Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Edward IV, 1461-1470. She wears a tall conical headdress with long falling veil, and a fur-trimmed striped dress with open collar

Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Richard I, the Lionheart, 1189-1199. She wears a green mantle embroidered with coats
FLO4594523 Dress (Dress) of the reign of King Richard I, the Lionheart, 1189-1199. She wears a green mantle embroidered with coats of arms, a blue dress, long white veil and crown

Femme en robe du soir en crepe marocaine noir, decoree de motifs lame or, 1926 - Woman in evening dress of black
FLO4562583 Femme en robe du soir en crepe marocaine noir, decoree de motifs lame or, 1926 - Woman in evening dress of black moroccan crepe with gold lame decoration - Lithograph with stencil

Woman in afternoon dress in white silk chiffon and lace, with a cape and a hat, creation Drecoll
FLO4562565 Woman in afternoon dress in white silk chiffon and lace, with a cape and a hat, creation Drecoll, 1926 - Woman in afternoon dress in white silk and lace with fringed cape

Elegant women in outings, printed georgette crepe, embroidered silk and black lace georgine crepe
FLO4562542 Elegant women in outings, printed georgette crepe, embroidered silk and black lace georgine crepe, 1926 - Women in visiting dress in printed crepe georgette

Title page of the fashion magazine Art, Gout, Beaute, with two elegantly young women walking in a park
FLO4562514 Title page of the fashion magazine Art, Gout, Beaute, with two elegantly young women walking in a park, one wears a three-piece set printed in alpaca

Elegant woman passing through a wall of paper and tearing it, arms loads of boxes
FLO4562510 Elegant woman passing through a wall of paper and tearing it, arms loads of boxes, stockings and scarves - Reclamation for Andre Gillier, a Troyes

Pink blade evening coat with pink fox fur trim, and evening coat in blue velvet - Lithograph with stencil handcolour
FLO4562494 Pink blade evening coat with pink fox fur trim, and evening coat in blue velvet - Lithograph with stencil handcolour from the luxury French fashion magazine " Art, Gout

Afternoon coat, blue velvet with fur trimmed, 1926 -Afternoon coat in blue velvet with fur trim - Lithograph with
FLO4562486 Afternoon coat, blue velvet with fur trimmed, 1926 -Afternoon coat in blue velvet with fur trim - Lithograph with stencil handcolour from the luxury French fashion magazine " Art

White chiffon and blue taffeta racing dress and multicolored printed chiffon dress
FLO4562634 White chiffon and blue taffeta racing dress and multicolored printed chiffon dress, 1926 - Lithograph with stencil handcolour from the luxury French fashion magazine " Art, Gout

Woman in wedding dress and long veil haute couture, surrounded by little girls of honor with assorted dresses
FLO4562481 Woman in wedding dress and long veil haute couture, surrounded by little girls of honor with assorted dresses, 1926 - Woman in couture wedding dress

Gabrielle d'Estrees (circa 1573-1599), Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, mistress of King Henry IV of France
FLO4565249 Gabrielle d'Estrees (circa 1573-1599), Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 16th century

Poster for the Scala, Music hall created in 1874 in Paris, Transformed into a cinema room in 1936, closed since 1999
YOU4419044 Poster for the Scala, Music hall created in 1874 in Paris, Transformed into a cinema room in 1936, closed since 1999

Medieval costume: portrait of a knight of the Cosse du Genet in 1234, c.1860 (steel engraving)
DUV4216199 Medieval costume: portrait of a knight of the Cosse du Genet in 1234, c.1860 (steel engraving); 7.5x9.5 cm; (add.info.: Steel engraving by J)

Medieval costume: portraits of armed sergeants, one in court dress (left), the other in war suit (right) in 1250
DUV4216163 Medieval costume: portraits of armed sergeants, one in court dress (left), the other in war suit (right) in 1250, c.1860 (steel engraving); 7.5x9.5 cm; (add.info.: Steel engraving by J)

Medieval costume: portrait of a lady of the court in 1446, c.1860 (steel engraving)
DUV4216136 Medieval costume: portrait of a lady of the court in 1446, c.1860 (steel engraving); 7.5x9.5 cm; (add.info.: Steel engraving by J)

Cinderella: The young Cinderella came to attend the ball thanks to her godmother fee meets the prince who kisses her
XEE4143309 Cinderella: The young Cinderella came to attend the ball thanks to her godmother fee meets the prince who kisses her hand c.1910 (lithograph) by Dulac

Deux fillettes faisant la reverance a une camarade qui revienbt de la ville avec des vetements neufs
COI4130934 Deux fillettes faisant la reverance a une camarade qui revienbt de la ville avec des vetements neufs. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

The Journal (detail) (ca. 1882-1883). James Tissot (1836-1902). Pastel on gray paper glue on canvas
SYC4195924 The Journal (detail) (ca. 1882-1883). James Tissot (1836-1902). Pastel on gray paper glue on canvas. Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Promenade de sante. La famille ours en posture humaine se promenant dans les bois
COI4130916 Promenade de sante. La famille ours en posture humaine se promenant dans les bois. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

The Bush of Spines (1886, watercolour on paper). Mora, Zornmuseet
SYC4195671 The Bush of Spines (1886, watercolour on paper). Mora, Zornmuseet.; (add.info.: The Bush of Spines (1886, watercolour on paper). Mora, Zornmuseet.); Photo © Sylvain Collet.

Costumes 15th century: Italian men's fashion - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck
FLO4643959 Costumes 15th century: Italian men's fashion - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903), for his book "Costumes

French postcard with image of a boy holding a fish
3665527 French postcard with image of a boy holding a fish; (add.info.: French postcard with image of a boy holding a fish.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French postcard with image of a woman holding flowers, 1900
3665500 French postcard with image of a woman holding flowers, 1900; (add.info.: French postcard with image of a woman holding flowers 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Herbert Duncan Furs: Seal Musquash (b/w photo)
8637204 Herbert Duncan Furs: Seal Musquash (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal Musquash)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Persian Broadtail (b/w photo)
8637196 Herbert Duncan Furs: Persian Broadtail (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian Broadtail)

Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer, FRS (1836 -1920)
673462 Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer, FRS (1836 -1920); (add.info.: Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (17 May 1836 - 16 August 1920), English scientist and astronomer); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Charles Grey
863584 Portrait of Charles Grey; (add.info.: Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey (1764-1845) English Whig (Liberal) politician, known as Lord Howick (1806-1807)

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"Elegance: A Timeless Tapestry of Beauty and Grace" Step into a world where elegance reigns supreme, guided by the impeccable taste of Charles and Flora McDonald. Like an Art Deco lady with perfectly painted lips, they curated a collection that exudes sophistication. The Dolly Sisters, enchanting New York with their charm and style, epitomized elegance in every step they took. Their presence was as captivating as a Hartnell ballgown, flowing effortlessly with grace. An Antique Japanese Woodblock depicts a woman serving tea with delicate movements - her poise reflecting the essence itself. Raphael Kirchner's Art Nouveau Girl playing the harp transports us to an ethereal realm where beauty harmonizes with talent. Monsieur de St. George's portrait from April 4th, 1788 captures the refined allure of another era; his attire speaks volumes about his cultivated taste and timeless elegance. In contrast to historical grandeur, the sleek lines of CJ8 3660 Ferrari Roma embody modern-day opulence while maintaining an air of understated refinement, and is a symbol of contemporary elegance on wheels. Lily-of-the-valley blooms delicately illustrated in the 19th century remind us that nature too possesses its own brand of elegant simplicity – a reminder that true beauty can be found even in the smallest details. The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number for 1955 showcases fashion-forward designs that transcend time; each ensemble capturing the spirit through innovative cuts and luxurious fabrics. Dior dresses and Fath suits from 1954 transport us back to an era when haute couture reigned supreme – where craftsmanship met creativity resulting in garments that exuded unparalleled sophistication. Le Smart Carman wearing only diamonds by Bluze immortalized by Auguste Roubille reminds us that sometimes extravagance can also be synonymous with elegance – if done tastefully and artfully crafted. Elegance is not merely a word.