Epoque Collection

Woman in white wool dress with pink trim losing her hat
Woman in white wool dress with pink trim, belt of crocheted roses, losing her hat in the wind. Robe de drap blanc borde d un ourlet couleur de rose, ceinture des roses en crochet

Woman in ball gown of coral taffeta with silk ruffles. Robe de bal en taffetas corail a volants de gaze de soie. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H

Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, 1914
Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, observed by an older woman with lorgnette. La Folie du Jour. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching by H

Fashions for 1899
Man in morning dress, the ladies wear dresses with gored skirts, one with a netted & tasselled under-skirt, the other is ornamented with bold wavy lines

Advertisement for Hoods Sarsaparilla Date: 1896

Lianne de Vries - French Belle Epoque Stage Actress - Folies Bergeres Star and Singer. Date: circa 1910s

Le Panorama, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (print)
660938 Le Panorama, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Garden of the Petit Palais, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)
660930 Garden of the Petit Palais, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

L'Esplanade des Invalides, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)
660927 L'Esplanade des Invalides, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman in dress of polka-dot crepon, and girl with dog
Woman in dress of polka-dot crepon, and girl in cherry and green check dress with dog. Robe de crepon blanc a pois jaune, robe de fillette en ecossais cerise et vert

Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, 1913
Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, designed by Kriegck, with red-lined cape. Habit nouveau par Kriegck. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Jewelry by Veyer. Earrings, necklace and dragonfly bracelet in enamel and diamonds. Bijoux par Veyer. Pendants de cou joaillerie et emaux translucide, bracelet libellules emaux et diamants

Young man in fashionable outfit with top hat and cane, 1912. Mise d un jeune homme. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Bernard Boutet de Monvel from Tommaso Antonginis

Woman in dress and cape of bleu crepe de chine with pekine velvet gilet jacket. Robe et cape de crepe de chine bleu, gilet de velours pekine

Grand evening dress in silver brocade, blue wig and feathers, Grande robe du soir en brocart d argent, Perruque bleue, aigrettes

Sem
A portrait sketch of French caricaturist, Marie Joseph Georges Goursat dit Sem, who gained fame during the Belle Epoque. He is wearing an outdoor jacket, with an umbrella in his hand. Date: circa 1901

Portrait D'Albert Guillaume
A portrait sketch of French painter and caricaturist, Albert Guillaume, 1873-1942. He is seen here, at work on a living room table, wearing a dressing gown

In a Cafe Chantant, Lewis Baumer, illustration of two women
In a Cafe Chantant, by Lewis Baumer. Illustration of two women, seated, one smoking, one inebriated, patrons at the bar in the background

Louise Abbema, artist, photographed in her studio
Louise Abbema, artist, (30 October 1853 ?? 10 July 1927), French painter, sculptor, and designer. Abbema was a prominent artist of the Belle epoque movement in Paris

Walkway and the German Pavilion, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)
660933 Walkway and the German Pavilion, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketch beautiful young woman bathing costume, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s, 19th Century
Vintage illustration by Henry Gerbault, beautiful young woman bathing costume, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s, 19th Century

Beautiful young woman washing wish sponge and water in a bowl, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s, 19th Century
Vintage illustration by Henry Gerbault, beautiful young woman washing wish sponge and water in a bowl, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s, 19th Century

Paris World Fair, 1900 (b/w photo)
1700197 Paris World Fair, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: World fair in Paris in 1900)

Postcard depicting a fashionable woman, c. 1910 (photo)
1700736 Postcard depicting a fashionable woman, c. 1910 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Woman, c. 1910, postcard)

World Fair, Paris, 1889 : Gustave Eiffel in stairs at top of the Eiffel Tower
1730411 World Fair, Paris, 1889 : Gustave Eiffel in stairs at top of the Eiffel Tower by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: World Fair, Paris)

Vintage French cartoon, beautiful young opening her door to cupid, love, 19th Century
Vintage illustration by Henry Gerbault, beautiful young opening her door to cupid, love, 19th Century. Un Mendiant. Comment ! vous voila encore ? mais je vous ai deja donne deux fois aujourd'hui

Sketch beautiful young woman in bathing costume, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s
Vintage illustration by Henry Gerbault, beautiful young woman in bathing costume, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s, 19th Century

Sketch beautiful young woman combing her long hair, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s
Vintage illustration by Henry Gerbault, beautiful young woman combing her long hair, Belle Epoque period, French 1890s, 19th Century

Caricature of Young man, Pianist playing the piano, French, 1890s
Vintage illustration by Henry Gerbault, Young man, Pianist playing the piano, French, 1890s, 19th Century. Un laureat de conservatoire, A conservatory laureate

Caricature of overweight man with a large nose, Un maitre d'hotel, French 1890s
Vintage illustration by Henry Gerbault, Caricature of overweight man with a large nose, Un maitre d'hotel, 19th Century. A hotel manager

Caricature of Group of mature women bathing in the sea, French 1890s, 19th Century
Vintage illustration by Henry Gerbault, Group of mature women bathing in the sea, French 1890s, 19th Century. Pleine eau. Bains de meres

Construction of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, 1887 (engraving)
1722631 Construction of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, 1887 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Construction of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France)

Trocadero palace built for the 1878 Paris World Fair, c. 1906 (photo)
1721266 Trocadero palace built for the 1878 Paris World Fair, c. 1906 (photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Trocadero palace built in 1878 for world fair in Paris, here c. 1906)

Belle Epoque - The Interrupted Letter 1890
Vintage photogravure engraving of a young french woman writing a love letter. Les Saisons: Le Panorama 1890

Histoire de L Habitation Humaine (engraving)
3640372 Histoire de L Habitation Humaine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Histoire de L Habitation Humaine)

The Modern style (early 20th century) (chromolitho)
735701 The Modern style (early 20th century) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Modern style (early 20th century)

Le Punch Grassot
2904179 Le Punch Grassot by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Known as the father of the modern poster, Jules Cheret (1836 - 1932) was a French painter and lithographer

Marie Ernest Paul Boniface de Castellane, French Marquis
Vintage 19th century photograph: Marie Ernest Paul Boniface de Castellane, Marquis de Castellane, known as Boni de Castellane, was a French nobleman and politician

Windy Day, Place de la Concorde, c. 1890 (oil on panel)
1272186 Windy Day, Place de la Concorde, c.1890 (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 56x37.6 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French

Woman in linen dress looking at herself in the mirror. Robe de linon de fil. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Adrien Etienne Drian from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des

Woman in outfit for the racetrack in winning colours, 1913
Woman in outfit for the racetrack in winning colours of poppy red, blue and white. Toilette aux couleurs gagnantes. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Man in dressing gown over yellow trousers and green waistcoat. Robe de chambre. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by George Barbier from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des

Woman in striped linen dress and vest in soft ribbed silk or faille, hat with cockade. She writes love with her cane in the sand. Robe de linon raye avec petite veste de faille souple

Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with lace
Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with long lace veil with tassels. Une mariee. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Armand Vallee from Tommaso Antonginis Journal

Woman in grey taffeta dress with linen collar and cuffs, satin gilet with enamel buttons, under a willow tree. Robe de taffetas gris a col et manchettes de linon, et gilet de satin a boutons d email

Woman in black and white dress with matching bonnet, 1913
Woman in black and white dress with matching hat and parasol. Robe a combinaison de noir et blanc. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Womens gloves in suede and kid skin, 1913
Womens gloves in suede and kid skin. Gants de suede et de chevreau glace. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

New umbrella and parasol designs for 1912. Ombrelles nouveau. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes, Aux Bureaux du Journal des Dames, Paris

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Step back in time to the glamorous and vibrant world of the Belle Epoque. Fashionable couples sway energetically on the dance floor, their elegant movements perfectly synchronized with the rhythm of a lively ball, and is 1914, and this scene encapsulates the epitome of style and sophistication during this golden era. In one corner, a woman captivates all eyes as she glides across the room in a coral taffeta ball gown adorned with silk ruffles. Her attire reflects the latest fashions for 1899, showcasing her impeccable taste and status as a trendsetter. The atmosphere is electric as guests revel in an evening filled with artistry and entertainment. Sem captures this spirit through his portrait of D'Albert Guillaume, an artist whose talent knows no bounds. The illustration by Lewis Baumer transports us to a Cafe Chantant, where two women exude confidence and charm while enjoying each other's company. Louise Abbema, an esteemed artist herself, poses for a photograph in her studio - her creative sanctuary where imagination comes alive on canvas. Meanwhile, outside lies a walkway leading to the German Pavilion at Exposition Universelle in Paris; its grandeur symbolizes progress and innovation during this monumental event held in 1900. Lianne de Vries graces the stage as a French Belle Epoque actress - her performances captivating audiences with gracefulness that echoes throughout time. A sketch from the late 19th century depicts another beautiful young woman donning an exquisite bathing costume from that era - evidence of how fashion evolved even when near water. But it's not just about appearances; beauty transcends mere aesthetics. In another image from that period, we see a young woman gently washing her face with sponge and water - reminding us that self-care has always been essential regardless of time or place. Finally, we glimpse into history through black-and-white photographs capturing moments at the Paris World Fair in 1900.