Finishing Touches Collection

The finishing touches being put to a bride's dress, 1886 (engraving)
5616333 The finishing touches being put to a bride's dress, 1886 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Preparing for the Fancy-Dress Ball, Finishing Touches (litho)
1615837 Preparing for the Fancy-Dress Ball, Finishing Touches (litho) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Fancy-Dress Ball, Finishing Touches)

South Africa, New Fortifications of Natal (engraving)
1054536 South Africa, New Fortifications of Natal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Africa, New Fortifications of Natal)

Finishing Touches, Madame Sarah Bernhardt in her Dressing-Room (litho)
1047956 Finishing Touches, Madame Sarah Bernhardt in her Dressing-Room (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Touches)

M Coquelin in his Dressing-Room at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1063515 M Coquelin in his Dressing-Room at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Shire Horse Show, Finishing Touches (engraving)
1602895 The Shire Horse Show, Finishing Touches (engraving) by Calderon, William Frank (1865-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shire Horse Show, Finishing Touches)

Finishing Touches (chromolitho)
5988726 Finishing Touches (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Touches. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

Men working in the Harrington Piano Co. factory, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381271 Men working in the Harrington Piano Co. factory, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Finishing Touches (engraving)
1614745 Finishing Touches (engraving) by Downing, Delapoer (fl.1885-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Touches. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 March 1892)

Commissioning a New Grog-Tub on a Battleship for the Coronation, Finishing Touches (litho)
1040723 Commissioning a New Grog-Tub on a Battleship for the Coronation, Finishing Touches (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Before the Race for the "America"Cup, putting the Finishing Touches to "Shamrock II"(engraving)
1037365 Before the Race for the " America" Cup, putting the Finishing Touches to " Shamrock II" (engraving) by Dixon

The Collie Dog Show at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving)
1038003 The Collie Dog Show at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collie Dog Show at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster)

The French First-Class Battle-Ship "Charles Martel"at Toulon, Finishing Touches (engraving)
1606658 The French First-Class Battle-Ship " Charles Martel" at Toulon, Finishing Touches (engraving) by Jane, Fred T

Preparing for Lord Mayors Show (engraving)
1624794 Preparing for Lord Mayors Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for Lord Mayors Show)

Finishing Touches (engraving)
2781255 Finishing Touches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Touches. Illustration for Chatterbox (1896).); © Look and Learn

"Mice and Men, "at the Lyric Theatre, 27 January (litho)
1629298 " Mice and Men, " at the Lyric Theatre, 27 January (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Mice and Men, " at the Lyric Theatre, 27 January)

Sketches at the Paris Salon (engraving)
1594830 Sketches at the Paris Salon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Paris Salon)

Amateur Theatricals, Finishing Touches in the Green-Room (engraving)
1044707 Amateur Theatricals, Finishing Touches in the Green-Room (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur Theatricals, Finishing Touches in the Green-Room)

Finishing Touches (colour litho)
981649 Finishing Touches (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Touches)

"Finishing Touches", in the Exhibition at the Dudley Gallery (engraving)
1589986 " Finishing Touches", in the Exhibition at the Dudley Gallery (engraving) by Emslie, Alfred Edward (1848-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Finishing Touches")

Painters in their Studios, VII, Mr Luke Fildes, RA, Finishing Touches in England (engraving)
1041492 Painters in their Studios, VII, Mr Luke Fildes, RA, Finishing Touches in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Painters in their Studios, VII)

Our Fancy Dress Ball at Dharmsala, Punjab, India, II (engraving)
1041069 Our Fancy Dress Ball at Dharmsala, Punjab, India, II (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fancy Dress Ball at Dharmsala, Punjab, India)

Making the Lord Chief Justices Wig, Finishing Touches (engraving)
1039250 Making the Lord Chief Justices Wig, Finishing Touches (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making the Lord Chief Justices Wig)

Finishing Touches
LLM460025 Finishing Touches by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Touches. From The Boys Own Paper.); © Look and Learn

Royal Artillery Athletic Sports at Hongkong (engraving)
1055049 Royal Artillery Athletic Sports at Hongkong (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Artillery Athletic Sports at Hongkong)

Darlingtons 35th annual show, South Park, Circa 1986

Sprinkling chopped rosemary over a dish of braised lamb shanks, served with a sauce of diced carrots and celery

Spooning meat juice over roasted shoulder of pork

Palette knife makes patterns in melted chocolate

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"Adding the Final Flourish: The Art of Finishing Touches" In every aspect of life, whether it be preparing for a fancy-dress ball or commissioning a new grog-tub on a battleship, the importance cannot be underestimated. From South Africa's new fortifications in Natal to Madame Sarah Bernhardt in her dressing room, these moments capture the essence of meticulous attention to detail. Step into the world of lithographs and engravings where artists bring their masterpieces to life. Witness Madame Bernhardt applying those last strokes of makeup before stepping onto the stage, while M Coquelin perfects his appearance at London's Lyceum Theatre. These glimpses behind-the-scenes reveal that true artistry lies not only in creation but also in those final adjustments that elevate ordinary objects into extraordinary works. The Shire Horse Show showcases how even animals can benefit from finishing touches as handlers groom and adorn them with care. Chromolithographs transport us to vibrant landscapes where colors are meticulously layered until they burst forth with vibrancy and life. Meanwhile, inside Harrington Piano Co. 's factory walls, men diligently work together to add those final details that transform mere pieces of wood into instruments capable of enchanting audiences worldwide. Their craftsmanship is a testament to the power held within each stroke and polish. From battleships being readied for coronations to yachts preparing for prestigious races like the "America" Cup, no endeavor is complete without putting on those finishing touches, and is here that dreams become reality as shipbuilders apply intricate designs and sailors make sure every sail is perfectly rigged. Even dog shows at Westminster's Royal Aquarium demand attention to detail as collies are groomed impeccably before strutting their stuff before judges' discerning eyes. And when it comes to naval might, France's first-class battle-ship "Charles Martel" stands tall at Toulon thanks to countless hours spent perfecting every inch.