Louche Collection

1920S Pair in Bar
A louche couple sip cocktails in a fashionable bar; he dons a blue suit, she wears a coat with a fur neck and cuffs, but precious little else

SILENT FILM: PARIS, 1926. Joan Crawford and Douglas Gilmore at the bar of an Apache Den in Paris, 1926

Study of a Nude Boy (red chalk on paper)
1064920 Study of a Nude Boy (red chalk on paper) by Carracci, Ludovico (1555-1619); 23.7x22.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Untitled, c. 1911-13 (silver print)
1127358 Untitled, c.1911-13 (silver print) by Bellocq, E. J. (1873-1949); 20.2x25.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Printed, posthumously)

Count Valmont, frontispiece for Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Cholderlos de Laclos, 1896 (litho)
DGC288139 Count Valmont, frontispiece for Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Cholderlos de Laclos, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley

Isambard Kingdom Brunel at Millwall, leaning against a Chain Drum
3431748 Isambard Kingdom Brunel at Millwall, leaning against a Chain Drum, November 1857 (albumen print) by Howlett, Robert (1831-58); Private Collection; (add.info)

Venus and Cupid, 1600-05 (oil on copper)
1190564 Venus and Cupid, 1600-05 (oil on copper) by Elsheimer, Adam (1578-1610); 8.7x14.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; German, out of copyright

Mr Weller Senior, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405149 Mr Weller Senior, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lady Reading the Letters of Heloise and Abelard, c. 1780 (oil on canvas)
2970877 Lady Reading the Letters of Heloise and Abelard, c.1780 (oil on canvas) by Agescy, Bernard d (1757-1829); 81.3x64.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Mrs. Harold T

Attic Red-figure Vase with Symposium Scene, 505-500 BC (CERAMIC)
1219272 Attic Red-figure Vase with Symposium Scene, 505-500 BC (CERAMIC) by Euphronios, (fl.c.520-500 BC); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Greek, out of copyright

Portrait of the Courtesan and Actress, Theodora, before her wedding with Emperor
ELD1201311 Portrait of the Courtesan and Actress, Theodora, before her wedding with Emperor Justinian I, 1888 (coloured engraving) by French School

The Sculptor, 1845 (oil on canvas)
482716 The Sculptor, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 55.9x41.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Favourite, 1896 (oil on canvas)
476703 The Favourite, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Tojetti, Virgilio (1851-1901); 152x94 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Harem Beauty, 1876 (w / c over pencil on paper)
615701 Harem Beauty, 1876 (w/c over pencil on paper) by Leloir, Alexandre-Louis (1843-84); 25.5x34 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Wedding of Peleus and Thetis, 1612 (oil on copper)
CLK339829 The Wedding of Peleus and Thetis, 1612 (oil on copper) by Wtewael or Utewael, Joachim (c.1566-1638); 36.5x42 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

The Supper after the Masked Ball, c. 1855 (woodcut with painted & stenciled additions
2972760 The Supper after the Masked Ball, c.1855 (woodcut with painted & stenciled additions on tan wove paper, laid down on fabric, & stretched on a wooden stretcher) by Couture

Young Woman Reading, 1875 (oil on panel)
833704 Young Woman Reading, 1875 (oil on panel) by Rossi, Lucius (1846-1913); 24.3x18.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Girl Reclining on Sofa (oil on canvas)
2962846 Girl Reclining on Sofa (oil on canvas) by Steer, Philip Wilson (1860-1942); Private Collection; Whitford Fine Art, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Tavern Scene, The Sense of Smell (oil on canvas)
2654956 Tavern Scene, The Sense of Smell (oil on canvas) by Molenaer, Jan Miense (1610-68); Musee departemental de Gap, France; (add.info.: After Adriaen Brouwer); eJean Bernard; Dutch

La bacchante a la panthere, 1855-60 (oil on canvas)
2639890 La bacchante a la panthere, 1855-60 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 54.6x95.2 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Reclining Nude (oil on cardboard)
693019 Reclining Nude (oil on cardboard) by Tobeen, Felix Elie (1880-1938); 85.5x43 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

A Gibson Girl, c. 1902 (litho)
477722 A Gibson Girl, c.1902 (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

A Flirtatious Model in my Studio (w / c on paper)
2602014 A Flirtatious Model in my Studio (w/c on paper) by Calvin, Artruro M. (19th century); 30.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; Italian, out of copyright

Gamblers in the Foyer (oil on canvas)
FTB362038 Gamblers in the Foyer (oil on canvas) by Tischbein, Johann Heinrich (1722-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giocatori al Ridotto; ); German, out of copyright

Variations in Flesh Colour and Green, The Balcony, c. 1870-79 (oil on wood panel)
877011 Variations in Flesh Colour and Green, The Balcony, c.1870-79 (oil on wood panel) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 61.4x48.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Slightly Louche Girl in a Studio portrait pose in rather unusual boyish attire. Date: circa 1908

Reclining Nude, 1919 (oil on canvas)
XIR897850 Reclining Nude, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Nu couchA©.); Italian, out of copyright

After the Dance (oil on canvas)
XPG366315 After the Dance (oil on canvas) by Barrable, George Hamilton (fl.1873-90); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

George Leybourne, The Original Champagne Charlie, illustration from The
XJF347927 George Leybourne, The Original Champagne Charlie, illustration from The Entr acte, August 24th 1872 (engraving) by English School

Under the Red Light, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
BAL244825 Under the Red Light, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Popov, Lukjan Vasilievich (1873-1914); 102x129 cm; Regional Art Museum, Orenburg; Russian, out of copyright

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"Louche: A Glimpse into the Glamorous and Decadent 1920s" Step back in time to the vibrant and alluring world of the 1920s, where a pair finds themselves immersed in the seductive ambiance of a bar. In this silent film scene set in Paris, Joan Crawford and Douglas Gilmore exude an air of mystery as they indulge in the forbidden pleasures of an Apache Den. Meanwhile, captured through Madame Yevonde's lens, a woman elegantly smokes, her gaze filled with secrets that only she knows. The untitled silver print from 1911-13 transports us to another era, leaving us captivated by its enigmatic allure. As we delve deeper into history, Pierre Cholderlos de Laclos' Les Liaisons Dangereuses comes alive with Count Valmont gracing its frontispiece. This lithograph from 1896 evokes a sense of intrigue and danger that perfectly encapsulates the essence of "louche. " But it is not just people who embody this concept; Isambard Kingdom Brunel leans against a Chain Drum at Millwall, his nonchalant pose hinting at an unconventional spirit that defies societal norms. Moving further back in time to Venus and Cupid's enchanting painting on copper from 1600-05, we witness love entangled with mischief—a perfect representation of "louche" aesthetics throughout centuries. Charles Dickens' vivid characters come alive through Mr Weller Senior's illustration from c. 1890. His mischievous grin hints at hidden depths beneath his jovial exterior—characteristics often associated with "louche. " In contrast to these playful depictions stands Lady Reading the Letters of Heloise and Abelard—an oil painting from around 1780 capturing contemplation amidst scandalous love affairs—a subtle nod towards society's fascination with illicit relationships.