Miroir Collection

Girl looking at each other in two mirrors - Girl looking at two mirrors - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979745 Girl looking at each other in two mirrors - Girl looking at two mirrors - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info)

Young girl in an interior (with pipe, theiere, mug and mirror) - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979730 Young girl in an interior (with pipe, theiere, mug and mirror) - Girl - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Young girl in an interior (with pipe, theiere)

Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away
DUV4207574 Letter O What a Storm Wind! Odette's umbrella turns around and Jean's hat flies away. Letter P: No one takes as much care of his doll as the charming little Paulette

Duties towards oneself: the body. Clean - Outfit. Before going to school, a good student takes care of her
DUV4212703 Duties towards oneself: the body. Clean - Outfit. Before going to school, a good student takes care of her. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

A woman of Venice dying her hair using a solanah (a wide brim with a hole in the centre) in front of a mirror
FLO4706236 A woman of Venice dying her hair using a solanah (a wide brim with a hole in the centre) in front of a mirror. Blonde hair was very fashionable

A woman is pampered by her seamstress, her clothes seller, her hairdresser and two chambermaids
FLO4677735 A woman is pampered by her seamstress, her clothes seller, her hairdresser and two chambermaids. As Montesquieu said, " For one man to live deliciously

A woman sitting in front of her mirror, while her hairdresser arranges her wig with a comb
FLO4565854 A woman sitting in front of her mirror, while her hairdresser arranges her wig with a comb and makes her face make-up - Eau forte by Francis Eginton (1737-1805)

Ancient Peruvian utensils and tools, including Inca tomb A, B, pendant in gold and silver C, copper axe heads D
FLO4621168 Ancient Peruvian utensils and tools, including Inca tomb A, B, pendant in gold and silver C, copper axe heads D, mirrors called Inca-rirpo E, F, G, stone axe H, pins I, L, M, clip K

Costumes of the Aleutian natives of the Nushagak area, Bristol Bay, Alaska
FLO4621122 Costumes of the Aleutian natives of the Nushagak area, Bristol Bay, Alaska. Men and women in sealskin and fur clothes with boxes, mirror, beads. Dried fish on a beam

Letter P: No one takes as much care of his Poupee as the charming little Paulette. Engraving in " ABC fun"
DUV4207582 Letter P: No one takes as much care of his Poupee as the charming little Paulette. Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages

Straw-hat makers, women and girl, sewing hats from braided and plaited straw in a milliner's shop
FLO4577816 Straw-hat makers, women and girl, sewing hats from braided and plaited straw in a milliner's shop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, man in high wig looking at a reflection in a mirror
FLO4717964 Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, man in high wig looking at a reflection in a mirror, while a fawning barber trims a wig

The Gasparini room of the Royal Palace of Madrid (1738-1755) - SACCHETTI, Giovanni Battista (1690-1764)
CUL4877736 The Gasparini room of the Royal Palace of Madrid (1738-1755) - SACCHETTI, Giovanni Battista (1690-1764). Royal Palace of Madrid. 1738-1755. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Preparations for a masquerade. "We no longer see harlequins and pierrots at masked balls
FLO4678062 Preparations for a masquerade. "We no longer see harlequins and pierrots at masked balls, but instead costumes of Switzerland and Normandy

Guests at a fashionable salon, all wearing extravagent furlined clothes, jackets, dresses and pelisses
FLO4678028 Guests at a fashionable salon, all wearing extravagent furlined clothes, jackets, dresses and pelisses. By the early 19th century, fur lined and trimmed cloaks

Shop girls dressing in the morning. Four shop girls dressing, fixing their hair in front of mirror
FLO4677962 Shop girls dressing in the morning. Four shop girls dressing, fixing their hair in front of mirror, adjusting their stockings, playing with a cat

The Fable and the Truth, 19th century (illustration)
8822190 The Fable and the Truth, 19th century (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The hairstyle, a girl in front of a mirror is styled by another - Hair dressing - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979769 The hairstyle, a girl in front of a mirror is styled by another - Hair dressing - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: The hairstyle)

Woman standing in front of mirror admiring her evening dress in blue and gold lame
FLO4562495 Woman standing in front of mirror admiring her evening dress in blue and gold lame and black velvet - Lithograph with stencil handcolour from the luxury French fashion magazine " Art

Woman in a shop trying to decide which dress matches her new hat. A shopgirl holds a dress trimmed with flowers
FLO4677764 Woman in a shop trying to decide which dress matches her new hat. A shopgirl holds a dress trimmed with flowers, and another with gauze frill

One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style
FLO4677414 One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. " The hairstyle a la Chinese is definitely a major makeover

Morning suit, c.1800 (engraving)
2069711 Morning suit, c.1800 (engraving); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Mode. Gravure in: Costumes parisiens, France, vers 1800. Bibl. Fashion. Morning suit, 1798)

Shop girls preparing for bed. Wearing turbans, shawls and lowcut cotton nightshifts, four shopgirls relax before bed
FLO4677974 Shop girls preparing for bed. Wearing turbans, shawls and lowcut cotton nightshifts, four shopgirls relax before bed

The bride. She receives from a steward the magnificent dress and ornaments with which she is about to equip herself
FLO4675628 The bride. She receives from a steward the magnificent dress and ornaments with which she is about to equip herself

Man and woman in English fashions from Paris A, and German bride C and groom D in wedding crowns of Nuremburg
FLO4644305 Man and woman in English fashions from Paris A, and German bride C and groom D in wedding crowns of Nuremburg, late 16th century

Women of Venice dying their hair (a wide brim hat with a hole in the centre), one with a sponge A
FLO4644273 Women of Venice dying their hair (a wide brim hat with a hole in the centre), one with a sponge A, and one with comb in front of a mirror after Cesare Vecellio B, and wooden comb C

La coquetterie Singe en posture humaine se regardant dans un miroir. Gravure du journal "Gazette des
COI4130939 La coquetterie Singe en posture humaine se regardant dans un miroir. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

Letter M: Modestie humbly receives flattery and makes for others to be without mockery. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206589 Letter M: Modestie humbly receives flattery and makes for others to be without mockery. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Roman mythology: Veritas, goddess of truth, with an aureole, naked holding a palm
FLO4680108 Roman mythology: Veritas, goddess of truth, with an aureole, naked holding a palm and a mirror - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

The toilet: Two young women help older women with baby bonnets and false bosoms - while giving knowing looks to
FLO4678052 The toilet: Two young women help older women with baby bonnets and false bosoms - while giving knowing looks to the viewer

A Parisian woman getting dressed in the Chinese style. " Our artist has turned three magots
FLO4677439 A Parisian woman getting dressed in the Chinese style. " Our artist has turned three magots (grotesque porcelain figures)

Leprosy: Leper with begging bowl and bell or rattle which he is shaking to warn that he is 'unclean'
527547 Leprosy: Leper with begging bowl and bell or rattle which he is shaking to warn that he is 'unclean'. 13th century

Two women at the hairdressers receiving the short haircut called the Titus (after the Roman emperor)
FLO4678042 Two women at the hairdressers receiving the short haircut called the Titus (after the Roman emperor), while a stylist holds up a cache-folie wig

Anna Cseresnjes

Anna Cseresnjes

Purple wave
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Michel Groleau

Victory of Heraclius over the Saracens. Miniature. Le Miroir
Victory of Heraclius over the Saracens. Fol. 65v. Miniature in Le Miroir Historial by Vincent de Beauvais (c.1190-c.1264). French school. 15th century. Conde Museum. Castle of Chantilly. France

Nana, 1877 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4688876 Nana, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 150x116 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: Nana)

Las Meninas or the Family of Philip IV, 1656 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4665450 Las Meninas or the Family of Philip IV, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 316x276 cm; Prado, Madrid

Education. "Nothing to wear". Girl getting dressed. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France
3434241 Education. "Nothing to wear". Girl getting dressed. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c.1930 Additional rights Beatrice Mallet

Education. "Fusses". Teddy bear with a mirror. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c
3434237 Education. "Fusses".Teddy bear with a mirror. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c.1930 Additional rights Beatrice Mallet

Education. "Morning wash". Girl with a brush. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c
3434236 Education. "Morning wash".Girl with a brush. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c.1930 Additional rights Beatrice Mallet

Mirror depicting a mythological scene, from Palestrina (Praeneste) (bronze)
XIR226148 Mirror depicting a mythological scene, from Palestrina (Praeneste) (bronze) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Woman at her mirror - Tonkin
LSE4094159 Woman at her mirror - Tonkin by Dieulefils, Pierre (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman at her mirror - Tonkin); © Leonard de Selva. All rights reserved 2022

The mirror of Colombine - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4089005 The mirror of Colombine - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

In front of the mirror. Painting by Rudolf Kremlicka (1886-1932), Oil On Canvas, 1926. Czech Art 20th century
LSE4315932 In front of the mirror. Painting by Rudolf Kremlicka (1886-1932), Oil On Canvas, 1926. Czech Art 20th century. Veletrzni Palace (Fairs Palace), Prague (Czech Republic)

Lekythos in style Gnathian, Female figure seated on a diphros, She is holding a mirror
LRI741015 Lekythos in style Gnathian, Female figure seated on a diphros, She is holding a mirror, from Taranto district Lupoli, Italy by Greek School

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"Miroir: Reflecting History, Art, and Beauty" Step into the world of "miroir" as we explore its multifaceted significance throughout history. From Vincent of Beauvais' renowned work Speculum historiale to the captivating Victory of Heraclius over the Saracens miniature in Le Miroir, this word has left an indelible mark. Intriguingly, a purple wave emerges in Nana's 1877 oil on canvas masterpiece, evoking emotions that only a they are capture. Meanwhile, The Folies Bergeres bar in Paris takes us back to 1882 through an exquisite oil painting that immortalizes a vibrant era. Traveling further back in time, Las Meninas or the Family of Philip IV transports us to 1656 with its mesmerizing portrayal on canvas. This iconic artwork showcases how miroirs have been used as tools for self-reflection and storytelling throughout centuries. Venturing beyond paintings, we encounter the Terrace of Hotel du Grand Miroir in Brussels—a place where elegance meets enchantment. Here lies a testament to architectural beauty and grandeur intertwined with the symbolism behind mirrors. Education also finds its way into our exploration as postcards inspired by Beatrice Mallet depict various scenes involving mirrors. Whether it be "Nothing to wear, " "Fusses, " or even a simple "Morning wash, " these glimpses into daily life remind us of how mirrors play an essential role in our routines and self-expression. Delving deeper into mythology and artistry combined, we discover a mirror depicting a mythological scene from Palestrina (Praeneste). Crafted from bronze, this artifact carries stories untold—reflecting both ancient beliefs and artistic craftsmanship. Lastly, sleeping love comes alive through an intricate detail captured on an 18th-century oil painting. Mirrors have long been associated with romance and introspection; here is yet another example of their power to evoke emotions and ignite imagination.