Panache Collection

Dior dress and Fath suit, 1954
A dress in diaphanous floral chiffon with a 3D rose at the shoulder and a leather belt at the waist by Christian Dior. On the right is the braced silhouette of a tweed suit by Fath with vertical

Knights in combat, 14th century, from Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England, 1853 (hand-coloured engraving)
5323846 Knights in combat, 14th century, from Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England, 1853 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Panache; Plume; Federbusch (engraving)
7196942 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Panache; Plume; Federbusch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panache; Plume; Federbusch)

Rose portrait of Marie Antoinette of Lorraine Habsburg, 1783, (oil on canvas)
JLJ4569141 Rose portrait of Marie Antoinette of Lorraine Habsburg, 1783, (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon

Poster advertising the Concert des Ambassadeurs, 1884 (colour litho)
485252 Poster advertising the Concert des Ambassadeurs, 1884 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cafe des Ambassadeurs, on the Avenue Gabriel, Champs-Elysees)

French soprano Mlle Virginie Dejazet as Mimi in the one-act vaudeville Grisettes by Scribe and Dupin at the Gymnase-Dramatique, 1823

Soldiers on horseback (oil on canvas)
BRM349536 Soldiers on horseback (oil on canvas) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Militaires a cheval; formerly in collection Brame & Lorenceau; ); French

Bar helmet and one with a spring for a panache
Bar helmet 1, 2, and Duke of Monmouths helmet with a spring to support a panache 3, 4. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army

Knights in combat, 14th century. King Henry V in battle on horseback in jupon or cote-d armes with arms of England and France, bascinet with panache feathers 1

English hybrid rose, Rosa species
La Rose panache d Angleterre. English hybrid rose, Rosa species. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Hugues I Capet (941-96) King of France, from Les Augustes Representations de tous
CHT163772 Hugues I Capet (941-96) King of France, from Les Augustes Representations de tous les Rois de France depuis Pharamond jusqu a Louis XIV, Paris

Costume designs for Le Rois amuse by Victor Hugo (1802-85)
CHT163308 Costume designs for Le Rois amuse by Victor Hugo (1802-85), 1832 (pen & ink on paper) by Chatillon, Auguste de (1808-81); Bibliotheque de la Comedie Francaise, Paris

The Nave and Interior of Eglise Sainte-Madeleine, showing the screen decorated in
XIR56549 The Nave and Interior of Eglise Sainte-Madeleine, showing the screen decorated in Flamboyant Gothic style by Jean Gailde between 1508-17 (photo) by French School, (16th century); St

Poster advertising La Loie Fuller at the Folies Bergere (colour litho)
485251 Poster advertising La Loie Fuller at the Folies Bergere (colour litho) by Lucas, Charles (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loie Fuller (1862-1968) American dancer; ); British

Charles of France (1757-1836) Count of Artois, wearing the casq and uniform of colonel
XIR252724 Charles of France (1757-1836) Count of Artois, wearing the casq and uniform of colonel of Artois-Dragons regiment, engraved by Dupin (engraving) by Le Clere, (fl)

Panache! by Lewis Baumer -- a fashionable young woman in a striking costume. circa 1920s

Bar at the Medved Restaurant, St Petersburg
The Belgian entrepreneur E. Hiegels Medved (the Russian word for a bear) Restaurant opened on 1st of October 1878. Its dinning service

A Concert (detail of the head of the spinet player and a young squire with a feathered hat), c
XIR899911 A Concert (detail of the head of the spinet player and a young squire with a feathered hat), c.1510 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 87x124 cm; Palazzo Pitti

The Foundry of the God Vulcan, 1747 (oil on canvas)
XIR898130 The Foundry of the God Vulcan, 1747 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 94x12.7 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Les Forges de Vulcain ); French, out of copyright

Portrait of Alexander Farnese (1545-1592), Duke of Parma
XIR897579 Portrait of Alexander Farnese (1545-1592), Duke of Parma by Mor, Anthonis van Dashorst (Antonio Moro) (c.1519-1576/77); Galleria Nazionale, Parma

Equestrian self portrait, 1806-08 (oil on canvas)
XIR407393 Equestrian self portrait, 1806-08 (oil on canvas) by Lejeune, Louis (1775-1848); 46 x 56.3 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg

Self portrait (oil on canvas)
XIR397969 Self portrait (oil on canvas) by Heilmann, Jean Gaspard (1718-60); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Mulhouse, France; (add.info.: Autoportrait; ); French, out of copyright

Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV (oil on canvas)
XIR391172 Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV (oil on canvas) by Martin, Jean-Baptiste (1659-1735); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Fruit Illustration
Plate IX from Pomona Franconica Vol 1 (1776) by Johann Mayer. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled L Imperiale panache and La Dame

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"Panache: A Timeless Elegance and Flamboyant Spirit" Plate 18 showcases the epitome with a stunning Dior dress and Fath suit from 1954. These iconic designs exude sophistication and style, capturing the essence of this captivating concept. Traveling back in time, we encounter knights in combat during the 14th century, as depicted in the hand-colored engraving from Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England (1853). Their armor adorned with plumes and federbusch evokes a sense of grandeur and bravado. General Alexandre Dumas stands proudly on the battlefield circa 1797, his French Republican uniform reflecting both power and finesse. This engraved portrait immortalizes his unwavering courage while displaying an unmistakable panache. Le Vocabulaire Illustre introduces us to the world through engravings depicting plumes, feathers, and federbusch. These ornamental elements symbolize flamboyance, adding flair to any attire or setting. Marie Antoinette's rose portrait painted by Lorraine Habsburg captures her regal beauty amidst delicate petals. The elegance she embodies resonates with panache's refined allure that transcends time. A vibrant poster advertising the Concert des Ambassadeurs (1884) entices us with its colorful lithograph design. It reflects an era when artistic performances were imbued with extravagant charm – a true display of panache. French soprano Mlle Virginie Dejazet graces our imagination as Mimi in an enchanting opera performance. Her portrayal exemplifies gracefulness intertwined with passion – qualities synonymous with panache itself. The soldiers on horseback depicted on canvas evoke images of strength combined with gallantry - their presence commanding attention while showcasing their individuality through unique helmet adornments like bar helmets or those featuring springs for a distinctive "panache.