Peau Collection

Victor Stiebel / Ballgown
An ash blue slipper satin evening dress from couture designer, Victor Stiebel. Typical full skirt of the period, with a white pleated " peau de soie"

Tribe of the Timucua Indians, 1591 (engraving)
2435429 Tribe of the Timucua Indians, 1591 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: History. USA. Tribe of the timucuan indians: chief with his wife)

Chukchi family, c1810 (engraving)
2086322 Chukchi family, c1810 (engraving) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Geography. Russia. A Chukchi family. Woman breastfeeding. Engraving by G)

Statue of Hercules, 17th century (marble)
JFS136179 Statue of Hercules, 17th century (marble); Chateau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: part of sculptural programme of Charles Le Brun (1619-90)

Poster, Scala, A Fleur de Peau by SEM (Georges Goursat 1863-1934) Lithograph in colour, 31ins. x 23ins. Date: circa 1904

Woman in visiting outfit with fur muff giving sweets to a child. Bonbons from the Comte du Plessis-Praslin. Toilette de visite, bonbons du Marechal, duc de Praslin

Marianne et l Action Francaise. Marianne and the Action Francaise
5675070 Marianne et l Action Francaise. Marianne and the Action Francaise. by Le Petit, Alfred (1841-1909); (add.info.: Histoire. France. IIIeme Republique)

Sistine Chapel Ceiling: The Last Judgement, detail of St. Bartholomew holding his flayed skin, 1538-41 (fresco)
ALI182514 Sistine Chapel Ceiling: The Last Judgement, detail of St. Bartholomew holding his flayed skin, 1538-41 (fresco) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Red-tailed boa skin, skeleton and spine, Boa constrictor. (Le peau d un Serpent de Ceilan, une piece en grand, le squelette, epine exterieure)

Eclosion de larves de mouches dans les cavites et sous la peau du visage (colour litho)
5210351 Eclosion de larves de mouches dans les cavites et sous la peau du visage (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Evening frocks for fashionable casinos
A holiday abroad necessitates many lovely evening frocks for fashionable casinos. On the left is a dress of shimmering satin in duck egg blue, embroidered with diamante from Marshall and Snelgrove

Christ, detail from The Last Judgement, in the Sistine Chapel, 16th century
BAL53522 Christ, detail from The Last Judgement, in the Sistine Chapel, 16th century with self-portrait of Michelangelo as Saint Bartholomew holding flayed skin (fresco) by Buonarroti

Hercules and the Hydra (tempera on panel)
XAL50364 Hercules and the Hydra (tempera on panel) by Pollaiuolo, Antonio (1432/3-98); 17x12 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Woman Writing a Letter (oil on canvas) (detail of 197807)
XIR377106 Woman Writing a Letter (oil on canvas) (detail of 197807) by Duval-Lecamus, Pierre (1790-1854); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: Femme en Train d Ecrire; ); French

Statue of Hercules, copy of a Greek original (marble)
XIR212866 Statue of Hercules, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Musee Saint-Raymond, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: skin of the Nemean lion; ); out of copyright

Hercules (enamel)
XIR193578 Hercules (enamel) by French School, (16th century); Musee Municipal Antoine Vivenel, Compiegne, France; French, out of copyright

Woman Writing a Letter (oil on canvas)
XIR197807 Woman Writing a Letter (oil on canvas) by Duval-Lecamus, Pierre (1790-1854); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; French, out of copyright

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"Peau: A Journey Through the Layers of Beauty and Identity" Step into a world where peau, or skin, becomes a canvas for art, fashion, and self-expression. From the elegant ballgowns designed by Victor Stiebel to the captivating poster of "A Fleur de Peau" at Scala, every detail celebrates the beauty that lies beneath. In one corner, a woman in her visiting outfit delicately holds a fur muff while offering sweets - an embodiment of grace and sophistication. Meanwhile, Marianne et l'Action Francaise symbolize strength and patriotism through their powerful alliance. As we gaze upon Michelangelo's masterpiece on the Sistine Chapel Ceiling, our eyes are drawn to St. Bartholomew holding his flayed skin. It reminds us that even in vulnerability lies resilience and courage. The red-tailed boa skin with its intricate skeleton and spine showcases nature's own artwork. Its patterns remind us of the diversity found within our own peau - each unique yet interconnected. But not all is serene; eclosion de larves de mouches dans les cavites et sous la peau du visage reveals life emerging from unexpected places. It serves as a reminder that beauty can arise from even the most unlikely circumstances. Evening frocks designed for fashionable casinos transport us to glamorous nights filled with excitement and allure. The four Roman riders capture our imagination as they gallop through history in Curtius' remarkable artwork. Yet amidst this grandeur, there is room for simplicity too - Pelisted visits offer comfort without compromising style or elegance. The course of Bievre flowing through Paris' 5th arrondissement reminds us of nature's gentle touch on our peau. Finally, Christ's presence in The Last Judgement mural brings solace and hope during times of uncertainty. His depiction reflects compassion towards humanity regardless of external appearances – reminding us that true beauty resides within each peau.