Red Cape Collection

Into the Woods
Tom Blood

"THE END"
Adam Pachula

Bull Fighting in Ronda
IND54390 Bull Fighting in Ronda by Gutierrez Solana, Jose (1886-1945); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas)
XIR384521 Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; (add.info)

Little Red Riding Hood, c. 1905 (colour litho)
3471633 Little Red Riding Hood, c.1905 (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

James Steel Orchar, 1881 (oil on canvas)
6200882 James Steel Orchar, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Pettie, John (1839-93); 59.7x40 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: James Steel Orchar (1854-91) son of James Guthrie Orchar (1825-98)

Cartoon of an Old Woman, etched by Isaac Cruikshank (1764-1811) (coloured etching)
BAL43108 Cartoon of an Old Woman, etched by Isaac Cruikshank (1764-1811) (coloured etching) by Woodward, George Moutard (c.1760-1809) (after); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Ferdinand VII (1784-1833) 1808-11 (oil on canvas)
XIR221150 Portrait of Ferdinand VII (1784-1833) 1808-11 (oil on canvas) by Lopez y Portana, Vicente (1772-1850); Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Little Red Riding Hood, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731087 Little Red Riding Hood, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Red Riding Hood)

"When she got to the wood she met a Wolf ", from The Fairy Tales of
3474203 " When she got to the wood she met a Wolf..", from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham

Portrait of Pope Gregory XV (1554-1623) (oil on canvas)
CRS225671 Portrait of Pope Gregory XV (1554-1623) (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Corsham Court, Wiltshire; Italian, out of copyright

"O, Grandmother, what big ears you have got", she said
3474204 " O, Grandmother, what big ears you have got", she said, from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub

Tess of the D Urbervilles or, The Elopement
GRB4463 Tess of the D Urbervilles or, The Elopement by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Montfleury (1600-67) (oil on canvas)
XIR223478 Portrait of Montfleury (1600-67) (oil on canvas) by Durand, Antoine (fl.1645-83); 74x58 cm; Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; French, out of copyright

Little Red Riding Hood, 1909
O, Grandmother, what big ears you have got, she said. Little Red Riding Hood from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Portrait of Pope Innocent X (1574-1655), 1650 (oil on canvas)
BAL321 Portrait of Pope Innocent X (1574-1655), 1650 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 141x119 cm; Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; Spanish, out of copyright

Portrait of Doge Piero Barbarigo (oil on canvas)
XIR228284 Portrait of Doge Piero Barbarigo (oil on canvas) by Castelli, Bernardino (1750-1810); Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Montfleury (1600-67) (oil on canvas)
XIR245755 Portrait of Montfleury (1600-67) (oil on canvas) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (attr. to); Comedie Francaise, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

St. Jerome (oil on panel)
XIR219652 St. Jerome (oil on panel) by Reymerswaele, Marinus van (c.1490-c.1567); 80x108 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: later copy by the artist of a 1551 version; ); Netherlandish

Portrait of Ferdinand VII (1784-1833) 1814 (oil on canvas)
XIR192458 Portrait of Ferdinand VII (1784-1833) 1814 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 212x146 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The Resurrection of Christ, 1700 (oil on canvas)
XIR157799 The Resurrection of Christ, 1700 (oil on canvas) by Coypel, Noel (1628-1707); 350x255 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; French, out of copyright

Carnival model in red cape and gold mask peering from columns in St. Marks Square, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

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"Red Cape: A Symbol of Power, Mystery, and Tales Unveiled" From the dramatic bullfighting arenas in Ronda to the enchanting canvases of Bacchus and Ariadne, the red cape has long captivated our imagination. It weaves its way through history, leaving a trail of stories that have become timeless classics. In the depths of Little Red Riding Hood's adventures, c. 1905 litho brings her vibrant red cloak to life. James Steel Orchar's 1881 oil on canvas reveals a different side - an intriguing allure that hints at hidden secrets beneath its scarlet folds. Isaac Cruikshank's colored etching portrays a cartoonish old woman donning a crimson cape with mischievous intent. Meanwhile, Ferdinand VII gazes out from his regal portrait adorned in rich hues of red, exuding authority and power. A Christmas card featuring Little Red Riding Hood reminds us that even during festive times, this iconic garment holds sway over our imaginations. As we delve into The Fairy Tales collection and encounter wolves lurking within enchanted woods, we realize how deeply ingrained this symbol is in our collective consciousness. Pope Gregory XV's portrait showcases another facet - wisdom concealed behind ruby fabric. And who can forget those famous words spoken by Little Red Riding Hood herself? "O Grandmother. What big ears you have got, " she exclaimed as she discovered the truth hidden beneath her beloved cape. Finally, Tess of D'Urbervilles or The Elopement takes us on a journey where passion intertwines with tragedy under the watchful eye of a blood-red shroud. The endearing allure of the red cape continues to mesmerize us throughout time – whether it be in tales passed down through generations or masterpieces immortalized on canvas. Its significance transcends mere fabric; it represents courage and vulnerability entwined within every human soul.