Blue Ribbon Collection

Close-up of gondoliers straw hat and blue ribbon, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Portrait of Rowland Bloxam, nephew to Sir Thomas Lawrence. Chubby boy in dress tied with blue ribbon
5912844 Portrait of Rowland Bloxam, nephew to Sir Thomas Lawrence. Chubby boy in dress tied with blue ribbon. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas

Opening the New "Edinburgh"Dock at Leith, the Steamer Berlin, with the Duke of Edinburgh on Board
1590566 Opening the New " Edinburgh" Dock at Leith, the Steamer Berlin, with the Duke of Edinburgh on Board, cutting the Blue Ribbon (engraving) by English School

Sophia Drake, 1784 (oil on canvas)
NUL285087 Sophia Drake, 1784 (oil on canvas) by Earl or Earle, Ralph (1751-1801); 128x102 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Portrait of a Lady (pastel)
GUI237873 Portrait of a Lady (pastel) by Russell, John (1745-1806); Guildford Borough Council, Surrey, UK; eGuildford House Gallery; English, out of copyright

Omnia Vanitas
BON51671 Omnia Vanitas by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Robin with message and flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731075 Robin with message and flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin with message and flowers)

A Ball at Theropia (engraving)
1041378 A Ball at Theropia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ball at Theropia)

Sarah Barrett (c. 1777--1834) (oil on canvas)
1128104 Sarah Barrett (c.1777A--1834) (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 51.5x41.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English

Children and cherubs pulling basket of flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730874 Children and cherubs pulling basket of flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children and cherubs pulling basket of flowers)

Edwardian lady (coloured chalks on paper)
NOO367882 Edwardian lady (coloured chalks on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eJohn Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Sara in a Large Flowered Hat, Looking Right, Holding Her Dog, c. 1901 (pastel on paper)
NUL282179 Sara in a Large Flowered Hat, Looking Right, Holding Her Dog, c.1901 (pastel on paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 70x55 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Isabella Seymour Conway, Viscountess Beauchamp, later Marchioness of Hertford, c
HEH416346 Isabella Seymour Conway, Viscountess Beauchamp, later Marchioness of Hertford, c.1789 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.2x63.8 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum

Portrait of Margaret Hazlitt, Sister of William Hazlitt
MAI46491 Portrait of Margaret Hazlitt, Sister of William Hazlitt by Hazlitt, John (1767-1837); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

The Reverie, engraved by Augrand, c. 1816 (coloured engraving)
STC429554 The Reverie, engraved by Augrand, c.1816 (coloured engraving) by Augrand, Parfait (b.1782); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Reverie:); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Blue ribbon winner horsewoman (litho)
6001436 Blue ribbon winner horsewoman (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue ribbon winner horsewoman)

Advertising chromos, cut to size according to the contours of the represented drawings
6040707 Advertising chromos, cut to size according to the contours of the represented drawings which were very fashionable at the beginning of the XXth century and designed to be cut

Portrait of a Woman, 1897 (oil on canvas)
MIB309754 Portrait of a Woman, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Tillier, Paul Prosper (1834-1915); 51x41 cm; Private Collection; eWhitford Fine Art, London, UK; French, out of copyright

The Americas Cup (b / w photo)
6006992 The Americas Cup (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Americas Cup)

Portrait of Henry Bloxam, nephew to Sir Thomas Lawrence. Boy in dress with blue ribbon
5912847 Portrait of Henry Bloxam, nephew to Sir Thomas Lawrence. Boy in dress with blue ribbon. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence

Pattern of Grandmas Blue Ribbon Cookies

Portrait Johan Maurits 1604-79 count Nassau-Siegen
Portrait of Johan Maurits (1604-79), count of Nassau-Siegen and governor of Brazil, Portrait of Johan Maurits of Nassau-Siegen, governor of Brazil. Bust in oval, to the right

Portrait of a Girl
Artist: Wright, Joseph (style of) - Title: Portrait of a Girl - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 76.8 x 64.1

Diana Sturt, later Lady Milner, 1800-05
XAM66150 Diana Sturt, later Lady Milner, 1800-05 by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; English, out of copyright

The Love Letter
BAL35818 The Love Letter by Carolus, Jean (1814-1897); Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Belgian, out of copyright

Portrait of a young girl, c. 1750 (pastel on paper)
XIR285668 Portrait of a young girl, c.1750 (pastel on paper) by Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; (add.info.: Jeune fille; ); French, out of copyright

Young Girl, 1744 (pastel on paper)
XIR285667 Young Girl, 1744 (pastel on paper) by Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Jeune fille vue en buste; ); French, out of copyright

Portrait of Mrs. Benwell, engraved by W Ward (coloured engraving)
XCF266075 Portrait of Mrs. Benwell, engraved by W Ward (coloured engraving) by Ward, William (1766-1826) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Madame Balzac, c. 1798 (oil on canvas)
XIR182503 Portrait of Madame Balzac, c.1798 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Maison de Balzac, Paris

Dona Maria Antonia Gonzaga (1735-1801) Marquesa de Villafranca (oil on canvas)
XIR228535 Dona Maria Antonia Gonzaga (1735-1801) Marquesa de Villafranca (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 87x72 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

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"Captivating in Blue: A Journey through History and Elegance" In a close-up of a gondolier's straw hat, adorned with a delicate blue ribbon, we are transported to the enchanting canals of Venice. The vibrant hues of Buonaparte's arrival, just 48 hours after landing in 1803, come alive in a hand-coloured engraving by Hannah Humphrey. A chubby boy named Rowland Bloxam captures our attention as he poses proudly in his dress tied with a charming blue ribbon. This hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis beautifully portrays the innocence and joy of childhood. The excitement continues as we witness the grand opening of the "Edinburgh" Dock at Leith. The Steamer Berlin sails through, cutting the symbolic blue ribbon while carrying none other than the Duke of Edinburgh himself. An awe-inspiring moment captured forever in an exquisite engraving. Moving forward, we encounter Sophia Drake's captivating portrait from 1784. Her piercing gaze and elegant attire draw us into her world where beauty knows no bounds. A lady painted delicately with pastels reminds us that even soft strokes can create lasting impressions. Omnia Vanitas whispers its message as we delve deeper into art's allure—a reminder that all is vanity but also an invitation to appreciate life's fleeting moments. Miss Bennett graces us with her presence through an ethereal pastel on paper; her timeless grace transcends generations. A robin bearing messages and flowers brings warmth to our hearts during Christmas time—an endearing scene immortalized on a chromolitho Christmas card. And then there is "A Ball at Theropia, " an engraved glimpse into opulence and merriment where elegance dances hand-in-hand with celebration. Finally, Sarah Barrett captivates us with her oil-on-canvas masterpiece—a testament to artistic brilliance that stands tall throughout history. Her portrayal showcases not only technical skill but also the depth of emotion that art can evoke.