Black Dress Collection

After the ball (oil on canvas)
IND54494 After the ball (oil on canvas) by Casas i Carbo, Ramon (1866-1932); Museu de Montserrat, Abadia de Montserrat, Spain; Index Fototeca

Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau), 1883-84, (oil on canvas)
1127610 Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau), 1883-84, (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 207x110 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Lovers in a Cafe (panel)
XKL85795 Lovers in a Cafe (panel) by Kuehl, Gotthardt Johann (1850-1915); 43x43 cm; Berko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Zoute, Belgium; German, out of copyright

Portrait of a Lady of the Worthington Family
Artist - Title: Portrait of a Lady of the Worthington Family - Date: c.1845-1855 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 90 x 69

Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, 1814 (oil on canvas)
NUL385956 Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 92x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria Annunziata Carolina Murat)

Getting to know people is always an important part of starting a new job. And its especially arduous for 21 year old actress Maureen O Brien

louvre pyramid
Atsushi Inamura

louvre pyramid
Atsushi Inamura

louvre pyramid
Atsushi Inamura

Little branch
Milena Seita

louvre pyramid
Atsushi Inamura

Little branch
Milena Seita

Una calda serata a Monaco
Mike Kreiten

Arabella Huntington, 1924 (oil on canvas)
HEH416345 Arabella Huntington, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Birley, Oswald Hornby Joseph (1880-1952); 127x101.6 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Marie Daubrun (b / w photo)
CHT199769 Marie Daubrun (b/w photo) by Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info)

Mandy Rice Davies, pictured in 1986. Marilyn Davies, known as Mandy Rice-Davies (21 October 1944 - 18 December 2014), was a Welsh model

Novelist Jilly Cooper pictured at home in Putney. 1st December 1978

Jove Decadent
Ramon Casas

The call
Mieke Engelbos

Little branch
Milena Seita

vintage lady with white cat
Sharyn Bursic

Old Lady and Her Pets, Posed by Mrs. William Sommerville, 1901 (oil on canvas)
7444550 Old Lady and Her Pets, Posed by Mrs. William Sommerville, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Lorimer, John Henry (1856-1936); 130.81x107.91 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Lady with her Pets)

Diana, Princess of Wales attends the United Cerebral Palsys 1995 Humanitarian Dinner at the Hilton in New York City. UCP/NYC was the first charity in America to honour Princess Diana when she won

PRINCESS OF WALES AT COMMONWEALTH RECEPTION MARLBOROUGH HOUSE WEARING BLACK VELVET DRESS 1993

Tiffany
Alberto Bissacco

La Pensee, 1880 (oil on canvas)
3550967 La Pensee, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 124.5x73.7 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of a young lady, full length, seated in a pensive attitude)

Wandering Thoughts, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)
MAN62963 Wandering Thoughts, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 35.2x24.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Mrs John Pettie, 1865 (oil on canvas)
5043067 Mrs John Pettie, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910); 121.9x100.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Full length left side portrait of Mrs)

Space Camp
takeborn299

2023. 3. 5
Midoriselfphoto

The Blue Thistle, 1904 (oil on canvas)
471239 The Blue Thistle, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Vloors, Emile (1871-1952); 136x126 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Portrait of a woman, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7063030 Portrait of a woman, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Mola, Pier Francesco (1612-66); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of a woman)

Portrait of the first wife, c. 1865, Giovanni Fattori (painting)
7063045 Portrait of the first wife, c. 1865, Giovanni Fattori (painting) by Fattori, Giovanni (1825-1908); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Woman at the mirror, 1932 (oil on canvas)
868280 Woman at the mirror, 1932 (oil on canvas) by Cagnaccio di San Pietro (1897-1946); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Gipsy (oil on canvas)
1128514 Gipsy (oil on canvas) by Somerville, Howard (1873-1952); 92.5x72 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; © Bradford Museums & Galleries

PURPLE
JAYATU CHANDRA DAS

Una calda serata a Monaco
Mike Kreiten

Last flight of my wings
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

The call
Mieke Engelbos

Girl holding violets (oil on canvas)
471240 Girl holding violets (oil on canvas) by Siberdt, Eugene (1851-1931) (attr. to); 100.4x84.1 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Euphemia White Van Rensselaer, 1842 (oil on canvas)
7329496 Euphemia White Van Rensselaer, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Healy, George Peter Alexander (1813-1894); 115.1 x 89.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: by George P. A)

Little Jeanne, 1908 (oil on canvas)
471264 Little Jeanne, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 72x60 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Classical Portraiture
Jan Slotboom

Portrait of Jossa, 1886 (oil on canvas)
7302195 Portrait of Jossa, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 81.8x54.5 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Christian Krohg (1852-1925))

Cour des Voraces
Renate Reichert

Portrait of Mrs. Sandys, the artists mother, later 1840s (oil on panel)
FIT282938 Portrait of Mrs. Sandys, the artists mother, later 1840s (oil on panel) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); 40.9x30.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

At the Gaiete Rochechouart: Nicolle, 1893 (lithograph on ivory wove paper)
5859442 At the Gaiete Rochechouart: Nicolle, 1893 (lithograph on ivory wove paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 37.8--28 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

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"Captivating Elegance: The Timeless Allure of the Black Dress" In the art world, black dresses have long been a symbol of intrigue and sophistication. Take for instance Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau), depicted in John Singer Sargent's 1883-84 masterpiece. Her black dress exudes confidence as she gazes confidently at the viewer. Getting to know people is always an important part of starting a new job, and what better way to make a lasting impression than with a classic black dress? Just like the figures in Lovers in a Cafe (panel) or Portrait of a Lady of the Worthington Family, who effortlessly command attention with their impeccable style. Throughout history, influential women have embraced the power of the black dress. Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, radiates regality in her 1814 portrait by Robert Lefèvre. Similarly, Mary Queen of Scots' somber attire on her fateful journey to execution speaks volumes about her strength and resilience. But it's not just historical figures who have recognized the allure of this wardrobe staple. In more recent times, Mandy Rice Davies captivated audiences with her timeless beauty while donning a sleek black ensemble in 1986. Novelist Jilly Cooper also understood its impact when pictured at home in Putney back in December 1978 – elegance personified. Artists too have explored various dimensions through their depictions of women adorned in black dresses. La Pensee by Jean-Jacques Henner captures contemplation and mystery through his use of color and light on canvas. Meanwhile, Wandering Thoughts by William Holman Hunt delves into introspection amid an enchanting backdrop. Whether it be Mrs John Pettie's portrayal or Marilyn Davies' iconic image from 1986 – both showcasing how one can exude poise and grace effortlessly – there is no denying that wearing a black dress transcends time and trends.