Diaphanous Collection

Heather Honey by David Wright showing a semi-naked woman covered by a diaphanous black negligee. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Plate 192. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950386 Plate 192. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.3x40.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Not Every Bathing Dress Spells a Plunge in the River! by Barribal. 1925

Redhead Becky
Jan Slotboom

Nymphs Listening to the Songs of Orpheus, 1853. Creator: Charles Jalabert
Nymphs Listening to the Songs of Orpheus, 1853. Jalabert was praised by his contemporaries for his subtle, refined renderings of historical genre scenes

Buddha Shakyamuni, c.300. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni, c.300

Minh-Ly
Jan Slotboom

vintage collar
Jan Slotboom

Lorelei artistic studio photograph
Lorelei, artistic studio photograph, of model wearing diaphanous fabric, and holding a lyre. Lorelei is a legendary character originating in Germany

Flora Le Breton (1899-1951) was an English stage and silent film actress who moved to the United States in 1924. Date: circa 1924

Love's Whispers, 1896 (oil on canvas)
MAN370305 Love's Whispers, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Davies, Norman Prescott (1862-1915); 45.8x45.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Princess Zainab Nazli Khanum (Nazili Hanum), 1875 (oil on canvas)
3610405 Princess Zainab Nazli Khanum (Nazili Hanum), 1875 (oil on canvas) by Jerichau-Baumann, Elisabeth Maria Anna (1819-1881); 132x170 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Young Beauty (oil on canvas)
2628231 A Young Beauty (oil on canvas) by Ballavoine, Jules Frederic (1880-1901); 46.3x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Portrait of Sydney Bowles, Lady Redesdale, 1916 (oil on canvas)
CTS379072 Portrait of Sydney Bowles, Lady Redesdale, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); The Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Sydney Bowles Mitford)

Two Women with a Baby who is Playing on the Floor, ca. 1793. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Two Women with a Baby who is Playing on the Floor, ca. 1793

La Deesse des Mers, 1775-1832. Creator: Philibert Louis Debucourt
La Deesse des Mers, 1775-1832

The fireflies, 1898-99 (oil on canvas)
5862531 The fireflies, 1898-99 (oil on canvas) by Nomellini, Plinio (1866-1943); 85x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Silver (oil on canvas)
CH422991 Silver (oil on canvas) by Moore, Albert Joseph (1841-93); 119.4x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Plate 188. Dancing (fancy), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950382 Plate 188. Dancing (fancy), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.4x41 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 172. Stepping on a Trestle; Jumping Down, Turning, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950375 Plate 172. Stepping on a Trestle; Jumping Down, Turning, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.1x40 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Plate 143. Descending Incline, Turning Cup & Saucer in Right Hand
3950372 Plate 143. Descending Incline, Turning Cup & Saucer in Right Hand, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.2x37.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 72. Running, Leading Child (70) in Hand, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950369 Plate 72. Running, Leading Child (70) in Hand, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.6x41.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 56. Walking, Turning and Stooping to Lift Train, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950367 Plate 56. Walking, Turning and Stooping to Lift Train, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.5x43.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3518737 Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran, Charles Emile Auguste (1837-1917); 101x67.3 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

A Spring Idyll, 1901 (oil on canvas)
NUL396490 A Spring Idyll, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Boughton, George Henry (1833-1905); 51x76 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Absinthe Robette Poster by Privat Livemont, 1896 (colour litho)
2630180 Absinthe Robette Poster by Privat Livemont, 1896 (colour litho) by Privat-Livemont, Henri (1861-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Green and Blue: The Dancer, c. 1893 (transparent and opaque w / c
2972677 Green and Blue: The Dancer, c.1893 (transparent and opaque w/c, over traces of black chalk, on brown wove paper, laid down on card) by Whistler

Poster advertising Incandescent Gas-Lamps, 1895 (colour litho)
CHT138051 Poster advertising Incandescent Gas-Lamps, 1895 (colour litho) by Mataloni, Giovanni Maria (1869-1944); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

Parisian woman in the fashionable Dutch hairstyle, 1799 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986509 Parisian woman in the fashionable Dutch hairstyle, 1799 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Parisian woman in the fashionable Dutch hairstyle)

The Toilet, 1900 (oil on canvas)
CH368181 The Toilet, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 160.3x76.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Plate 242. Placing Chair, Sitting and Flirting a Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950397 Plate 242. Placing Chair, Sitting and Flirting a Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.3x42.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Plate 187. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950381 Plate 187. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.4x42.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 35. Walking, Carrying Child (70) on Right Arm, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950360 Plate 35. Walking, Carrying Child (70) on Right Arm, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.3x34.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Plate 194. Dancing, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950388 Plate 194. Dancing, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x35.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 193. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950387 Plate 193.Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.5x41 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 37. Walking, Left Hand Holding Dress, Right Hand at Face
3950361 Plate 37. Walking, Left Hand Holding Dress, Right Hand at Face, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.1x35.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

A Daughter of the Morn, c. 1611 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407538 A Daughter of the Morn, c.1611 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

Statue of an Egyptian idol in diaphanous robe holding an ankh and lotus. Found in the Canopus of Hadrians Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate engraving by G. Bossi after an illustration by G

Portrait of Marie-Charlotte de la Tremouille, Duchess of Saxe-Iena
CH441504 Portrait of Marie-Charlotte de la Tremouille, Duchess of Saxe-Iena, dressed as an allegory of Geomtery (oil on canvas) by Beaubrun

Dawn (oil on canvas)
492440 Dawn (oil on canvas) by Frederic, Leon Henri Marie (1856-1940); 162.6x88.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: l Aurore, or l Aube Arrachant les Tenebres Aurora)

Plate 189. Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950383 Plate 189.Dancing (fancy), 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.1x40.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 421. Toilet; Throwing Hand-kerchief Around Shoulders, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950408 Plate 421. Toilet; Throwing Hand-kerchief Around Shoulders, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.7x41.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Anemones, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
PNH347171 Anemones, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Moore, Albert Joseph (1841-93); Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

The Quartet (oil on canvas)
PNH347168 The Quartet (oil on canvas) by Moore, Albert Joseph (1841-93); 61x89 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3518736 Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran, Charles Emile Auguste (1837-1917); 101x67.3 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Girl Reclining on Sofa (oil on canvas)
2962846 Girl Reclining on Sofa (oil on canvas) by Steer, Philip Wilson (1860-1942); Private Collection; Whitford Fine Art, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Sarah Goodwin Barrett Moulton: Pinie 1794 (oil on canvas)
HEH416363 Sarah Goodwin Barrett Moulton: Pinie 1794 (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); 148x102.2 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Standing Figure, c. 1890 (crayon on lithographic transfer paper)
FSG324849 Standing Figure, c.1890 (crayon on lithographic transfer paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 24.5x15.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

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"Diaphanous Delights: A Captivating Journey through Art and Fashion" Step into a world of ethereal beauty as we explore the captivating concept of diaphanous. From the delicate strokes of David Wright's "Heather Honey" to the mysterious allure of "Night Shift, " his art transports us to a realm where dreams intertwine with reality. Plate 192, titled "Dancing (fancy), " takes us back to 1885, showcasing an exquisite collotype on paper that captures the grace and elegance of movement. The image whispers secrets only revealed by those who dare to embrace their inner desires. "Not Every Bathing Dress Spells a Plunge in the River" challenges societal norms, reminding us that true freedom lies in embracing our individuality. Lorelei artistic studio photograph unveils hidden depths within ourselves while Flora Le Breton's work enchants with its whimsical charm. In Norman Hartnell's dress and matching coat, diaphanous fabric cascades like liquid moonlight, evoking a sense of enchantment fit for royalty. Princess Zainab Nazli Khanum gazes at us from an oil canvas portrait painted in 1875, her eyes filled with wisdom beyond her years. A Young Beauty captured on canvas reminds us that youth is fleeting but forever preserved through art's lens. Parisian Ladies in Winter Dresses for 1800 showcases copper engraving & watercolor techniques from 1799; their fashionable attire stands as a testament to timeless style. As we immerse ourselves in this diaphanous journey, let Love's Whispers guide our hearts towards beauty and inspiration. Through these diverse artworks and fashion pieces, we discover that diaphanous is more than just sheer fabric – it represents vulnerability, strength, and the power to transcend boundaries. Join us as we celebrate this ephemeral quality that unites artistry across centuries – Diaphanous: Where Beauty Meets Transcendence.