Effeminate Collection

Costume / Boy on Tricycle
Picturesque foppish French boy in a pleated skirt in spotted fabric, floppy striped necktie & falling collar, checked socks, pumps with large ribbon bows & long flowing hair

Bacchus, 1867 (w / c & bodycolour on paper)
CH343569 Bacchus, 1867 (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A Mignon, one of the dainty ones at the court of King Henri III of France
FLO4571444 A Mignon, one of the dainty ones at the court of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a caricature in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX 76 from Le

A Mignon, one of the dainty ones at the court of King Henri III of France
FLO4571430 A Mignon, one of the dainty ones at the court of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a caricature in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX 59 from Le

One of Les Mignons at the court of King Henry III of France
A Mignon, one of the dainty ones at the court of King Henri III of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a caricature in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 59 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Portrait of Farinelli, c. 1750-52 (oil on canvas)
3471105 Portrait of Farinelli, c.1750-52 (oil on canvas) by Amigoni, Jacopo (c. 1675-1752); 82x61 cm; Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Farinelli)

At the Lido, engraved by Henri Reidel, 1920 (litho)
STC91339 At the Lido, engraved by Henri Reidel, 1920 (litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Young Man with a Flower Behind his Ear, 1891 (oil on canvas)
CH100761 Young Man with a Flower Behind his Ear, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 45.7x33.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An Effeminate Zouave (engraving)
2785542 An Effeminate Zouave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Effeminate Zouave)

Self Portrait (pencil, wash & gouache on paper)
BOL229489 Self Portrait (pencil, wash & gouache on paper) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); 37.2x26.7 cm; Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, Lancashire

The Madonna of the Magnificat, detail of three boys, 1482 (tempera on panel
BEN107240 The Madonna of the Magnificat, detail of three boys, 1482 (tempera on panel) (detail of 9614) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510)

Portrait of Andre Breton (1896-1966) 1930 (b / w photo)
CHT224210 Portrait of Andre Breton (1896-1966) 1930 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris

And catch the living Manners as they rise, published by Hannah Humphrey
NCO191293 And catch the living Manners as they rise, published by Hannah Humphrey (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Bacchus, 1867 (oil on paper laid down on canvas)
BIR115516 Bacchus, 1867 (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 50.3x37.5 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

A Slice of Gloster Cheese, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191262 A Slice of Gloster Cheese, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 25.1x12.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Interior of a French Barracks, 1787, (1929). Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Interior of a French Barracks, 1787, (1929). Satire showing French soldiers preening in mirrors, having pedicures and pampering their wigs. Illustration from the Apollo Volume X, no 55, July 1929

A herald, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in the Chroniques de Saint-Denis, held by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

St George and the Dragon and Mademoiselle Riposting, 1789. Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)

Jean de Montluc, Seigneur de Balagny
Jean de Montluc, seigneur de BALAGNY - don t be misled by the seemingly effeminate garb of this gent, for in 1594 he is appointed a marechal de France, no less ! Date: circa 1590

Advert / Kuppenheimer Clo
The Beltsac: double-breasted jacket with belted back, long lapels & large patch pockets - a somewhat effeminate style! Worn with a straw boater, spotted tie & cane. Date: 1917

The Pompadour General, published by George Bickham, 1759 (engraving)
XJF867782 The Pompadour General, published by George Bickham, 1759 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM J, 1.104); English, out of copyright

Youth with a Basket of Fruit, 1594 (oil on canvas) (detail of 104940)
XIR428028 Youth with a Basket of Fruit, 1594 (oil on canvas) (detail of 104940) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Nikolay Gogol, 1841 (oil on canvas)
BAL265722 Portrait of Nikolay Gogol, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Moller, Fyodor Antonovich (1812-74); 61.5x49 cm; State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Bubbles, 1886 (oil on canvas)
BAL1960 Bubbles, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 107.5x77.5 cm; Elida Gibbs Collection, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Pantheon Macaroni, 1773 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XJF190561 Pantheon Macaroni, 1773 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Wall Nut - Effeminate young gent pondering the scene
The " Wall-Nut" - An effeminate (Metro-sexual?!) young gent pondering the scene from his perch on the promenade wall of a seaside resort

Male caricatures by George Ranstead
Two effeminate, aesthetes dressed in rather dandyish clothes, as depicted by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps

Everybody Can Help
Two rather effeminate young men, obviously not cut out to be soldiers, instead help the war effort by knitting for the troops, while smoking rather a lot

Aztec Natives
Aztec natives as the Spanish Conquistadors found them

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"Exploring the Spectrum of Effeminate Beauty: A Captivating Journey through Art" Step into a world where boundaries blur and conventional norms are challenged. Delve into the captivating realm of effeminacy, where costumes become expressions of identity and tricycles carry tales of liberation. Bacchus, 1867, whispers secrets through vibrant watercolors on paper, inviting you to embrace your true self. Les Mignons at the court of King Henry III of France beckon with their audacious presence, defying societal expectations with grace and poise. Farinelli's portrait from c. 1750-52 captures an ethereal essence that transcends gender stereotypes; his oil-painted canvas is a testament to timeless beauty. Transport yourself to Henri Reidel's engraved masterpiece from 1920 - At the Lido - as lithography unveils an enchanting scene where diversity thrives in all its glory. Vaslav Nijinsky mesmerizes as the Black Slave from Scheherazade; his performance challenges perceptions with every graceful movement. Young Man with a Flower Behind his Ear, 1891, immortalized on canvas by an unknown artist, showcases vulnerability intertwined with strength—a reminder that femininity knows no bounds. An Effeminate Zouave engraving reminds us that even historical depictions can challenge traditional notions. Self Portrait emerges boldly through pencil strokes and washes on paper—an introspective exploration into one's own identity amidst societal expectations. The Madonna of the Magnificat reveals three boys who defy conventionality in this detail captured in tempera on panel back in 1482. The Duke of Savoy himself breaks free from masculine constraints in his oil-on-canvas portrait dating back to 1666-1730—Victor Amadeus II stands proud as he embraces his unique expression. Andre Breton's black-and-white photograph from 1930 captures enigmatic allure while challenging preconceived notions.