Evening Dress Collection (page 17)

Yawning man in evening dress (colour photo)
3094049 Yawning man in evening dress (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yawning man in evening dress)

The Elegant Connoisseur, (oil on canvas)
827200 The Elegant Connoisseur, (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); 55.9x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elegant Connoisseur)

City Ball at the Mansion House, from The English Spy, pub
3085945 City Ball at the Mansion House, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Portrait of a Woman by a Lake, (oil on canvas)
827000 Portrait of a Woman by a Lake, (oil on canvas) by Lynch, Albert (1851-1912); 100.3x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Woman by a Lake. Albert Lynch (1851-1912)

Album Page: House of Worth, Evening Dress, 1903-04 (b / w photo)
3513033 Album Page: House of Worth, Evening Dress, 1903-04 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: Designer: Jean-Philippe Worth)

Album Page: House of Worth, Tea Gown, 1908-09 (b / w photo)
3513114 Album Page: House of Worth, Tea Gown, 1908-09 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: Designer: Jean-Philippe Worth)

Album Page: House of Worth, Ball Gown, 1905-06 (b / w photo)
3513100 Album Page: House of Worth, Ball Gown, 1905-06 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: Designer: Jean-Philippe Worth)

Album Page: House of Worth, Evening Dress, 1902-03 (b / w photo)
3513022 Album Page: House of Worth, Evening Dress, 1902-03 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: Designer: Jean-Philippe Worth)

Album Page: House of Worth, Ball Gown, 1902-03 (b / w photo)
3513010 Album Page: House of Worth, Ball Gown, 1902-03 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: Designer: Jean-Philippe Worth)

Album Page: House of Worth, Evening Dress, 1902-03 (b / w photo)
3513002 Album Page: House of Worth, Evening Dress, 1902-03 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: Designer: Jean-Philippe Worth)

Le Jardin de l Infante, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1920 (pochoir print)
3435632 Le Jardin de l Infante, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1920 (pochoir print) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robe du Soir)

Prospect Association grand masked ball at the Academy of Music, Tammany Hall and Nilsson Hall, New York (chromolitho)
3104967 Prospect Association grand masked ball at the Academy of Music, Tammany Hall and Nilsson Hall, New York (chromolitho) by American School

Study for Arrangement in Black: Lady Meux, 1881 (pen & brown ink on ivory wove paper laid
2971520 Study for Arrangement in Black: Lady Meux, 1881 (pen & brown ink on ivory wove paper laid down on ivory wove board) by Whistler

Le Jardin de l Infante, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1920 (pochoir print)
3444371 Le Jardin de l Infante, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1920 (pochoir print) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robe du Soir)

Les Preparatifs de Noel, pub. 1914 (pochoir Print)
3444229 Les Preparatifs de Noel, pub. 1914 (pochoir Print) by Gose, Francisco Xavier (1876-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robe d apres-midi de Redfern; ); The Stapleton Collection; Spanish

Que Vous etes Belle, Maman... from a Collection of Fashion Plates
3440551 Que Vous tes Belle, Maman A..... from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1922 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Longchamp, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1922 (pochoir print)
3438311 Longchamp, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1922 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: robe d AprAs-Midi, de Beer; Jaquette pour les Courses)

Portrait of Diaz Albertini, 1909 (oil on canvas)
651485 Portrait of Diaz Albertini, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 101.5x95.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Diaz Albertini. Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931)

Portrait of a Lady, half length, Wearing a White Dress and Holding a Pair of Lunettes
651378 Portrait of a Lady, half length, Wearing a White Dress and Holding a Pair of Lunettes, (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter

Fashions for October (engraving)
2785550 Fashions for October (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashions for October)

Three illustrations of transvestites in blue and pink dresses dancing with a larger
2632109 Three illustrations of transvestites in blue and pink dresses dancing with a larger gentleman in white tie and tails, from White Bottoms, pub

In the Logia, (oil on panel)
652978 In the Logia, (oil on panel) by Picard, Louis (1861-1940); 22x27.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Logia. Louis Picard (1861-1940). Oil on panel

Portrait of Madame Dupille and Her Daughter, Mid-Body, Dressed in Ball Gowns in a Window
659329 Portrait of Madame Dupille and Her Daughter, Mid-Body, Dressed in Ball Gowns in a Window, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Coypel

The Ball (oil on canvas)
659117 The Ball (oil on canvas) by Barbudo, Salvador Sanchez (1857-1917); 45.1x64.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Portrait of Sofia Mikhailovna Botkina, 1899 (oil on canvas)
SRM92432 Portrait of Sofia Mikhailovna Botkina, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Serov, Valentin Aleksandrovich (1865-1911); 189x139.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St

The Watershute at the Fair, c. 1920 (stencil on paper)
STC92052 The Watershute at the Fair, c.1920 (stencil on paper) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Winter, 1877 (oil on canvas)
CLK339840 Winter, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 118x59.4 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Belgian, out of copyright

Full dress, 1817 (colour litho)
FMB398913 Full dress, 1817 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Meditation (pastel on paper)
XPG366377 Meditation (pastel on paper) by Bouy, Gaston (1866-c.1931); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of the poetess Alice Valliere-Merzbach, 1913
PWI50134 Portrait of the poetess Alice Valliere-Merzbach, 1913 by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 92x73 cm; Petit Palais, Geneva, Switzerland; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Publicity Calendar for the cigarette paper manufacturer Rizla
CHT259969 Publicity Calendar for the cigarette paper manufacturer Rizla, depicting President Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) and the " 15th" proposition for the League of Nations

His Fortune, 1902 (oil on canvas)
CHT285285 His Fortune, 1902 (oil on canvas) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: elegant Edwardian lady fortune telling with cards; ace of hearts; l as de coeur; femme)

In the Foyer of the Theatre, postcard 1910 (colour litho)
CHT211465 In the Foyer of the Theatre, postcard 1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Dinner at the Casino, c. 1906 (oil on canvas)
DAY211533 Dinner at the Casino, c.1906 (oil on canvas) by La Touche, Gaston de (1854-1913); 99.1x95.6 cm; The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio

The Celebrated, 1906 (oil on canvas)
XIL210454 The Celebrated, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Avy, Joseph Marius (1871-1939); 181x132 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; French, out of copyright

Dress designed by Madeleine Vionnet (1876-1975) (b / w photo)
CHT163800 Dress designed by Madeleine Vionnet (1876-1975) (b/w photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); Musee de la Mode et du Costume, Paris

At the Comedie Francaise (oil on canvas)
CK88529 At the Comedie Francaise (oil on canvas) by La Touche, Gaston de (1854-1913); 171.4x91.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eCrane Kalman Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Maxim s, c. 1901 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CHT167969 Maxim s, c.1901 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Peristyle at the Theatre Francais, c. 1822 (colour litho)
CHT169425 The Peristyle at the Theatre Francais, c.1822 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of the Countess of Clary Aldringen, 1896 (oil on canvas)
NUL104376 Portrait of the Countess of Clary Aldringen, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 225.6x121.9 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Fashion designs by Jacques Doucet (1853-1929) and the House of Worth from
CHT199610 Fashion designs by Jacques Doucet (1853-1929) and the House of Worth from Les Elegances Parisiennes, winter of 1920-21 (colour litho) by French School

The Coachman, 1923 (oil on canvas)
1195737 The Coachman, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 98.3x81.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

An Elegant Lady with Pearls, (oil on canvas)
1197587 An Elegant Lady with Pearls, (oil on canvas) by Jacquet, Gustave (1846-1909); 43.1x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Salome Andronikova, 1922 (sanguine on paper)
1195808 Portrait of Salome Andronikova, 1922 (sanguine on paper) by Iacovleff, Alexandre (1887-1938); 95.5x62.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Lysistrata, 1896 (Japan vellum)
1195421 Lysistrata, 1896 (Japan vellum) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); 30x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A maquette for the lithograph Programme 27 Octobre 1900, c
1195109 A maquette for the lithograph Programme 27 Octobre 1900, c. 1900 (pencil, ink, w/c) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 24.1x8.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech

The Wedding, Fontainebleu; Les Noces, Fontainbleu, (oil on canvas)
824481 The Wedding, Fontainebleu; Les Noces, Fontainbleu, (oil on canvas) by Delort, Charles Edouard (1841-95); 88.2x128.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wedding, Fontainebleu; Les Noces)

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"An Evening of Elegance: From George and Mildred to Madame X, the Evolution of the Evening Dress" Step into a world of glamour and sophistication as we explore the captivating history of evening dresses. Inspired by iconic TV programmes like George and Mildred, where Brian Murph and Yootha Joyce showcased timeless style, these garments have always been synonymous with grace. Travel back in time to 1883-84 when John Singer Sargent immortalized Madame Pierre Gautreau in his mesmerizing oil painting "Madame X. " Her enchanting evening dress exudes confidence and allure, setting the stage for future fashion trends. In 1961, Peggy Lee graced London with her presence in a stunning gown designed by Brian Foskett. The epitome of elegance, she captivated audiences with her velvety voice and impeccable sense of style. Delve further into history as we encounter a young girl adorned in a magnificent ball gown from 1879. This exquisite piece showcases the opulence associated with formal events during that era. Fast forward to 1913 Parisian fashion through Costumes Parisiens' pouchoir prints. Jeanne Lanvin's creations take center stage on plate 46 and plate 49 - each design reflecting her innovative approach while maintaining an air of sophistication. Immerse yourself in late 19th-century France as you witness a young woman donning a posh dress that embodies the essence of luxury. This digital reproduction allows us to appreciate its intricate details even today. Strapless ballgowns made their mark in the early '50s, exemplified by Shirley Markham's creation worn by an unknown woman. The simplicity yet grandeur of this garment is truly breathtaking. Finally, let's not forget Hollywood's influence on evening wear. Richard Burton arrives at The premiere accompanied by his wife Susie Hunt wearing an ensemble that oozes class and refinement – proving that the allure of evening dresses transcends time and place.