Extravagant Collection (page 2)

Bride from Lapland wearing a dress of ermine and sable, and a headdress of fur cut to look like feathers. in the 1600s
FLO4705085 Bride from Lapland wearing a dress of ermine and sable, and a headdress of fur cut to look like feathers. in the 1600s

Amazing, Parisian male fashion post revolution, Convention Nationale era, 1795
FLO4686215 Amazing, Parisian male fashion post revolution, Convention Nationale era, 1795. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Carle Vernet from the Pauquet Brothers' "

Variety of women's costumes from 1760 to 1771, based on various books and almanach
FLO4672427 Variety of women's costumes from 1760 to 1771, based on various books and almanach. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Theatrical costume Clairette Angot (Pauline Luigini in Charles LeSocq's comic opera La fille de Madame Angot)
FLO4565099 Theatrical costume Clairette Angot (Pauline Luigini in Charles LeSocq's comic opera La fille de Madame Angot). Straw hat, satin frichu, cashmere silk dress, apron with velvet ribbons

Diogenes and Plato (litho)
8660749 Diogenes and Plato (litho) by Titus, C. (fl.1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diogenes and Plato. Many sharp wordy combats were waged between the philosopher Diogenes and Plato)

Woman from the Chaussee-d'Antin in the Chinese fashion. She wears a tall bonnet with flowers
FLO4677385 Woman from the Chaussee-d'Antin in the Chinese fashion. She wears a tall bonnet with flowers and ribbons over her piled up hairstyle a la Chinoque, ruff collar, tunic with bells

Marvelous and Amazing, Parisian fashions post-revolution, National Convention, 1795
FLO4686234 Marvelous and Amazing, Parisian fashions post-revolution, National Convention, 1795. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Carle Vernet from the Pauquet Brothers'

Two incredible (fops) with cudgels hinder the promenade of two wonders by pinning the tails of their dresses
FLO4677885 Two incredible (fops) with cudgels hinder the promenade of two wonders by pinning the tails of their dresses. One looks back coquettishly at the ridiculous dandy

Ritratto della figlia di Jack La Bolina, 1888. Creator: Corcos, Vittorio Matteo (1859-1933)
Ritratto della figlia di Jack La Bolina, 1888. Found in the Collection of the Gallerie degli Uffizi, Florenz.

La veste nuova (Das neue Kleid), 1873. Creator: Bedini, Paolo Giovanni (1844-1924)
La veste nuova (Das neue Kleid), 1873. Found in the Collection of the Museo Ottocento Bologna.

La Contessa Speranza, 1899. Creator: Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931)
La Contessa Speranza, 1899. Private Collection

Cloths are the girls best friends.
Ineke Mighorst

11 heures du matin, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
11 heures du matin, 1839. 11 o'clock in the morning. Mr. Coquelet voulant offrir un bouquet de violette a M.lle Palissandre

Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran - Shahs Coronation
Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran (1960-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

The Coronation of the Shah of Iran - Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
The Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

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Rosa - variety not identified Rose Red subject Green b/g

Marble Boat in the Summer Palace in Beijing, c.1900 (b/w photo)
495426 Marble Boat in the Summer Palace in Beijing, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marble Boat)

Grand Ball in aid of St. Mary's Hospital, Dawson, 1899 (b/w photo)
3671432 Grand Ball in aid of St. Mary's Hospital, Dawson, 1899 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Little Women - Meg buying silk for a new dress
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Meg buying silk for a new dress, far beyond her household budget, encouraged by her friend Sallie. 1880

Queen Farah Dibah of Iran - Shahs Coronation
Queen Farah Dibah of Iran (1938-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Decorative interior, Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin

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Helianthus - variety not identified Sunflower Yellow subject Blue b/g

carthamus tinctorius, safflower
0401 Safflower Carthamus tinctorius

gladiolus lemon drop, gladiolus
4395 Gladiolus Gladiolus Lemon Drop

gladiolus x hortulanus priscilla, gladiolus, pink subject, black background
Gladiolus x hortulanus Priscilla Gladiolus Pink subject Black background

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Tulipa - variety not identified Tulip White subject

Passion flower, Passiflora

Modern Style Street
A colourful illustration showing a busy scene in what is a modern style street from the viewpoint of a French artist in 1901

Laughing Animals
An illustration portraying a gentleman smoking a cigar, walking alongside a young lady wearing a decorative patterned dress and an extravagant hat, a crowd of animals including an elephant, pelican

Cecile Sorel With A Bird Of Paradise
A caricature sketch of French comic actress, Celine Emilie Seurre, known as Cecile Sorel, known for her highly extravagant costumes, she had a starring role in La Tosca

The Ball
A painting showing four performing couples, wearing extravagant, colourful clothing on a stage, with some other intimate figures below. Date: circa 1914

Advertisement for Courtaulds Fabrics
An advertisement for Courtaulds dress and lingerie fabrics. Shows an illustration of a woman on the telephone, wearing an extravagant dress. Fabrics for every purpose. Fabrics for every purse

ZULU GIRLS BURIED ALIVE
When Muande, mother of Zulu chief Tchaka, dies, she is given an extravagant send-off, one feature of which is that ten girls are buried alive alongside her Date: mid 19th century

KAFFIR BURIAL (ALIVE)
When Muande, mother of Zulu chief Tchaka, dies, she is given an extravagant send-off, one feature of which is that ten girls are buried alive alongside her Date: mid 19th century

Frontispiece to Michelet's LA SORCIERE [1911 edition] with portrait of the author and a depiction of sensational goings-on, matching his somewhat extravagant text Date: 1911

Monsignor Antonio Cerri, c. 1630-40 (marble)
3060067 Monsignor Antonio Cerri, c.1630-40 (marble) by Algardi, Alessandro (1598-54); 86x65x28 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Bad Form in Dress, c. 1915 (pen & ink & w/c on paper)
2653078 Bad Form in Dress, c.1915 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) by Pissarro, Ludovic-Rodolphe (1878-1952); Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art

Merveilleuses in the French Revolutionary era, 1792-1799. 1850 (engraving)
7233267 Merveilleuses in the French Revolutionary era, 1792-1799. 1850 (engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-1892); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman wearing a battleship in her pouf headdress, era of King Louis XIV, 1850 (engraving)
7233266 Woman wearing a battleship in her pouf headdress, era of King Louis XIV, 1850 (engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-1892); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moet et Chandon, Drinking the Health of the Chef (colour litho)
3099814 Moet et Chandon, Drinking the Health of the Chef (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moet et Chandon, Drinking the Health of the Chef)

Discomforts of an Epicure, 1787. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Discomforts of an Epicure, 1787. According to available descriptions of Rowlandson, this is a self-portrait, of course exaggerated

Illustration in Le Rire, 09 / 04 / 10 - A trendy bouquet of veils - Fashion
ICA4864035 Illustration in Le Rire, 09/04/10 - A trendy bouquet of veils - Fashion, Fencing (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info)

Louis XIV of France, the sun king (1638-1715), in dance costume, 17th century - Lithography based on an illustration by
FLO4617098 Louis XIV of France, the sun king (1638-1715), in dance costume, 17th century - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

The opening of a ball in a palatial assembly room, c. 1660-70 (oil on canvas)
1203186 The opening of a ball in a palatial assembly room, c.1660-70 (oil on canvas) by Flemish School, (17th century); 89.5x128.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

The Carnival in Naples in 1778, with the Cavalcata turca
3086229 The Carnival in Naples in 1778, with the Cavalcata turca parading through the Largo di Palazzo, c.1778 (oil on canvas) by Fabris

Pleated Ermine Stole, bordered with Seal Musquash, Large Muff, worked in a similar way to match (b / w photo)
3639576 Pleated Ermine Stole, bordered with Seal Musquash, Large Muff, worked in a similar way to match (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Wide Ermine Scarf, lined moire velour, with large flat Muff to match (b / w photo)
3639574 Wide Ermine Scarf, lined moire velour, with large flat Muff to match (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wide Ermine Scarf)

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"Extravagant Delights Around the World: From Villa Balbianello in Italy to Tivoli Gardens in Denmark" Nestled on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, Villa Balbianello stands as a testament to extravagant architecture and breathtaking views. The Dolly Sisters and their chorus dazzle audiences with diamond tableaux, showcasing an extravagant display of opulence and glamour. Albanian King Zog I's lavish lifestyle epitomizes extravagance, leaving behind a legacy that still captivates historians today. Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada is a majestic retreat surrounded by picturesque landscapes, offering guests an extravagant escape into nature's embrace. Tivoli Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland at Christmas time, enchanting visitors with its dazzling lights and extravagant festive atmosphere in Copenhagen, Denmark. Witness Christian Dior's creative genius as he sketches his iconic fashion designs from 1948 - a true embodiment of elegance and extravagance. Step inside the grand Opera House in Manaus, Brazil for an extravagant experience where artistry meets architectural splendor amidst the lush Amazon rainforest backdrop. Buckingham Palace comes alive with vibrant spring tulips adorning its grounds - an exquisite sight fit for royalty within the heart of London's bustling metropolis. Discover tranquility at Ubud's Water Lotus Temple adorned with a stunning statue of goddess Saraswati - an oasis of serenity amidst Bali's exotic beauty. Rose Hall in Jamaica tells tales of lavish parties and mysterious legends surrounding this historic mansion built in the 1840s - truly an extravagant slice of Caribbean history.