Gold Dress Collection

Lady in waiting to Isabelle of Bavaria, wife of King Charles VI, 1389. She wears a tall conical bonnet with long veil
FLO4657131 Lady in waiting to Isabelle of Bavaria, wife of King Charles VI, 1389. She wears a tall conical bonnet with long veil, necklace, and gold dress with high waist and ermine hem

Farewell, 1867 (oil on board)
AGR290627 Farewell, 1867 (oil on board) by Bakalowicz, Wladyslaw (1833-1907); 55.6x45.4 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Mrs Thomas Freame (1704-c. 1751) after an original thought to be by Sir Godfrey Kneller, c
AKM205178 Mrs Thomas Freame (1704-c.1751) after an original thought to be by Sir Godfrey Kneller, c.1742 (oil on canvas) by Hesselius

Grand court dress in new style, engraved by Dupin, plate 291 from
STC444575 Grand court dress in new style, engraved by Dupin, plate 291 from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Saint-Aubin

Portrait of Elizabeth Spiegel, 1639 (oil on wood)
499880 Portrait of Elizabeth Spiegel, 1639 (oil on wood) by Santvoort, Dirck (1610-80); 80.6x68.3 (framed) 62.7x49.5 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Lady in a landscape with a fly on her shoulder: an allegory of touch
829597 Lady in a landscape with a fly on her shoulder: an allegory of touch, 1742 (oil on canvas) by Mijn, Frans van der (1719-93); 87x69.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

Margaret Brooke, Lady Denham (1646-67) (oil on canvas)
SAG186613 Margaret Brooke, Lady Denham (1646-67) (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Portrait of Empress Anna Ioannovna (1693-1740) (oil on canvas)
BAL209466 Portrait of Empress Anna Ioannovna (1693-1740) (oil on canvas) by Wedekind, Johann Heinrich (1674-1736); 76x57 cm; Art Museum, Samara, Russia; Estonian, out of copyright

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"Captivating in Gold: A Journey Through Time" Step into the world of art and fashion as we explore the allure of the gold dress. From historical portraits to timeless masterpieces, this captivating garment has left its mark throughout history. In 1940, Anna Neagle immortalized a lady in waiting to Isabelle of Bavaria with her oil on canvas masterpiece. The tall conical bonnet adorned with a long veil perfectly complemented the high-waisted gold dress, complete with an ermine hem. This elegant ensemble was fit for royalty during King Charles VI's reign in 1389. Fast forward to 1867, where "Farewell" painted on board captured our attention. A young lady bid adieu while donning a stunning gold dress that exuded grace and sophistication. The artist skillfully depicted every intricate detail, from the delicate necklace to the fashionable crakows or foals worn at that time. Traveling further back in time to the 1550s, we encounter a portrait of a young lady holding an apple. Her oil on canvas depiction showcases not only her beauty but also her choice of attire – a resplendent gold dress that symbolizes wealth and status during that era. Mrs Thomas Freame takes center stage next as she poses for Sir Godfrey Kneller's brushstrokes. Though there is some uncertainty surrounding its originality, one thing remains clear – Mrs Freame radiates elegance in her golden gown, capturing the essence of aristocracy during early eighteenth-century England. The evolution continues with grand court dresses engraved by Dupin around plate 291 from an unknown source. These new-style gowns boast opulence and extravagance through their intricate designs and shimmering golden fabrics - truly fit for queens and noblewomen alike. Elizabeth Spiegel graces us with her presence through another mesmerizing portrait dating back to 1639.