Lady In Waiting Collection (page 5)

Lady Anne Hamilton (776-1846) Lady-in-waiting to Queen Caroline, wife of George IV of England. Hand-coloured engraving, 1820

Princess Margaret attends the Army Nursing Service in London November 1954 Neg Number RE8120

Lady Mary Butts, 1649. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Lady Mary Butts, 1649

Empress Eugenie and her Ladies in Waiting, detail of the Marquise of Montebello, 1855
XIR182996 Empress Eugenie and her Ladies in Waiting, detail of the Marquise of Montebello, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1805-73); Chateau de Compiegne, Oise

Empress Eugenie (1826-1920) Surrounded by her Ladies-in-Waiting, 1855 (oil on canvas)
XIR37015 Empress Eugenie (1826-1920) Surrounded by her Ladies-in-Waiting, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1805-73); 300x402 cm; Chateau de Compiegne, Oise

Ladies View, a scenic point on Upper Lake on the N71 portion of the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park, Co
Ladies View, a scenic point along the N71 portion of the Ring of Kerry, in Killarney National Park, Ireland. The name apparently stems from the admiration of the view given by Queen Victorias

Princess Zinaida Volkonskaya in Tancred Dress, 1820 (oil on canvas)
BAL995765 Princess Zinaida Volkonskaya in Tancred Dress, 1820 (oil on canvas) by Bruni, Fyodor (1801-75); 188x130 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Lady Macbeth Sleepwalking, 1783 (oil on canvas)
XIR903191 Lady Macbeth Sleepwalking, 1783 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 221x160 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Lady Macbeth somnambule)

Marie Ruthven, Lady van Dyck, c. 1639 (oil on canvas)
XIR498155 Marie Ruthven, Lady van Dyck, c.1639 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 104x81 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Marie Ruthven (d.1645)

Death of Phaedra, prepatory sketch for the illustration of Racines Complete Works
XIR482073 Death of Phaedra, prepatory sketch for the illustration of Racines Complete Works, Act V Scene VII, published 1801 (black pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson

Detail of the background of Las Meninas, or The Family of Philip IV, c. 1656 (oil on canvas)
XIR430520 Detail of the background of Las Meninas, or The Family of Philip IV, c.1656 (oil on canvas) (detail of 405) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); Prado, Madrid

Admiration with astonishment (pierre noire on white yellowed paper)
XIR414665 Admiration with astonishment (pierre noire on white yellowed paper) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); 25.5x19.2 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

Catherine II recalling Chancellor Alexey Bestuzhev-Ryumin to Court (oil on canvas)
BAL368873 Catherine II recalling Chancellor Alexey Bestuzhev-Ryumin to Court (oil on canvas) by Russian School, (18th century); Ostankino Palace Theatre Museum, Moscow

King Henry VI of England and his Queen Consort, Margaret of Anjou in their court
KW322653 King Henry VI of England and his Queen Consort, Margaret of Anjou in their court, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916)

The Wonder of Windsor: The Artist, Poet, Fiddler, Here We See, And all is Tweedle-dum
XJF307379 The Wonder of Windsor: The Artist, Poet, Fiddler, Here We See, And all is Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee, c.1841 (litho) (b/w photo) by Hunt

Birth of Louis, Dauphin of France, son of Louis XV, on 4th September 1729 (engraving)
XIR280185 Birth of Louis, Dauphin of France, son of Louis XV, on 4th September 1729 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of Yekaterina Nelidova, 1773 (oil on canvas)
BAL2637290 Portrait of Yekaterina Nelidova, 1773 (oil on canvas) by Levitsky, Dmitri Grigor evich (1735-1822); State Russian Museum, St

Noble Lady and Maid of Honour and Two Burgesses, after a miniature in Merveilles du Monde
KW260521 Noble Lady and Maid of Honour and Two Burgesses, after a miniature in Merveilles du Monde, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho)

Empress Catherine the Great (1729-96) receiving a letter, 1861 (oil on canvas)
BAL198749 Empress Catherine the Great (1729-96) receiving a letter, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Mioduszewski, Jan Ostoja (1831-1906); 107.5x147.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Polish

Apartment of a Noblewoman (gouache on paper)
XIR221475 Apartment of a Noblewoman (gouache on paper) by French School, (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France; French, out of copyright

The Toilet (oil on canvas)
XIR220280 The Toilet (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Francois Louis Joseph (1758-1823); 34.7x44 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; French, out of copyright

The Levee, engraved by Louis Michel Halbou (1730-c. 1809) 1781 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR167543 The Levee, engraved by Louis Michel Halbou (1730-c.1809) 1781 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau, Jean Michel the Younger (1741-1814) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

The Birth of the Virgin, 1485-90 (fresco) (detail)
BAL130502 The Birth of the Virgin, 1485-90 (fresco) (detail) by Ghirlandaio, Davide (1452-1525) & Domenico (1449-94); Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Birth of the Virgin, 1514 (fresco) (see also 61996, 62001 and 62002)
XAL175008 The Birth of the Virgin, 1514 (fresco) (see also 61996, 62001 and 62002) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Santissima Annunziata, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Marriage of Edward II (1284-1327) and Isabella of France (1292-1358) (engraving)
XJF144063 Marriage of Edward II (1284-1327) and Isabella of France (1292-1358) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

EMPRESS EUGENIE (1826-1920). Empress Eugenie of France and ladies of her Court. Oil on canvas, 1855, by Franz Xaver Winterhalter

FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1780. The Lady in the Queens Palace. Engraving and etching by Jean Michel Moreau, 1776-1783

LOUIS, DAUPHIN OF FRANCE (1661-1711). Known as le Grand Dauphin. The birth of the son of the Grand Dauphin and Marie Christine of Bavaria, the Duke of Burgundy, 1682

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"Lady in Waiting: A Glimpse into the Lives of Noble Women throughout History" Step into the world of Jan Brueghel the Elder, a Flemish painter who beautifully captured the essence of peasant life. Among his masterpieces, one can find a depiction of a Lady-in-waiting, showcasing her humble yet significant role. Intriguingly, costume designs for Euripides' Hippolytus reveal how even ancient Greek plays required the presence and elegance of these ladies. Their grace and poise were essential to bring characters to life on stage. Moving forward in time, we encounter Catherine of Aragon as portrayed by William Shakespeare in Henry VIII. This oil painting from 1866 captures her regal beauty and strength as she navigates through turbulent times with dignity befitting a queen. Fast forward to 1953 when Her Majesty the Queen is seen accompanied by her Mistress of the Robes and six Maids of Honour. The loyalty and dedication displayed by these women highlight their crucial support in maintaining royal traditions. Tz'u Hsi, Empress Dowager of China during the early 20th century, stands tall in an evocative black-and-white photograph. As one can imagine, being a lady-in-waiting to such an influential figure demanded utmost discretion and loyalty. Delving into nursery rhymes brings us "Gray goose and gander, " where Victorian illustrations depict charming scenes featuring ladies-in-waiting attending to their duties while surrounded by whimsical animals. The delicate pastel portrait showcases Lady Willoughby's timeless beauty that transcends generations. Such portraits immortalize noblewomen who served as confidantes and companions to queens throughout history. Isabella of Bavaria wearing a forked headdress transports us back to 1435 when fashion played an integral part in defining status among nobility. Ladies-in-waiting like Isabella would have been instrumental in helping their queens make fashion statements.