Lante Collection (page 5)

Chambermaid of Hamburg, Germany, 19th century. She carries a small corbeille or wicker basket and wears a check shawl and white apron

Cook from Hamburg, Germany, 19th century. She wears a muslin bonnet and carries a basket covered with a large shawl. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration

Isabelle de Bavaria, wife of King Charles VI. In her wedding dress, aged 14, 1385. She wears a tall headdress with diadem, royal mantle over a sur cotte dress all decorated with gold

Louise Adelaide d Orleans, later Abbess of Chelles, 1698-1743. She is depicted as a young woman before becoming a nun, wearing a simple morning dress in back with white fur trim

Ninon de l Enclos, French author, courtesan and salon hostess, 1615-1705. She wears her hair loose in ringlets, a low-cut mantua dress with bodice and skirt in green velvet decorated with bows

Marion de Lorme, lover of the poet Desbarreaux, 1613-1650
Marion de Lorme, salon hostess, courtesan, lover of the poet Des Barreaux and Cardinal Richelieu, 1613-1650. She wears her hair loose in ringlets, a pearl necklace

Seamstress in Bavolet, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643
Seamstress, wearing a Bavolet headdress, reign of Louis XIII, 1610-1643. The Bavolet was a lace cap with a frill at the back, also known as the curtain bonnet

Marie Touchet, mistress of King Charles IX of France, 1549-1638. Daughter of an apothecary. She wears a bonnet on top of a chaperon, a ruff collar

Marguerite of Lorraine at her wedding ball, 1581
Marguerite of Lorraine, sister of Queen consort Louise of France, sister-in-law to Henry III of France, wife of Anne Duke of Joyeuse, 1581

Jeanne de Sancerre, sister of Louis de Sancerre, Constable of France. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Galerie Francaise de

Young woman in the era of King Francis I, 1515-1547. She wears a chaperon headdress that has the form of a bonnet, purple velvet dress with wide sleeves, pearl belt and peacock feather fan

Queen Claude, first wife of King Francis I, 1499-1524. She wears a rich chaperon headdress, velvet robe with fur sleeves, open at the front to reveal a rich skirt

Agnes Sorel, mistress of King Charles VII
Agnes Sorel, Dame de beaute, mistress of King Charles VII of France, 1409-1450. She wears a tall brocade bonnet with long veil, necklace and velvet dress with fur trim, crakows or poulaines

Heloise d Argenteuil, died 1164
Heloise d Argenteuil, nun, scholar and writer, best known for her romance with Abelard, died 1164. The large purse hanging from her belt is called an escarcelle (aumoniere or almoner)

Michelle de Vitry, widow of Jean Jouvenel des Ursins, died 1456. After her husbands death in 1431, she wore black mourning dress with the wimple and headband of a nun. From a painting on wood

Woman of the court of Rene I of Naples, 1409-1480
Woman of the court of Rene d Anjou or Rene I of Naples, 1409-1480. She wears tall hennin conical hat with veil, red velvet dress over green petticoat

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, crakows or poulaines

Ermengarde, daughter of Fulk IV, Count of Anjou, died 1147
Ermengarde, daughter of Fulk IV the Quarreler, Count of Anjou, died 1147. In tall headdress with veil, red velvet dress trimmed with fur, long crakows or poulaines, holding a book

Ninon de Lenclos 1620-1705, French author
Ninon de Lenclos or Anne Ninon de l Enclos, 1616-1705, French author, courtesan and patron of the young Moliere and Voltaire

Dressmaker, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

Female knitter, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

Lace laundress, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

Corset maker, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

Crockery seller, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

Flower seller, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

Petite bourgeoise woman of Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

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Woman of Fecamp. Like the serre-tete of le Havre, this one too is decorated only to the temples.. In the background on the hill is the church of Notre-Dame-du-Salut

Tradeswoman of Lisieux She wears a serre-tete
Tradeswoman of Lisieux. She wears a serre-tete fixed with a double ribbon.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

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Young girl of Varengeville, near Dieppe. The bonnet is of cotton toile.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

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Costume of the area of Dieppe. Bonnet with its papillon wings folded toward the front.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

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Costume of Bayeux. Falling tails from the bonnet and the false sleeves in a contrasting colour.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux

Young woman of Bayeux A novel method making a
Young woman of Bayeux. A novel method of making a tie to fix the bonnet.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Farmer of Harcourt, near Caen.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Young woman of Harcourt, near Caen.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

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Costume of Caen. The woman has fixed her bavolet bonnet with two ribbons.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

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Costume of Caen. Tall bonnet with the veils twisted over the crown of artificial flowers.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux

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Costume of Pont lEveque. Bavolet bonnet with papillon butterfly wings fixed at the temples.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux

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Women of Bolbec in costume for baptisms, weddings, family reunions or festivals at church.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux

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Woman in long plum dress with blue stole from Yvetot, showing the long lace tails from her bonnet.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux

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Costume of Granville. A woman in her finery in a park near the port.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

Jacqueline - French - Lante
JACQUELINE DE LA GRANGE Wife of Jean de Montagu, the Grand Minister of France under Charles VI. Date: circa 1400

Diane de Poitiers, (early 19th century). Creator: Georges Jacques Gatine
Diane de Poitiers, (early 19th century). Portrait of Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566), chief mistress of King Henry II of France

Anne de Bretagne, c19th century. Artist: Gatine
Anne de Bretagne, c19th century

Anne Genevieve of Bourbon-Conde, Duchess of Longueville. Artist: Gatine
Anne Genevieve of Bourbon-Conde, Duchess of Longueville. Anne Genevieve de Bourbon-Conde (1619-1679) was the daughter of Henri II de Bourbon, Prince of Conde and Charlotte-Marguerite de Montmorency

Marie De Hautefort / Lante
MARIE DE HAUTEFORT DUCHESSE DE SCHOMBERG Lady of the French court Date: 1616 - 1691

Fancy Dress / 1835 / Lante
A French fancy dress party Date: circa 1835

Costume of Granville She dresses in very fine
Costume of Granville. She dresses in very fine fabric, but never wears lace in her bonnet.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux

Costume of Coutances Woman in mourning habit
Costume of Coutances. Woman in mourning habit.. Handcolored fashion plate illustration from Louis-Marie Lantes Costumes des femmes du Pays de Caux, 1827/1885

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"Lante: A Glimpse into the Lives of Extraordinary Women in the 19th Century" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating stories of remarkable women from various corners of Europe. From the young girl of Carovilli, Molise, Italy to Marie of Anjou, Queen of France, these women left an indelible mark on history. Imagine a scene where children gather around a table, skillfully building a house of cards - a simple yet enchanting pastime that transcends time. In another part of Franconia, a young girl from Bamberg captures hearts with her innocence and charm. Amongst these tales lies La Belle Feronniere, mistress to King Francis; her allure and beauty forever etched in memory. Meanwhile, the Costume des Femmes de Hambourg showcases the fashion trends that adorned Hamburg's elegant ladies in 1827. Traveling further south brings us to Pompeii's grand discovery - a large marble mosaic unearthed on October 24th, 1801. This archaeological marvel offers glimpses into ancient Roman life and artistic prowess. Venturing back to Italy unveils more captivating portraits - girls from Pietraferrazzana and Paganica proudly representing their regions within the Kingdom of Naples. Crossing borders into Catalonia's Spanish Pyrenees introduces us to women from Aran and Bujaruelo whose strength echoes through generations. Lastly, we encounter Torla's young girl nestled amidst Spain's majestic Pyrenees mountains – her spirit as resilient as nature itself. Through Lante’s lens, we witness not only their physical beauty but also their resilience against societal norms. These women defied expectations while leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire today. Join us on this journey through time as we celebrate their extraordinary lives captured forever within these pages.