Longue Collection

Woman reclining on couch
A rather annoyed looking young woman reclines on a couch, deep in thought

Mme Recamier / Cig Card
JEANNE-FRANCOISE-JULIE- ADELAIDE RECAMIER nee BERNARD French society beauty and wit

Building Castles by William Barribal
A lush, colourful painting by William Barribal showing a red-haired girl reclining amongst cushions as she holds a parasol in one hand and a cigarette holder in the other

Couple Flirting
Flirting couple - she on a chaise-longue, he on a chair

Caricature about the 1819 comet (end of the world) (engraving)
1729392 Caricature about the 1819 comet (end of the world) (engraving).

Pear varieties, Pyrus communis: Summer Bergamot 105, Grey Butter 106, and long mouth-water pear 107
5856514 Pear varieties, Pyrus communis: Summer Bergamot 105, Grey Butter 106, and long mouth-water pear 107; (add.info.: Pear varieties, Pyrus communis: summer Bergamot 105, grey butter 106)

Model in beaded sequine evening dress
Model reclining on a velvet-upholstered chaise longue wearing a beaded sequine evening dress - she is being served tea by a smartly-attired butler. Date: circa 1948

Perfect sunset beach. Idyllic tropical beach landscape for background or wallpaper. Design of summer vacation holiday, couple destination pastel color

Perfect sunny beach. Idyllic tropical beach landscape for background. Couple honeymoon, romantic destination, freedom lounge chairs umbrella palm sand

Beautiful beach in Maldives. Summer holiday travel concept Vacation holidays background wallpaper

A Royal Divorce, a Story of Waterloo, by W G Wills, first produced at the Avenue Theatre, Sunderland, 1 May and the Olympic Theatre, 10 September 1891

A large memorail bronze relief of Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) by Augustus Saint-Gaudens on the west wall of the Moray Aisle (1904) in St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland

Lord Suffield at the Guards Boat Club, Maidenhead
Victor Alexander Charles Harbord, 7th Baron Suffield (1897-1943) reclining on a chaise longue and reading a sporting magazine at the Guards Boat Club, Maidenhead, Berkshire Date: 1932

Ethel Sydney, actress, studio portrait in dramatic pose on chaise longue, with potted aspidistra. Date: 1895

Woman on a Chaise Longue
Sketch of a woman lying on chaise longue. Drawn to accompany the line She cast herself anew upon the couch with all her costly finery crumpled and disarranged

Elegant Edwardian reception room with polished wooden table, chaise longue, large family photographic portrait over the mantelpiece and neat shelves of leather-bound volumes. Date: 1912

Reclining girl (b / w photo)
3643105 Reclining girl (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reclining girl. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Porcelain designs for tableware, 1913
Porcelain designs for tableware from Saxe, Mennecy, Nymphenbourg and Wedgwood, 1913. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

Woman holding a shotgun in a tweed hunting outfit, 1912
Woman holding a shotgun in a hunting outfit of Scottish wool, gloves, gaiters and shoes. Costume de chasse en laine d Ecosse

Woman skipping in white nainsook ruffled dress. Robe de nansouk. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Marie-Madeleine Franc-Nohain from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

The game of longue paume, lawn tennis, 17th century
The game of longue paume, lawn tennis, played in a park in Paris, 17th century. From an engraving by Israel Sylvestre, 1655

The game of tennis on the Champs Elysees, 19th century
The game of lawn tennis or longue paume on the Champs Elysees, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)

Choosing the jockey: Young woman in form-revealing dress and short martyr hairstyle seated on chaise longue pointing to a young man with a dog, while two older men and a black servant boy watch

Eurasian blue tit, Cyanoses caeruleus, and egg, and long-tailed tit, Aegithalos caudatus, with nest and egg. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti after an illustration by Adolph Fries

Mother and child on a chaise longue
Mother with a child sleeping on her lap on a chaise longue. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Augustin Legrands Amour et Tendresse (Love and Tenderness), Louis Janet, Paris, 1820

Isolde and Brangane (colour litho)
3643411 Isolde and Brangane (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isolde and Brangane. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Harem Beauty, 1876 (w / c over pencil on paper)
615701 Harem Beauty, 1876 (w/c over pencil on paper) by Leloir, Alexandre-Louis (1843-84); 25.5x34 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Mademoiselle Marguerite Bellanger, formerly the mistress of Napoleon III (engraving)
736101 Mademoiselle Marguerite Bellanger, formerly the mistress of Napoleon III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Marguerite Bellanger)

Gustave Dore, circa 1860 (photo)
583902 Gustave Dore, circa 1860 (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustave Dore, circa 1860; photograph by I. Cr)

The Gilt Room, Holland House (engraving)
606416 The Gilt Room, Holland House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gilt Room, Holland House; Holland House and its owners; from The Graphic)

The sofa on which Charles Dickens died, now in the Museum, Portsmouth (b / w photo)
3092935 The sofa on which Charles Dickens died, now in the Museum, Portsmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

FLOWER ARRANGING 1836
A demure young blonde Englishwoman allows a little time to arranges some flowers before attending an evening function. Date: 1836

Ajaccio, Corsica, France, The Home of Napoleon - The Bedroom Date: circa 1910s

Ajaccio, Corsica, France, The Home of Napoleon - The Boudoir Date: circa 1905

Young woman on a comic postcard -- I cannot sing the old songs, I cannot sing the new, But if some young man would marry me, I prove what I could do. Date: circa 1910s

View of various Seychelle Islands
View of the islands of Sainte Anne, Moyenne, Longue, Cerf (or Cerfs), and Round Island, Seychelles, Indian Ocean. 1912

Tatler cover - Lady Louis Mountbatten by Yevonde
Lady Louis Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicerine of India (1901 - 1960), formerly Edwina Ashley. Wife of Lord Louis Mountbatten. Date: 1938

Classical Chaise Longue
A Chaise Longue in the Classical style Date: 1808

Only teasing at the carnival
Clown with his mandolin feigns sleep on a chaise longue. Late Victorian.Date: circa 1900

House interior with grandfather clock and antlers
House interior showing a hallway with grandfather clock, antlers, walking sticks, hats on a stand, and another room beyond with chaise longue and piano. Date: circa 1930s

Small boy standing on chaise-longue
Young boy holding a ball, stands on a chaise longue. Date: c. 1910

Columbine and Lelio
Harlequin illustration, showing Columbine standing, with Lelio seated on a chaise longue. Date: 1923

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Barque longue, 17th century, UK

Triclinium, dinner in a formal Roman dining room, food and drink, man, interior, couch, chaise longue, klinai, feasting, roman domestic life, triclinia, 19th century engraving, liszt gourmet archive

Sunset on the public beach of Flic en Flac on the western coast of Mauritius, Africa

The long Dress - Shock in Paris at this radical fashion style! Date: circa 1930s

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"Indulging in Luxurious Comfort: The Allure of the Longue" In a lavish setting, a woman is seen reclining on a sumptuous couch, embodying the elegance and grace reminiscent of Mme Recamier. As she relaxes, her hand delicately holds a cigarette card, symbolizing sophistication and refinement. Meanwhile, William Barribal's masterpiece "Building Castles" captures the essence of daydreaming while lounging on a chaise longue. A couple flirts playfully nearby, their eyes locked in an enchanting dance. Lord Suffield at the Guards Boat Club in Maidenhead exudes charm as he enjoys leisurely moments by the water. Ethel Sydney, an acclaimed actress from that era, epitomizes timeless beauty as she poses gracefully on another chaise longue. Step into an elegant Edwardian reception room where grandeur meets comfort; here lies the allure of the longue. Its presence adds opulence to any space while providing respite for those seeking solace or engaging conversations. The power of beauty is undeniable - depicted through engravings like "The black bell-boy and fair belle. " It showcases how even societal norms can be challenged when captivated by someone's irresistible charm. Yet not all scenes are idyllic; some depict an awkward dilemma such as "Scenes from the murder of Patrick O'Connor. " Even amidst chaos and uncertainty, one can find solace on a chaise longue – perhaps contemplating life's complexities or seeking refuge from reality. Engravings like "Les Menus de Madame" remind us that indulgence goes beyond physical comfort. It encompasses culinary delights enjoyed while lounging luxuriously – savoring every bite with sheer delight. Finally, captured in black-and-white photography stands a reclining girl - her expression evoking mystery and intrigue. This image serves as a reminder that even without vibrant colors, there is an undeniable allure to the longue.