Nape Collection

Chlamydera nuchalis, great bowerbird
Plate 30 from Richard Bowdler Sharpes Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise, and Ptilonorynchid, or Bower Birds, Vol. 2 (1891-98)

Dendrocopos major, great spotted woodpecker
Plate 26 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Plate 327 from The Gleanings of Natural History by George Ed
Plate 328, hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History, Vol. 3 (1764). Annotated Brasilian saw-billed roller

Woman in huge upcombed hairstyle with curls at the nape, surmounted with a bonnet and fichu. Hairstyle at the Quinot
FLO4606409 Woman in huge upcombed hairstyle with curls at the nape, surmounted with a bonnet and fichu. Hairstyle at the Quinot

Seated Figure, Seen from Behind (Anna Hammershoi) 1884 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
CBR170560 Seated Figure, Seen from Behind (Anna Hammershoi) 1884 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Hammershoi, Vilhelm (1864-1916); 48x35 cm; Private Collection; Photo eConnaught Brown

Hairstyles, illustration from La Mode illustree, 1860 (colour engraving)
REV326151 Hairstyles, illustration from La Mode illustree, 1860 (colour engraving) by Toudouze, Anais (or Colin, Adele Anais) (1822-99); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Hairstyles, illustration from La Mode illustree, 1872 (colour engraving)
REV326158 Hairstyles, illustration from La Mode illustree, 1872 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Woman in huge upcombed hairstyle with curls at the nape, surmounted with a bonnet and fichu. Coiffure a la Quinot. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or

Hairstyle with a garland of wild flowers, Paris, 1829 (colour engraving)
REV326156 Hairstyle with a garland of wild flowers, Paris, 1829 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Hairstyles, illustration from Le Moniteur de la Coiffure
REV326152 Hairstyles, illustration from Le Moniteur de la Coiffure, 10th December 1879 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Full dress (colour litho)
FMB398924 Full dress (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: published in Ackermanns Repository of Arts, June 1814; ); eFashion Museum Bath; English

Fashion plate, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Courrier des Dames, c
REV326154 Fashion plate, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Courrier des Dames, c.1820 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

German Character Sketches (engraving)
1049208 German Character Sketches (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Character Sketches)

Fashion plate, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Courrier des Dames
REV326157 Fashion plate, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Courrier des Dames, 1830 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Haydons Curtius (engraving)
1616899 Haydons Curtius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haydons Curtius. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 March 1843)

Living in Strand Street with sunshine on the floor, 1901 (oil on canvas)
3087226 Living in Strand Street with sunshine on the floor, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Hammershoi, Vilhelm (1864-1916); 46.5x52 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; Danish, out of copyright

Interior, 1898 (oil on canvas)
3106532 Interior, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Hammershoi, Vilhelm (1864-1916); 51.5x46 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Model is the artists wife Ida in London); Danish, out of copyright

Geisha Showing Her Nape Make-Up And Obi; Kyoto, Japan

Mountain Lion Carrying Cub By The Nape Of Its Neck

Advert for Louvre evening dresses 1929
Two long and elegent evening dresses, black and pink gown that is closely moulded to the figure almost to the knee then flares out

Attractive blonde woman 1944
Front cover of the Britainnia and Eve 1944, showing a woman wearing a jade green toga style dress with blonde hair arranged high, tied back at the nape of the neck. Date: 1944

Three profile heads outline 1625-77 Etching
Artokoloro

Head Young Man 1625-77 Etching second state
Artokoloro

Head young man long hair profile left 1644-52
Artokoloro

Illustration of male Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus), bird with bright orange-yellow head and nape, black face and throat, and slightly decurved blue beak

View of a Dancers Profile, c. 1899 (gouache and watercolour on paper)
XIR896129 View of a Dancers Profile, c.1899 (gouache and watercolour on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Louvre, Paris

Study of Lilia, 1887 (oil on canvas)
XOS741898 Study of Lilia, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran, Charles Emile Auguste (1837-1917); 55 x 46 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Etude pour Lilia); French

Arfak astrapia, 19th century artwork C013 / 6804
Arfak astrapia (Astrapia nigra). Hand coloured lithograph by Richard Bowdler Sharpe from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea (1875-88)

Parus ater, coal tit, Parus major, great tit
Plate 25 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Glossopsitta pusilla, little lorikeet
Watercolour 129 by Thomas Watling from the Watling Collection titled Small Parakeet

Tricholglossus rubritorquis, red-collared lorikeet
Plate 34 from Edward Lears Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae or Parrots (1832). Hand coloured lithograph

Chrysolophus pictus, golden pheasant
Large Series plate 47, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Vini kuhlii, Kuhls lorikeet
Plate 38 from Edward Lears Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae or Parrots (1832). Hand coloured lithograph

Parotia lawesii, Lawes parotia
Plate from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea (1875-88). Hand coloured lithograph

Leucosticte arctoa brunneonucha, Asian rosy finch
Plate 4 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 5, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Lorius garrulus, chattering lory
Plate 72 from Christian Ludwig Brehms Monographie der Papageien (1855)

Monticolar cinclorhynchus, blue-capped rock thrush
Plate 20, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Parus spilonotus, yellow cheeked tit
Plate 40, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Somatera mollissma, common eider
Plate 7 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Gymnorhina tibicen, Australian magpie
Watercolour Large Series 13 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled Piping Roller, Tarra-won-nang

Picus major, great spotted woodpecker
A watercolour by Pieter Holsteyn the elder (c. 1580-1662). Original artwork (141mm-181mm)

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Caption: The Nape's Allure: From Woodpeckers to Fashion Trends Nature and fashion converge in the captivating concept of the nape. In the avian world, it is embodied by the Dendrocopos major, commonly known as the great spotted woodpecker, with its striking black and white plumage adorning its elegant nape. Meanwhile, in the realm of style, we find inspiration from creatures like Chlamydera nuchalis, or the great bowerbird. This bird's elaborate courtship displays involve creating intricate bowers adorned with various objects – a testament to their impeccable taste even at their napes. Delving into history reveals that artists have long been fascinated by this often overlooked part of our anatomy. Plate 327 from George Edwards' "The Gleanings of Natural History" showcases a detailed illustration capturing a seated figure seen from behind – an artistic exploration that highlights both vulnerability and intrigue emanating from one's nape. Shifting gears towards hairstyles throughout time, illustrations from La Mode illustree take us on a journey through different eras. Whether it be Victorian-era upcombed styles adorned with curls or garlands of wildflowers in Paris during 1829; these engravings showcase how hairstyling has always played an essential role in expressing individuality and beauty through unique interpretations of the nape. Le Moniteur de la Coiffure further emphasizes this notion as it presents diverse hairstyles that reflect changing trends over time. From extravagant full dress looks depicted in vibrant lithographs to delicate fashion plates featured in Le Petit Courrier des Dames; each image captures not only evolving fashions but also highlights how attention to detail can transform one's overall appearance by accentuating their alluring napes. Even German Character Sketches immortalize individuals who possess distinct traits associated with their personalities - including those expressed through their distinctive necklines and napery choices.