Negligee Collection

Heather Honey by David Wright showing a semi-naked woman covered by a diaphanous black negligee. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

David Wright woman holding black negligee
Elegant naked woman sitting on a red and gold couch, holding a flimsy black negligee or underskirt. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Rousse (La Toilette), 1889. Artist: Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901)
Rousse (La Toilette), 1889. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Cheesed Off by David Wright
An illustration of a lady dressed in a negligee, flicking through magazines on her bed. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

The Four Seasons: Summer, c. 1928 (hand-coloured drypoint & aquatint) (see also 745548-51)
745549 The Four Seasons: Summer, c.1928 (hand-coloured drypoint & aquatint) (see also 745548-51) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 24x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French

Une paire d amis, ca 1881. Creator: Willette, Adolphe (1857-1926)
Une paire d amis, ca 1881. Found in the Collection of Collection de David E. Weisman et Jacqueline E. Michel

David Wright woman in black negligee on red telephone
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a black negligee. She is lying on a furry white rug, speaking on her red telephone. David Wright (1912 - 1967)

Studies In Femininity
Lady dressed in a negligee, coyly glancing away from her newspaper. Suzanne Meunier was a French artist who produced a number of erotic illustrations for The Sketch

Woman of Coutances
5855735 Woman of Coutances; (add.info.: Woman of Coutances, in casual home or night dress. The headdress is similar to the serre-tete worn in Paris, but with a different top)

Woman Drying her Left Arm (After the Bath), ca 1884. Creator: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Woman Drying her Left Arm (After the Bath), ca 1884. Found in the Collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo.

Redhead Becky
Jan Slotboom

Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec

Woman Combing Her Hair, 1920. Creator: Hashiguchi, Goyo (1881-1921)
Woman Combing Her Hair, 1920. Private Collection

Miss M. Copley, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss M. Copley, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 20

Valentine, Gwendolyn, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Valentine, Gwendolyn, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Atlantic City bathing contest of 1927, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Atlantic City bathing contest of 1927, 1927

Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1923

Le lever du matin, c.1926. Creator: Jean Joseph Weerts
Le lever du matin, c.1926. Morning

Fashion 1950 Nighties shown at a London lingerie show February 1957

Clothing: Fashion: Stockings and garters. Model sitting in armchair with telephone. E144

Clothing: Fashion: Stockings and garters. Model sitting in armchair with telephone. E144-006

1980s Dress and Fashion Model Eilleen Catterson wearing silk underwear 1988

Woman Combing Hair - Advertisement illustration of an attractive young lady in a negligee combing her hair at her mirror. Date: 1929

Negligees and wrappers from Jenners Edinburgh
Advert for Jenners Department Store in Edinburgh, showcasing their negligees and wrappers. Date: 1939

Chili Bouchier in film scene, Warned Off
Chili Bouchier in scene from British and Dominion film Warned Off Date: 1929

Attic Room, 1940 (colour etching, drypoint)
991036 Attic Room, 1940 (colour etching, drypoint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 36.2x42.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Attic Room. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and drypoint

The Coiffing, from The Savoy No. 3, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Coiffing, from The Savoy No. 3, 1896. Woman with her hairdresser. Note diagonal line rising from the footstool to the crown on the Virgin Marys head

Figure of a Woman, 1924 (oil on canvas)
BOO185535 Figure of a Woman, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Favory, Andre (1889-1937); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Jeune femme nue se coiffant dans un interieur, 1887. Private Collection

Seated Figure, (oil on canvas)
650472 Seated Figure, (oil on canvas) by Frieseke, Frederick Carl (1874-1939); 61x49.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated Figure. Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939). Oil on canvas

Morning Wash; Morgenvask, 1921 (oil on canvas)
651530 Morning Wash; Morgenvask, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Karsten, Ludwig (1876-1926); 54.6x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Morning Wash; Morgenvask. Ludvig Karsten (1876-1926). Oil on canvas

New Paris dresses from the stage, 1925. Top left Mme Bretty taken in the foyer of the Comedie Francaise. Top right and right Mlle Chournoff one of the dancers in Nice

Advert for Jewels of Quality from The Goldsmith and Silversmith Company, London, 1926 - pearl, diamond and platinum earings, sapphire

A negligee of Eastern inspiration by Lucile
A romantic and exotic creation, reminiscent of the Orient, by the dress designer, Lucile, aka Lady Lucy Duff Gordon. Date: 1920

Femme aux Seins nus, 1907 (oil on board)
656745 Femme aux Seins nus, 1907 (oil on board) by Lemmen, Georges (1865-1916); 44.5x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Femme aux Seins nus. Georges Lemmen (1865-1916). Oil on board

Woman in a Chair, 1925-1926 (charcoal heightened with watercolour on paper)
988868 Woman in a Chair, 1925-1926 (charcoal heightened with watercolour on paper) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 40x29.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in a Chair; Femme dans un Fauteuil)

Marie Coca with Arbi, 1927 (oil on canvas)
988525 Marie Coca with Arbi, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Valadon, Marie Clementine (Suzanne) (1865-1938); 65.3x92.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Coca with Arbi; Marie Coca avec l Arbi)

Repose (oil on canvas)
XPG366374 Repose (oil on canvas) by Boulet, Eugene Cyprian (1877-1927); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Betty Furness wearing a Dolly Tree negligee at the time of Three Wise Guys (1936). Fashioned with pale blue velvet, the negligee features wide lapels and glass buttons of the same shed of blue

A satin negligee designed by Dolly Tree for Ann Morriss
The richness of satin was utilised to full advantage in this negligee designed by Dolly Tree for Ann Morriss in The Chaser (1938)

Lana Turner in Dolly Tree negligee from These Glamour Girls
Lana Turner in a Dolly Tree negligee from These Glamour Girls (1939) Date: 1939

Rita Johnson - Dolly Tree negligee in Within the Law (1939)
Rita Johnson wore this Dolly Tree negligee in Within the Law (1939) and designed by Dolly Tree Date: 1939

A Dolly Tree negligee worn by Virginia Bruce
The very last word in negligees is worn by Virginia Bruce in Shadow of Doubt (1935). Made of peach blossom pink chiffon over a slip of heavy crepe of the same shade

Jean Harlow and Robert Taylor in Personal Property (1937). Harlow is wearing a Dolly Tree negligee Date: 1937

Myrna Loy in Petticoat Fever (1936)
Myrna Loy wore this Dolly Tree negligee in Petticoat Fever (1936). Date: 1936

Parisiennes relaxing at Montmorency, a suburb of Paris. A woman sits in a swing beneath a tree, while another picks cherries

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"Captivating Negligee: A Timeless Symbol of Feminine Elegance and Seduction" Step into a world where allure meets comfort, as depicted in David Wright's masterpieces. The "Utility Suit" showcases the perfect blend of sensuality and practicality, while "Heather Honey" exudes an irresistible charm that captivates all who behold it. In "Understudy, " Wright captures the essence of anticipation, as a woman dons her negligee before stepping into the spotlight. With every stroke of lipstick applied in "Putting on Lipstick, " she embraces her femininity with confidence and grace. Like a radiant beam of light, "Ray of Sunshine" illuminates the room, accentuating the delicate beauty draped in silk. Anny Ondra's captivating performance in Alfred Hitchcock's Blackmail (1929) embodies the timeless allure associated with this intimate garment. Drawing inspiration from Toulouse-Lautrec's masterpiece "Rousse (La Toilette), " we are reminded that negligees have adorned women throughout history, symbolizing both intimacy and liberation. In Willette's enchanting painting "Une paire d'amis, " two friends revel in their shared secret behind closed doors. Wright's cheeky artwork takes center stage once again with "Cheesed Off. " Even when feeling frustrated or annoyed, there is no denying that a woman wrapped in a black negligee remains an embodiment of sophistication and allure. Finally, imagine yourself transported to another era as you witness a woman elegantly perched on a red telephone wearing nothing but her black negligee - captured flawlessly by David Wright himself. From classic artworks to modern interpretations, these glimpses into the world of negligees remind us why they continue to be cherished symbols of feminine mystique and empowerment.