Parasols Collection

Beach, Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Boardwalk - Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA - Rolling Chairs
Boardwalk - Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA - note the holidaymakers being pushed around in wonderful little three-wheeled wicker seats (rolling chairs / miniature carriages / carts)

Study for A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, 1884. Creator: Georges-Pierre Seurat
Study for " A Sunday on La Grande Jatte", 1884

South Sands, Bridlington, North Yorkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Beach at Cattolica, Adriatic coast, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

DOG - Lhasa Apso (right) & Shih Tzu puppies lying under a parasol
JD-18973 DOG - Lhasa Apso (right) & Shih Tzu puppies lying under a parasol John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Japanese Peach Blossom
Two Japanese women admiring peach trees in blossom

British enter Singapore
Following the cessation of Singapore to them by the Sultan of Johore for the sum of 13, 500, British representatives enter the city. "

Tiny Parasol Circa 1810
White muslin dress with high stand collar & single ruff worn with a pale green spencer with collar & lapels, matching boots, a lace cap & a small hat. Her parasol is tiny

Quebec City, province of Quebec, Canada, North America

Public event at Prideaux Place, Padstow, Cornwall. Possibly 1899
Garden party or similar in grounds of Prideaux Place. Photographer: Unknown

1920s France La Vie Parisienne Magazine Cover

Izmir (Smyrna) - Torbali
A rather chaotic scene at the Horse Racing course at Torbali close to Izmir (Smyrna)

Brighton Promenade 1908
Parasols are carried by many holidaymakers on the Promenade at Brighton

Wimbledon / Semi-Final 81
Lawford versus Renshaw in the fifth round of the all-comers match at the Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon

View of the main street in Fiume, Free State of Fiume
View of the main street in the city of Fiume, a seaport in the Free State of Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia). Date: 1922

Woman chewing tobacco, Magelang, Java, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Woman chewing tobacco, Magelang, Java, 1898. Portrait of a woman carrying a parasol and a chicken. Taback kauende Javanin in Kario Smito - Campong Samban bei Magelang

Les Papillons - a Monte Carlo impression by Lewis Baumer
A colourful Mediterranean scene of Monte Carlo during the 1920s showing fashionably and gaily dressed women carrying paper parasols promenading along by the sea

Swimming pool, National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba
Aerial view of the swimming pool, part of the Cabana Sun Club of the National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba. Date: circa 1950

Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge Date: circa 1905

Garden Patio - Royal Victoria Hotel, Nassau, Bahamas Date: circa 1940s

Riviera Interlude by Clark Fay
A relaxed scene showing smart holidaymakers enjoying a drink at an open air cafe underneath striped parasols somewhere on the Cote d Azur, France during the 1930s. Date: 1935

Summer Holidays Abroad, Cooks World Travel Service
Cover illustration for Summer Holidays Abroad, with Cooks World Travel Service, showing a Mediterranean beach scene with people sitting under brightly coloured umbrellas

Poster advertising Katberg, South Africa
Poster advertising Katberg, a holiday resort and spa in South Africa

The Road to Ascot / 1846
A sketch on the road to Ascot. The summer of 1846 was a particularly hot one bringing that awful accompaniment - dust !

Advertisement, c 1900 (litho)
7190032 Advertisement, c 1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement in booklet of views of Harrogate and Neighbourbood (Parker)

Shinmei Shrine in Shiba (Shiba Shinmeigu), from the series "Famous Places in Edo... 1858. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Shinmei Shrine in Shiba (Shiba Shinmeigu), from the series "Famous Places in Edo (Edo meisho)", 1858

Costume June 1886
Hand-coloured page of the latest Paris fashion of 1886, dinner dresses with drapped swags and flower arrangements, ball dresses with long gloves and fans and traditional garden party frocks

Scarborough, Yorkshire
Holidaymakers on the Esplanade at Scarborough, North Yorkshire, with the Spa building and bandstand behind them, and the Grand Hotel in the misty distance on the right. Date: 1890s

Parasol in point of lace 1868
This beautiful intricate section of a parasol in pointed lace, appointed by The Princess of Wales. 1868

Women making parasols, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

The Bystander masthead by Tony Castle, 1930
Bystander masthead design by Tony Castle featuring a number of beauties on a beach dressed in bathing suits, sun hats and holding parasols

Red sunshades of cafes in Ribeira Square, Porto, Portugal, Europe

Cannes / Beach 1936
Cannes: a crowded beach

Setas de Sevilla (Mushrooms of Seville) or Las Setas (The Mushrooms), initially titled Metropol Parasol, a large, predominantly wooden structure in La Encarnacion square in the old quarter of

Platis Gialos beach, Mykonos, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, crowds on Ipanema beach during carnival time

Autumn afternoon
Vu van quan

Happy Holidays
Helen Joynson

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Parasols invasion
Gilad Topaz

Erika
Eleonora Fridman

Beach day
Gilad Topaz

Blooming Parasol
Art by the Ocean

Floral flamenco
Art by the Ocean

Balerina
Ajar Setiadi

Autumn afternoon
Vu van quan

Beach day
Gilad Topaz

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"Sheltered in Style: Parasols Add a Touch of Elegance to Beaches Worldwide" From the sunny shores of Longboat Key, Sarasota, Florida, to the vibrant boardwalks of Atlantic City, New Jersey, and even along the picturesque beaches at Cattolica on Italy's Adriatic coast - they have become an iconic symbol of relaxation and sophistication. Inspired by Georges-Pierre Seurat's masterpiece "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, " these colorful umbrellas dotting the sandy beach create a mesmerizing scene reminiscent of an artist's palette. Just like the rolling chairs found along Atlantic City's boardwalk, parasols offer both shade from the scorching sun and a stylish way to enjoy leisurely strolls by the water. Even our furry friends know how delightful it is to lounge under a parasol. Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu puppies find solace beneath its protective canopy as they bask in their adorable innocence. And just as Japanese peach blossoms bloom delicately under nature's own parasol during springtime, these umbrellas provide respite from life's heat while celebrating beauty. Throughout history, they have played diverse roles across continents. They witnessed British troops entering Singapore with their elegant presence; they shaded fashionable ladies in Quebec City during summer afternoons; they accompanied residents of Izmir (Smyrna) - Torbali on their coastal adventures. Dating back to 1810, tiny parasols showcased intricate craftsmanship that captivated hearts with their delicate charm. And who can forget those timeless images captured along Brighton Promenade in 1908? they were not only practical but also served as fashion statements for women seeking seaside elegance. Even sports events like Wimbledon had spectators shielding themselves from intense rays with trusty parasols during thrilling semi-finals in '81. These versatile accessories truly transcend borders and eras.