Semi Dress Collection

Marble Aphrodite Kallipygos or Callipygian Venus statue, Roman copy of Hellenistic original
Greek civilization, 3rd century b.C. Marble Aphrodite Kallipygos or Callipygian Venus statue. Roman copy of a Hellenistic original

Illustration of Greek gods

Italy, Venice, Antipope
Max Ernst (1891-1976), The Antipope, 1941

A statue of Hercules and Cerberus
Hercules is capturing Cerberus and completeing his twelfth labour. This is from the portal of the Michaelertrakt, Hofburg, Vienna

Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197530 Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); 33x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Punjabi illustration of a lady with a hawk
Illustration of a lady with a hawk for the musical mode Saveri Ragini, from Guler in the Punjab. from the V&As collection

Illustration of Aztec King Moctezuma exchanging gifts with Cortes

Marble statue of Aphrodite of Milos known as Venus de Milo. From Island of Milos, Cyclades, Greece, Greek civilization
Greek civilization, 2nd century b.C. Marble statue of Aphrodite of Milos known as " Venus de Milo", circa 100 b.C. Height 202 cm. From the Island of Milos, Cyclades, Greece

Austria, Salzburg, Orpheus and Eurydice in Hades
Friedrich Heinrich Fuger (1751-1818), Orpheus and Eurydice in Hades

Illustration of Captain Cook arriving in Hawaiian islanders with canoes greeting Captain Cook

Mosaic depicting School of Athens, from Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Mosaic depicting the School of Athens. From Pompei, Italy

Half-Naked Woman by a Stove, 1658. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Half-Naked Woman by a Stove, 1658. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Engraving of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
2604000 Engraving of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva; (add.info.: The Hindu Trinity: left to right; Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Engraving circa 1880).

Cain and Abel offer sacrifices, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665373 Cain and Abel offer sacrifices, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Cain and Abel offer sacrifices, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

19th century Peruvian mail carriers
673377 19th century Peruvian mail carriers; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Peruvian mail carriers); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Adam and Eve banished from the Garden of Eden by an angel, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665374 Adam and Eve banished from the Garden of Eden by an angel, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

Portrait of a Young Lady as Flora, 1811. Creator: Elisabeth Louise Vigee-LeBrun
Portrait of a Young Lady as Flora, 1811

The Penitent St. Jerome, 1614-1656. Creator: Francisco Collantes
The Penitent St. Jerome, 1614-1656

Bacchus, Ceres and Venus, 1612-1655. Creator: Cornelis Schut I
Bacchus, Ceres and Venus, 1612-1655

Gemeine Jeuchts Beeldt. Allegory of the Temptations of Youth, 1598-1610. Creator: Otto Van Veen
Gemeine Jeuchts Beeldt. Allegory of the Temptations of Youth, 1598-1610

Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori Killing a Boar, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori Killing a Boar, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Costumes de Différents Pays, Ministre et Negre du Royaume de Benin, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Ministre et Negre du Royaume de Benin, c1797

Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Ste. Christine, c1797

The Policeman Aizawa Ihei Rescues a Young Girl from Drowning, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Policeman Aizawa Ihei Rescues a Young Girl from Drowning, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 532

Male Torso, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE). Creator: Unknown
Male Torso, Ptolemaic Period-Roman Period (332 BCE-337 CE)

Lucretia. Creator: Unknown
Lucretia, Unknown date

Costumes de Différents Pays, Indien du Coromandel, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Indien du Coromandel, c1797

Lovers on a Terrace, 1800-25. Creator: Chokha
Lovers on a Terrace, 1800-25

Krishna and the Cowherds Receiving Garlands in Mathura... between c1625 and c1650. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Cowherds Receiving Garlands in Mathura, Folio from the "Tularam" Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of the Lord), between c1625 and c1650

The Pearl-necklace, c19th century. Creator: Charles Chaplin
The Pearl-necklace, c19th century

Madonna and Child with Saints, c1510-1515. Creator: Francesco Zaganelli
Madonna and Child with Saints, c1510-1515. This grouping of the Virgin and Child with saints (Mary Magdalen, Jerome, an unidentified male saint)

Mary Magdalene, c1650. Creator: Jan Boeckhorst
Mary Magdalene, c1650

Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Drilling a Well, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Drilling a Well, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Toilet of Helen, La Belle Hélène, 1914. Creator: Bryson Burroughs
Toilet of Helen, La Belle Helene, 1914. Helen of Troy making herself up at a very modern looking dressing-table while Troy burns in the background

Costumes de Différents Pays, Pretre Indous, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Pretre Indous, c1797

Allegory of Carnal Love, after 1535. Creator: Cristofano di Michele Martini
Allegory of Carnal Love, after 1535

Temple Guardian, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Temple Guardian, 18th-19th century

The Death of Abel, 1853. Creator: Giovanni Dupré
The Death of Abel, 1853

Saruwaka Shibaimachi The Theater District in Saruwaka (Cho); The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V... 1863
Saruwaka Shibaimachi The Theater District in Saruwaka (Cho); The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V in the Role of Hitotsuya no Baba The Old Woman of the Lonely House, 1863

Costumes de Différents Pays, Ganga Magicien-Medecin de Congo, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Ganga Magicien-Medecin de Congo, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Ancienne Amazone, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Ancienne Amazone, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Pretre des Ysles de Sandwich, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Pretre des Ysles de Sandwich, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme des Iles les Marquises, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme des Iles les Marquises, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de la Côte d'Or, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de la Cote d'Or, c1797

Abalone Fishergirl with an Octopus, between circa 1773 and circa 1774. Creator: Shunsho
Abalone Fishergirl with an Octopus, between circa 1773 and circa 1774

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme et Femme de l'Isle de Madagascar, c1797
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme et Femme de l'Isle de Madagascar, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Indienne du Coromandel en Habit de Deuil, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Indienne du Coromandel en Habit de Deuil, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Paysan Indous, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Paysan Indous, c1797

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"Exploring the Timeless Elegance of Semi Dress: A Journey through Art and History" Step into a world where art intertwines with history, as we delve into the captivating realm of semi dress. Just like the Marble Aphrodite Kallipygos or Callipygian Venus statue, this style exudes grace and allure that has transcended time. From Italy's enchanting city of Venice to the intriguing Antipope era, semi dress hints at an era filled with opulence and grandeur. It draws inspiration from illustrations depicting Greek gods in all their majestic glory, reminding us of their mythical presence in ancient tales. As we gaze upon a statue portraying Hercules taming Cerberus, our imagination takes flight towards Punjabi illustrations featuring a lady adorned with a hawk – a symbol of strength and freedom. The fusion continues as we witness Aztec King Moctezuma exchanging gifts with Cortes, showcasing cultural exchanges that shaped civilizations. Sailing across oceans to Austria's Salzburg, we encounter Orpheus and Eurydice descending into Hades - an allegory for love's eternal quest. Meanwhile, the iconic marble statue known as Venus de Milo reminds us of Greece's rich heritage and artistic mastery during its golden age. A mosaic unravels before our eyes; it depicts the School of Athens from Pompei - an intellectual hub where great minds converged. France's Paris reveals another chapter in this journey: The Battle of Romans and Sabines unfolds through intricate artwork capturing valorous clashes. Finally, casting our gaze upon Athena from the west pediment of Temple Aphaia at Aegina transports us back to 490 B. C. , when Greece flourished under her watchful eye. In essence, semi dress encapsulates timeless beauty inspired by these remarkable works throughout history. It invites us to embrace elegance while paying homage to cultures past – just like these masterpieces have done for centuries.