Smelled Collection

E W Hoyt and Co, perfume manufacturers, advertisement (chromolitho)
7154216 E W Hoyt and Co, perfume manufacturers, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E W Hoyt and Co, perfume manufacturers)

Allegory of the five senses, 1642-45, Mattia and Gregorio Preti (oil on canvas)
7062927 Allegory of the five senses, 1642-45, Mattia and Gregorio Preti (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy. 1928 (print)
7237138 Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy. 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Calligraphic title page with vignette of woman emerging from a p 1928 (print)
7237129 Calligraphic title page with vignette of woman emerging from a p 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, 1928 (print)
7237126 A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Decorative front cover with vignette of woman at her toilette, R 1928 (print)
7237128 Decorative front cover with vignette of woman at her toilette, R 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

A noble woman at her toilette in 18th century France. 1928 (print)
7237139 A noble woman at her toilette in 18th century France. 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

A noble woman burns incense in a palanquin, ancient India 1928 (print)
7237136 A noble woman burns incense in a palanquin, ancient India 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

A woman holds a perfume flask, ancient Persia, 1928 (print)
7237135 A woman holds a perfume flask, ancient Persia, 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman holds a perfume flask as butterflies flutter around it)

A queen stands smelling fragrance burnt, ancient Egypt1928 (print)
7237132 A queen stands smelling fragrance burnt, ancient Egypt1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A queen stands smelling fragrance burnt in a large amphora)

Incense (colour litho)
7185342 Incense (colour litho) by Takach, Bela de Gy (1874-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incense. Painting given by the artist to Annie Besant, British theosophist)

Illustration for Routledges Every Girls Annual (colour litho)
7164721 Illustration for Routledges Every Girls Annual (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Youth and Age (colour litho)
7184051 Youth and Age (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Youth and Age. Illustration for The Prize, 1896.); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Flacon (d odeurs); Smelling-bottle (engraving)
7196010 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Flacon (d odeurs); Smelling-bottle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flacon (d odeurs); Smelling-bottle

Depiction of the devil from the Temptation of St Anthony (woodcut)
7201486 Depiction of the devil from the Temptation of St Anthony (woodcut) by German School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man defecating (copper engraving)
7201463 Man defecating (copper engraving) by Dutch School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man defecating)

Obscene depiction of the Pope, 16th Century (woodcut)
7201461 Obscene depiction of the Pope, 16th Century (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obscene caricature of the Pope, 16th Century)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Odorat; Smell; Geruch (engraving)
7196864 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Odorat; Smell; Geruch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odorat; Smell; Geruch)

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"Captivating Scents: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of scents as we explore the captivating power of smell depicted in various artworks and prints. From ancient civilizations to elegant noblewomen, these visual masterpieces offer a glimpse into the allegory of the five senses. In Mattia and Gregorio Preti's "Allegory of the five senses, " painted between 1642-45, we witness how smell is portrayed alongside other sensory experiences. It reminds us that scent has always held a significant place in human perception. Transporting us to different eras, Queen Elizabeth gracefully washes her hands with fragrant water held by her page boy in a print from 1928. The delicate act symbolizes purity and elegance intertwined with aromatic indulgence. A calligraphic title page from the same year features a vignette of a woman emerging from a perfumed bath, evoking an aura of sensuality and allure. This image captures the essence of femininity entwined with intoxicating aromas. Moving forward to 18th-century France, we encounter an exquisite depiction of nobility at their toilette. Here, beauty rituals are elevated through ornate surroundings while fragrance becomes an integral part of their daily routine. Journeying further back in time to ancient India, Persia, Egypt, and Rome through prints from 1928 allows us to witness how scent played vital roles across cultures. From burning incense during palanquin rides or queens standing amidst fragrant fumes burnt for religious ceremonies – each scene unravels unique olfactory traditions deeply rooted within these societies. Even illustrations like "Incense" or those found within Routledge's Every Girls Annual capture young girls' fascination with perfume flasks or women adorning themselves at their vanity tables – reminding us that even youth appreciates delightful aromas. These diverse depictions remind us that the sense of smell has always held a powerful influence on human experiences.