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Swimsuit Collection (page 7)

From vintage pin-ups to modern beach babes, the swimsuit has always been a symbol of style and freedom

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Maika and the sea

Maika and the sea
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Parallel Dimension

Parallel Dimension
Mister Solo

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Bikini Babe

Bikini Babe
Ivy Green Illustrations

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Pretty young lady making a splash with a dive into the sea

Pretty young lady making a splash with a dive into the sea
I'm making a big splash down here'! A pretty young lady in a vivid red swimsuit and headscarf leaps into the sea, sending some of the other occupants of the waters flying into the air!

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Martin White Ltd Advertisement Photograph

Martin White Ltd Advertisement Photograph
A photograph advertising for Martin White Ltd, portraying a woman sat perched on a post, wearing a swimsuit, she is posing with one hand held behind her head. Date: circa 1939

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Advert, Lifebuoy soap

Advert, Lifebuoy soap
Advert, Lifebuoy for Personal Freshness! All nice people use it! Date: 1937

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Advert for Bathing Suits

Advert for Bathing Suits
An advert for the latest range of bathing suits available at Debenhams. Date: 1932

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Georgia Hale

Georgia Hale
Actress Georgia Hale (1900-1985) had just been picked to appear in Chaplin's film The Gold Rush'. Despite a promising start, her acting career foundered with the advent of the talkies'

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Ann Sheridan

Ann Sheridan (1915-1967) was an American actress and singer, born Clara Sheridan. Here she is being celebrated for her first starring role in Winter Carnival

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Advert for Slixsilver swimsuits

Advert for Slixsilver swimsuits. The one pictured is made of silver oilsilk. Date: 1939

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Advert for Ovaltine Cold

Advert for Ovaltine Cold
An advert for Ovaltine Cold, promoting it as an energy-giving tonic. Date: 1939

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Summer fashion ideas for women: a plage suit with a lozenge-patterned jerkin, and two swimsuits

Summer fashion ideas for women: a plage suit with a lozenge-patterned jerkin, and two swimsuits. Date: 1954

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: William Freshman and Marguerite Allan in Widecombe Fair

William Freshman and Marguerite Allan in Widecombe Fair
William Freshman and Marguerite Allan in British International Pictures film, Widecombe Fair Date: 1929

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Moscow Spartakiada, 1928 (collage)

Moscow Spartakiada, 1928 (collage)
7394030 Moscow Spartakiada, 1928 (collage) by Klutsis, Gustav Gustavovich (1895-1944); State Art Museum of Republic, Riga, Latvia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: View of surfboarder on Kuta Beach at sunset, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, South East Asia, Asia

View of surfboarder on Kuta Beach at sunset, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, South East Asia, Asia

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Aerial view of tourist admiring the colorful starfish snorkeling in the turquoise lagoon

Aerial view of tourist admiring the colorful starfish snorkeling in the turquoise lagoon, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: They were on their honeymoon, St. Augustine, Florida, 1900-05 (b/w photo)

They were on their honeymoon, St. Augustine, Florida, 1900-05 (b/w photo)
779201 They were on their honeymoon, St. Augustine, Florida, 1900-05 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detroit Publishing Co.)

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Saint-Tropez, baigneurs sous la pinede, 1901 (oil on cradled panel)

Saint-Tropez, baigneurs sous la pinede, 1901 (oil on cradled panel)
7390024 Saint-Tropez, baigneurs sous la pinede, 1901 (oil on cradled panel) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 87 x 54.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: The Bathers; Les Baigneuses, 1938 (oil on canvas)

The Bathers; Les Baigneuses, 1938 (oil on canvas)
652359 The Bathers; Les Baigneuses, 1938 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 27x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bathers; Les Baigneuses. Louis Valtat (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Swan poster for swimwear, three young women in swimsuit (one in bikini)

Swan poster for swimwear, three young women in swimsuit (one in bikini) with tanned skin sunbathe on a beach
GIA4808188 Swan poster for swimwear, three young women in swimsuit (one in bikini) with tanned skin sunbathe on a beach. Illustration of Gino Boccasile (1901-1952)DR by Boccasile

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Young bather (oil on canvas)

Young bather (oil on canvas)
CUL4934846 Young bather (oil on canvas) by Abarzuza y Rodriguez de Arias, Felipe (1871-1948); 115x110 cm; (add.info.: Cadiz. Museo de Cadiz); AIC

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Belle Epoque bather taking a foot bath, 1898 (b/w photo)

Belle Epoque bather taking a foot bath, 1898 (b/w photo)
7311799 Belle Epoque bather taking a foot bath, 1898 (b/w photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Young women in bikini, Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily, 315-350 AD (mosaic)

Young women in bikini, Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily, 315-350 AD (mosaic)
PCT4290043 Young women in bikini, Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily, 315-350 AD (mosaic) by Roman, (1st-3rd Century AD); (add.info.: Young Romans engaged in physical exercises)

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Bathers on the Bank of the Yerres, 1890 (oil on canvas)

Bathers on the Bank of the Yerres, 1890 (oil on canvas)
7294834 Bathers on the Bank of the Yerres, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); Musee de l Orangerie, Paris, France; © Frank Buffetrille. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Two women in the changing room at a swimming baths (colour litho)

Two women in the changing room at a swimming baths (colour litho)
7148646 Two women in the changing room at a swimming baths (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women in the changing room at a swimming baths)

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Sun bathing on Lake Tiorati, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

Sun bathing on Lake Tiorati, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Sun bathing on Lake Tiorati

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Rumors should not be spread, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

Rumors should not be spread, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Rumors should not be spread

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Barbara Layne on her vacation at Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943

Barbara Layne on her vacation at Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Barbara Layne on her vacation

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Mrs. Addie C. Cox, director, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

Mrs. Addie C. Cox, director, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Mrs. Addie C

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Recreation at Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

Recreation at Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Recreation includes swimming, fishing, and boating

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: The end of a swimming period, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943

The end of a swimming period, Camp Christmas Seals, Haverstraw, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Haverstraw, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Christmas Seals, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. The end of a swimming period

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Young Parisians at the Seaside, 1888. Creator: Mars

Young Parisians at the Seaside, 1888. Creator: Mars
Young Parisians at the Seaside, 1888.From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Early twentieth century beach and bathing Costumes, c. 1906 (colour litho)

Early twentieth century beach and bathing Costumes, c. 1906 (colour litho)
CHT307866 Early twentieth century beach and bathing Costumes, c.1906 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Seaside scene (colour litho)

Seaside scene (colour litho)
7201354 Seaside scene (colour litho) by Ehrenberger, Ludwig Lutz (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside scene. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1913.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Summer Life on the yacht, fashion plate from Femina magazine, May 1927 (colour litho)

Summer Life on the yacht, fashion plate from Femina magazine, May 1927 (colour litho)
CHT316946 Summer Life on the yacht, fashion plate from Femina magazine, May 1927 (colour litho) by Benigni, Leon (1892-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Monsieur Hippos calecon could hardly be used for an aphid, illustration of the childrens book 'Les

Monsieur Hippos calecon could hardly be used for an aphid, illustration of the childrens book "Les animaux en
LSE4332833 Monsieur Hippos calecon could hardly be used for an aphid, illustration of the childrens book " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Women in swimsuits, c. 1908 (postcard)

Women in swimsuits, c. 1908 (postcard)
7210485 Women in swimsuits, c. 1908 (postcard) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); 9x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oranotypie, Neue Photographische Gesellschaft A.-G, Steglitz)

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Girl in Pierrots Hat, 1940 (oil on canvas)

Girl in Pierrots Hat, 1940 (oil on canvas)
651092 Girl in Pierrots Hat, 1940 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 102.7x76.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in Pierrots Hat. Walt Kuhn (1880-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: A Summer Afternoon at Coney Island, 1934 (oil on canvas)

A Summer Afternoon at Coney Island, 1934 (oil on canvas)
823335 A Summer Afternoon at Coney Island, 1934 (oil on canvas) by Roseland, Harry Herman (1866-1950); 63.5x76.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Summer Afternoon at Coney Island)

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Dragoon, 1947 (oil on canvas)

Dragoon, 1947 (oil on canvas)
984895 Dragoon, 1947 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 91.5x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dragoon. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvas. Painted 1947

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Woman in swimsuits, c. 1910 (postcard)

Woman in swimsuits, c. 1910 (postcard)
7210511 Woman in swimsuits, c. 1910 (postcard) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); 14x9 cm; Private Collection; © AmpieVedute.art

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Women in swimsuits, c. 1908 (postcard)

Women in swimsuits, c. 1908 (postcard)
7210484 Women in swimsuits, c. 1908 (postcard) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); 9x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oranotypie, Neue Photographische Gesellschaft A.-G, Steglitz)

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Man spying on a young woman bathing (colour litho)

Man spying on a young woman bathing (colour litho)
7201309 Man spying on a young woman bathing (colour litho) by Usabal, Luis (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man spying on a young woman bathing)

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Room of the Girls representing athletes engaged in an athletics competition wearing a two-piece

Room of the Girls representing athletes engaged in an athletics competition wearing a two-piece swimsui (mosaic)
3961232 Room of the Girls representing athletes engaged in an athletics competition wearing a two-piece swimsui (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: V (letter shown by two swimmers who dive at the same time)

V (letter shown by two swimmers who dive at the same time)
6523524 V (letter shown by two swimmers who dive at the same time) by Appel, Francois Antoine (1821-1882); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet Figure Call. G)

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Series 'Les batheuses'two women in swimsuit examines the cut of another

Series "Les batheuses"two women in swimsuit examines the cut of another
ELD4840650 Series " Les batheuses" two women in swimsuit examines the cut of another, caricature by Honore Daumier (1808-1879) 1844 (The bathers: two ladies wearing a swimming suit)

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: Parisian clothing: Bathing costume, 1913 (coloured print)

Parisian clothing: Bathing costume, 1913 (coloured print)
990963 Parisian clothing: Bathing costume, 1913 (coloured print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parisian clothing: Bathing costume; Costumes Parisiens)

Background imageSwimsuit Collection: A Childs Paradise, 1905 (w / c on paper)

A Childs Paradise, 1905 (w / c on paper)
XPG379896 A Childs Paradise, 1905 (w/c on paper) by Lillie, Robert (1867-1949); Private Collection



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From vintage pin-ups to modern beach babes, the swimsuit has always been a symbol of style and freedom. In 1922, a child wearing a swim cap sits in the surf, capturing the innocence and joy of summer days. Fast forward to World War II, where an American actress becomes the most popular pin-up photograph for our brave armed forces. Margarita Cansino, later known as Rita Hayworth, mesmerizes audiences with her beauty and talent as an actress and dancer. A 1940s-style Navy pin-up girl strikes a pose next to a vintage Corsair aircraft, embodying both glamour and patriotism. Even cigarette ads couldn't resist featuring swimsuit-clad women like Wills Gold Flake's glamorous young smoker. The allure of the French Riviera beckons all year round in an enticing poster that promises sun-soaked adventures. In 1938's Pickaback Beach Delight, friends frolic on sandy shores while enjoying each other's company. Meanwhile, Audi Quattro showcases its German engineering prowess against stunning coastal backdrops. Beauty knows no bounds as contestants line up for Miss County of Cornwall beauty contest; their confidence radiates through their swimsuits. Annie Matthews breaks barriers as a woman police officer patrolling Hyde Park in London - proving that strength comes in many forms. The beaches at Cannes become playgrounds for relaxation and luxury under the warm Mediterranean sun. And who can resist Ipanema's charm? A young Brazilian woman stands proudly on Arpoador rocks overlooking this iconic beachscape. Through history and across cultures, the swimsuit remains timeless - embracing individuality while celebrating fun in the sun.