Vanity Collection (page 6)

Vanity Fair Print of Sir John Shaw-Lefevre
Victorian caricature of Sir John Shaw-Lefevre, a British barrister, Whig politician and civil servant. By Ape (Carlo Pellegrini). Vanity Fair 1871

All is Vanity, c. 1900. Private Collection

Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
Minerva Expelling the Vices from the Garden of Virtue. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Two Allegories of Envy, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Two Allegories of Envy, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

The Toilet, 1927, (1931). Artist: Charles Shannon
The Toilet, 1927, (1931). From the collection of the Usher Gallery, Lincolnshire. From The Studio Painting Series. 1 - Figure Studies

The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Artist: Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-1457)
The Seven Virtues, c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, Alabama

Young Man holding a Skull (Vanitas), 1627. Artist: Hals, Frans I (1581-1666)
Young Man holding a Skull (Vanitas), 1627. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Man Having to Choose between the Virtues and Vices, 1635. From a private collection

Roman mosaic showing the toilette of Venus, 3rd century
Roman mosaic showing the toilette of Venus with cupids. From Thuburbo Maius, Tunisia. Now in the Bardo Museums collection in Tunis, 3rd century

Vanitas, 1691-1727. Creator: Johann Sigismund Ebert
Vanitas, 1691-1727

In Greek mythology Narcissus was a handsome young man who loved himself more than others. This flaw ultimately led to his death

Little black dress in hanger
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Saint Francis Borgia (1510-1572). Marquis of Lombay and later 4th Duke of Gandia. This scene depicts Francisco de Borja's renunciation of the world after contemplating the putrefied corpse of

Suffield and Wynne-Finch at the Guards Boat Club, Maidenhead
Victor Alexander Charles Harbord, 7th Baron Suffield (1897-1943) and Lt. Col. (later Sir) William Heneage Wynne-Finch (1893-1961) at the Guards Boat Club, Maidenhead, Berkshire

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A painting of a seated young lady, tweaking her long, blonde hair having dressed, being assisted by two other women, one is holding a beaded necklace ready to put on her

RMS Titanic - telegram from Marconi to Carpathia
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'

RMS Titanic - Marconi portrait with Carpathia telegram
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'

Oliver A Fry, Editor, Vanity Fair. Captioned Journals and Journalists of Today: XXXV, Mr Oliver A Fry and Vanity Fair'. Studio portrait. Date: 1895

Sir Forest Fulton, Red Judge, The Recorder Date: 1903

Prince Francis of Teck, Frank Date: 1902

Major General Sir Henry Trotter, Home District Date: 1902

Major EH Egerton, Official Handicapper to the Jockey Club Date: 1889

Claude Graham White, pioneering aviator
Claude Graham White, nicknamed Claudie, pioneering aviator Date: 1911

Wives who save their husbands hair! Date: 1925

Beauty sleep every night'. Helmets that were scientifically shaped to fit the head. Date: 1932

Advertisement for extensions made from finest quality human hair. Date: 1910

Three travelling vanity cases made of crocodile and Morocco leather. Date: 1907

Woman wearing patent Fairy eyeglasses, dainty, light, comfortable and rimless specs. Date: 1907

Advert for Eugene permanant hair waving 1929
Eugene Permanent Wave, with a slightly fuller growth at the back and sides. Date: 1929

Tower Babel 1563 Brueghel Pieter Elder Bruegel
tower, babel, 1563, brueghel, pieter, elder, bruegel, allegories, time, vanitas, architecture, building, crane, construction, death, allegory, giraffe, megalomania, nebuchadnezzar, ii, biblical, old

A French barber puts his male client's hair into curling papers Date: 1840

DRYDEN/MAKE-UP CHECK/1
The final version of the Die Dame front cover for November 1928. A woman checks her appearance in her hand mirror. Date: November 1928

Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine (1853 - 1931), writer. Date: 1896

Young woman sitting on sofa applying moisturiser, smiling
1966, One Person, Adults Only, Young Adult, One Woman Only, One Young Woman Only, Caucasian Appearance, Indoors, Horizontal, Colour, Photography, Full Length, Bra, Blonde Hair, Applying, Sitting

Self Portrait, 1867 (oil on canvas)
MAN370303 Self Portrait, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 64x55.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Toutafais equipp'd for Conquest fore God, 1796 (w/c)
5927934 Toutafais equipp'd for Conquest fore God, 1796 (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Watercolour from The Cornwall Militia)

"Old Pat, " The Independent Beggar, c. 1819 (oil on wood)
XOS5887569 "Old Pat, " The Independent Beggar, c. 1819 (oil on wood) by Waldo, Samuel Lovett (1783-1861); 68x57 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Sic itur ad astra scilicet 1681
1575338 Sic itur ad astra scilicet 1681 by Hooghe, Romeyn de (1636-97) (after); (add.info.: Sic itur ad astra scilicet 1681. By Romeyn de Hooghe, 1645-1708, artist)

Portraits of Jean Terford David, 1813 (oil on canvas)
XOS5887164 Portraits of Jean Terford David, 1813 (oil on canvas) by Sully, Thomas (1783-1872); 122x103 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Thomas Sully (American, 1783-1872))

The Looking Glass, (oil on canvas)
823109 The Looking Glass, (oil on canvas) by Blenner, Carle J. (1884-1952); 61x50.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Looking Glass. Carle John Blenner (1864-1952). Oil on canvas

The Boudoir, 1896 (oil on canvas)
650811 The Boudoir, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Miller, Kenneth Hayes (1876-1952); 72.4x48.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boudoir. Kenneth Hayes Miller (1876-1952). Oil on canvas, 1896

French whalebone corsetry, plate 24 from the first volume of the Dictionnaire du Costume, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT173079 French whalebone corsetry, plate 24 from the first volume of the Dictionnaire du Costume, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Portrait of Pieter de la Court and his Wife (oil on canvas)
471520 Portrait of Pieter de la Court and his Wife (oil on canvas) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); 173x209 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Vanity portrait of the painter (oil on canvas)
471456 Vanity portrait of the painter (oil on canvas) by Lint, Peter van (1609-90); 85x64 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Death and the Miser, c. 1515-21 (oil on panel)
489941 Death and the Miser, c.1515-21 (oil on panel) by Provoost, Jan (c.1465-1529); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Exterior panels of a triptych)

Charles Apthorp, 1748 (oil on canvas)
XOS5888404 Charles Apthorp, 1748 (oil on canvas) by Feke, Robert (c.1701-52); 141.5x117.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Robert Feke (c)

I J K L: Reckless, Gardening, Kakatoes, Laureate, 1, 890 (illustration)
7309322 I J K L: Reckless, Gardening, Kakatoes, Laureate, 1, 890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

The Fool Who Thinks Himself Clever Alone, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308345 The Fool Who Thinks Himself Clever Alone, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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"Vanity: A Reflection of Timeless Obsession and Artistic Expression" In the realm of Formula One racing, the 1981 Argentinian Grand Prix became a stage for drivers to showcase their vanity, pushing boundaries in pursuit of victory. Just as Lloyd George graced the pages Fair with his charismatic presence, so did the racers on that fateful day. Their ambition and desire for recognition mirrored Vanitas Still Life with a Tulip, Skull and Hour-Glass - an oil painting capturing life's fleeting nature. Politicians like Disraeli found themselves immortalized in Vanity Fair, where wit and satire reigned supreme. W. S. Gilbert too joined this illustrious company, leaving behind legacies that transcended time. The allure extended beyond politics; it seeped into fashion as well. The Blue Dress/Beer collaboration in 1922 epitomized society's obsession with appearances - a testament to how they are shape culture. Even poets like Tennyson fell under its spell when caricatured by Ape in Vanity Fair. His words echoed through generations while reflecting upon mankind's eternal struggle with self-importance. Artists like Bocklin captured this essence masterfully through pieces such as Self-portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle. In this chilling depiction, vanity dances alongside mortality itself - a haunting reminder of our own transience. Not limited to individuals alone, institutions also succumbed to vanity's allure. Thomas Colleton Garth found himself featured in Vanity Fair as Spy exposed societal vanities hidden within esteemed organizations. Musical maestros like Sullivan composed symphonies that resonated deeply within hearts but were not immune from being swept up by society's fascination with personal image showcased by Vanity Fair. William Gillette embodied both fame and infamy through his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes – an iconic character whose popularity was fueled by society’s insatiable appetite for intrigue and vanity.