Ball Gown Collection (#2)

Fashion Plate (La Belle Assemblée), 1822. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (La Belle Assemblee), 1822

Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1821. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Ball Dress), 1821

Fashion Plate (Parisian Ball Dress), 1820. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Parisian Ball Dress), 1820

Fashions for December, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for December, 1858. Dress of green droguet, spotted with black velvet. The dress has two skirts and both have side trimmings, formed of rows of black velvet...The corsage

State Ball at Stockholm - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
State Ball at Stockholm - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Following the coronation the King of Sweden as King of Norway

Fashions for February, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for February, 1857....three figures - two ladies and a gentleman. The costumes of the ladies have been drawn from dresses just completed in the elegant magasin des modes of Madame E

Fashions for April, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for April, 1857. Ball dresses. The first figure, that at the extreme left, is represented in a tunic of pink silk over a dress of white tulle

Bal Paré (The Jewel Ball), 1774. Creator: Antoine Jean Duclos
Bal Pare (The Jewel Ball), 1774

Open Air Dance, 1705-1743. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Open Air Dance, 1705-1743

Paris Fashions for February, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for February, 1856. Robe of white moire antique...Low corsage, a bretelles; short sleeves...closed by a wristband, whence comes a small lace flounce ruche

Portrait af Countess Lillie Suzanne Raben-Levetzau, 1899. Creator: Peder Severin Kroyer
Portrait af Countess Lillie Suzanne Raben-Levetzau, 1899

The games room, 1889. Creator: Jean Beraud
The games room, 1889

Evening, c1880. Creator: Jean Beraud
Evening, c1880

Altercation in the corridors of the opera, 1889. Creator: Jean Beraud
Altercation in the corridors of the opera, 1889

The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. A dance with Elizabeth Jane, 1886. Creator: Robert Barnes
The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. A dance with Elizabeth Jane, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, July 4, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, July 4, 1891, 1891. The reception held by Mrs Stanhope in the Banqueting Hall, Whitehall. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Preparations for the ball. Creator: Unknown
Preparations for the ball

"Which Shall It Be", after James Clarke, 1891. Creator: Unknown
"Which Shall It Be", after James Clarke, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Le bal, 1890. Creator: Henri Gervex
Le bal, 1890

Femme à l'éventail (Portrait de Réjane?), 1879. Creator: Henri Gervex
Femme a l'eventail (Portrait de Rejane?), 1879

Presumed portrait of Mademoiselle de Nantes (Louise-Francoise de Bourbon), in ballgown, c1690. Creator: Pierre Gobert
Presumed portrait of Mademoiselle de Nantes (Louise-Francoise de Bourbon, 1673-1743), in ballgown, c1690

Standing Woman, c. 1870–1875. Creator: Constantin Guys
Standing Woman, c. 1870-1875

Paris Fashions for June - Ball Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for June - Ball Dress, 1850....a Ball Costume, with a graceful head-dress, composed of a vine garland with grapes

Paris Fashions for May, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for May, 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. The Opera Dress is of silk, with a straight upper dress, and three flounces on the cross; the body pointed, having a lace berthe

At the ball, (c1900s) Creator: Knut Ekwall
At the ball, (c1900s)

Young woman, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Young woman, 1890. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in

International entertainment at the Guildhall: the ball in the temporary saloon... 1862. Creator: Unknown
International entertainment at the Guildhall, [London]: the ball in the temporary saloon erected in the Guildhall-yard, 1862

Style dresses in taffetas. Fichu, sleeve and skirt garniture formed of flounces, edged with cered ribbon, corselet belt with back bow of contrasting taffetas 12

Princess Anne attends The London Eve of American Independence Day Ball at Claridges Hotel. The stylish Princess wore an armless empire line gown and her tresses flowed down in long ringlets

Barbra Streisand Singer and Actress with James Caan at the Royal Command Performance of their film " Funny Lady" March 1975 dabse msi

Josephine-Eleonore-Marie-Pauline de Galard de Brassac de Bearn (1825-1860), Princesse de Broglie, 1851-53

Ball Dress & Evening Dress, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ball Dress & Evening Dress, 19th century. Evening dress worn to a ball or a formal event, usuually cut off the shoulder with low decolletage, exposed arms, and long styled skirts

Fete given at the Tuileries, 1867, 1898 (engraving)
5913096 Fete given at the Tuileries, 1867, 1898 (engraving) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Woman in crinoline ball gown and fur cape, men in evening attire with sash)

Mrs. John Slidell, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. John Slidell, between 1855 and 1865

Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, between 1855 and 1865

Cinderella (oil on panel)
989955 Cinderella (oil on panel) by Pecrus, Charles Francois (1826-1907); 40.6x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella. Charles Francois Pecrus (1826-1907). Oil on panel

Woman in a White Dress
WH46033 Woman in a White Dress by Caputo, Ulisse (1872-1948); Private Collection; Photo © Whitford & Hughes, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Carnival, 1920 (colour etching and aquatint)
991061 Carnival, 1920 (colour etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 50x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and aquatint

Before the Ball (oil on paper laid down on canvas)
989414 Before the Ball (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Payen, G. (19th century); 97.1x92.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Ball; Avant le Bal. G. Payen (19th century)

The Center of Attraction, (oil on canvas)
827062 The Center of Attraction, (oil on canvas) by Etcheverry, Denis (1867-1950); 220x125 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Center of Attraction. Denis Etcheverry (1867-1950). Oil on canvas

The Swing, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195032 The Swing, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 66.8x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Two Girls Preparing to Enter a Carriage, (colour etching)
1194917 Two Girls Preparing to Enter a Carriage, (colour etching) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 63x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Arrival, c. 1941 (etching and drypoint)
991016 Arrival, c.1941 (etching and drypoint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 44x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Etching and drypoint. Etched circa 1941

Porphyria, (oil on canvas)
657026 Porphyria, (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porphyria. Sir William Rothenstein (1872-1945). Oil on canvas

Evening Gown by Jenny, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781135 Evening Gown by Jenny, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robe du soir de la maison Jenny Illustration from La Guirlande)

Sweet Mystery, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195029 Sweet Mystery, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 52x40.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Singing Lesson, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195028 Singing Lesson, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 48.5x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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"Captivating Elegance: A Journey through the Timeless Ball Gown" Step into the enchanting world of ball gowns, where glamour and sophistication reign supreme. From Dorothy Gish's mesmerizing portrayal in Herbert Wilcox's Madame Pompadour (1927) to a vibrant ball costume from 1762 captured in a beautifully colored engraving, these exquisite garments have always been synonymous with grandeur. In James Tissot's masterpiece "Hush. (The Concert), c1875, " we witness the allure of a ball gown as it gracefully drapes over its wearer, exuding grace and poise. Charles Dana Gibson's pen and ink drawing "GIBSON: BALLROOM, c1904. The Jury Disagrees" captures the vivacity of a lively dance floor adorned with elegant ladies twirling in their resplendent gowns. Transport yourself back to 1903 at Ranelagh Gardens, where Randulph and Hilda waltz under the magnificent Rotunda, their attire reflecting the opulence of that era. In "Homage to Harlow, " an oil on linen painting pays tribute to Jean Harlow's iconic style as she dons a breathtaking ball gown that epitomizes Hollywood glamour. Even royalty succumbs to the allure of these majestic creations; Michael Crawford meets The Queen at the premiere of an unforgettable event in December 1972. Fast forward to July 1985 when Peter Bowles graces an occasion alongside Josephine Burge, both radiating elegance in their meticulously crafted ensembles. The Fete given at Tuileries in 1867 is immortalized through an intricate engraving from 1898, showcasing women adorned in elaborate ball gowns that capture attention wherever they go. An unknown creator brings us closer to nineteenth-century fashion with their depiction of Ball Dress & Evening Dress - timeless designs that continue to inspire today. Celebrities, too, have been captivated by the allure of ball gowns.