Belle Collection (#10)

The Wooing of La Belle, by Felix de Gray
The Prince Charming who became a Monster, The Wooing of La Belle, by Felix de Gray. 1926

Raphael (1483-1520). La belle jardiniere or Madonna and Chil
Raphael (1483-1520). Italian painter. High Renaissance. La belle jardiniere or Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist. Oil on panel. 1507. Louvre. Paris. France

Renaissance. Raphael (1483-1520). Italian painter. La Belle
Renaissance. Raphael (1483-1520). Italian painter. The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist (La Belle Jardiniere). 1507. Oil on panel. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Francesco Federici
FRANCESCO FEDERICI Italian musician from Genova, renowned for molte belle produzioni, ma spezialmente per La Zaira, Date: 1748 - 1799

Ella Snyder, actress in The Belle of New York Date: 1899

Southern Belle
A Southern belle - waited on by her devoted African-American servants Date: circa 1860

La Belle Ferroniere, three versions
A page from The Illustrated London News, 18 July 1931, including three versions of La Belle Ferroniere. Top left, 1. is the original version in The Louvre, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci

A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Christmas at Belles family: illustration by Arthur Rackham for Charles Dickens " A Christmas Carol."

BELLE BOYD (1844-1900). American Confederate spy. Photograph, c1860, digitally colored by Granger, NYC

BELLE BOYD (1843-1900). American Confederate spy. Boyd visiting a Confederate stockade at Manassas Junction, Virginia, during the American Civil War. Wood engraving, 1868

NAPOLEON I: WATERLOO, 1815. Bonaparte in his retreat passing La Belle Alliance. The Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815. Line engraving, English, 1817

Belle Archer in Jess of the Bar Z. Date c1900

The Leonardo da Vinci Dispute - Joseph Duveen
Page from the Illustrated London News reporting on the slander of title court case between art dealer and expert, Joseph Duveen

French Trad Lady Hunter
A sporty Frenchwoman wears the traditional dress of the belle chasseuse, modelled on 18th century fashions

Southern Belle Express
The London to Brighton express is made up of five to seven Pullman coaches, and covers the 81 kilometres in less than 60 minutes

Portrait of a gentleman holding a cup of chocolate. Artist: Belle, Alexis Simon (1674-1734)
Portrait of a gentleman holding a cup of chocolate. Private Collection

Catherine-Eleonore-Eugenie de Bethisy, future Princess of Montauban, and her brother Eugene de Bethi Artist: Belle
Catherine-Eleonore-Eugenie de Bethisy, future Princess of Montauban, and her brother Eugene de Bethisy, future Marquis de Mezier

Marie Leszczynska with Louis, Dauphin of France. Artist: Belle, Alexis Simon (1674-1734)
Marie Leszczynska with Louis, Dauphin of France. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Princess Anne De Bourbon-Conti, 17th century, (c1927). Artist: Alexis Simon Belle
Princess Anne De Bourbon-Conti, 17th century, (c1927). Marie Anne de Bourbon (1689-1720) was the eldest daughter of Marie Therese de Bourbon and Francois Louis, Prince of Conti

Mademoiselle De Bethisy and her brother, c1715, (1911). Artists: Unknown, Alexis Simon Belle
Mademoiselle De Bethisy and her brother, c1715, (1911). Mademoiselle de Bethisy (1707-1769) future princess of Montauban, was briefly engaged at Louis XV at the age of 7

Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, c17th century, (1909)
Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, c17th century. Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, the Old Pretender. The son of King James II and Mary of Modena

Henry St John, Viscount of Bolingbroke, English politician and philosopher, 18th century (c1905). Bolingbroke was one of the intellectual leaders of the Country party whose ideas on liberty

Lucinda Bell, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Lucinda Bell, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Walton Belle, final call of the season at Southwold, Suffolk
The Walton Belle paddle steamship departing from the pier on her final trip of the summer season, at Southwold, Suffolk, on 19 September 1910, with passengers on board. Date: 1910

Walton Belle approaching the pier, Southwold, Suffolk
The Walton Belle paddle steamship approaching the pier at Southwold, Suffolk, on 19 September 1907, with passengers on board. Date: 1907

Walton Belle setting off from the pier, Southwold, Suffolk
The Walton Belle paddle steamship setting off from the pier at Southwold, Suffolk, on 19 September 1907. One of the passengers on board is Arthur Auerbach -- another family member took

Maud Hoffman (1875 - ?) - American actress and theosophist of the Victorian era. Date: 1899

Phyllis Rankin
Phyllis McKee Rankin (1874 - 1934), Broadway actress and singer known for never smiling, worked from the1880s until the 1920s.Shown here in costume as Fifi in The Belle of New York. Date: 1899

Paddle steamer Yarmouth Belle. Date: circa 1905

The Belle of the Skies, by Squiers and Jones
The Belle of the Skies, a musical play by Graham Squiers and Guy Jones, with music by Guy Jones. First produced at the Theatre Royal, Birmingham, May 1911

The Belle of New York, by Cs McLellan
The Belle of New York, a musical by Cs McLellan, with music by Gustave Kerker. First produced in England at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, April 1898

The Belle of Mayfair, by Brookfield and Hamilton
The Belle of Mayfair, a musical comedy by Charles H E Brookfield and Cosmo Hamilton, with lyrics by George Arthurs and music by Leslie Stuart

The Belle of Brittany, by Leedham Bantock and P J Barrow, with music by Howard Talbot. First produced at the Queens Theatre, London, October 1908

Picnic in a car at Brooklands
Two women enjoying a picnic from the backseat of a car at Brooklands, 1927. 1927

Lolita, Spanish dancer in Paris. 1900s

Trechot, Parisian actress. 1900s

Advert for Belle Jardiniere women clothing 1909
Advertisment for Belle Jardiniere, department store in Paris, showing three women wearing the latest fashionable spring outdoor clothing. 1909

Miss May Page, French Theatre Actress and Opera Singer
Miss May Page, Belle Epoque French Theatre Actress and Opera Singer. Date: 1906

Mieris - French Belle Epoque Stage Actress
Mademoiselle Mieris - Two portraits of the French Belle Epoque Stage Actress and Beauty, also described as Demi Mondaine, Cocotte and Courtesan ! Date: 1906

Woman in a white dress trimmed with flowers
Woman in a Regency style white dress trimmed with flowers. 1816

Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Duro Belle Nylon Hair Net
Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Duro Belle Invisible Nylon Hair Net with Elastic, made of DuPont mylon in blonde - Every net guaranteed - " Its all in the Duro-knots" ! circa 1950s

The Clacton Belle - family enjoying a rather choppy sail off the Essex coast - a large paddlesteamer appears to be bearing down on the jolly boat at some speed.... Date: 1905

The Belle of the Beach - Keszthely, Lake Balaton, Hungary
Belle of the beach - A Bellboy of the Hullam Szallo Hotel provides shade for a very wealthy rather rotund female guest, promenading with her pet Scottie dog (Scottish Terrier) along the Strand (Beach)

Beachy Head old lighthouse, near Eastbourne, Sussex
Belle Tout, the old, decommissioned lighthouse, a Grade II listed building on top of the cliff at Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: circa 1960s

Brighton Blue Belle train in Brighton Station, with a platform full of people. Some are wearing Victorian costume, to celebrate the beginning of the railway era. Date: 1960s

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923). French actress. Portrait. Engraving by Carretero, 1882. Colored

Poster advertising India, a Shillong Belle
Poster by Dorothy Newsome, advertising India, depicting a Shillong Belle. Printed for the Government of India by Bolton Fine Art, Bombay. Date: circa 1930

Caricature of the actress Miss Clara Jecks
Caricature of the English actress and singer Miss Clara Jecks -- A Bar Belle. circa 1880s

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"Belle: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the enchanting world of "Belle" as we explore various hints that take us on a captivating journey through history, locations, and even legends. From Waterloo Haye-Sainte to The Brighton Belle, let's embark on an adventure filled with intrigue and fascination. The story begins at Waterloo Haye-Sainte, where the echoes of battle still linger in the air. As we move forward in time, we find ourselves aboard The Brighton Belle - a luxurious train that once whisked passengers away to the vibrant city by the sea. Its successor, The Brighton Belle 2, continues this legacy of elegance and charm. Leaving behind land for waterways, our next stop is Boating at Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan. Here, amidst serene surroundings and breathtaking views of nature's beauty unfolds a tale of tranquility. But not all stories are peaceful; some carry a rebellious spirit within them. In Upper Euclid Avenue Cleveland stands Woman Suffrage Headquarters - a place where brave women fought tirelessly for their rights during challenging times. As we shift gears from activism to entertainment, join us at the Bathing Belle Parade. Witness dazzling displays of fashion and style as bathing belles grace piers with their presence – capturing hearts along with attention. Speaking of captivating figures from history comes one notorious name: Belle Starr – an infamous bandit from the 19th century who defied conventions and left her mark on wild frontiers. Returning to historical events that shaped nations comes Waterloo Belle Alliance - symbolizing unity after fierce battles were fought. It reminds us how alliances can bring hope even in darkest times. Another significant meeting takes place at La Belle Alliance when Wellington and Blucher come together after triumph over Napoleon at Waterloo. Their encounter signifies victory against adversity – a moment etched forever in history books. Now let's delve into artistry as Leonardo da Vinci enters the stage.