Boudoir Collection (#7)

Woman at her toilet. Artist: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
Woman at her toilet. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

La Chemise enlevee (The Shirt Removed). Artist: Fragonard, Jean Honore (1732-1806)
La Chemise enlevee (The Shirt Removed). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

La Sortie du bain. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
La Sortie du bain. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Femme au tub. Artist: Manet, Edouard (1832-1883)
Femme au tub. Private Collection

Jeanne Becu, comtesse Du Barry (1743-1793) with a cup of coffee. Artist: Gautier Dagoty
Jeanne Becu, comtesse Du Barry (1743-1793) with a cup of coffee. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Morning toilet (After Francois Boucher). Artist: Hillestrom, Pehr (1732-1816)
Morning toilet (After Francois Boucher). From a private collection

Le Coucher des Ouvrieres en Modes, 1788. Artist: Lafrensen, Niclas (1737-1807)
Le Coucher des Ouvrieres en Modes, 1788. From a private collection

Woman pulling on her stocking, 1776. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Lady Getting out of Bed, 1776. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Before a Mirror, c. 1889. Found in the collection of Kunsthalle, Hamburg

After the Bath, 1895. Found in the Collection of Coleccion Abello

Portrait of a Young Woman at Her Toilet. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Interiors of the Winter Palace. The Boudoir of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, 1861. Artist: Hau, Eduard (1807-1887)
Interiors of the Winter Palace. The Boudoir of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, 1861. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Toilet, ca 1879. Found in the collection of Foundation E. G. Buhrle Collection, Zurich

At the Dressing Table, 1872. Artist: Gribkov, Nikolai Yakovlevich (Mid of 19th cen. )
At the Dressing Table, 1872. From a private collection

Women at their Toilette, 1897. Artist: Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925)
Women at their Toilette, 1897. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Le bain, 1902. Artist: Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923)
Le bain, 1902. Found in the collection of Palais de Rumine, Lausanne

Toilet, 1924. Artist: Kremlicka, Rudolf (1886-1932)
Toilet, 1924. Private Collection

After the Bath. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
After the Bath. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

The tub. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
The tub. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Lady at a Toilette with a black boy, 1770s. Artist: Anonymous
Lady at a Toilette with a black boy, 1770s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

L Attente, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

Passionnement, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

L Heureuse Escalade, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

Le Reconfort, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

La Belle Image, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

L Indecision, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

Le Dernier Songe, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

La Premier Songe, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

La Carte Favorable, 1900. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No. 1, [Librairie D Art - Ludovic Baschet editeur, Paris, 1900]

Elevation of the boudoir, Du Barry Apartments, Versailles, 1926. The apartments of Madame du Barry, chief mistress of King Louis XV of France, in the Palace of Versailles

Garter advertisement, early 1900s
Father with his children in an advertisement for garters, 1916. Color halftone

Viyella Nightwear 1890S
Nightgown with a shirt front, bishop sleeves & broderie anglaise, plaid night dress with flounce & striped bed jacket, dressing gown with quilted detail & stand collar

Rajasthani miniature painting from Rajasthan, India. Probably late 19th century or early 20th century. A man courts a woman in a boudoir scene

The French Dressing Room, After An 18th Century Engraving. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

The Toilet After Aubrey Beardsley. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Boudoir of Marie Antoinette, Trianon, Versailles, (late 19th century). Artist: John L Stoddard
Boudoir of Marie Antoinette, Trianon, Versailles, (late 19th century). Bedroom of the French queen, Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes

Gabrielle d?Estrees in the bath, c. 1598. Artist: Master of the School of Fontainebleau (2nd third of 16th cen. )
Gabrielle d?Estrees in the bath, c. 1598. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

Model posing in lingerie, 1934 Vivex colour photograph
A young woman posing in a silk and lace slip. Colour Vivex photograph from the 1930s. Date: 1934

Hair restorer ad, England, 1880s
Advertisement for Harlene hair producer and restorer, London, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pin-Up in Pink Skirt
Delightfully pretty blonde in T-bar shoes, perched on a stool in her boudoir, coyly raises her skirt to reveal her shapely legs & broderie anglaise petticoat

Art Deco Stool
Stool for the boudoir covered with Cordely embroidery

Family Portrait, 1756. Artist: Francois Hubert Drouais
Family Portrait, 1756. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Boudoir, c1940. Room designed by F. Yorke-Smith of Harrods Ltd. From The Studio Volume 119. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1940]

Boudoir from the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs, 1929, by DIM, c1930
Boudoir from the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs, 1929, by DIM (Decoration Interieure Moderne), c1929. From The Studio Volume 99. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1930]

Part of a boudoir dressing-room in dove grey satin and chromium plated metal, by Eugene Printz of Paris, 1932. A room design by French designer Eugene Printz (1889?1948). From The Studio Volume 103

The White Boudoir, c1905. Artist: George Logan
The White Boudoir, c1905. From The Studio Volume 36. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1905-6]

Boudoir and bed chamber of a lady of rank, China, 19th century. Artist: W Floyd
Boudoir and bed chamber of a lady of rank, China, 19th century

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"Boudoir: A Timeless Elegance Unveiled" Step into a world of timeless elegance and feminine allure, where the artistry transcends eras. From the iconic Pin-up calendar girl by David Wright in 1950 to the captivating Gabrielle d'Estrees and her sister, duchesse de Villars, immortalized by the Master of the School of Fontainebleau in the 16th century; these glimpses into intimate spaces have always fascinated us. Intriguingly juxtaposed with an English Rose Corsetry advertisement, we witness how undergarments sculpted silhouettes throughout history. The French lady preparing for a night out in her boudoir exudes an air of anticipation and sophistication. David Wright's "No News to Speak Of" captures a moment frozen in time—a woman lost in thought amidst her private sanctuary. Meanwhile, an enema treatment from the 18th century reminds us that self-care rituals have evolved over time. Witnessing an aristocratic French lady bathing and dressing reveals both vulnerability and sensuality intertwined within this sacred space. Adolphe Willette's "Une paire d'amis" transports us to a whimsical era where friendship blossoms behind closed doors. "Mornings Toilet, " painted back in 1841, offers a glimpse at femininity from behind—subtle yet provocative. Le Bidet stands as a testament to historical hygiene practices while Harrods piano sale advert from 1919 adds musical charm to this enchanting realm. Finally, we encounter a woman reclining on a couch—an embodiment of relaxation and indulgence that epitomizes what it truly means to embrace one's inner goddess within their personal haven—the boudoir. These captivating hints remind us that beyond its physicality lies something much deeper—a celebration of femininity, empowerment, self-expression, and intimacy through centuries past.