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Cannes Collection (#4)

"Cannes: Where Glamour and Art Collide" Step back in time to the iconic Cannes Film Festival of 1983

Background imageCannes Collection: La Cote D Azur: Cannes, Vue de la Californie (b / w photo)

La Cote D Azur: Cannes, Vue de la Californie (b / w photo)
7162734 La Cote D Azur: Cannes, Vue de la Californie (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cannes, Vue de la Californie)

Background imageCannes Collection: Mr A B Walkers Yacht 'Ailsa, 'which defeated HRH the Prince of Wales 'Britannia'at Cannes

Mr A B Walkers Yacht "Ailsa, "which defeated HRH the Prince of Wales "Britannia"at Cannes
7163895 Mr A B Walkers Yacht " Ailsa, " which defeated HRH the Prince of Wales " Britannia" at Cannes (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCannes Collection: Cannes, Blue Parasol and Tents; Cannes, Parasol Bleu et Tentes, (oil on canvas)

Cannes, Blue Parasol and Tents; Cannes, Parasol Bleu et Tentes, (oil on canvas)
1196223 Cannes, Blue Parasol and Tents; Cannes, Parasol Bleu et Tentes, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 46x55 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageCannes Collection: The Battle of Flowers at Cannes (engraving)

The Battle of Flowers at Cannes (engraving)
1626641 The Battle of Flowers at Cannes (engraving) by Hopkins, Everard (1860-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Flowers at Cannes)

Background imageCannes Collection: The Prince of Wales at Cannes, laying the Foundation of the New Albert Edward Pier (litho)

The Prince of Wales at Cannes, laying the Foundation of the New Albert Edward Pier (litho)
1039436 The Prince of Wales at Cannes, laying the Foundation of the New Albert Edward Pier (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Cannes)

Background imageCannes Collection: Mr Gladstone at Cannes (engraving)

Mr Gladstone at Cannes (engraving)
1043930 Mr Gladstone at Cannes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Gladstone at Cannes)

Background imageCannes Collection: The Late Duke of Albany (engraving)

The Late Duke of Albany (engraving)
1061555 The Late Duke of Albany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Duke of Albany)

Background imageCannes Collection: Monument to the Late Lord Brougham at Cannes (engraving)

Monument to the Late Lord Brougham at Cannes (engraving)
1104065 Monument to the Late Lord Brougham at Cannes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to the Late Lord Brougham at Cannes)

Background imageCannes Collection: Cannes, La Promenade De La Croisette (photo)

Cannes, La Promenade De La Croisette (photo)
1094897 Cannes, La Promenade De La Croisette (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cannes, La Promenade De La Croisette)

Background imageCannes Collection: Chicken a la Cannes (colour litho)

Chicken a la Cannes (colour litho)
2800123 Chicken a la Cannes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicken a la Cannes)

Background imageCannes Collection: Sunset over the Massif de l Esterel, a Mediterranean coastal mountain range - as viewed

Sunset over the Massif de l Esterel, a Mediterranean coastal mountain range - as viewed from Cannes, Cote d Azur, France. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageCannes Collection: The Promenade de la Croisette, Cannes, France

The Promenade de la Croisette, Cannes, France
19th century vintage photograph: The Promenade de la Croisette or Boulevard de la Croisette, is a prominent road in Cannes, France. It stretches along the shore of the Mediterranean Sea

Background imageCannes Collection: Monna Delta enjoying the Riviera at Cannes

Monna Delta enjoying the Riviera at Cannes and Eden Roc at Cap d Antibes, 1927 giving a bathing-suit parade Date: 1927

Background imageCannes Collection: Riviera Rivalry as Tennis and Fashion hold their

Riviera Rivalry as Tennis and Fashion hold their courts at Cannes, 1927. Fashion sketches by A. Fried of Miss L. Dibble, Lady Dudley, Lady Dunedin and Miss Greville Soames Date: 1927

Background imageCannes Collection: Feature about society on the Cote D Azur, 1925

Feature about society on the Cote D Azur, 1925 with a sketch of fashions seen at a gala dinner at the Ambassadeurs Restaurant, Cannes (models from Alice Bernard and Margraine-Lacroix)

Background imageCannes Collection: Impressions of the Mimosa Fete at Cannes, 1925

Impressions of the Mimosa Fete at Cannes, 1925
Impressions of the Mimosa Fete at Cannes, 1926 by Hemjic 2/2 Date: 1925

Background imageCannes Collection: Five fashion sketches by Hemjic on the Riviera, 1925

Five fashion sketches by Hemjic on the Riviera, 1925 at the Croisette Cannes. Models from Drecoll, Callot and Alice Bernard Date: 1925

Background imageCannes Collection: A Sketch by Hemjie of the Dolly Sisters at

A Sketch by Hemjie of the Dolly Sisters at the battle of the flowers, Cannes, Cote d Azur, 1927 dressed by Jean Patou Date: 1927

Background imageCannes Collection: View of the town and beach at Cannes, France

View of the town and beach at Cannes, France
Vintage 19th century photograph: View of the town and beach at Cannes, France

Background imageCannes Collection: The Races at Cannes, South of France (engraving)

The Races at Cannes, South of France (engraving)
1611071 The Races at Cannes, South of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Races at Cannes, South of France)

Background imageCannes Collection: 'La Rinconada, 'Cannes (litho)

"La Rinconada, "Cannes (litho)
5213735 " La Rinconada, " Cannes (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " La Rinconada, " Cannes)

Background imageCannes Collection: Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (1 / 2)

Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (1 / 2)
Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (1/2) - To the Riviera by Car (illustration by Helen McKie) and photograph showing holidaymakers on the Croisette at Cannes, France. Date: 1931

Background imageCannes Collection: Lady Castlerosse in Cannes

Lady Castlerosse in Cannes
Lady Castlerosse, formerly Miss Doris Delavigne, pictured with Mr John McMullen cruising off Cannes. Date: 1931

Background imageCannes Collection: Fort Royal, Ile Sainte-Marguerite, near Cannes, France

Fort Royal, Ile Sainte-Marguerite, near Cannes, France
Fort Royal, famous fortress on the Ile Sainte-Marguerite, near Cannes, South of France, associated with the so-called Man in the Iron Mask, whose identity remains a mystery. 19th century

Background imageCannes Collection: Statue of Edward VII outside the Casino, Cannes

Statue of Edward VII outside the Casino, Cannes
A statue erected to honour King Edward VII, situated outside the Municipal Casino at Cannes, South of France. Promotional postcard for Monsieur Barraja (Yacht Agent) Date: circa 1912

Background imageCannes Collection: General view of Cannes Harbour, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)

General view of Cannes Harbour, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)
942824 General view of Cannes Harbour, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageCannes Collection: A scene of a tree lined avenue in Cannes, 1920s

A scene of a tree lined avenue in Cannes, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageCannes Collection: The Aga Khan arrives for the wedding of his son

The Aga Khan arrives for the wedding of his son
The Aga Khan (Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III, 1877-1957) arrives for the wedding of his son, Prince Aly Khan, to the actress Rita Hayworth, near Cannes, South of France. 1949

Background imageCannes Collection: Prince Andrew of Greece at Cannes

Prince Andrew of Greece at Cannes
Prince Andrew of Greece, father of the current Duke of Edinburgh, pictured at Cannes in the company of Margot Hambling, David Townsend and Gilbert Beale, whose yacht was in Cannes Harbour

Background imageCannes Collection: Cannes, Port et Ville ancienne, Boulevard de la Croisette (colour photo)

Cannes, Port et Ville ancienne, Boulevard de la Croisette (colour photo)
2804126 Cannes, Port et Ville ancienne, Boulevard de la Croisette (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cannes, Port et Ville ancienne)

Background imageCannes Collection: Protestant Church at Cannes (engraving)

Protestant Church at Cannes (engraving)
1609731 Protestant Church at Cannes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Protestant Church at Cannes)

Background imageCannes Collection: Albert Edouard jetty, Cannes, South of France

Albert Edouard jetty, Cannes, South of France, with sailing boats and steamers alongside. Date: circa 1910

Background imageCannes Collection: Famous Trains and their Destinations

Famous Trains and their Destinations
Page from The Bystander featuring five of the society women wearing their costumes for the Railway Ball to be held at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in aid of the Kensington

Background imageCannes Collection: Bystanders on the Riviera - E. G. Oakley Beuttler & wife

Bystanders on the Riviera - E. G. Oakley Beuttler & wife
Wing-Commander aand Mrs E. G. Oakley-Beuttler enjoying the Riviera sunshine in Cannes. Beuttler was a humorous artist and regular contributor to The Bystander magazine. Date: 1931

Background imageCannes Collection: Royal Wedding at Cannes (b / w photo)

Royal Wedding at Cannes (b / w photo)
1615516 Royal Wedding at Cannes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Wedding at Cannes)

Background imageCannes Collection: Mrs Benlinck Budd and her pet lemur - French Riviera

Mrs Benlinck Budd and her pet lemur - French Riviera
Mrs Benlinck Budd and her pet ring-tailed lemur - out for a stroll - French Riviera, Cote d Azur, France. Date: 1924

Background imageCannes Collection: The Comtesse de Pourtales and her pet lemur out for a walk

The Comtesse de Pourtales and her pet lemur out for a walk at Cannes, France. Date: 1923

Background imageCannes Collection: Poster, French Riviera, Cote d Azur at Cannes

Poster, French Riviera, Cote d Azur at Cannes. circa 1950

Background imageCannes Collection: His late Royal Highness Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (litho)

His late Royal Highness Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (litho)
1622480 His late Royal Highness Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His late Royal Highness Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany)

Background imageCannes Collection: Sketches of St Raphael, near Cannes (engraving)

Sketches of St Raphael, near Cannes (engraving)
1624222 Sketches of St Raphael, near Cannes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of St Raphael, near Cannes)

Background imageCannes Collection: The Queens Visit to the South of France, Monument to the Late Duke of Albany in the Grounds of

The Queens Visit to the South of France, Monument to the Late Duke of Albany in the Grounds of the Villa Nevada
1062407 The Queens Visit to the South of France, Monument to the Late Duke of Albany in the Grounds of the Villa Nevada, Cannes (engraving) by English School

Background imageCannes Collection: Lord Rendels Chateau at Cannes where Mr Gladstone is staying (engraving)

Lord Rendels Chateau at Cannes where Mr Gladstone is staying (engraving)
1039247 Lord Rendels Chateau at Cannes where Mr Gladstone is staying (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCannes Collection: The Lord Brougham Centenary Fetes at Cannes (engraving)

The Lord Brougham Centenary Fetes at Cannes (engraving)
1058857 The Lord Brougham Centenary Fetes at Cannes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Brougham Centenary Fetes at Cannes)

Background imageCannes Collection: The Chateau Ste Ursule, Cannes (engraving)

The Chateau Ste Ursule, Cannes (engraving)
1587346 The Chateau Ste Ursule, Cannes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chateau Ste Ursule, Cannes)

Background imageCannes Collection: Moulin pour exprimer le jus des cannes, a la Martinique (engraving)

Moulin pour exprimer le jus des cannes, a la Martinique (engraving)
3629491 Moulin pour exprimer le jus des cannes, a la Martinique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moulin pour exprimer le jus des cannes, a la Martinique)

Background imageCannes Collection: The Queens Visit to Cannes (engraving)

The Queens Visit to Cannes (engraving)
728582 The Queens Visit to Cannes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Cannes)

Background imageCannes Collection: 1615201

1615201

Background imageCannes Collection: The Queens Visit to the Riviera (engraving)

The Queens Visit to the Riviera (engraving)
1594795 The Queens Visit to the Riviera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to the Riviera)




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"Cannes: Where Glamour and Art Collide" Step back in time to the iconic Cannes Film Festival of 1983, where legendary musician David Bowie graced the red carpet with his magnetic presence. The festival has always been a hub for stars, as seen in the enchanting black-and-white photograph of Romy Schneider and Alain Delon at Cannes in 1962. But Cannes is not just about celebrities; it's also about breathtaking landscapes. Picture yourself traveling along the stunning Cote d'Azur on a train, captivated by the azure waters that stretch out before you. And when you arrive, be prepared to indulge in luxury at The Carlton Hotel – an emblematic landmark of this French Riviera gem. As you stroll down La Croisette promenade, take in the picturesque views of Port Saint-Pierre quay and Le Suquet district. These charming spots embody the essence – a blend of old-world charm and modern allure. The harbor itself is a sight to behold, with its vibrant atmosphere reflecting both tradition and cosmopolitan flair. Explore every corner as you wander through Alpes-Maritimes province, soaking up all that Provence has to offer. Cannes isn't just about film festivals or natural beauty; it's also synonymous with high fashion. Advertisements showcasing Louis Vuitton hairbrushes remind us that style permeates every aspect of life here. Marvel at architectural wonders like spiral staircases that seem straight out of a dreamy movie set. Low-angle views add drama and grandeur to these magnificent structures scattered throughout town. Of course, no visit would be complete without experiencing the golden sands and crystal-clear waters that define Cannes' beaches. Imagine yourself basking under the warm sun while savoring moments reminiscent of Gene Kelly's joyous presence during the 1955 Cannes Film Festival.