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Chaperon Collection (#2)

"Unveiling the Chaperon: From Anne Boleyn to French Royalty and Beyond" Step into history as we explore the captivating world of the chaperon

Background imageChaperon Collection: The Chaperon

The Chaperon
LLM461363 The Chaperon by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chaperon. Illustration for People I have Met by E C Grenville-Murray (Vizetelly)

Background imageChaperon Collection: People I Have Met, the Chaperon (engraving)

People I Have Met, the Chaperon (engraving)
1106886 People I Have Met, the Chaperon (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: People I Have Met, the Chaperon)

Background imageChaperon Collection: Nobleman and lawyer holding an open book (vellum)

Nobleman and lawyer holding an open book (vellum)
XIR365046 Nobleman and lawyer holding an open book (vellum) by Italian School, (16th century); Museo Civico, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: The nobleman and the notary; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageChaperon Collection: The Chaperon

The Chaperon
LLM461364 The Chaperon by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chaperon. Illustration for People I have Met by E C Grenville-Murray (Vizetelly)

Background imageChaperon Collection: The Three Gaddi, Taddeo, Zenobi and Agnolo or Angelo

The Three Gaddi, Taddeo, Zenobi and Agnolo or Angelo
SCP50384 The Three Gaddi, Taddeo, Zenobi and Agnolo or Angelo by Gaddi, Agnolo (c.1350-96); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageChaperon Collection: Page boy, lord and valet (colour litho)

Page boy, lord and valet (colour litho)
PER287373 Page boy, lord and valet (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: page; seigneur et valet, engraved from a tapestry of the cathedral of Bern, 1440-50; ); French

Background imageChaperon Collection: Allegory of Good Government, detail of eight councillors, 1338-40 (fresco)

Allegory of Good Government, detail of eight councillors, 1338-40 (fresco)
ALI193580 Allegory of Good Government, detail of eight councillors, 1338-40 (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy; Alinari

Background imageChaperon Collection: Ms 2578 Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) from Des Chroniques Chevaleresques de l

Ms 2578 Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) from Des Chroniques Chevaleresques de l
CHT185962 Ms 2578 Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) from Des Chroniques Chevaleresques de l Espagne et du Portugal (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageChaperon Collection: Little red riding hood

Little red riding hood
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

Background imageChaperon Collection: Social Scenes - France - 15th century

Social Scenes - France - 15th century
The French court - Marie dAnjou, queen of Charles VII, receives a book from her chaplain, Robert Blondel, while courtiers stand around Date: 1455

Background imageChaperon Collection: Portrait of a Man in a Chaperon. Creator: Netherlandish Painter (1440-50)

Portrait of a Man in a Chaperon. Creator: Netherlandish Painter (1440-50)
Portrait of a Man in a Chaperon. The carnation is a sign of marital love and fidelity, suggesting the panel was a betrothal portrait. (1440-50)

Background imageChaperon Collection: A Young Mothers Retinue, after a miniature in a latin Terence owned by King Charles VI

A Young Mothers Retinue, after a miniature in a latin Terence owned by King Charles VI
KW260561 A Young Mothers Retinue, after a miniature in a latin Terence owned by King Charles VI (1368-1422) from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (colour litho)

Background imageChaperon Collection: Portrait of a man with a blue chaperon (Man with Ring), ca 1429

Portrait of a man with a blue chaperon (Man with Ring), ca 1429. Found in the Collection of Muzeul National Brukenthal, Sibiu

Background imageChaperon Collection: Set design for Opera Tannhauser by Richard Wagner. Paris, Theatre de l Opera-Le Peletier, 13. 03

Set design for Opera Tannhauser by Richard Wagner. Paris, Theatre de l Opera-Le Peletier, 13. 03. 1861
Set design for Opera Tannhauser by Richard Wagner. Paris, Theatre de l Opera-Le Peletier, 13.03.1861, 1861. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Background imageChaperon Collection: Set design for opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi. Theatre de l Opera, Cairo, 1871

Set design for opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi. Theatre de l Opera, Cairo, 1871. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Background imageChaperon Collection: Set design for opera Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi. Paris, Theatre national de l Opera, 1885

Set design for opera Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi. Paris, Theatre national de l Opera, 1885. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Background imageChaperon Collection: Stage design for the opera Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Theatre Lyrique in Paris, May 8

Stage design for the opera Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Theatre Lyrique in Paris, May 8, 1866, 1866. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Background imageChaperon Collection: Set design for the Opera Otello by Giuseppe Verdi, Paris, Theatre national de l Opera, 12. 10

Set design for the Opera Otello by Giuseppe Verdi, Paris, Theatre national de l Opera, 12. 10. 1894, 1
Set design for the Opera Otello by Giuseppe Verdi, Paris, Theatre national de l Opera, 12.10.1894, 1894. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Background imageChaperon Collection: Portrait of a man with a blue chaperon (Man with Ring). Artist: Eyck, Jan van (1390-1441)

Portrait of a man with a blue chaperon (Man with Ring). Artist: Eyck, Jan van (1390-1441)
Portrait of a man with a blue chaperon (Man with Ring). Found in the collection of Muzeul National Brukenthal, Sibiu

Background imageChaperon Collection: Profile of a Young Man Wearing a Chaperon, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

Profile of a Young Man Wearing a Chaperon, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Profile of a Young Man Wearing a Chaperon, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Background imageChaperon Collection: Bob Chaperon

Bob Chaperon Embassy World Championships 24 April 1992 Date: 24 April 1992

Background imageChaperon Collection: The town and fortress of Lille, France, 1875. Artist: J Lacy

The town and fortress of Lille, France, 1875. Artist: J Lacy
The town and fortress of Lille, France, 1875

Background imageChaperon Collection: Parisian Civic Guard, 1887. Artist: A Lemercier

Parisian Civic Guard, 1887. Artist: A Lemercier
Parisian Civic Guard, 1887. A print from Francois Cudets Histoire des Corps de Troupes de la Ville de Paris, France, 1887

Background imageChaperon Collection: The Chaperon by Jocelyn Brandon & Frederick Arthur

The Chaperon by Jocelyn Brandon & Frederick Arthur. First produced at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne on 21st April 1013 and at The Strand Theatre on 26th April 1913. Presented by Louis Meyer

Background imageChaperon Collection: Harrods head-dress for court presentations

Harrods head-dress for court presentations
Advertisement for Harrods for head-dresses to be worn at court presentations. On the left is a design for a debutante, suitable for shingled hair to support the court plume of feathers

Background imageChaperon Collection: German Costume Early C15

German Costume Early C15
Men: garments with hanging sleeves worn under armour, chaperon with liripipe. Woman: houppelande (gown) with hanging sleeves, ermine borders, a rosary & a barbette Date: early 15th century

Background imageChaperon Collection: English Costume C15Th

English Costume C15Th
Men: cap with turned up brim, chaperon with liripipe, hose, short houppelandes ( one with dagged sleeves). Woman: fur- trimmed gown, hanging sleeves, high-crowned bonnet headdress Date: 15th century

Background imageChaperon Collection: Courtiers Dress C15Th

Courtiers Dress C15Th
Garments: chaperon, dagged (scalloped) huke, two colour jacket worn over a doublet, riding buskins & spurs, hooded houppelande or gown with dagged, wide funnel sleeves Date: 15th century

Background imageChaperon Collection: Men of Bourgogne C. 1450

Men of Bourgogne C. 1450
Embroidered jerkin (jacket) with hanging sleeves worn over a doublet, hose, piked side- lacing boots with spurs, fur- lined & trimmed jerkin with side vents, chaperon (hat). Date: circa 1450

Background imageChaperon Collection: Frenchmen of 1470

Frenchmen of 1470
Short fur-lined jerkin (jacket) with hanging sleeves, hose, piked shoes (cracowes), long gowns - one with dagged sleeves, small round caps & hats & a chaperon with liripipe Date: 1470

Background imageChaperon Collection: French Nobles of C15Th

French Nobles of C15Th
Fur-lined and edged houppelandes or gowns with hanging sleeves worn over doublets, a pouch or bag suspended from a belt & hats with burlets. Date: circa 1425

Background imageChaperon Collection: State Officers

State Officers
State officers wear long gowns or houppelandes - two have pleated fronts, one has closed hanging sleeves, also a long huke, shoulder cape & hood, a chaperon & a cone shaped hat. Date: 15th century

Background imageChaperon Collection: Englishman 1385

Englishman 1385
The peasants revolt has been suppressed and now a gentleman can dress finely - vast pendant sleeves to his surcoat, an elegant chaperon (hood) Date: circa 1385

Background imageChaperon Collection: Cartoon, Little Red Riding Hood

Cartoon, Little Red Riding Hood in a wartime version in which a little French girl encounter a German officer (wolf) hiding behind a tree. Date: 1919

Background imageChaperon Collection: Knight of the Order of the Broom-Pod, 13th century

Knight of the Order of the Broom-Pod, 13th century.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Background imageChaperon Collection: Margaret of Bar, wife of Henry V, Count of

Margaret of Bar, wife of Henry V, Count of Luxembourg, 1220-1275.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez

Background imageChaperon Collection: French judge in robes, 14th century

French judge in robes, 14th century.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Background imageChaperon Collection: John V, Duke of Brittany, Count of Montfort, 1339-1399

John V, Duke of Brittany, Count of Montfort, 1339-1399.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Background imageChaperon Collection: Mace-bearer or sergeant at arms, 14th century

Mace-bearer or sergeant at arms, 14th century.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Background imageChaperon Collection: The Allies have decided to supply Germany

The Allies have decided to supply Germany
Les Alli鳠 ont d飩 d頤 e ravitailler L Allemagne ! (The Allies have decided to supply Germany). Guillaume

Background imageChaperon Collection: Portrait Man Turban Oil wood Overall 11 x 7 3 / 4

Portrait Man Turban Oil wood Overall 11 x 7 3 / 4
Artokoloro

Background imageChaperon Collection: Portrait of a Young Man, 1432 (panel)

Portrait of a Young Man, 1432 (panel)
BAL75900 Portrait of a Young Man, 1432 (panel) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); 33.4x19 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageChaperon Collection: Philippe III (1396-1467) le Bon, Duc de Bourgogne, c. 1445 (oil on panel)

Philippe III (1396-1467) le Bon, Duc de Bourgogne, c. 1445 (oil on panel)
XIR247260 Philippe III (1396-1467) le Bon, Duc de Bourgogne, c.1445 (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon

Background imageChaperon Collection: Portrait of Philippe le Bon (1396-1467) Duc de Bourgogne (oil on panel)

Portrait of Philippe le Bon (1396-1467) Duc de Bourgogne (oil on panel)
XIR211786 Portrait of Philippe le Bon (1396-1467) Duc de Bourgogne (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464) (after); 34x25 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageChaperon Collection: Detail of musicians from the Life of St. Martin, c. 1326 (fresco)

Detail of musicians from the Life of St. Martin, c. 1326 (fresco)
XIR182642 Detail of musicians from the Life of St. Martin, c.1326 (fresco) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); San Francesco, Lower Church, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: detail of scene depicting St)

Background imageChaperon Collection: Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) detail from the Polyptych of St. Vincent, c. 1465

Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) detail from the Polyptych of St. Vincent, c. 1465
XIR159069 Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) detail from the Polyptych of St. Vincent, c.1465 (oil on panel) by Goncalves or Gonzalvez, Nuno (fl.1450-71); Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon

Background imageChaperon Collection: Philippe le Bon (1396-1467) Duc de Bourgogne (oil on panel)

Philippe le Bon (1396-1467) Duc de Bourgogne (oil on panel)
XIR212513 Philippe le Bon (1396-1467) Duc de Bourgogne (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille




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"Unveiling the Chaperon: From Anne Boleyn to French Royalty and Beyond" Step into history as we explore the captivating world of the chaperon, a versatile headpiece that has adorned the heads of influential figures throughout time. One cannot discuss the chaperon without mentioning Anne Boleyn, Queen of England and second wife to King Henry VIII. Known for her bold fashion choices, she often donned elaborate chaperons that added an air of regality to her already captivating presence. In Joyce Dennys' masterpiece "The Chaperon, " this iconic accessory takes center stage, showcasing its significance in medieval society. As we delve deeper into its origins, we discover La Belle Feronniere, mistress of King Francis I, who effortlessly exuded elegance with her carefully crafted chaperons. Traveling back further in time, French costumes from 1460-80 reveal how this headpiece became a symbol of status and style among both men and women. Even Princes William and Harry were not immune to its allure as they left The Theatre Royal in Windsor wearing their own modern interpretation. Venturing beyond royalty, we encounter a bourgeois man from 15th century Paris sporting a scarlet jaquette paired with a blue chaperon hood—a testament to how this accessory transcended social classes. Meanwhile, servants or valets proudly wore livery featuring the distinctive hue of their chaperons. Leopold Massard's handcoloured lithographs bring historical figures like Alain le Gregeois and Charles the Bold vividly to life through their meticulously detailed attire complete with ornate chaperons. As our journey continues through various artistic mediums such as engravings and oil paintings depicting individuals adorned with these fashionable hoods, it becomes clear that the influence of the chaperon extended far beyond mere practicality—it was an expression of personal style and societal standing.