Diaphanous Collection (#2)

Anemones, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
PNH347171 Anemones, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Moore, Albert Joseph (1841-93); Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

The Quartet (oil on canvas)
PNH347168 The Quartet (oil on canvas) by Moore, Albert Joseph (1841-93); 61x89 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas)
3518736 Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Hammond, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran, Charles Emile Auguste (1837-1917); 101x67.3 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Girl Reclining on Sofa (oil on canvas)
2962846 Girl Reclining on Sofa (oil on canvas) by Steer, Philip Wilson (1860-1942); Private Collection; Whitford Fine Art, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Sarah Goodwin Barrett Moulton: Pinie 1794 (oil on canvas)
HEH416363 Sarah Goodwin Barrett Moulton: Pinie 1794 (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); 148x102.2 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Standing Figure, c. 1890 (crayon on lithographic transfer paper)
FSG324849 Standing Figure, c.1890 (crayon on lithographic transfer paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 24.5x15.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Plate 462. Pouring Libation on Ground, Drinking from Goblet, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950412 Plate 462. Pouring Libation on Ground, Drinking from Goblet, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.4x41.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 71. Running, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950368 Plate 71. Running, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.7x40.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 55. Walking, Turning Around, Action of Aversion, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950366 Plate 55. Walking, Turning Around, Action of Aversion, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.4x39.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Plate 39. Walking, Hands Engaged in Knitting, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950362 Plate 39. Walking, Hands Engaged in Knitting, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.1x30.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Arranging Flowers (w / c on paper)
939701 Arranging Flowers (w/c on paper) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Dance (Rose), 1898 (colour litho)
6255618 Dance (Rose), 1898 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allegory of Dance, poster by Alfons Mucha in 1898); Photo eFine Art Images; Czech

Plate 246. Placing Chair, Sitting and Flirting a Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950398 Plate 246. Placing Chair, Sitting and Flirting a Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.2x39.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

The Sultana, 1885 (oil on canvas)
PCT164350 The Sultana, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Saint-Pierre, Gaston Casimir (1833-1916); 150x120 cm; Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

portrait in black and white
Jan Slotboom

portrait with ruff
Jan Slotboom

Rajput Nobleman, ca. 1630-1640. Creator: Unknown
Rajput Nobleman, ca. 1630-1640

Princesses Gather at a Fountain, ca. 1770. Creator: Unknown
Princesses Gather at a Fountain, ca. 1770

The Marquesa de Pontejos, by Goya
The Marquesa de Pontejos by Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828) - painting on canvas (1785-1790). Date: circa 1788

The Three Graces, detail from Primavera, c1478, (1937). Creator: Sandro Botticelli
The Three Graces, detail from Primavera, c1478, (1937). Painting in the Uffizi, Gallery, Florence. From " Sandro Botticelli" by Lionello Venturi. [George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London, 1937]

A Woman and a Cat, ca. 1793-94. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
A Woman and a Cat, ca. 1793-94

Dress and matching coat by Norman Hartnell
A dress and matching coat by Norman Hartnell who follows the vogue for diaphanous fabrics by using mushroom silk organza. The dress has a deep V neckline

Sapphic lovers
Two women, barely clad in diaphanous classical togas embrace each other, while a statue of pan plays pipes in the twilight

Naked woman
Woman posed against a wall wearing a diaphanous dress which barely covers her modesty

Lampshade Tunic 1914
Fashion house model in a V - neck gown with a lampshade tunic held out with wire, trimmed with fur & ornamented with floral embroidery & a tubular under-skirt

Primavera, c1478, (c1900-1920). A print after the painting in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London, c1900-1920)

Will-o -the-Wisp
A woman in a diaphanous dress flies through the air holding a light to illuminate her way in the darkness. 1899

Bathing Beauty C1910
An elegant bather in red swimsuit and cap, and a diaphanous pink veil, steps gingerly into the sea. Date: circa 1910

Two young women performing on stage
Two young women in matching dresses performing on stage

You can call it a Day - cover by David Wright
Book jacket design for You Can Call It a Day by Peter Cheyney, designed and illustrated by artist, David Wright. Featuring a red-haired woman in a black dress with a plunging neckline

Study Allegorical Figure Prudence 1501-47 Pen
Artokoloro

After the Dance (oil on canvas)
XPG366315 After the Dance (oil on canvas) by Barrable, George Hamilton (fl.1873-90); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Velleda, before 1869 (oil on canvas)
XIR218975 Velleda, before 1869 (oil on canvas) by Voillemot, Charles (1823-93); 230x145 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; French, out of copyright

Flame Skimmer Dragonfly Drying its Wings on a Daytime Perch

Two young women performing on stage
Two young women in matching dresses performing on stage

Cystopteris diaphana, diaphanous bladder fern
An SEM showing a close-up of the spiny-lacunar surface of the diaphanous bladder fern (Cystopteris diaphana) spore. Photographed using Philips XL30 SEM

Alca torda, razorbill feathers
Feathers from a razorbill (Alca torda). The razorbill is breeds in coastal regions of northern Europe including Britain and Scandinavia. During the winter months it may be seen in Spain and Morocco

Rayon Ballgown
Love-in-a-mist coloured rayon gown with a long skirt, & heart (en coeur) shaped pleated corsage with narrow shoulder straps & worn with a triple belt trimmed with roses Date: 1938

The Nymph of the Tree Top
A nymph, naked except for diaphanous drapery, stands above the tree tops surveying the forest below

My Flame of Love
A beautiful woman in a diaphanous dress kneels and enjoys the incense emanating from the lamp in her hands

Checked Evening Gown 34
A gown by Jeanne Lanvin using a diaphanous striped fabric overlaid to produce a diagonal check effect. It has a square neckline & a gored skirt & is worn with a broad silver belt

Evening Wear 1931
Two evening dresses by Goupy: one in dark blue has a gored skirt; the other is in a diaphanous, floral print

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"Diaphanous Delights: A Captivating Journey through Art and Fashion" Step into a world of ethereal beauty as we explore the captivating concept of diaphanous. From the delicate strokes of David Wright's "Heather Honey" to the mysterious allure of "Night Shift, " his art transports us to a realm where dreams intertwine with reality. Plate 192, titled "Dancing (fancy), " takes us back to 1885, showcasing an exquisite collotype on paper that captures the grace and elegance of movement. The image whispers secrets only revealed by those who dare to embrace their inner desires. "Not Every Bathing Dress Spells a Plunge in the River" challenges societal norms, reminding us that true freedom lies in embracing our individuality. Lorelei artistic studio photograph unveils hidden depths within ourselves while Flora Le Breton's work enchants with its whimsical charm. In Norman Hartnell's dress and matching coat, diaphanous fabric cascades like liquid moonlight, evoking a sense of enchantment fit for royalty. Princess Zainab Nazli Khanum gazes at us from an oil canvas portrait painted in 1875, her eyes filled with wisdom beyond her years. A Young Beauty captured on canvas reminds us that youth is fleeting but forever preserved through art's lens. Parisian Ladies in Winter Dresses for 1800 showcases copper engraving & watercolor techniques from 1799; their fashionable attire stands as a testament to timeless style. As we immerse ourselves in this diaphanous journey, let Love's Whispers guide our hearts towards beauty and inspiration. Through these diverse artworks and fashion pieces, we discover that diaphanous is more than just sheer fabric – it represents vulnerability, strength, and the power to transcend boundaries. Join us as we celebrate this ephemeral quality that unites artistry across centuries – Diaphanous: Where Beauty Meets Transcendence.