Draping Collection (#2)

The school of graces (b / w photo)
3095943 The school of graces (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The school of graces. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The "Peruzzi Altarpiece", c. 1310-1315 (tempera and gold leaf on panel)
3576769 The " Peruzzi Altarpiece", c.1310-1315 (tempera and gold leaf on panel) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337) (and workshop); 105.7x250.2x15.2 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art

The Porcelain Collector, 1868 (oil on canvas)
3576921 The Porcelain Collector, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 68.3x45.7 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; (add.info.:); Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Henry C

Madonna and Child Sheltering Supplicants under Her Cloak, c
3576824 Madonna and Child Sheltering Supplicants under Her Cloak, c.1471 (lindenwood, polychrome, gold and silver leaf) by Koellin

St. John the Baptist, c. 1624 (oil on canvas)
3577031 St. John the Baptist, c.1624 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (1591-1652); 179.7x129.2 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

The Assumption of the Virgin, c. 1630-1635 (oil on canvas)
3576772 The Assumption of the Virgin, c.1630-1635 (oil on canvas) by Stanzione, Massimo (1585-1656); 275.6x189.5 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; (add.info.:); Gift of the Sameul H

Portrait of a Man in Armour, c. 1535-1540 (oil on canvas)
3577012 Portrait of a Man in Armour, c.1535-1540 (oil on canvas) by Bordone, Paris (1500-71); 91.4x76.2 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; (add.info.: with plumed helmet)

St. Jerome in His Study, c. 1440 (oil on panel)
3577006 St. Jerome in His Study, c.1440 (oil on panel) by Lochner, Stephan (fl.1442-1451); 39.4x30.5 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Female Saint, c. 1490-1495 (lindenwood with traces of paint)
3576749 Female Saint, c.1490-1495 (lindenwood with traces of paint) by Riemenschneider, Tilman (c.1460-1531); 96.5x31.8x21 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Evening dress, 1870s (silk satin)
FMB393619 Evening dress, 1870s (silk satin) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: an example of the relatively short-lived fashion in the late 1870s for the princess)

The Coming of Bride, c. 1930 (w / c)
6198012 The Coming of Bride, c.1930 (w/c) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 57.2x56.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

Dress designed by Madeleine Vionnet (1876-1975) (b / w photo)
CHT163800 Dress designed by Madeleine Vionnet (1876-1975) (b/w photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); Musee de la Mode et du Costume, Paris

Christian Dior with model Dorothy Emms, 1952
Photograph showing Christian Dior (1905-1957), the French couturier, draping a length of material around the model, Dorothy Emms, London, November 1952

Angel Trampling Skeleton Grotisch fur alle Kunstler
Artokoloro

A Curiosity in Ireland, Lady seated by the fire. London, 1814, a woman sitting on settee by fireplace. She wears a small hat trimmed with a feather, a short braided hussar jacket

Hindu weavers working at a loom (litho)
KW258413 Hindu weavers working at a loom (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Drapery study for a Seated Figure, c. 1475-80 (canvas)
XIR181227 Drapery study for a Seated Figure, c.1475-80 (canvas) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 26.6x23.3 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

A Curiosity In Ireland, Lady Seated By The Fire. London, 1814, A Woman Sitting On Settee By Fireplace. She Wears A Small Hat Trimmed With A Feather, A Short Braided Hussar Jacket

Person using rolling pin to drape marzipan on top of cake, close-up

Draping the studio in memoriam

Sari garment factory, Rajasthan, India

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"Draping: An Artistic Tapestry Unveiled" In the midst of Evening Mist, Dora gracefully draped a delicate fabric over her slender frame, embodying elegance and allure. As if straight out of a Goochs Jurna Advertisement, she captivated all with her ethereal presence. Like The Ornithologist of Cobbitty observing rare birds in flight, draping became an art form that adorned not only bodies but also interiors. From the Marquess of Linlithgow's opulent palace to humble dwellings, drapes transformed spaces into realms of beauty. In 1856, beekeepers mourned as they put their hives into mourning attire - a somber reminder that even nature embraced draping. Still Life paintings captured this essence, showcasing intricate folds and cascading fabrics that seemed frozen in time. The Vinolia Company Advertisement celebrated how draping extended beyond clothing and decor; it enveloped our senses through luxurious bath products. Just like Sitting Boy's painted earthenware figure from 1900 exuded innocence and charm while draped in vibrant hues. Traveling to Portugal's Douro Valley on July 7th, 2019 revealed yet another facet - vineyards embracing hillsides with lush greenery. Nature itself showcased its mastery at creating breathtaking tapestries for us to behold. Even ancient masterpieces like St. Cosmas and St. Damian depicted saints draped in richly colored robes embellished with gold leaf accents. Drapery became a symbol of divinity and reverence throughout history. Whether adorning ourselves or our surroundings, it has woven its way into every aspect of life - transcending time and cultures alike, and is an art form that continues to inspire awe and admiration for its ability to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.