Embroidered Dress Collection

Costumes of Kyrgyz women in embroidered dresses with cylindrical hats and shawls, fringes
FLO4624810 Costumes of Kyrgyz women in embroidered dresses with cylindrical hats and shawls, fringes, and men with muskets and pitchforks

A Young Girl of the Gradenigo Family with a Dove (oil on canvas)
NGW185764 A Young Girl of the Gradenigo Family with a Dove (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 149.5x98.7 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Portrait of a Lady in Red, 1460-70 (oil & tempera on panel)
XIR196205 Portrait of a Lady in Red, 1460-70 (oil & tempera on panel) by Italian School, (15th century); 42x29 cm; National Gallery, London

Gertrud Moller, wife of the Syndic Vincenzius Moller (oil on canvas)
XKH149188 Gertrud Moller, wife of the Syndic Vincenzius Moller (oil on canvas) by Jacobsz, Jacob (c.1562-1631); 100.4x75.4 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Flemish, out of copyright

Lady Boston, nee Christian Methuen (oil on canvas)
CRS225650 Lady Boston, nee Christian Methuen (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); Corsham Court, Wiltshire; English, out of copyright

Portrait of an unknown lady, c. 1575 (oil on canvas)
CTS336330 Portrait of an unknown lady, c.1575 (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); 182.9x108 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Circassian Embroidered Saddle-Cloth; Embroidered Dress, Greece; North American Indian bead and straw work (chromolitho)
961818 Circassian Embroidered Saddle-Cloth; Embroidered Dress, Greece; North American Indian bead and straw work (chromolitho) by English School

Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719) Marquise de Maintenon, c
XIR173612 Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719) Marquise de Maintenon, c.1694 (oil on canvas) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95); 128x97 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Margaret Hay, Countess of Dunfermline (oil on canvas)
AGN284377 Margaret Hay, Countess of Dunfermline (oil on canvas) by Gheeraerts, Marcus (c.1561-1635); 113x88.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy and Girl (oil on canvas)
LCF223119 Boy and Girl (oil on canvas) by Netherlandish School, (17th century); 95x70.5 cm; Trustees of Leeds Castle Foundation, Maidstone, Kent, UK; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Georgie, 1898 (tempera on panel)
Ma447012 Georgie, 1898 (tempera on panel) by Gaskin, Arthur Joseph (1862-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sitter is the artists wife, Georgie Gaskin, a designer of jewellery)

Man and woman of Armenia, 1818
6338193 Man and woman of Armenia, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Armenia, 1818. The man wears a turban, coat, tunic and breeches)

Queen Isabella II (1830-1904) of Spain, 1838 (oil on canvas)
XIR62045 Queen Isabella II (1830-1904) of Spain, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Lopez y Portana, Vicente (1772-1850); 160x110 cm; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

St. Catherine, possibly a portrait of Lucrezia Borgia (1480-1519) from the Lives of the Saints cycle, Sala dei Santi
ALI145653 St. Catherine, possibly a portrait of Lucrezia Borgia (1480-1519) from the Lives of the Saints cycle, Sala dei Santi, 1492-94 (fresco) (b/w photo) by Pinturicchio

Anne Knollys, 1582 (oil on panel)
SGS106176 Anne Knollys, 1582 (oil on panel) by Gower, George (1540-96); 58x42 cm; The Berger Collection at the Denver Art Museum, USA; (add.info.: figure of eight cartwheel ruff; married Thomas West)

Venetian Woman (oil on canvas)
BRN196608 Venetian Woman (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; Italian, out of copyright

Self-Portrait Flat Cap Embroidered Dress ca 1642
Artokoloro

Portrait of the actress Vera Komissarzhevskaya (b / w photo)
XBH366664 Portrait of the actress Vera Komissarzhevskaya (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Portrait of Claudine Alexandrine Guerin de Tencin (1682-1749) (oil on canvas)
XIR191413 Portrait of Claudine Alexandrine Guerin de Tencin (1682-1749) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee Dauphinois, Grenoble

Portrait of a Woman, 1567 (oil on panel)
XYC153957 Portrait of a Woman, 1567 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 92.7x71 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Portrait of a Woman, aged 16, previously identified as Mary Fitzalan, Duchess of Norfolk
XYC147967 Portrait of a Woman, aged 16, previously identified as Mary Fitzalan, Duchess of Norfolk, 1565 (oil on panel) by Eworth or Ewoutsz

Portrait of a Woman, probably Catherine Carey, Lady Knollys (oil on panel)
XYC147966 Portrait of a Woman, probably Catherine Carey, Lady Knollys (oil on panel) by Meulen, or Muelen, Steven van der (fl.1543-68); 108.6x79.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

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"Embroidered Elegance: A Timeless Artistry Unveiled" Step into the world of exquisite craftsmanship as we explore the captivating allure of embroidered dresses throughout history. From the resplendent "Portrait of a Lady in Red" to the enchanting "Gertrud Moller, wife of the Syndic Vincenzius Moller, " these masterpieces on canvas immortalize women adorned in their finest embroidered attire. Intricate needlework takes center stage, showcasing delicate threads meticulously woven together to create breathtaking patterns and motifs. The vibrant hues and meticulous attention to detail bring life to each stitch, transforming mere fabric into wearable art. Travel through time as you admire the regal beauty captured in portraits like "Lady Boston, nee Christian Methuen. " Her elegant gown showcases an array of embroidery techniques that elevate her status and grace. Similarly, an unknown lady from 1575 mesmerizes with her opulent dress that exudes sophistication and refinement. Yet it is not only on canvas where this art form thrives; even everyday objects bear witness to its splendor. Behold the ornate Circassian Embroidered Saddle-Cloth or marvel at Greece's Embroidered Dress - both testaments to cultures rich in tradition and artistic expression. North American Indian beadwork and straw work further demonstrate how embroidery transcends borders, telling stories through every carefully placed bead or strand. From royal figures like Francoise d'Aubigne Marquise de Maintenon and Margaret Hay, Countess of Dunfermline, who donned embroidered garments befitting their noble stature, to endearing portrayals such as "Boy and Girl" or "Georgie, " embroidery has graced individuals from all walks of life with its timeless charm. Even beyond Europe's borders lies Armenia's proud heritage displayed by a man and woman clad in intricately embroidered attire dating back to 1818.