Empire Line Collection (#6)

Portrait of a Noblewoman Sophie Hedvig Lovenskiold and her Three-Year-Old Daughter, 1817. Creator: CW Eckersberg
Portrait of a Noblewoman Sophie Hedvig Lovenskiold and her Three-Year-Old Daughter, 1817

Mendel Levin Nathanson's Elder Daughters, Bella and Hanna; 1820. Creator: CW Eckersberg
Mendel Levin Nathanson's Elder Daughters, Bella and Hanna, 1820

Julie Eckersberg, née Juel, the Artist's Second Wife, 1817. Creator: CW Eckersberg
Julie Eckersberg, nee Juel, the Artist's Second Wife, 1817

The Nathanson Family, 1818. Creator: CW Eckersberg
The Nathanson Family, 1818

Portrait of a Woman with a Blue Sash, 1791. Creator: John Downman
Portrait of a Woman with a Blue Sash, 1791

Portrait of a Woman in Profile, 1791. Creator: John Downman
Portrait of a Woman in Profile, 1791

Portrait said to be of Mrs. Jules Raulin (Empire period), between 1804 and 1814. Creator: Unknown
Portrait said to be of Mrs. Jules Raulin (Empire period), between 1804 and 1814

Portrait of Mrs. Gustave Pourlin (Empire period), between 1804 and 1814. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Mrs. Gustave Pourlin (Empire period), between 1804 and 1814

Portrait de Madame Bauquin Du Boulay et de sa nièce Mademoiselle Bauquin de La Souche, c1810-1815
Portrait de Madame Bauquin Du Boulay et de sa niece Mademoiselle Bauquin de La Souche, c1810-1815

Full length portrait of a woman holding a letter, c1800. Creator: Antoine Berjon
Full length portrait of a woman holding a letter, c1800

Portrait de Mademoiselle Athénaïs d'Albenas, 1807. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
Portrait de Mademoiselle Athenais d'Albenas, 1807

Fashion Plate (Promenade Dress), 1816

Fashion Plate (Evening Half Dress), 1814

Fashion Plate (Opera Dress), 1809

Fashion Plate (Parisian Carriage Dress), 1819

Fan Flirtation, 1908
NOO55584 Fan Flirtation, 1908 by Glindoni, Henry Gillard (1852-1913); Private Collection; Photo eJohn Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Creator: Jean-Francois Ribault
Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Marie Louise, Archiduchesse d Autriche, Imperatrice des Francais, Reine d Italie

Marie Louise... Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). ADD info from plate 74 Creator
Marie Louise Archiduchesse d Autriche Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). Portrait of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847), Archduchess of Austria, Empress of the French

The Old World Garden, 1897 (w/c on paper)
MIG97769 The Old World Garden, 1897 (w/c on paper) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 52.7x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by William Lee Hankey); Courtesy of Manya Igel Fine Arts, London

Dress in printed linen, illustration from Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1913 (colour litho)
745215 Dress in printed linen, illustration from Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1913 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 22.9x13.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Madame Rejane (Half-length), 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Madame Rejane (Half-length), 1894. French actress Gabrielle Rejane as Madame Sans-Gene from the play of the same name by Victorien Sardou and Emile Moreau

Mrs. Klapp (Anna Milnor), 1814. Creator: Thomas Sully
Mrs. Klapp (Anna Milnor), 1814. Philadelphian Anna Milnor Klapp wearing an Empire-style dress and stand-up collar

Olivia Simes Morris, 1814. Creator: James Peale
Olivia Simes Morris, 1814. The sitter was a member of Philadelphia cultural elite, her husband having been a cofounder of the Columbianum, an artists association

Miss Schaum, 1808 / 10. Creator: Jacob Eichholtz
Miss Schaum, 1808/10

Mrs. Benjamin Schaum (Anna Maria Heckensweiler), 1808 / 10. Creator: Jacob Eichholtz
Mrs. Benjamin Schaum (Anna Maria Heckensweiler), 1808/10

Eleanor Margaret Gibson-Carmichael, 1802 / 03. Creator: Henry Raeburn
Eleanor Margaret Gibson-Carmichael, 1802/03

Miss O Neill as Juliet, May 30, 1816. Creator: Frederick Christian Lewis
Miss O Neill as Juliet, May 30, 1816

Portrait of Amelie-Justine Laidin de la Bouterie, nee Pontois
2975658 Portrait of Amelie-Justine Laidin de la Bouterie, nee Pontois, holding a hat filled with flowers (oil on canvas) by Romany

London fashionable full dress (colour litho)
FMB398934 London fashionable full dress (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: published in the Ladys Magazine, 1808; ); eFashion Museum Bath; English

London evening dress and morning riding dress (colour litho)
FMB398928 London evening dress and morning riding dress (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: published in La Belle Assemblee)

Opera dress (colour litho)
FMB398930 Opera dress (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: published in Ackermanns Repository, July 1809; ); eFashion Museum Bath; English

Walking and evening dresses for July 1818, 1818 (colour litho)
FMB398911 Walking and evening dresses for July 1818, 1818 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: published by Deav and Munday)

Meridiana Pavilion of the Pitti Palace in Florence, illustration from the Grand Album of
736938 Meridiana Pavilion of the Pitti Palace in Florence, illustration from the Grand Album of Elisa Bonaparte, 1813 (pen & ink wash on paper) by Franque

Morning Dresses, fig. 63 & fig. 64 from The Gallery of Fashion
STC428312 Morning Dresses, fig. 63 & fig. 64 from The Gallery of Fashion, 1797 (coloured engraving) by Heideloff, Nicolaus von (c.1761-1837); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

Evening Dresses, fig. 40, fig. 41 & fig. 42 from The Gallery of Fashion
STC428308 Evening Dresses, fig. 40, fig. 41 & fig. 42 from The Gallery of Fashion, 1797 (coloured engraving) by Heideloff

Evening dresses, fig 34 & fig 35 from The Gallery of Fashion
STC428307 Evening dresses, fig 34 & fig 35 from The Gallery of Fashion, 1797 (coloured engraving) by Heideloff, Nicolaus von (c.1761-1837); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

Furtive correspondance, illustration from Modes et Manieres du Jour a Paris
STC444576 Furtive correspondance, illustration from Modes et Manieres du Jour a Paris (coloured engraving) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832)

A fashionable lady, pub. 1807 (coloured etching) 88: A Regency belle without her wig
STC444571 A fashionable lady, pub. 1807 (coloured etching) 88:A Regency belle without her wig and gown; by Dighton, Richard (1795-1880); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Robe de la Czarine, plate from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c
STC444568 Robe de la Czarine, plate from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Defraine

Robe Chemise, illustration from Journal des Dames et des Modes
STC444533 Robe Chemise, illustration from Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1799 (coloured engraving) by Mesangere, Pierre de La (1761-1831); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Walking Dress, illustration from Journal des Dames et des Modes
STC444528 Walking Dress, illustration from Journal des Dames et des Modes, 1800 (coloured engraving) by Mesangere, Pierre de La (1761-1831); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ladies Gown (coloured engraving)
STC444525 Ladies Gown (coloured engraving) by Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Frances Borlase, later Frances Grenfell, and Pascoe George Norman Grenfell, c
HEH416324 Frances Borlase, later Frances Grenfell, and Pascoe George Norman Grenfell, c.1804 (oil on canvas) by Shee, Martin Archer (1769-1850); 238.4x147.3 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum

Evening dress, 1800 (cotton muslin & glass beads)
FMB392382 Evening dress, 1800 (cotton muslin & glass beads) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info)

Dress of white muslin with centre front panel of white cord work embroidery in a linked
2597340 Dress of white muslin with centre front panel of white cord work embroidery in a linked oval design, c.1805 (muslin) by English School

Two empire line dresses from Les Robes de Paul Poiret pub. 1908 (pochoir print)
3057137 Two empire line dresses from Les Robes de Paul Poiret pub. 1908 (pochoir print) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

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"Empire Line: A Timeless Elegance Captured in Art and Fashion" Step into the world fashion, where grace and sophistication reign supreme. From the delicate strokes of a watercolor portrait to the vibrant hues of a lithograph, this captivating style has left an indelible mark on history. In 1775, Jane Austen's portrait showcases her wearing an empire line gown, epitomizing the fashion of her time. The high-waisted silhouette accentuates her figure while exuding a sense of refined femininity. Fast forward to August 1808, as depicted in "Evening Dresses, " we witness women adorned in flowing empire line gowns from Le Beau Monde or Literary. These ethereal creations drape gracefully over their bodies, allowing for effortless movement and enchanting allure. The artistry continues with "Fan Flirtation" in 1908; here, we see how even accessories embraced the empire line trend. Delicate fans become extensions of these ladies' elegance as they flirtatiously interact with suitors at social gatherings. Marie Louise Duchess of Parma captivates us with her regal presence in Jean-Francois Ribault's masterpiece from c1810. Her majestic attire reflects the grandeur associated with empire line dresses during that era—a symbol of power and influence. Another glimpse into Marie Louise's wardrobe reveals her role as Empress Consort through another stunning creation captured by plate 74 creator in 1921. The intricate detailing and luxurious fabrics speak volumes about Napoleon Bonaparte's desire to showcase his wife's status through fashion. Transport yourself to "The Old World Garden" painted in 1897; amidst blooming flowers lies a lady draped elegantly in an empire line dress—proof that this style transcends time and remains eternally chic. A tender moment unfolds between mistress and slave captured on ivory around 1820.