French Woman Collection (#5)

Girl Mounts her Bike
A sporty young Frenchwoman mounts her bicycle - a mans model, with crossbar : she is wearing a practical and picturesque divided skirt

Female Type / Plinth 1920
A smiling young Frenchwoman in her frilly underwear leans on a classical pillar in the photographers studio

Female Type / Sitting 1920
A smiling young Frenchwoman in a white slip sits on a stool and looks directly at the camera

Artist and her Mother
Mademoiselle Pastel suivie de sa Mere - a young Frenchwoman sets out to paint, followed by her mother who carries her easel, stool and knitting

Antonia Devaucay
ANTONIA DEVAUCAY DE NITTIS FOURCROY Frenchwoman holding a fan

Costume / Women 1813
A Frenchwoman, towards the end of the Napoleonic Wars, wears a hat which echoes the helmets of the officers she admires. Late C19th version of early C19th dress

Costume / Woman, 1790
Frenchwoman in post- revolutionary costume with fan and extragavant headwear

Fashionable Frenchwoman planning her day
A fashionable Frenchwoman plans her day from her bed, speaking on the telephone while her maid carries a breakfast tray

CORSET C. 1780
L essai du corset - A Frenchwoman in her boudoir is fitted with a corset by a staymaker. Her lover looks on

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"Captivating and Timeless: The Allure of the French Woman" From the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral of Chartres, built between 1194 and 1290, to the fashionable ski wear of 1927, French women have always exuded elegance and style. They effortlessly blend history with modernity, just like the Roman aqueduct in Vers-Pont-du-Gard. In Arthur Le Creps' booklet on depopulation and repopulation in France, we glimpse the resilience of French women throughout history. They have faced challenges head-on while maintaining their grace and poise. The Moulin Rouge holds a special place in our hearts as it symbolizes the free-spirited nature of French women. La Belle de New York captured by Grün in c. 1895 showcases their boldness and vivacity. Whether enjoying the picturesque Rochers de Guernesey avec personnages or basking under the sun at La plage de Cabourg captured by Prinet in c. 1910, these images transport us to idyllic moments shared by French women at leisure. "The Parisienne, " painted by Edelfelt in 1883, epitomizes sophistication that is uniquely Parisian. Her allure is further celebrated through Cheret's iconic Bal du Moulin Rouge from 1889 - a testament to her love for artistry and celebration. Even centuries ago, such as during Baroness Elizaveta Alexandrovna Stroganova's time in the early 1780s, French women were admired for their charm and grace across borders. George Barbier's Journal des dames et des modes from 1912 beautifully captures how fashion has always been an integral part of a French woman's identity - constantly evolving yet timeless. In every era depicted here - be it medieval cathedrals or glamorous cabarets - one thing remains constant: The enchanting allure of the French woman continues to captivate and inspire us all.