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Getting Dressed Collection (#2)

"From Masquerades to Monks: A Journey through the Art of Getting Dressed" Step into a world of elegance and mystery as we explore the art throughout history

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Elderly man getting dressed and putting on a corset (chromolitho)

Elderly man getting dressed and putting on a corset (chromolitho)
5995978 Elderly man getting dressed and putting on a corset (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elderly man getting dressed and putting on a corset)

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Little Woman putting on her stockings; Petite Femme mettant sa bas, (oil on canvas)

Little Woman putting on her stockings; Petite Femme mettant sa bas, (oil on canvas)
824448 Little Woman putting on her stockings; Petite Femme mettant sa bas, (oil on canvas) by Comerre, Leon Francois (1850-1916); 80x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Camp Scenes, 1803 (coloured etching)

Camp Scenes, 1803 (coloured etching)
2975494 Camp Scenes, 1803 (coloured etching) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Etching by and after W H Pyne, published by Pyne and Nattes, London)

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Woman Dressing, (oil on board)

Woman Dressing, (oil on board)
650706 Woman Dressing, (oil on board) by Frieseke, Frederick Carl (1874-1939); 61x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman Dressing. Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939). Oil on board

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Off Ushant, from P and O Pencillings (colour litho)

Off Ushant, from P and O Pencillings (colour litho)
STC286249 Off Ushant, from P and O Pencillings (colour litho) by Lloyd, W. (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Plate 416. Toilet, Putting on Dress, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 416. Toilet, Putting on Dress, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950245 Plate 416. Toilet, Putting on Dress, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.1x41 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: A Perfect Fit, 1863 (oil on panel)

A Perfect Fit, 1863 (oil on panel)
989843 A Perfect Fit, 1863 (oil on panel) by Ruiperez, Luis (1832-67); 35.6x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Perfect Fit. Luis Ruiperez (1832-1867). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1863

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Dressing for a Masquerade, (oil on canvas)

Dressing for a Masquerade, (oil on canvas)
989510 Dressing for a Masquerade, (oil on canvas) by Cipolla, Fabio (1854-1924); 60.9x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressing for a Masquerade. Fabio Cipolla (1854-1924). Oil on canvas

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: The Red Mules, (oil on masonite)

The Red Mules, (oil on masonite)
985401 The Red Mules, (oil on masonite) by Paxton, William McGregor (1869-1941); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Mules. William McGregor Paxton (1869-1941). Oil on masonite

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Patent-Bolsters: Le moyen d etre en-bon point, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving)

Patent-Bolsters: Le moyen d etre en-bon point, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving)
3025373 Patent-Bolsters: Le moyen d etre en-bon point, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Hook my Frock, 1858 (oil on panel)

Hook my Frock, 1858 (oil on panel)
828467 Hook my Frock, 1858 (oil on panel) by Hemsley, William (1819-1906); 30.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hook my Frock. William Hemsley (1819-1906). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1858

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: The New Breeches, (oil on canvas)

The New Breeches, (oil on canvas)
658280 The New Breeches, (oil on canvas) by Barnes, Edward Charles (1855-1882); 71x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Breeches. Edward Charles Barnes (1855-1882). Oil on canvas

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Dressing the Baby, (oil on canvas)

Dressing the Baby, (oil on canvas)
658236 Dressing the Baby, (oil on canvas) by Kever, Jacob Simon (1854-1922); 73.7x90.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressing the Baby. Jacob Simon Hendrik Kever (1854-1922). Oil on canvas

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Naked man pulling on his hose, after Marcantonio Raimondi and Michelangelo Buonarroti

Naked man pulling on his hose, after Marcantonio Raimondi and Michelangelo Buonarroti
CTS404492 Naked man pulling on his hose, after Marcantonio Raimondi and Michelangelo Buonarroti (pen & brown ink on paper) by Passarotti, Bartolomeo (1529-92); 18x19 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Woman in an Interior (oil on panel)

Woman in an Interior (oil on panel)
XNT243443 Woman in an Interior (oil on panel) by Carriere, Eugene (1849-1906); 34.5x26.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Young Woman (pastel)

Young Woman (pastel)
GN70647 Young Woman (pastel) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); Galerie Nataf, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Plate 425. Toilet, Putting on Dress and Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 425. Toilet, Putting on Dress and Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950248 Plate 425. Toilet, Putting on Dress and Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.4x38.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Plate 419. Toilet, Stooping, Throwing Wrap Around Shoulders, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 419. Toilet, Stooping, Throwing Wrap Around Shoulders, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950247 Plate 419. Toilet, Stooping, Throwing Wrap Around Shoulders, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.6x41.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Plate 418. Toilet, Sitting and Putting on Stockings, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 418. Toilet, Sitting and Putting on Stockings, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950246 Plate 418. Toilet, Sitting and Putting on Stockings, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.8x40.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Nude Before Mirror, (oil on panel)

Nude Before Mirror, (oil on panel)
822727 Nude Before Mirror, (oil on panel) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 101.5x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude Before Mirror. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930)

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: The Long Gloves, 1889 (pastel on tan paper)

The Long Gloves, 1889 (pastel on tan paper)
825255 The Long Gloves, 1889 (pastel on tan paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 65x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Long Gloves. Mary Cassatt (1844-1926). Pastel on tan paper

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Getting Up (Le lever), 1913. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard

Getting Up (Le lever), 1913. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
Getting Up (Le lever), 1913

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: A woman getting out of bed in an elegant interior, with two servants about to help her

A woman getting out of bed in an elegant interior, with two servants about to help her get dressed, while her husband sits in an armchair at right, 1748

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Woman putting on her stockings, mid-late 18th century, (1943). Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds

Woman putting on her stockings, mid-late 18th century, (1943). Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Woman putting on her stockings, mid-late 18th century, (1943). Drawing in the British Museum, London. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings)

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: George I. putting on a clean Collar, 1897. Creator: John Leech

George I. putting on a clean Collar, 1897. Creator: John Leech
George I. putting on a clean Collar, 1897. King George I of Great Britain (1660-1727) is shown with a pot belly and an exaggerated collar

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn, William Hogarth

Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn, William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn, William Hogarth

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Woman Corset Advertisement Medical

Woman Corset Advertisement Medical
Woman in Corset Looking in Mirror, Eureka Health Corset, Trade Card, circa 1880. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG)

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) put on a rock. Spain, Europe

Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) put on a rock. Spain, Europe
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: A Navy SEAL combat swimmer adjusts his dive mask

A Navy SEAL combat swimmer adjusts his dive mask while on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl Harbor along

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Woman in underwear sitting in front of vanity table, (B&W), rear view

Woman in underwear sitting in front of vanity table, (B&W), rear view

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Young woman putting on stockings in studio (B&W)

Young woman putting on stockings in studio (B&W)

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Pierre-Auguste Renoir Bather Drying Herself Baigneuses essuyant

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Bather Drying Herself Baigneuses essuyant
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Bather Drying Herself (Baigneuses essuyant), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, c. 1908, Oil on canvas, Renoir painted the female nude obsessively during the later part of his career

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Aston Villa football player Ugo Ehiogu tying up his tie as he gets ready for the team

Aston Villa football player Ugo Ehiogu tying up his tie as he gets ready for the team picture. March 1996

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Bird of the species Mistle Thrush, (turdus viscivorus), camouflaged between a few branches of tree

Bird of the species Mistle Thrush, (turdus viscivorus), camouflaged between a few branches of tree
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata), pair on branch. Spain

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata), pair on branch. Spain
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Juvenile Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto). Spain

Juvenile Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto). Spain
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), on the branch of a small tree. Spain

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), on the branch of a small tree. Spain
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Navy SEALs combat swimmers donn their equipment in a utility boat

Navy SEALs combat swimmers donn their equipment in a utility boat
A pair of Navy SEAL combat swimmers donn their facemask and prepare to purge all the nitrogen from their LAR-V oxygen underwater breathing apparatus prior to entering the water for training in

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Woman in silk evening gown sitting by vanity table, showing leg, (B&W)

Woman in silk evening gown sitting by vanity table, showing leg, (B&W)

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Woman in underwear posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman in underwear posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Detail of krater by Euphronios portraying gymnasium scene

Detail of krater by Euphronios portraying gymnasium scene
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Krater by Euphronios. Detail: portraying a gymnasium scene

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Le Lever, (Getting up), c1770-1810, (1913). Artist: Nicolas-Francois Regnault

Le Lever, (Getting up), c1770-1810, (1913). Artist: Nicolas-Francois Regnault
Le Lever, (getting up), c1770-1810, (1913). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Girl Dressing, c20th century (1933). Artist: William Rothenstein

Girl Dressing, c20th century (1933). Artist: William Rothenstein
Girl Dressing, c20th century (1933). From The Studio Volume 106. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1933]

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Black and white illustration of hand picking garment from clothes rail

Black and white illustration of hand picking garment from clothes rail

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Hands placing necklace of beads over hanger holding jacket and blouse

Hands placing necklace of beads over hanger holding jacket and blouse

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Series of illustrations showing Roman man dressing in toga

Series of illustrations showing Roman man dressing in toga

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris), drinking inside the water. It is a species of bird paseriforme of

Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris), drinking inside the water. It is a species of bird paseriforme of the family
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Background imageGetting Dressed Collection: Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris), Walking on a trunk. It is a species of bird paseriforme of

Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris), Walking on a trunk. It is a species of bird paseriforme of the family Motacillidae
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain




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"From Masquerades to Monks: A Journey through the Art of Getting Dressed" Step into a world of elegance and mystery as we explore the art throughout history. In April 1, 1790, Thomas Rowlandson captures the enchantment of a Dressing for a Masquerade. The air is filled with anticipation as individuals carefully select their costumes, concealing their true identities behind elaborate masks. Fast forward to October 20, 1790, where Four O'Clock in the Country transports us to a serene countryside scene. As the sun sets on this autumn day, men and women meticulously dress themselves in layers upon layers of garments – each piece reflecting their status and fashion sensibilities. One cannot forget the iconic Hoop Skirt that dominated European fashion during its peak in popularity. This exaggerated silhouette transformed women's figures into ethereal visions floating gracefully through society. In Danseuses, painted in 1919 by an unknown artist, we witness dancers preparing for their captivating performances. Their movements are fluid yet purposeful as they adorn themselves with intricate costumes and accessories – every detail contributing to their mesmerizing allure on stage. Oliver Goldsmith's An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog takes us back further in time to Islington where Randolph Caldecott illustrates The good man dressing himself amidst tragedy. Even during somber moments, dressing remains an essential part of our lives – an act that brings comfort and routine even when faced with adversity. Monks Getting Dressed by Dorte Verner offers insight into religious rituals where simplicity meets devotion. Each garment symbolizes humility and dedication as monks prepare themselves for prayer and meditation. As dawn breaks in In the Morning (oil on canvas), we witness everyday individuals starting their day by putting on clothes that reflect their personalities or social roles. From work attire to casual wear, clothing becomes an extension of oneself – expressing individuality and setting the tone for the day ahead.