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Haughty Collection (#4)

"Unveiling the Haughty: From Joan Crawford to Ethel Parkinson

Background imageHaughty Collection: H the Haughty, 1903. Artist: John Hassall

H the Haughty, 1903. Artist: John Hassall
H the Haughty, 1903. An initial letter H from a child alphabet. From An A.B.C. of Everyday People, by G. E. Farrow. [Dean & Son Limited, London, 1903]

Background imageHaughty Collection: General Wolfe, c1759-1766 (1909). Artist: Richard Houston

General Wolfe, c1759-1766 (1909). Artist: Richard Houston
General Wolfe, c1759-1766 (1909). After J. S. C. Schaak (active 1759-1780). Major General James Wolfe (1727-1759) was a British Army officer. From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill

Background imageHaughty Collection: H. I. M The Emperor of Russia, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills

H. I. M The Emperor of Russia, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.I.M The Emperor of Russia, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Background imageHaughty Collection: H. M The King of Spain, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills

H. M The King of Spain, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.M The King of Spain, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Background imageHaughty Collection: H. R. H Prince Henry of Prussia, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills

H. R. H Prince Henry of Prussia, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H Prince Henry of Prussia, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Background imageHaughty Collection: H. R. H, The DSS. Of Argyll, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills

H. R. H, The DSS. Of Argyll, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H, The DSS. Of Argyll, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Background imageHaughty Collection: H. R. H Princess Waldemar of Denmark, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills

H. R. H Princess Waldemar of Denmark, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H Princess Waldemar of Denmark, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Background imageHaughty Collection: Stand Coachman, or The Haughty Lady Well Fitted, 1750

Stand Coachman, or The Haughty Lady Well Fitted, 1750. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston

Background imageHaughty Collection: Madame Pascal, 1905. Artist: Leon Joseph Florentin Bonnat

Madame Pascal, 1905. Artist: Leon Joseph Florentin Bonnat
Madame Pascal, 1905

Background imageHaughty Collection: Portrait of a Young Girl, c1460. Artist: Petrus Christus

Portrait of a Young Girl, c1460. Artist: Petrus Christus
Portrait of a Young Girl, c1460. From the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Background imageHaughty Collection: The Nose Game - Commercial Nose E6

The Nose Game - Commercial Nose E6, Denotes Shrewdness. 1927

Background imageHaughty Collection: Man in a top hat on a place card

Man in a top hat on a place card
Haughty-looking man in a top hat on a place card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageHaughty Collection: Cartoon, Its all about understanding each other, WW1

Cartoon, Its all about understanding each other, WW1
Cartoon, Its all about understanding each other. A haughty young German soldier and a meek old Frenchman stand together in a room, giving little sense of equality or negotiation. Date: 1916

Background imageHaughty Collection: Nobleman, illustration by William Heath Robinson

Nobleman, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Once upon a time there was a nobleman, illustration by William Heath Robinson, Cinderella (Old Time Stories, 1921). Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Background imageHaughty Collection: Present Day Types - the Get-Off-My-Earth Chauffeur

Present Day Types - the Get-Off-My-Earth Chauffeur
One of a series of Present Day Types by Arthur Watts showing a haughty and disdainful chauffeur in his uniform, posing by a motor car. Date: 1914

Background imageHaughty Collection: Lelio

Lelio
Harlequin illustration, showing Lelio in top hat, cloak, trousers and jacket. Date: 1923

Background imageHaughty Collection: Pray Remember the Poor Sweeper, 1820 (engraving)

Pray Remember the Poor Sweeper, 1820 (engraving)
BAL66823 Pray Remember the Poor Sweeper, 1820 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHaughty Collection: Willem Van Heythuyzen, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)

Willem Van Heythuyzen, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)
BAL3708 Willem Van Heythuyzen, c.1625 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 204.5x134 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Background imageHaughty Collection: Caricature of a French Marquise, from the front cover of Le Rire, 12th March 1898

Caricature of a French Marquise, from the front cover of Le Rire, 12th March 1898
BAL366862 Caricature of a French Marquise, from the front cover of Le Rire, 12th March 1898 (colour litho) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageHaughty Collection: Jan Ladislav Dussek (engraving)

Jan Ladislav Dussek (engraving)
XJF342415 Jan Ladislav Dussek (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jan Ladislac Dussek (1760-1812) Czech composer; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageHaughty Collection: The vision, engraving 1785, a young man, possibly William Pitt, the younger, being

The vision, engraving 1785, a young man, possibly William Pitt, the younger, being visited by a ghost from the grave, possibly the elder William Pitt

Background imageHaughty Collection: Bust of Georges Clemenceau, 1911 (bronze)

Bust of Georges Clemenceau, 1911 (bronze)
XBP390743 Bust of Georges Clemenceau, 1911 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) French statesman

Background imageHaughty Collection: Self Portrait (oil on canvas)

Self Portrait (oil on canvas)
XIR231783 Self Portrait (oil on canvas) by Muller, Charles Louis Lucien (1815-92); 100x81.4 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageHaughty Collection: Eugene-Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (1856-79) 1874 (oil on canvas)

Eugene-Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (1856-79) 1874 (oil on canvas)
XIR214245 Eugene-Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (1856-79) 1874 (oil on canvas) by Lefebvre, Jules Joseph (1836-1911); 61x46 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageHaughty Collection: Half length portrait of a woman (w / c and ink on paper)

Half length portrait of a woman (w / c and ink on paper)
XIR172420 Half length portrait of a woman (w/c and ink on paper) by Guys, Constantin (1802-92); 25x18 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageHaughty Collection: Fable of the horse and the donkey, Dirk Stoop, John Ogilby, 1665

Fable of the horse and the donkey, Dirk Stoop, John Ogilby, 1665

Background imageHaughty Collection: Portrait of Marquis Emmanuel de Grouchy (1766-1847) Marshal of France, c

Portrait of Marquis Emmanuel de Grouchy (1766-1847) Marshal of France, c
XIR167321 Portrait of Marquis Emmanuel de Grouchy (1766-1847) Marshal of France, c.1835 (oil on canvas) by Rouillard, Jean Sebastien (1789-1852); 218x142 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageHaughty Collection: Portrait of Boni de Castellane (pencil on paper)

Portrait of Boni de Castellane (pencil on paper)
XIR165898 Portrait of Boni de Castellane (pencil on paper) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageHaughty Collection: Charles Robert, 6th Earl Spencer

Charles Robert, 6th Earl Spencer
BAL13473 Charles Robert, 6th Earl Spencer by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Collection of Earl Spencer, Althorp, Northamptonshire

Background imageHaughty Collection: Sermon by a priest at an altar and Paul of Samosata preaching to the early Christian

Sermon by a priest at an altar and Paul of Samosata preaching to the early Christian community, Jan Luyken, Barent Visscher, Jacobus van Hardenberg, 1700

Background imageHaughty Collection: Woman in evening dress posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman in evening dress posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Background imageHaughty Collection: Cricket Phrases - A Neat Cut for Two - Street Etiquette

Cricket Phrases - A Neat Cut for Two - Street Etiquette
Cricket Phrases - A Neat Cut for Two - Two smart Gents politely raise their top hats in the direction of a rather glamorous yet also rather haughty looking woman as they pass on the pavement

Background imageHaughty Collection: The Vision

The Vision, Engraving 1785, A Young Man, Possibly William Pitt, The Younger, Being Visited By A Ghost From The Grave, Possibly The Elder William Pitt

Background imageHaughty Collection: USA, California, San Francisco, Marine Mammal Centre, Seal raising its head, eyes looking down

USA, California, San Francisco, Marine Mammal Centre, Seal raising its head, eyes looking down, headshot, close up

Background imageHaughty Collection: Head and shoulders of a blonde woman by David Wright

Head and shoulders of a blonde woman by David Wright
Head and shoulders of a haughty looking woman with her blonde hair up by David Wright c.1947

Background imageHaughty Collection: The Green Cloak by Albert Bailey

The Green Cloak by Albert Bailey
Portrait of a woman wearing a dramatic green cloak and huge hat by Albert Bailey whose haughty and fashionable women were a hallmark of his work during the 1920s. Date: 1927

Background imageHaughty Collection: Proud girl with her dog

Proud girl with her dog

Background imageHaughty Collection: Lady Behave

Lady Behave
Fabulous book cover design by pin up artist David Wright for a book entitled, Lady Behave" by Peter Cheney. The artwork depicts a haughty looking woman with auburn hair

Background imageHaughty Collection: Leaving the room with finesse

Leaving the room with finesse
Illustration showing an elegant and slightly haughty woman leaving a room through the door, putting on her hat and grabbing her coat as she sweeps away, casting a glance backwards

Background imageHaughty Collection: The Town Lady

The Town Lady: A richly dressed, aristocratic-looking lady from the late 18th century sallies forth for a chat and a game of cards. Victorian depiction

Background imageHaughty Collection: Lancelot & Tarquin

Lancelot & Tarquin
Sir Lancelot strikes the copper basin in order to challenge Sir Tarquin - the haughty enemy of the Knights of the Round Table. Lancelot vanquishes Tarquin

Background imageHaughty Collection: Peacock and Lizard

Peacock and Lizard
A bird introduces an obsequious lizard to a haughty peacock

Background imageHaughty Collection: Sealskin Coat 1922

Sealskin Coat 1922
Flared coat in russet & grey leather with an embroidered yoke & high stand collar & deep cuffs of sealskin. The lining & toque hat are also of sealskin

Background imageHaughty Collection: Mistress & Maid 1919

Mistress & Maid 1919
Yet more sneering middle class humour at a maids expense. A haughty mistress pries into her maids life wanting to know her reasons for wanting an evening off. Typical!




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"Unveiling the Haughty: From Joan Crawford to Ethel Parkinson, a journey through time and personalities" The timeless allure of haughtiness captured in a vintage postcard featuring the enigmatic Joan Crawford. A mesmerizing Spanish Flamenco dancer exudes an air of haughtiness as she moves with grace and passion. In the snowy landscapes of Finland, a majestic Willow Grouse stands proudly, its haughty gaze piercing through the winter mist. As dawn breaks, a silhouette of a Common peafowl perched high on a tree displays its extravagant feathers with an undeniable haughty elegance. Travel back to 18th-century Britain and witness the aristocratic charm embodied by haughty women who ruled society with their refined manners and impeccable style. Emilie Floege's captivating portrait from 1902 captures her confident posture and penetrating gaze, revealing her inner haughtiness for all to see. H. M Bateman's caricature illustration depicts Diana of the Crossways—a literary figure mounted on horseback during a hunt—exuding both arrogance and sophistication simultaneously. Daphnis-Alcimadura duet unfolds on stage; their passionate dance filled with prideful movements that reflect their mutual haughtiness intertwined in love's embrace. With eyes full of curiosity and self-assurance, a French Bulldog gazes up at us, showcasing its adorable yet unmistakably proud nature within every wrinkle on its muzzle. Ethel Parkinson commands attention wherever she goes; her regal presence combined with an unapologetic attitude makes her the epitome of true haughtiness personified. A General Officer depicted in oil paints radiates authority and superiority as his stern expression reveals his unwavering confidence—a symbol of military might wrapped in an aura of grandeur.