Lace Shawl Collection

Louisa Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams
Portrait of First Lady Louisa Catherine Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams, early 1800s. Digitally colored engraving

A Young Beauty (oil on canvas)
MIG93203 A Young Beauty (oil on canvas) by Kraszewska, Otolia (b.1859); 66x90.1 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Manya Igel Fine Arts, London

Madonna and Child
AII79519 Madonna and Child by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Louisa Catherine Adams (1775-1852) engraved by G. F. Storm (fl. c. 1834) (engraving)
STC187273 Louisa Catherine Adams (1775-1852) engraved by G.F. Storm (fl.c.1834) (engraving) by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) (litho) (b / w photo)
ILN197650 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) at the Opera (oil on canvas)
FC12286 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) at the Opera (oil on canvas) by Parris, Edmund Thomas (1793-1873) (after); FORBES Magazine Collection, New York, USA; eForbes Magazine Collection; English

Queen Victoria and Napoleon III Emperor of France, visiting the art gallery of
CHT252770 Queen Victoria and Napoleon III Emperor of France, visiting the art gallery of the Universel Exhibition in Paris on the 20th of August 1855 (after H.Holfeld 1804-1872) (litho) (b/w photo)

Abigail Adams, engraved by G. F. Storm (fl. c. 1834) (engraving)
STC187277 Abigail Adams, engraved by G.F. Storm (fl.c.1834) (engraving) by Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abigail (1774-1818); wife of John Adams (1735-1826)

Portrait of Peg Woffington (1718-60) (oil on canvas)
LST204455 Portrait of Peg Woffington (1718-60) (oil on canvas) by Loo, Jean-Baptiste van (1684-1745); 91.5x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Lace Shawl by W Vickers, Nottingham (chromolitho)
958227 A Lace Shawl by W Vickers, Nottingham (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lace Shawl by W Vickers, Nottingham)

Portrait of Mrs Richard Grainger, c. 1827 (oil on canvas)
TW427223 Portrait of Mrs Richard Grainger, c.1827 (oil on canvas) by Ramsay, James (1786-1854) (attr.); 117.2x92 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Louise-Marie d Orleans (1812-50) (oil on canvas)
PLT176259 Louise-Marie d Orleans (1812-50) (oil on canvas) by Robert, Alexandre (1817-90); Musee de la Dynastie, Brussels, Belgium; ePatrick Lorette; Belgian, out of copyright

Miss Arabella Goddard (1836-1922) engraved by D
KW266350 Miss Arabella Goddard (1836-1922) engraved by D.J. Pound from a photograph, from The Drawing-Room of Eminent Personages, Volume 2, published in London, 1860 (engraving) by Mayall

Madame Caroline Marie Felix Miolan-Carvalho (c. 1827-95) engraved by D. J. Pound from a photograph
XJF397677 Madame Caroline Marie Felix Miolan-Carvalho (c.1827-95) engraved by D.J. Pound from a photograph, from The Drawing-Room of Eminent Personages, Volume 2, published in London

Archduchess Maria Anna Habsburg-Lothringen, called Marianne (1738-89), second child
XAM70460 Archduchess Maria Anna Habsburg-Lothringen, called Marianne (1738-89), second child of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-80) and Francis I (1708-65) by Mytens or Meytens

Madame Rosino Penco (1823-94) engraved by D
KW266342 Madame Rosino Penco (1823-94) engraved by D.J. Pound from a photograph, from The Drawing-Room of Eminent Personages, Volume 2, published in London, 1860 (engraving) by Mayall

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Marion Delorme at the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre
XIR173152 Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Marion Delorme at the Porte Saint-Martin Theatre (b/w photo) by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Musee de la Ville de Paris

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"Lace Shawl: A Timeless Elegance Worn by Influential Women Throughout History" From Louisa Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams, to Queen Victoria and Louise-Marie d Orleans, the lace shawl has adorned the shoulders of remarkable women across centuries. This delicate accessory not only adds a touch of grace but also tells stories of power and beauty. In the painting "A Young Beauty, " we see a captivating portrayal of femininity with a lace shawl draped around her shoulders, symbolizing both modesty and allure. Similarly, in "Madonna and Child, " the ethereal presence is enhanced by the intricate patterns woven into the fabric. The engraving of Louisa Catherine Adams showcases her elegance as she dons a lace shawl that exudes sophistication. Meanwhile, Queen Victoria's lithograph captures her regal charm as she wears an exquisite black-and-white photo capturing her at an opera event. Even during diplomatic encounters like when Queen Victoria met Napoleon III Emperor of France at an art gallery or Abigail Adams engraved portrait by G. F. Storm, these influential women chose to wear lace shawls as a statement piece that spoke volumes about their refined taste. Not limited to portraits alone, this timeless accessory was also celebrated in works such as "Portrait of Peg Woffington" where it added depth to character depiction or in "A Lace Shawl" chromolitho by W Vickers from Nottingham showcasing its craftsmanship. Furthermore, in "Portrait of Mrs Richard Grainger, " we witness how a they are elevate one's attire with its intricate details and sheer elegance. And finally, Louise-Marie d Orleans' oil on canvas portrait displays her poise while wearing a lace shawl that epitomizes gracefulness. Throughout history, these notable women have embraced the allure and charm brought forth by adorning themselves with delicate lace shawls.