Low Cut Dress Collection

Marion de Lorme, salon hostess, courtesan, lover of the poet Des Barreaux and Cardinal Richelieu, 1613-1650
FLO4657477 Marion de Lorme, salon hostess, courtesan, lover of the poet Des Barreaux and Cardinal Richelieu, 1613-1650. She wears her hair loose in ringlets, a pearl necklace

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England, Elizabeth the First, born 1533, began reign 1558 and died 1603
6338615 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England, Elizabeth the First, born 1533, began reign 1558 and died 1603 by Armstrong

Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse in low-cut dress, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986455 Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse in low-cut dress, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse in low-cut dress)

Fashionable woman playing the guitar, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986616 Fashionable woman playing the guitar, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse playing the guitar, 1801)

Fashionable woman in ball gown with tiara, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986618 Fashionable woman in ball gown with tiara, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in ball gown with tiara, 1801)

Fashionable woman in satin bonnet and crepe dress, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986640 Fashionable woman in satin bonnet and crepe dress, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in satin bonnet and crepe dress)

Woman in nuns veil reading a fashion magazine, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986631 Woman in nuns veil reading a fashion magazine, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Woman in nuns veil reading a fashion magazine, 1801)

Fashionable woman in low-cut dress with Venus cape, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986604 Fashionable woman in low-cut dress with Venus cape, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in low-cut dress with Venus cape)

Fashionable woman on a windy day, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986625 Fashionable woman on a windy day, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman on a windy day, 1801)

Renee (w / c)
LEF221017 Renee (w/c) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 43x26.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; Italian, out of copyright

Fashionable woman arriving for an appointment at the Cafe des Tuileries, Paris, Year VI, 1798
5913024 Fashionable woman arriving for an appointment at the Cafe des Tuileries, Paris, Year VI, 1798. She wears a bonnet, lilac fichu, low-cut classical style dress, sandals

Fashionable woman in brimless straw hat, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986637 Fashionable woman in brimless straw hat, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in brimless straw hat, 1801)

Self Portrait with husband, Charles and son, Bartholomew, c. 1659-60 (oil on canvas)
JEF144614 Self Portrait with husband, Charles and son, Bartholomew, c.1659-60 (oil on canvas) by Beale, Mary (1632-99); 60.2x74 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fashionable woman dancing in a ball gown, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986622 Fashionable woman dancing in a ball gown, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman dancing in a ball gown, 1801)

Frances Stuart Countess Portland 1650 Etching
Artokoloro

A Young Girl, 1893 (oil on canvas)
XIR204552 A Young Girl, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 70x51.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

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"From Marion de Lorme to Queen Elizabeth I: A Journey Through Low-Cut Dresses" Step back in time and explore the allure of low-cut dresses throughout history. In the 17th century, Marion de Lorme, a captivating salon hostess and courtesan, mesmerized both poets and cardinals with her pink silk dress adorned with delicate lace frills. Her loose ringlets cascaded down her shoulders as she exuded an air of elegance. Fast forward to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled England from 1558 to 1603. Known for her regal presence, she too embraced the trend of low-cut gowns. With pearls adorning her neck and a majestic aura surrounding her, she captivated all who beheld her beauty. In the early 19th century, fashionable women continued to embrace this daring style. A handcolored copperplate engraving showcases a Merveilleuse donning a low-cut dress while skillfully playing the guitar—a symbol of grace and sophistication. Another enchanting image transports us to a grand ballroom where an elegant lady wearing a tiara steals everyone's attention in her breathtaking ball gown with its plunging neckline—a true vision of glamour. But it wasn't just formal occasions that called for such attire; even on windy days, fashion-forward women braved nature's elements while flaunting their low-cut dresses. Their resilience mirrored their determination to be at the forefront of fashion trends. A woman in nun's veil reading a fashion magazine adds an unexpected twist—showcasing how even those devoted to religious life couldn't resist being drawn into discussions about style and clothing choices during this era. The late 18th-century saw another striking example—an exquisite woman draped in Venus cape complemented by yet another daringly low-cut dress. She embodied sensuality intertwined with high fashion—a true embodiment of timeless beauty. Parisian streets come alive as a fashionable woman arrives at the Café des Tuileries.