Mantilla Collection

Mi Prima Candica con mantilla, c. 1913. Creator: Zuloaga y Zabaleto, Ignacio (1870-1945)
Mi Prima Candica con mantilla, c. 1913. Found in the Collection of Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina, Alicante

Guitar Player, 1872. Creator: Giovanni Boldini
Guitar Player, 1872. A flirtatious encounter between a man dressed as a toreador and a woman in a lace mantilla strumming a guitar.

Exotic Flower (Woman In A Mantilla), 1868. Creator: Edouard Manet
Exotic Flower (Woman In A Mantilla), 1868.

Couturier. Image belonging to the series " Collection of suits of Spain" (18th c.). Engraving. SPAIN
CUL4872464 Couturier. Image belonging to the series " Collection of suits of Spain" (18th c.). Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Maria Christina (1806-1878). Queen and regent of Spain, wife of Ferdinand VII. Litography. SPAIN
CUL4877933 Maria Christina (1806-1878). Queen and regent of Spain, wife of Ferdinand VII. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Bullfight in Plaza Mayor bullfighting ring in Madrid. In the background, Casa de la Panaderia'
CUL4932502 Bullfight in Plaza Mayor bullfighting ring in Madrid. In the background, Casa de la Panaderia'. 19th century (painting); (add.info)

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1944

Andalouse (Espagnole a la mantille), 1923-1925. Creator: Picabia, Francis (1879-1953)
Andalouse (Espagnole a la mantille), 1923-1925. Private Collection

The Prince of Wales at Seville: Driving a Spanish "Turn-Out"...1876. Creator: L.B
The Prince of Wales at Seville: Driving a Spanish "Turn-Out", from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The future King Edward VII takes part in amusements in Spain

Costumes de Différents Pays, Catalanne, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Catalanne, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme Insulaire de Minorque, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme Insulaire de Minorque, c1797

Costumes de Différent Pays, Venitienne, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Different Pays, Venitienne, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de Navarre, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de Navarre, c1797

The Imperial Infant and Nurse, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Imperial Infant and Nurse, 1856....a whole length Portrait of the Nurse, a magnificent-looking peasant woman, dressed in the picturesque costume which she wore at the baptismal ceremony'

Portrait of Petronella Kettingh (1632-1707), Wife of Diederik van Hogendorp, c.1690. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Petronella Kettingh (1632-1707), Wife of Diederik van Hogendorp, c.1690

Seymour, Mrs. aunt of, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Seymour, Mrs. aunt of, portrait photograph, 1916

Gwynn, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gwynn, Miss, portrait photograph, not before 1915

Woman with a fan, between 1873 and 1892. Creator: Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguiere
Woman with a fan, between 1873 and 1892

Spanish dancer, 1909. Creator: Javlensky, Alexei, von (1864-1941)
Spanish dancer, 1909. Private Collection

Spanish Woman, 1884. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Spanish Woman, 1884

Spanish Woman, 1884. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Spanish Woman, 1884

Spanish Woman, 1884. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Spanish Woman, 1884

Animals in Hats
Animals in hats- Australian kelpie wearing a Spanish mantilla on her head

Man and woman dancing the bolero, Granada, 18th century. Man in majo suit, woman in long dress, both with castanets, accompanied by two guitarists

Sepha Treble, actress, (1908-1995), studio portrait wearing black mantilla. Captioned, Black and Ivory'. With description, Sepha Treble Wears a Mantilla; A black dress and a black lace mantilla

Women with Shawls (oil on canvas)
IND112767 Women with Shawls (oil on canvas) by Iturrino, Francisco de (1864-1924); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

April, from a calendar for Henri Garnier & Co. 1902 (colour litho)
IND346744 April, from a calendar for Henri Garnier & Co. 1902 (colour litho) by Camps Junyent, Gaspar (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flamencan Scene, 1917 (oil on canvas)
IND112766 Flamencan Scene, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Iturrino, Francisco de (1864-1924); Museo de Bellas Artes, Santander, Spain; Index Fototeca

Woman of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. She wears a seethrough check mantilla veil with scarlet ribbons
FLO4658056 Woman of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. She wears a seethrough check mantilla veil with scarlet ribbons, black basquina dress and carries a fan

Spain: The Jerez mantilla (b / w photo)
6017814 Spain: The Jerez mantilla (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jerez mantilla)

Spain: With the mantilla (b / w photo)
6017818 Spain: With the mantilla (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the mantilla)

Mantilla Ridden By W.A.Worthington Cheltenham Races Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England 29 October 2003 Date: 29 October 2003

Felix Mantilla Spain Wimbledon Championship 2003 Wimbledon, London, England 24 July 2003 Date: 24 July 2003

Conchita, 1929. Creator: Icart, Louis Justin Laurent (1888-1950)
Conchita, 1929. Private Collection

Miss Fitzpatrick as Katharina (Taming of the Shrew), 1851. 1851
Miss Fitzpatrick as Katharina (Taming of the Shrew), 1851

Dona Isabel de Porcel, exh. 1805
BAL72620 Dona Isabel de Porcel, exh. 1805 by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 82x54.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Spanish, out of copyright

Portrait of Dona Maria de los Dolores Gomez de las Casas e Ibarrondo
990404 Portrait of Dona Maria de los Dolores Gomez de las Casas e Ibarrondo, the First Marquise of Ulagares, standing three-quarter length, (oil on unlined canvas) by Camaron

Black Mantilla, (oil on canvas)
823115 Black Mantilla, (oil on canvas) by Miller, Richard Emil (1875-1943); 91.7x87.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Mantilla. Richard Edward Miller (1875-1943). Oil on canvas

A Gentleman in a Phrygian Bonnet being addressed by a Gentleman in a yellow coat
827690 A Gentleman in a Phrygian Bonnet being addressed by a Gentleman in a yellow coat and black tricorn Hat with a Lady in a blue brocade Dress and white Mantilla

Flower of Holiness, 1910 (oil on canvas)
XIR375193 Flower of Holiness, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Romero de Torres, Julio (1880-1930); Museo Julio Romero de Torres, Cordoba, Andalucia, Spain; (add.info.: the woman represented, Socorro Miranda)

Tomb and effigy of El Cid Rodrigo Diaz, etc
Tomb and effigy of El Cid Rodrigo Diaz and his wife Jimena Diaz 1, Duke of Cardona 2, King of Aragon 3, and portrait of Conquistador Hernan Cortes 4. Sepolcro e simulacro del Cid

Portrait of a Young Girl, traditionally said to be Elizabeth
LST204458 Portrait of a Young Girl, traditionally said to be Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia (1596-1662) (oil on canvas) by Geest

A Madonna of Brittany, 1913 (oil on canvas)
BRA33274 A Madonna of Brittany, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Frampton, Edward Reginald (1872-1923); 51.5x47 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Portrait of Dorothy Morland, 1937 (oil on board)
715603 Portrait of Dorothy Morland, 1937 (oil on board) by Gertler, Mark (1891-1939); 66x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Traditional Mexican mid-nineteenth century costumes (colour litho)
REV397916 Traditional Mexican mid-nineteenth century costumes (colour litho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Biblioteca Nacional de Mexico, Mexico; (add.info.: published in Vienna by C)

Portrait of a Contessa (see 86509 for pair)
RAF86510 Portrait of a Contessa (see 86509 for pair) by Bejarano, Antonio Cabral (1788-1861); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Spanish, out of copyright

Woman of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. She wears the traditional black mantilla veil and basquina dress over a white petticoat and carries a fan

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a spanish woman wearing a mantilla and holding a fan, c
3605407 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a spanish woman wearing a mantilla and holding a fan, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

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"Mantilla: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Tradition" In the early 20th century, the captivating portrait "Mi Prima Candica con mantilla" by Ignacio Zuloaga y Zabaleto transports us to a world where Spanish culture and fashion intertwine. The image showcases Candica adorned in a delicate black mantilla, exuding grace and sophistication. Another stunning representation comes from Sepha Treble, an acclaimed actress of her time. In her studio portrait titled "Black and Ivory, " she dons a black lace mantilla that beautifully complements her black dress. Her face and hands peek through the intricate lacework, adding an air of mystery to her allure. The charm of the mantilla extends beyond human subjects; even animals seem enchanted when they wear hats adorned with this traditional Spanish accessory. From rabbits to cats, these whimsical illustrations capture our imagination as we envision these creatures embracing their inner elegance. Women with shawls have long been associated with femininity and grace. Paintings like "Flamencan Scene" depict women draped in vibrant shawls while dancing passionately to flamenco music—a true celebration of Spanish culture. Traveling back in time to 19th-century Madrid, we encounter a woman wearing a see-through checkered mantilla veil embellished with scarlet ribbons. Paired with a black basquina dress and carrying a fan, she epitomizes the essence of Spanish style captured by Georges Jacques Gatine's hand-colored engraving. Spain's rich cultural heritage is further showcased through photographs capturing everyday life moments featuring women proudly wearing their Jerez mantillas or simply enjoying leisurely activities accompanied by this iconic accessory. Mantillas transcend borders as well; Felix Mantilla may be known for his tennis prowess, but his name also resonates within the realm of fashion—forever linked to this timeless piece that symbolizes elegance across different realms.