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Paysanne Collection

"Paysanne: A Timeless Tapestry of Peasant Life and Fashion" Step into the world of paysannes, where history intertwines with fashion, and simplicity meets elegance

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Servant girl, chambermaid, and female peasant and male peasant of Saumur, late 16th century

Servant girl, chambermaid, and female peasant and male peasant of Saumur, late 16th century
FLO4571529 Servant girl, chambermaid, and female peasant and male peasant of Saumur, late 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph after portraits in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 159-173

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Female peasant of Lombardy, after Titian Vecellio, 1590 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor

Female peasant of Lombardy, after Titian Vecellio, 1590 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from
FLO4686418 Female peasant of Lombardy, after Titian Vecellio, 1590 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Anciens et Modernes"

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Miss Felicite Hullin, dancer, in the ballet ' La Paysanne Supposee' at the Italian Opera House

Miss Felicite Hullin, dancer, in the ballet " La Paysanne Supposee" at the Italian Opera House Haymarket
FLO4594977 Miss Felicite Hullin, dancer, in the ballet " La Paysanne Supposee" at the Italian Opera House Haymarket

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Miss Lise Noblet, dancer, in the ballet 'La Paysanne Supposee' at the Italian Opera House Haymarket

Miss Lise Noblet, dancer, in the ballet "La Paysanne Supposee" at the Italian Opera House Haymarket
FLO4594962 Miss Lise Noblet, dancer, in the ballet "La Paysanne Supposee" at the Italian Opera House Haymarket. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Robert Cooper after a painting

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Costumes of the peasantry, France, 18th century. Peasants (near Paris)

Costumes of the peasantry, France, 18th century. Peasants (near Paris), villager and milkmaid of Bagnolet
FLO4572248 Costumes of the peasantry, France, 18th century. Peasants (near Paris), villager and milkmaid of Bagnolet. Handcoloured lithograph after portraits in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolios

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Costumes of the peasantry, France, 18th century

Costumes of the peasantry, France, 18th century. Peasants (near Paris), villager and milkmaid of Bagnolet. Handcoloured lithograph after portraits in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolios from Le

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Servant girl, chambermaid and peasants, late 16th century

Servant girl, chambermaid and peasants, late 16th century
Servant girl, chambermaid, and female peasant and male peasant of Saumur, late 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph after portraits in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio IX 159-173 from Le

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Bridal dress from Fenwick's

Bridal dress from Fenwick's
A bridal dress from Fenwick's, New Bond Street, in fancy satin damask with simulated paysanne corselet. Date: circa 1939

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Woman in fancy dress costume as a shepherdess

Woman in fancy dress costume as a shepherdess
Woman in costume as a shepherdess (bergere) of the era of Louis XV and Marie Antionette for a masquerade ball. Handcoloured lithograph after A. H. published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Woman in white dress ornamented with pink bouffants

Woman in white dress ornamented with pink bouffants
Woman holding sheet music in white dress ornamented with pink bouffants, black crepe and lace bonnet, pink corsage and fichu, black velvet belt. Handcoloured lithograph by A

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Peasant houses, built c. 1712 (photo)

Peasant houses, built c. 1712 (photo)
XIR244125 Peasant houses, built c.1712 (photo) by Norwegian School, (18th century); Ytre Vinje, Norway; Norwegian, out of copyright

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Fashionable hats of 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)

Fashionable hats of 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986522 Fashionable hats of 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable hats of 1800. Hood 1, Braided hat 2, Cap 3, Straw hat 4, peasant hat 5)

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Peasant Harvest (oil on canvas)

Peasant Harvest (oil on canvas)
693014 Peasant Harvest (oil on canvas) by Tobeen, Felix Elie (1880-1938); 55.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paysanne a la Recolte.); Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Peasant Woman, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Peasant Woman, 1885 (oil on canvas)
LEF221090 Peasant Woman, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 47x34.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Chambery, Paysanne des environs (colour photo)

Chambery, Paysanne des environs (colour photo)
2804185 Chambery, Paysanne des environs (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chambery, Paysanne des environs)

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Paysanne bretonne (colour photo)

Paysanne bretonne (colour photo)
2803771 Paysanne bretonne (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paysanne bretonne)

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Peasant with a Basket, or Paysanne avec lampe, 1895 (color litho)

Peasant with a Basket, or Paysanne avec lampe, 1895 (color litho)
1072235 Peasant with a Basket, or Paysanne avec lampe, 1895 (color litho) by Ibels, Henri-Gabriel (1867-1936); 23.5x14 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imagePaysanne Collection: French peasant of the 16th century, illustration from

French peasant of the 16th century, illustration from
PER437844 French peasant of the 16th century, illustration from Costumes Civils et Militaires Francais a travers les siecles by Augustin Challamel, 1881 (engraving) by Chevignard

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Facsimile of June: Haymaking, from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry

Facsimile of June: Haymaking, from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
BAL65831 Facsimile of June: Haymaking, from the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (vellum) (from original see 8438) by Limbourg Brothers (fl.1400-1416); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Peasant Crossing a Stream, c. 1894 (gouache on paper)

Peasant Crossing a Stream, c. 1894 (gouache on paper)
989061 Peasant Crossing a Stream, c.1894 (gouache on paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 31.4x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasant Crossing a Stream; Paysanne Traversant un Ruisseau)

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Three dancers in peasant costume (pastel)

Three dancers in peasant costume (pastel)
BCC17268 Three dancers in peasant costume (pastel) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imagePaysanne Collection: A Rest by the Wayside, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)

A Rest by the Wayside, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
BOU203014 A Rest by the Wayside, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Bellanger, Camille Felix (1853-1923); 127x91.4 cm; Private Collection; eBourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imagePaysanne Collection: XIV Siecle, Paysanne (coloured engraving)

XIV Siecle, Paysanne (coloured engraving)
5220152 XIV Siecle, Paysanne (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XIV Siecle, Paysanne)

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Different Social Positions of Women, late 19th century (colour engraving)

Different Social Positions of Women, late 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT164291 Different Social Positions of Women, late 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePaysanne Collection: The Gleaners, 1889 (oil on canvas)

The Gleaners, 1889 (oil on canvas)
BAL9982 The Gleaners, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 65.5x81 cm; Dreyfus Foundation, Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Les Moissonneuses; Les Glaneuses; ); French

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Head of a Dutch Peasant (oil on canvas)

Head of a Dutch Peasant (oil on canvas)
XIR897734 Head of a Dutch Peasant (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 38x29 cm; Von der Heydt Museum, Wuppertal, Germany; (add.info.: Tte de paysanne hollandaise PB2634 ); Dutch

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Tirollian Peasant Girl, 1817 (litho) (b / w photo)

Tirollian Peasant Girl, 1817 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF270012 Tirollian Peasant Girl, 1817 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imagePaysanne Collection: Peasant Women with Brushwood, c. 1858 (oil on canvas)

Peasant Women with Brushwood, c. 1858 (oil on canvas)
BAL167047 Peasant Women with Brushwood, c.1858 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 37.5x29.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright



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"Paysanne: A Timeless Tapestry of Peasant Life and Fashion" Step into the world of paysannes, where history intertwines with fashion, and simplicity meets elegance. From the bridal dress at Fenwick's to the servant girls and chambermaids of the late 16th century, these women epitomize grace in their humble origins. Imagine a woman adorned as a shepherdess, donning a fancy dress costume that transports her to another era. Another vision emerges - a woman in a white dress embellished with pink bouffants, exuding charm and femininity. Peasant houses built around 1712 stand as silent witnesses to centuries gone by. These rustic abodes tell tales of hard work and resilience etched into their very foundations. Fashionable hats from the 1800s capture attention with their intricate designs showcased through hand-colored copperplate engravings. Each hat tells its own story, reflecting both style and status. The harvest season comes alive on canvas through "Peasant Harvest, " an oil painting that immortalizes rural life's laborious yet rewarding moments. The artist skillfully captures every detail, evoking emotions that resonate across time. In "Peasant Woman" painted in 1885, we glimpse into the soulful eyes of an ordinary woman elevated by artistry onto canvas. Her strength shines through despite her modest background. Travel back to France's 18th century as costumes worn by peasants take center stage. These vibrant garments embody tradition while showcasing regional diversity - each stitch telling stories passed down for generations. Capture fleeting moments frozen in time through photographs like "Chambery Paysanne des environs" or "Paysanne bretonne. " These colorful snapshots transport us directly into picturesque landscapes inhabited by resilient peasant women going about their daily lives. Finally, meet "Peasant with a Basket" or "Paysanne avec lampe, " depicted in a captivating color lithograph from 1895.