Red Carpet Collection (#4)

Rehoboam Accepting the Advice of the Young Men, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rehoboam Accepting the Advice of the Young Men, 1890. Rehoboam (c931 - 913BC), fourth king of Israel, rejected advice from his elders and consulted the young men he had grown up with

Study for a costume ball given by the Princess of Sagan, 1883 (w / c with graphite
WLT206728 Study for a costume ball given by the Princess of Sagan, 1883 (w/c with graphite underdrawing heightened with white on paper) by Lami

Advertisement for Grand Marnier, from White Bottoms pub. 1927, (colour block print)

The opening by Queen Victoria of the Industrial Palace in Hyde Park, May 1st 1851 Artist
The opening by Queen Victoria of the Industrial Palace in Hyde Park, May 1st 1851. Conceived by Prince Albert, the Great Exhibition was intended to showcase the Works of the Industry of all Nations

Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand 1863-1914, 1934. Franz Ferdinand Carl Ludwig Joseph Maria (1863-1914), Archduke of Austria-Este, Austro-Hungarian and Royal Prince of Hungary and of Bohemia

Marshalling The Procession of the Bride, 1863. Artist: Robert Dudley
Marshalling The Procession of the Bride, 1863. Edward VII (1841-1910) married Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, 10th March, 1863

Proession of the Order of the Bath, 1749, (1929). Artist: Canaletto
The Proession of the Order of the Bath, Westminster Abbey, London, 1749. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (formerly the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath)

Advert for the Morris Big Six motor car, 1936. A print from Illustrated London News, 22nd February 1936

Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. Artist: John Leech
Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. A satirical illustration of George IV (1762?1830). George VI was unpopular with his subjects

The Grand staircase of the Winter Palace, 1756-1761. Artist: Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli
The Grand staircase of the Winter Palace, 1756-1761. Also known as Ambassadors staircase or Jordan staircase. Rastrelli, Bartolomeo Francesco (1700-1771). State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The President of the Republic of France in Rome, 1904. Emile Francois Loubet (1838-1929), the 7th President of France, arriving for a state visit to Italy

The new municipal council of Paris, 1900. Artist: Eugene Damblans
The new municipal council of Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th June 1900

The visit of the king of Sweden to Paris, 1900. Artist: Eugene Damblans
The visit of the king of Sweden to Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 24th June 1900

The Inauguration of the Universal Exhibition of 1900. The Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

Prince Kotohito Kan in arriving at the Elysee Palace, Paris, 1900. Prince Kotohito Kan in, great-uncle of Hirohito and chief of staff of the Japanese imperial Army

Jules Dalou being awarded with the medal of the Legion of Honour by Emile Loubet, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Jules Dalou being awarded with the medal of the Legion of Honour by Emile Loubet, 1899. Aime-Jules Dalou (1838-1902), was a French sculptor

The President of the French Republic visiting Brittany, 1896. Felix Faure (1841-1899) was President of France from 1895 until his death. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd August 1896

President of the Republic opening the Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st December 1902

Arrival in Le Havre of the gifts of the Tsar in France, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Arrival in Le Havre of the gifts of the Tsar in France, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th November 1895

Princess Margaret stepping out of her car

Denise van Outen arriving at the Odeon West End for the premiere of Tube Tales. 16 November 1999

Princess Diana attends the movie premiere "An Accidental Hero"in London
Princess Diana attends the movie premiere " An Accidental Hero" in Londons West End. Her dress is by fashion designer Catherine Walker. 15th April 1993

Liam Neeson with Jessica Lange at premiere of Rob Roy in Edinburgh

English actress Shirley Anne Field with her daughter. 4th March 1992

Tracy Shaw Tina Hobley and Angela Griffin from Coronation Street arrive for the Bafta awards ceremony

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A red carpet is prepared outside the front door of 10 Downing Street in central London as British Prime Minister David Cameron prepares to meet with US President Barack Obama. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL

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The red carpet has always been a symbol of glamour and prestige, attracting the biggest names in entertainment. From Justin Timberlake's suave entrance to the TV and Film Awards in March 1970, to Maggie Smith's backstage moment at the London Palladium, these iconic events have left an indelible mark on history. Even back in 1851-52, when The Opening of the Great Exhibition took place, artists captured the grandeur of this tradition with oil on canvas. Fast forward to 2019, where ARIA AWARDS saw stars like Chris Hemsworth gracing the red carpet for his Autavia Collection Launch. The excitement continued as American film actress Marilyn Monroe met Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Command Film event. In recent years, we've witnessed unforgettable moments like Kendall Jenner attending Tiffany's Store Opening or Sigrid Thornton receiving recognition at Queens Birthday Honours in 2019. Each step taken on that crimson pathway represents achievement and celebration. Whether it be a star-studded premiere like Cactus Flower in 1970 or modern-day award shows such as ACTA AWARDS 2021, one thing remains constant –the red carpet serves as a stage for dreams to come true, and is here that actors become legends and musicians turn into icons. As flashbulbs illuminate their path and fans eagerly await their arrival, these luminaries embody elegance and grace under pressure. The allure of the red carpet lies not only in its opulence but also in its ability to unite people from all walks of life through shared admiration for talent and creativity. So next time you see that vibrant scarlet walkway rolled out before your favorite celebrities, remember that it represents more than just fame – it symbolizes dedication, hard work, and extraordinary achievements. The red carpet will forever hold our fascination as we continue to witness timeless moments unfold upon its luxurious surface.