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Renee Collection

"Renee: A Timeless Name Immersed in Art, Beauty, and Elegance" From the silent film screens to royal courts, from enchanting parties to captivating performances

Background imageRenee Collection: PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, 1928. French actress Maria Falconetti as the title character in a scene

PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, 1928. French actress Maria Falconetti as the title character in a scene from the silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1928

Background imageRenee Collection: DUCHESS OF PORTSMOUTH (1649-1734). Louise Renee de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth

DUCHESS OF PORTSMOUTH (1649-1734). Louise Renee de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth. French mistress of King Charles II of England. Oil on canvas, 1682, by Pierre Mignard

Background imageRenee Collection: Nellie Wallaces party at Warwick Square

Nellie Wallaces party at Warwick Square
A large group of guests gathered on the stairs at the engagement party of comedienne, Nellie Wallace and Mr. J. Selwyn Smithurst at Warwick Square, London

Background imageRenee Collection: Take Cover by Renee Charron

Take Cover by Renee Charron
Humorous illustration by Renee Charron depicting a young, glamorous woman in fur coat, evening gown and winter boots fleeing in fright as she notices Cupid attempting to shoot her with his bow

Background imageRenee Collection: Kiss Me Goodnight Sergeant Major

Kiss Me Goodnight Sergeant Major
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Kiss Me Goodnight Sergeant Major, by Art Noel and Don Pelosi. Featured by Renee Houston and Donald Stewart who both can be seen in the portrait photograph

Background imageRenee Collection: Renee Houston advertising Ovaltine

Renee Houston advertising Ovaltine
Scottish actress and performer Renee Houston (1902-1980) in an advert promoting the re-vitalising effects of Ovaltine. Date: 1939

Background imageRenee Collection: Sketch by Fish of the two Houston sisters - Billy

Sketch by Fish of the two Houston sisters - Billy
Sketch by Fish of the two Houston sisters (Billy and Renee) singing When its June Down There at the Alhambra Theatre, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageRenee Collection: The dancing Triana sisters Maura and Renee, 1929

The dancing Triana sisters Maura and Renee, 1929 opening a new act with their brother Julio and had previously been in stage presentation shows Date: 1929

Background imageRenee Collection: Hungarian dancing couple Renee and Alexander, 1930

Hungarian dancing couple Renee and Alexander, 1930 - who followed a season in Cairo with a term at the Lido in Paris Date: 1930

Background imageRenee Collection: Fancy dress costumes by Longhi, 1913

Fancy dress costumes by Longhi, 1913
Fancy dress costumes by Longhi. Woman in damask dress trimmed with white, cape of black taffeta and lace. Travestissements d apres Longhi

Background imageRenee Collection: Miss Renee Merandon du Plessis

Miss Renee Merandon du Plessis (1916 - 2007), later The Hon. Mrs Langton Iliffe. Responsible with for rescuing and restoring Basildon Park in Berkshire. 1938

Background imageRenee Collection: The Hon. Mrs Langton Iliffe

The Hon. Mrs Langton Iliffe, formerly Miss Renee Merandon du Plessis (1916-2007), responsible with for rescuing and restoring Basildon Park in Berkshire. 1939

Background imageRenee Collection: Renee Russell, actress

Renee Russell, actress. 1939

Background imageRenee Collection: Renee de Rieux, La Belle Chateauneuf, mistress

Renee de Rieux, La Belle Chateauneuf, mistress
Renee de Rieux-Chateauneuf, La Belle Chateauneuf, mistress of King Henry III, 1550-158?. She wears a chaperon with peak, black velvet dress with shoulderpads, lace ruff collar, green sleeves

Background imageRenee Collection: Anne Budes, Mademoiselle de Guebriant, d. 1647

Anne Budes, Mademoiselle de Guebriant, d. 1647
Anne Budes, Mademoiselle de Guebriant, maid of honour to the queen, niece of Renee du Bec. Handcoloured lithograph after a 1646 portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X 73 from Le

Background imageRenee Collection: Renee du Bec, Marechale de Guebriant, widow

Renee du Bec, Marechale de Guebriant, widow of Jean-Baptiste Budes, comte de Guebriant. Handcoloured lithograph after a 1646 portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X 73 from Le Bibliophile

Background imageRenee Collection: Mlle. Felyne - Du Theatre National De L Odeon - Role de Leonore - L Ecole Des Maris, 1904

Mlle. Felyne - Du Theatre National De L Odeon - Role de Leonore - L Ecole Des Maris, 1904
Mlle. Felyne - Du Theatre National De L Odeon - Role de Leonore L Ecole Des Maris, 1904. Renee Felyne, (1884-1910) as Leonor in The School for Husbands - a play written by Moliere originally

Background imageRenee Collection: Canadian pianist Renee Rosnes playing at the Hertfordshire Jazz Festival, St Albans, 1993

Canadian pianist Renee Rosnes playing at the Hertfordshire Jazz Festival, St Albans, 1993
Renee Rosnes, pianist with the J J Johnson Quintet, playing at the Hertfordshire Jazz Festival, St Albans Arena, 4 May 1993

Background imageRenee Collection: The JJ Johnson Quintet performing at the Hertfordshire Jazz Festival, St Albans Arena

The JJ Johnson Quintet performing at the Hertfordshire Jazz Festival, St Albans Arena, 4 May 1993: Renee Rosnes (piano), JJ Johnson (trombone), Rufus Reid (double bass)

Background imageRenee Collection: The JJ Johnson Quintet at the Hertfordshire Jazz Festival, St Albans Arena, 4 May 1993

The JJ Johnson Quintet at the Hertfordshire Jazz Festival, St Albans Arena, 4 May 1993: Rufus Reid (double bass), Renee Rosnes (piano), Billy Drummond (drums)

Background imageRenee Collection: Renee Richard in the opera Sapho, 1893. Artist: Henri Meyer

Renee Richard in the opera Sapho, 1893. Artist: Henri Meyer
Renee Richard in the opera Sapho, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 21st January 1893

Background imageRenee Collection: Ursins, Marie-Anne de la Tremoille, princesse des

Ursins, Marie-Anne de la Tremoille, princesse des (1642-1722). Lady of the Spanish court, was the daughter of the duc de Noirmoutier and his wife Ren饠 Julie Aubri

Background imageRenee Collection: THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC. Poster for the film The Passion of Joan of Arc, directed

THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC. Poster for the film The Passion of Joan of Arc, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and starring Rene Jeanne Falconetti. Lithograph, 1929

Background imageRenee Collection: Book cover - Elise et Katel

Book cover - Elise et Katel
Decorative binding of a book, Elise et Katel featuring stylised flowers in gold. c.1900

Background imageRenee Collection: Tennis frocks, 1927

Tennis frocks, 1927
Tennis frocks from Robinson and Cleaver s, Regent Street. 1927

Background imageRenee Collection: Frock with Liberty pattern

Frock with Liberty pattern
A frock made from voile with a Liberty print. 1927

Background imageRenee Collection: Two fashionable ladies wear 3-piece suits by H J Nicholl

Two fashionable ladies wear 3-piece suits by H J Nicholl
Young fashionable ladies wearing stylish three-piece suits in a garden. The lady on the right is wearing a power-blue wool marocain suit with insertions of silk paisley

Background imageRenee Collection: Stylish lady wearing a sports suit by H J Nicholl

Stylish lady wearing a sports suit by H J Nicholl
A young stylish lady wearing a sports suit by H J Nicholl. She is now all ready for a vigorous game of tennis. Date: 1923

Background imageRenee Collection: Stylish young lady wearing a cowboy tie-neck bodice

Stylish young lady wearing a cowboy tie-neck bodice
A stylish young lady wearing a pretty georgette bodice with a cowboy tie-neck. Date: 1923

Background imageRenee Collection: Young stylish lady sitting at her dressing table

Young stylish lady sitting at her dressing table. She is checking her flawless complexion, aided by cosmetics acquired from the Boutique of Mme. Pomeroy of 29 Old Bond Street, London. Date: 1923

Background imageRenee Collection: Stylish ladies in their nightwear discuss a handbag

Stylish ladies in their nightwear discuss a handbag
Two young stylish ladies in silk nightwear (pyjamas and dressing gown) from Dickins & Jones, Regent Street, London. They seem to be talking about fashion in general

Background imageRenee Collection: Renee de Presles - French Entertainer

Renee de Presles - French Entertainer, famous for her Folies Bergere performance Le Reveil d une Parisienne. Date: 1906

Background imageRenee Collection: Young lady unafraid of the effects of the sun on her skin

Young lady unafraid of the effects of the sun on her skin
A sporty young lady golfer is unafraid of the effects of the sun and the wind on her skin, as she has taken advise from the Salon of Mademoiselle Helena Rubinstein of 24 Grafton Street, Bond Street

Background imageRenee Collection: Brighter London - Beauties at the London Hippodrome

Brighter London - Beauties at the London Hippodrome. A pictorial record of a few of the clever and beautiful Hippodrome dancers. 1923

Background imageRenee Collection: The Houston Sisters

The Houston Sisters
British vaudeville entertainers, Renee and Billie Houston, better known as the Houston Sisters. Date: 1927

Background imageRenee Collection: Advert for Maison Renee Vert, womens hats 1910

Advert for Maison Renee Vert, womens hats 1910
Selection of spring hats with plumes and roses. 1910

Background imageRenee Collection: Renee and Lora (1925)

Renee and Lora (1925)
The dancers Renee and Lora at the Japenese Gardens in New York (1925) Date: 1925

Background imageRenee Collection: Vendee : Heroic Woman

Vendee : Heroic Woman
Renee Bordereau, aka l Aangevin, saw her father butchered and lost 40+ relatives fighting the Revolution : usually in male dress, she is captured and imprisoned but survives. Date: circa 1793

Background imageRenee Collection: SINTENIS: WINEMAKING. Woodcut by Renee Sintenis (1888-1965) of boys crushing grapes

SINTENIS: WINEMAKING. Woodcut by Renee Sintenis (1888-1965) of boys crushing grapes to make wine

Background imageRenee Collection: Claude and Renee 1904: Pierre August Renoir 1841-1919) French artist. Oil on canvas

Claude and Renee 1904: Pierre August Renoir 1841-1919) French artist. Oil on canvas

Background imageRenee Collection: Renee of France. 1st half 16th c. Anonymous portrait

Renee of France. 1st half 16th c. Anonymous portrait, copy from a Jean Clouets original. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Paris. Louvre Museum

Background imageRenee Collection: NEW YORK: ASTOR THEATRE. The Astor Theatre, Broadway at 45th Street, New York

NEW YORK: ASTOR THEATRE. The Astor Theatre, Broadway at 45th Street, New York, when it was showing King Vidors The Big Parade starring John Gilbert and Renee Adoree, 1925

Background imageRenee Collection: SILENT STILL: CHEWING GUM. The Big Parade, 1925. Renee Adoree and John Gilbert

SILENT STILL: CHEWING GUM. The Big Parade, 1925. Renee Adoree and John Gilbert

Background imageRenee Collection: The Toilet by Alfred Cheney Johnston

The Toilet by Alfred Cheney Johnston
A photographic study of the film actress Renee Adore, seen applying lipstick to her pursed lips as she looks in a mirror

Background imageRenee Collection: Louise Duch, Portsmouth

Louise Duch, Portsmouth
Louise Renee de Kerouaille, duchess of PORTSMOUTH mistress of Charles II




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"Renee: A Timeless Name Immersed in Art, Beauty, and Elegance" From the silent film screens to royal courts, from enchanting parties to captivating performances, it has left an indelible mark throughout history. Just like Maria Falconetti's portrayal of Joan of Arc in "The Passion of Joan of Arc, " Renee embodies a fiery passion that captivates hearts. Louise Renee de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, exemplifies the grace and sophistication associated with the name. Her presence at Nellie Wallace's party at Warwick Square must have been nothing short of regal. But it is not only about grandeur; there is also a playful side to Renee. In "Kiss Me Goodnight Sergeant Major, " she might have whispered sweet nothings or danced cheekily with her partner on stage. Even advertising campaigns were graced by the charm Houston as she promoted Ovaltine alongside her sister Billy. Their sketch by Fish captures their dynamic energy and sisterly bond. Speaking of dancing duos, who could forget the mesmerizing Triana sisters Maura and Renee? Their synchronized movements transported audiences back to 1929 when dance was an art form that spoke directly to one's soul. And let us not overlook Hungarian dancers Renee and Alexander who wowed crowds in 1930 with their passionate routines. They brought joy through movement while showcasing their love for each other on stage. Artistic expression seems synonymous with this name as seen in Amedeo Modigliani's masterpiece "Renee. " The oil painting immortalizes beauty through its delicate strokes—a testament to how art can capture someone's essence forever. Fancy dress costumes designed by Longhi in 1913 surely allowed Miss Renee Merandon du Plessis to embody different characters effortlessly—each outfit telling a unique story about her vibrant personality.