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Saree Collection (#2)

The saree, a timeless symbol of Indian culture and tradition, is beautifully showcased in various settings across the vibrant nation

Background imageSaree Collection: The Uprising in Macedonia, Corpses Of Rioters Dragged By The Turks Around The Villages

The Uprising in Macedonia, Corpses Of Rioters Dragged By The Turks Around The Villages... (colour litho)
2798698 The Uprising in Macedonia, Corpses Of Rioters Dragged By The Turks Around The Villages... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSaree Collection: The victorious operations in Tripolitania (colour litho)

The victorious operations in Tripolitania (colour litho)
2809179 The victorious operations in Tripolitania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victorious operations in Tripolitania)

Background imageSaree Collection: The first war enterprise of the Ascars in Tripolitania, arrest of Arab soldiers in a place

The first war enterprise of the Ascars in Tripolitania, arrest of Arab soldiers in a place... (colour litho)
2808457 The first war enterprise of the Ascars in Tripolitania, arrest of Arab soldiers in a place... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSaree Collection: The Beautiful Greek Woman, 1731-36 (oil on canvas)

The Beautiful Greek Woman, 1731-36 (oil on canvas)
5860148 The Beautiful Greek Woman, 1731-36 (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 70--51.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743))

Background imageSaree Collection: Lucie Berard (Child in White), 1883 (oil on canvas)

Lucie Berard (Child in White), 1883 (oil on canvas)
5859649 Lucie Berard (Child in White), 1883 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 61.3--49.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageSaree Collection: Portrait of Queen Isabel II of Spain (painting)

Portrait of Queen Isabel II of Spain (painting)
7264908 Portrait of Queen Isabel II of Spain (painting) by Lopez y Portana, Vicente (1772-1850); Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville, Spain; (add.info.: Portrait of Queen Isabel II of Spain, 1830 - 1904)

Background imageSaree Collection: Madame Paul Escudier (Louise Lefevre), 1882 (oil on canvas)

Madame Paul Escudier (Louise Lefevre), 1882 (oil on canvas)
5862092 Madame Paul Escudier (Louise Lefevre), 1882 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 129.5--91.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageSaree Collection: 398341

398341 by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; JMK Archiv

Background imageSaree Collection: Cabaret des Arts / X. Privas, D. Bonnaud, J. Varney, G. Secot, G. Baltha, E

Cabaret des Arts / X. Privas, D. Bonnaud, J. Varney, G. Secot, G. Baltha, E. Lassailly, 1900 (lithography)
398391 Cabaret des Arts/X.Privas, D.Bonnaud, J.Varney, G.Secot, G.Baltha, E.Lassailly, 1900 (lithography) by Lucas, Charles E

Background imageSaree Collection: Pantomimes Lumineuses, 1892 (lithography)

Pantomimes Lumineuses, 1892 (lithography)
397487 Pantomimes Lumineuses, 1892 (lithography) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Musee Grevin, Pantomimes Lumineuses, Theatre Optique de E)

Background imageSaree Collection: Little Christopher Garden Theatre, 1894 (lithography)

Little Christopher Garden Theatre, 1894 (lithography)
397474 Little Christopher Garden Theatre, 1894 (lithography) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: H.A. Thomas & Wylie, Litho. Co. 130.134 w. 24th St)

Background imageSaree Collection: A Gaiety Girl, 1894 (lithography)

A Gaiety Girl, 1894 (lithography)
397462 A Gaiety Girl, 1894 (lithography) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: A Gaiety Girl, Mr. George Edwardes Company and Waterloo & Sons Ltd)

Background imageSaree Collection: Today magazine, 1895 (lithography)

Today magazine, 1895 (lithography)
398371 Today magazine, 1895 (lithography) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Today. A Weekly Magazine Journal Edited by Jermome K. Jerome)

Background imageSaree Collection: Simplicissimus carnival number, 1912 (lithography)

Simplicissimus carnival number, 1912 (lithography)
397485 Simplicissimus carnival number, 1912 (lithography) by Wennerberg, Brynolf (1866-1950); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Title page of number 53 from 1912, Preiss: 50 Pfg); JMK Archiv

Background imageSaree Collection: The paint splash

The paint splash
7262792 The paint splash by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 65x46 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageSaree Collection: Dress designed by Henry Van de Velde, c. 1902 (b / w photo)

Dress designed by Henry Van de Velde, c. 1902 (b / w photo)
1730134 Dress designed by Henry Van de Velde, c.1902 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century)

Background imageSaree Collection: Cinderella, 1897 (lithography)

Cinderella, 1897 (lithography)
398335 Cinderella, 1897 (lithography) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Affiche de Dudley Hardy, Angleterre and Waterlow & Sons Ltd. Lith)

Background imageSaree Collection: Dress designed by Henry Van de Velde, c. 1902 (b / w photo)

Dress designed by Henry Van de Velde, c. 1902 (b / w photo)
1730133 Dress designed by Henry Van de Velde, c.1902 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century)

Background imageSaree Collection: Lovers (engraving)

Lovers (engraving)
7186081 Lovers (engraving) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovers. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Kulturgeschichte (Verlag fur Kulturforschung)

Background imageSaree Collection: The parvenu (colour litho)

The parvenu (colour litho)
7147410 The parvenu (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parvenu. Illustration from Galante Welt (Albert Langen, Munich)

Background imageSaree Collection: Man with his mistress (litho)

Man with his mistress (litho)
7147403 Man with his mistress (litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with his mistress)

Background imageSaree Collection: Pair of lovers (woodcut)

Pair of lovers (woodcut)
7186078 Pair of lovers (woodcut) by European School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pair of lovers. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Kulturgeschichte (Verlag fur Kulturforschung)

Background imageSaree Collection: Sketch of young girl, 19th century (Watercolour)

Sketch of young girl, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261390 Sketch of young girl, 19th century (Watercolour) by Green, Charles (1840-98); 14x10 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Sketch of young girl)

Background imageSaree Collection: After the Dance, 1883 (oil on canvas)

After the Dance, 1883 (oil on canvas)
7262386 After the Dance, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 112.4x86.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by John Lavery (1856-1941))

Background imageSaree Collection: A woman in a red dress sitting on a terrace in an Italian landscape, 1909 (oil on canvas)

A woman in a red dress sitting on a terrace in an Italian landscape, 1909 (oil on canvas)
7262383 A woman in a red dress sitting on a terrace in an Italian landscape, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Bang, Christian (1868-1950); 139x116 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSaree Collection: Rare Imperial dress in Kesi woven with gold, silver and copper threads, Longpao

Rare Imperial dress in Kesi woven with gold, silver and copper threads, Longpao
7261725 Rare Imperial dress in Kesi woven with gold, silver and copper threads, Longpao by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (19th century); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageSaree Collection: George Barbier illustration

George Barbier illustration
7261201 George Barbier illustration. by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entre deux foux. Between two fools)

Background imageSaree Collection: In the fullness of summer (oil on canvas)

In the fullness of summer (oil on canvas)
7262356 In the fullness of summer (oil on canvas) by Downing, Delapoer (fl.1885-1902); 84x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Delapoer Downing (fl.1885-1902))

Background imageSaree Collection: Young French woman in town costume, 1784. 1825 (lithograph)

Young French woman in town costume, 1784. 1825 (lithograph)
7237206 Young French woman in town costume, 1784. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young French woman in town costume, 1784)

Background imageSaree Collection: Young French woman in morning dress, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph)

Young French woman in morning dress, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph)
7237204 Young French woman in morning dress, mid-18th century. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young French woman in morning dress)

Background imageSaree Collection: French woman in casual outfit, late 18th century. 1825 (lithograph)

French woman in casual outfit, late 18th century. 1825 (lithograph)
7237203 French woman in casual outfit, late 18th century. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: French woman in casual outfit, reign of King Louis XVI)

Background imageSaree Collection: Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse, French Revolutionary era, 1825 (lithograph)

Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse, French Revolutionary era, 1825 (lithograph)
7237186 Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse, French Revolutionary era, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse)

Background imageSaree Collection: Maria Leszyzynska of Poland, Queen of France. 1825 (lithograph)

Maria Leszyzynska of Poland, Queen of France. 1825 (lithograph)
7237185 Maria Leszyzynska of Poland, Queen of France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria Karolina Zofia Felicja Leszczyńska, 1703-1768)

Background imageSaree Collection: Marie Antoinette, wife to King Louis XVI, last queen of France. 1825 (lithograph)

Marie Antoinette, wife to King Louis XVI, last queen of France. 1825 (lithograph)
7237184 Marie Antoinette, wife to King Louis XVI, last queen of France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Antoinette Josephe Jeanne)

Background imageSaree Collection: French womens fashion of the year of the Revolution, 1789. 1825 (lithograph)

French womens fashion of the year of the Revolution, 1789. 1825 (lithograph)
7237164 French womens fashion of the year of the Revolution, 1789. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSaree Collection: Young French woman in winter costume, era of Marie Antoinette, 1825 (lithograph)

Young French woman in winter costume, era of Marie Antoinette, 1825 (lithograph)
7237162 Young French woman in winter costume, era of Marie Antoinette, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young French woman in winter costume)

Background imageSaree Collection: Fashionable woman playing with a yo-yo or bandalore, 1792. 1825 (lithograph)

Fashionable woman playing with a yo-yo or bandalore, 1792. 1825 (lithograph)
7237149 Fashionable woman playing with a yo-yo or bandalore, 1792. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSaree Collection: Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy. 1928 (print)

Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy. 1928 (print)
7237138 Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy. 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSaree Collection: Two women shop at a perfume sellers stand in ancient Greece 1928 (print)

Two women shop at a perfume sellers stand in ancient Greece 1928 (print)
7237127 Two women shop at a perfume sellers stand in ancient Greece 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSaree Collection: Fashionable French woman in elaborately folded hat, 1814. 1825 (lithograph)

Fashionable French woman in elaborately folded hat, 1814. 1825 (lithograph)
7236921 Fashionable French woman in elaborately folded hat, 1814. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable French woman of the Napoleonic era)

Background imageSaree Collection: Louise of Lorraine, Queen of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph)

Louise of Lorraine, Queen of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph)
7236862 Louise of Lorraine, Queen of France, 1575. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise of Lorraine, 1553-1601, Queen of France)

Background imageSaree Collection: Fashionable young woman of Merveilleuse in summer outfit, 1795. 1825 (lithograph)

Fashionable young woman of Merveilleuse in summer outfit, 1795. 1825 (lithograph)
7237200 Fashionable young woman of Merveilleuse in summer outfit, 1795. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSaree Collection: Costume of a noble woman at the court of King Louis XV, mid-18th 1825 (lithograph)

Costume of a noble woman at the court of King Louis XV, mid-18th 1825 (lithograph)
7237194 Costume of a noble woman at the court of King Louis XV, mid-18th 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSaree Collection: French noble woman in formal dress at the court of King Louis XV 1825 (lithograph)

French noble woman in formal dress at the court of King Louis XV 1825 (lithograph)
7237188 French noble woman in formal dress at the court of King Louis XV 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSaree Collection: Peasant woman of the Paris region, 1820. 1825 (lithograph)

Peasant woman of the Paris region, 1820. 1825 (lithograph)
7236982 Peasant woman of the Paris region, 1820. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasant woman of the Paris region, 1820)

Background imageSaree Collection: French woman at the court of the Emperor Napoleon, 1808. 1825 (lithograph)

French woman at the court of the Emperor Napoleon, 1808. 1825 (lithograph)
7236916 French woman at the court of the Emperor Napoleon, 1808. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSaree Collection: Costume of a young woman, First Empire, France. 1825 (lithograph)

Costume of a young woman, First Empire, France. 1825 (lithograph)
7236909 Costume of a young woman, First Empire, France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a young woman, First Empire, France)

Background imageSaree Collection: Noblewoman in court dress, reign of King Henry III of France. 1825 (lithograph)

Noblewoman in court dress, reign of King Henry III of France. 1825 (lithograph)
7236876 Noblewoman in court dress, reign of King Henry III of France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noblewoman in court dress)




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The saree, a timeless symbol of Indian culture and tradition, is beautifully showcased in various settings across the vibrant nation. From the bustling fruit and vegetable market with its overhead view to the majestic Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, young Indian ladies gracefully drape themselves in this elegant attire. The allure of the saree transcends time as depicted on the cover of The Sketch's Christmas number from 1906. Exploring further into India's rich heritage, we encounter the awe-inspiring Ellora Caves and witness Indian tourists admiring its magnificence while adorned in their colorful sarees. In Rajasthan's City of Karauli, a local woman embraces her child while donning this traditional garment that exudes grace and beauty. Udaipur, another gem in Rajasthan, showcases Indian girls radiating charm as they proudly wear their traditional dress - an embodiment of their cultural roots. Meanwhile, in Pachewar village, a woman stands out amidst her surroundings with her brightly colored sari reflecting the vibrancy of life itself. Amritsar beckons us to witness pilgrims at The Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple clad in exquisite sarees as they seek spiritual solace. Delving deeper into history reveals a lady seeking shelter from rain on a terrace during early 19th century India - her intricately designed sari adding splendor even amid adversity. In Uttar Pradesh's Agra city, locals dry brilliant red and pink sarees under the warm sun - each fold telling stories passed down through generations. These glimpses capture just some facets of how this versatile garment weaves itself seamlessly into every corner of India’s diverse tapestry – embracing tradition while evolving with time.