Saree Collection (#8)

Miniature from the tale of Renaud de Montauban (chromolitho)
7172997 Miniature from the tale of Renaud de Montauban (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miniature from the tale of Renaud de Montauban)

The New Dress, 1872 (oil on canvas)
6448780 The New Dress, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Long, Edwin Longsden (1829-91); 61x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Long, Edwin Longsden (1829-91))

Portrait of Mary Rand by a Draped Curtain (oil on canvas)
6448764 Portrait of Mary Rand by a Draped Curtain (oil on canvas) by Seeman, Enoch (1694-1744); 127x101.6 cm; Private Collection

ELIZAVETA ZVANTSEVA, 1889 (oil on canvas)
7215386 ELIZAVETA ZVANTSEVA, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Ateneum Art Museum, Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki

REST, 1882 (oil on canvas)
7215258 REST, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: 1882//Oil on canvas Repine likes to grasp her models in a natural attitude)

NADIA REPINE, 1881 (oil on canvas)
7215254 NADIA REPINE, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Radishchev State Art Museum, Saratov, Russia; (add.info)

Cupid delivers a love letter. 19th century (print)
7212201 Cupid delivers a love letter. 19th century (print) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835) (after); (add.info.: L Amitie reste, or Friendship Remains)

On the beach, 1873 (Oil on Canvas)
7212088 On the beach, 1873 (Oil on Canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: On the beach, 1873. Sur la plage. Oil on Canvas)

Ye Summer Girl (colour litho)
7194536 Ye Summer Girl (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ye Summer Girl. Illustration for Little Grown-Ups with plates by Maud Humphrey (Gardner)

Origin of the tradition of the quarterdeck salute in the Royal Navy (litho)
7201894 Origin of the tradition of the quarterdeck salute in the Royal Navy (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sherlock Holmes uptodate (litho)
7201781 Sherlock Holmes uptodate (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sherlock Holmes uptodate)

Change in circumstances (litho)
7201771 Change in circumstances (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Change in circumstances)

The Broken Fan (litho)
7186058 The Broken Fan (litho) by Huet, Jean-Baptiste (1745-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broken Fan)

Caricature of Catherine the Great (engraving)
7186035 Caricature of Catherine the Great (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia)

Feeding the pigs on a farm in winter (colour litho)
7185933 Feeding the pigs on a farm in winter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding the pigs on a farm in winter)

You re spoiling it all, she said gloomily (engraving)
7185826 You re spoiling it all, she said gloomily (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You re spoiling it all, she said gloomily)

She neither moved nor spoke when he entered (engraving)
7185807 She neither moved nor spoke when he entered (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: She neither moved nor spoke when he entered)

The prize of the tournament (engraving)
7185776 The prize of the tournament (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The prize of the tournament)

Costume of a Jew, Italy, 14th Century (engraving)
7185760 Costume of a Jew, Italy, 14th Century (engraving) by Pietro, Sano di, also Ansano di Pietro di Mencio (1406-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Jew, Italy, 14th Century)

Grocer and druggists shop, 16th Century (engraving)
7185710 Grocer and druggists shop, 16th Century (engraving) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grocer and druggists shop, 16th Century)

Couple at home in their chateau, 15th Century (engraving)
7185709 Couple at home in their chateau, 15th Century (engraving) by European School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple at home in their chateau, 15th Century)

English trumpets, 1375 (engraving)
7185699 English trumpets, 1375 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English trumpets, 1375)

The Lady of Shalott (pen and ink)
7185631 The Lady of Shalott (pen and ink) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lady of Shalott)

John Rogers, English preacher of Dedham, Essex (engraving)
7185568 John Rogers, English preacher of Dedham, Essex (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Rogers (1572-1636), English preacher of Dedham

Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester, English judge and politician (engraving)
7185535 Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester, English judge and politician (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Montagu)

Laurens Janszoon Coster, Dutch printer (engraving)
7185526 Laurens Janszoon Coster, Dutch printer (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laurens Janszoon Coster (c1370-c1440)

Sir Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton of Stratton, Royalist politician and soldier of the English Civil War (engraving)
7185506 Sir Ralph Hopton, 1st Baron Hopton of Stratton, Royalist politician and soldier of the English Civil War (engraving) by English School

Henrietta Maria, Queen Consort of King Charles I (engraving)
7185493 Henrietta Maria, Queen Consort of King Charles I (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henrietta Maria (1609-1669)

Johannes Gutenberg, German inventor, printer and publisher (engraving)
7185485 Johannes Gutenberg, German inventor, printer and publisher (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Gutenberg (c1400-1468)

Elisabeth of the Palatinate, daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, and Elizabeth Stuart (engraving)
7185463 Elisabeth of the Palatinate, daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, and Elizabeth Stuart (engraving) by English School

Abraham Darcie, English author and translator (engraving)
7185453 Abraham Darcie, English author and translator (engraving) by Delaram, Francis (c.1590-1627); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Darcie, English author and translator)

King Charles I (engraving)
7185429 King Charles I (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles I (1600-1649)

King Charles I when Prince of Wales (engraving)
7185424 King Charles I when Prince of Wales (engraving) by Elstrack, Renold (1570-1625); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles I (1600-1649) when Prince of Wales

Hugh Broughton, English divine and rabbinical scholar (engraving)
7185415 Hugh Broughton, English divine and rabbinical scholar (engraving) by Payne, John (d.1647); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugh Broughton (1549-1612), English scholar and theologian

Columbine, mistress of Harlequin in the Commedia dell arte (colour litho)
7185286 Columbine, mistress of Harlequin in the Commedia dell arte (colour litho) by Sarg, Tony (1880-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbine)

Joan of Arc (photogravure)
7185111 Joan of Arc (photogravure) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc. Illustration from Jeanne d Arc, by H Wallon (Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie)

Empress Maria Theresa of Austria showing the Sword of St Stephen to the four parts of the world (litho)
7184936 Empress Maria Theresa of Austria showing the Sword of St Stephen to the four parts of the world (litho) by French School

Empress Maria Theresa of Austria washing the feet of the poor on Maundy Thursday (litho)
7184932 Empress Maria Theresa of Austria washing the feet of the poor on Maundy Thursday (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dolly Varden from Barnaby Rudge, by Charles Dickens (gravure)
7184896 Dolly Varden from Barnaby Rudge, by Charles Dickens (gravure) by Lewin, Frederick George (1861-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dolly Varden from Barnaby Rudge, by Charles Dickens)

A Burgundian princess (colour litho)
7184872 A Burgundian princess (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Burgundian princess, Flemish stained glass panel)

Costumes of Wales: Welsh Costume, Pembrokeshire (litho)
7192351 Costumes of Wales: Welsh Costume, Pembrokeshire (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welsh Costume, Pembrokeshire)

Costumes of Wales: Welsh Farmers Daughters (litho)
7192338 Costumes of Wales: Welsh Farmers Daughters (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welsh Farmers Daughters)

Costumes of Wales: Welsh Oyster Women (litho)
7192353 Costumes of Wales: Welsh Oyster Women (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welsh Oyster Women)

Costumes of Wales: Welsh Children (litho)
7192348 Costumes of Wales: Welsh Children (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welsh Children)

Children dancing (colour litho)
7186314 Children dancing (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children dancing, dressed up in their finery)

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary (colour litho)
7186307 Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, childrens nursery rhyme)

Portrait of Suzanne Valadon (1865-1938), aged 20, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
7205691 Portrait of Suzanne Valadon (1865-1938), aged 20, c. 1885 (oil on canvas) by Clary, Jean-Eugene (1856-c.1930); 56 x 32.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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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.