Sophisticated Collection (#5)

Advert for Pourpre d Orient (Crimson of the Orient), perfume by Roger and Gallet, 1930. A print from The Sphere, 24th November 1930

Antique silver egg cups in a sophisticated environment

Antique silver fruit bowl with fruit in a sophisticated atmosphere on a breakfast table

LEMURIA
The Lost Continent of Lemuria, located in todays Pacific Ocean, may have housed a highly developed civilisation with advanced technology and a sophisticated culture

Hawaii, Woman Lays On The Sand With Straw Wide Brim Hat

Nina Ricci cape coat 1961
Cape coat in pebble wool in a rich marron glace reversing to stone designed by Jean Crahay at Nina Ricci. The dress underneath is of the same marron colour and is slim-fitting

Fur coat from Harrods, 1939
A fur coat worn with an angular hat, available from Harrods department store, 1939. Date: 1939

The advent of women at the polls, 1929
Two sophisticated and fashionable ladies in heels, cloche hats and fur trimmed coats alight from a taxi at a polling station where they will vote for the first time in the General Election of May

Around the Christmas Dinner Table, by Hookway Cowles
Front cover illustration showing a sophisticated 1920s Christmas dinner party. Date: Christmas Number 1927

Antique silver hinged bread basket in a sophisticated atmosphere

The Impossible World, Startling Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
THE IMPOSSIBLE WORLD - Invading intelligences from another world subjugate and condition Earthfolk with sophisticated devices Date: 1939

Dior suit, 1954
A sophisticated sailor suit from Christian Dior; a blouse topped dress of fine navy wool with a knotted sailor collar, a leather belt, and, as a complement, a cartwheel boater worn straight

The Cigarette by Lewis Baumer
Colour illustration by Lewis Baumer showing a sophisticated flapper girl smoking a cigarette

The Blessing Of Science. By Charles Robinson
The Pekingese arrives by private lift from his suite to partake of afternoon tea with his mistress. An illustration by Charles Robinson (brother of William Heath Robinson)

Japan, Honshu Island, Tokyo, Ginza District. Mitsukoshi department store window display

Germaine Leconte, Paris, February 1942

The Black Coat by Albert Bailey
An elegant woman wearing a black coat complemented by a yellow cloche hat and string of pearls. 1929

George Baklanoff - Latvian Operatic Baritone
George (Georgy, Georges) Baklanoff (Baklanov) (1881-1938) - Latvian Operatic Baritone Date: circa 1910s

ART XIX century. FRANCE. RENOIR, Pierre-Auguste (Limoges, 1841, Cagnes-SurMer, 1919). French Impressionist painter. PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG, 1892. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Couple in Restaurant 08
A seated couple browse the days news at their table. Date: 1908

Reynaud Projecting Zootrope
Reynauds Projecting Zootrope, a very sophisticated device, but also, doomed to be made obsolete by the praxinoscope and even more so by the first cinematograph projects. Date: 1890

Worthing, West Sussex - Sophisticated Gent talks to a couple about a possible shady deal... Date: 1931

Womens fashion for lunch at Caprice, 1965
Two girls meet for lunch at the Caprice. On the left, model wears a slip dress in navy linen by Norman Hartnells Petit Salon with a navy-edged white panama Breton hat by Jean Barthet

Eric Hill dress at Marshall and Snelgrove advertisement
An Eric Hill dress in check worsted by Burt and Willis available from Marshall and Snelgrove of Oxford Street. Date: 1961

Frederica evening dress, 1961
A cocktail dress in fine wool available from Frederica, a brand name of Frederick Starke. 1961. Date: 1961

Courreges fashion, 1961
Three outfits by Courreges from 1961. From left (1) coat of double-sided cloth (tan reversing to white) featuring chopped off sleeves, horizontal welt seaming, dropped shoulder line

Polly Peck wool dress modelled by Jean Shrimpton 1961
Pale oatmeal wool dress with an inserted cummerbund of ocelot-printed kid, shortened bolero and long tight sleeves. The slim skirt widens to a fluted hemline

Cartoon, A sophisticated man, WW1
Cartoon, A sophisticated man. A French soldier about to depart on leave asks an African colleague to let him have some of his lice, so that he can show them to his friends and family in Belleville

David Wright pin-up, American Weekly, Beauty on Parade
Front cover of The American Weekly featuring a David Wright pin-up of a dark-haired woman wearing a sheer, shawl-collared dress, surrounded by red roses. Date: 1951

Paris, France - Les Grands boulevards. Date: 1853

Mimi Crawford in Many Happy Returns
Actress Mimi Crawford, who performed a daring monologue in the revue, Many Happy Returns iat the Duke of Yorks Theatre. She spoke the thoughts of a young girl of the very modern type

Hebe in Society by Teddy
The vogue of the cocktail party at its height in 1928. A chic woman in a short pink dress dishes out drinks to two male guests in evening dress. Date: 1928

Bar at the Medved Restaurant, St Petersburg
The Belgian entrepreneur E. Hiegels Medved (the Russian word for a bear) Restaurant opened on 1st of October 1878. Its dinning service

Golden Age 1605 Oil copper 8 7 / 8 x 12 22. 5 30. 5 cm
Artokoloro

A king sits on his throne on a futuristic world

The Cafe Frascati in 1807 (coloured engraving) (see also 177420)
XIR184044 The Cafe Frascati in 1807 (coloured engraving) (see also 177420) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Salon of Princess Mathilde Bonaparte (1820-1904) Rue de Courcelles, Paris, 1859
XIR183328 Salon of Princess Mathilde Bonaparte (1820-1904) Rue de Courcelles, Paris, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Giraud, Charles (1819-92); Chateau de Compiegne, Oise

Fashion plate depicting male clothing, published by La Fashion, 1841 (colour
XIR173082 Fashion plate depicting male clothing, published by La Fashion, 1841 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

The Fashion Seller (gouache on paper)
XIR172273 The Fashion Seller (gouache on paper) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Salon of Princess Mathilde (1820-1904) 1883 (oil on canvas)
XAL170294 The Salon of Princess Mathilde (1820-1904) 1883 (oil on canvas) by Nittis, Giuseppe or Joseph de (1846-84); 73x91 cm; Pinacoteca Giuseppe de Nittis, Barletta, Italy; French, out of copyright

Sophisticated woman in evening gown posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Playing card reverse - advertising for Craven A cigarettes, featuring a stylish woman in 1920s costume with red cloche hat and fur-trimmed overcoat. Date: circa 1920s

Picture No. 10760823
Spain - Sophisticated working methods like spraying insecticide on the rice plants from a helicopter often have prevailed over traditional field labour; in June. Date:

Picture No. 10760824
Spain - Sophisticated working methods like spraying insecticide on the rice plants from a helicopter often have prevailed over traditional field labour; in June. Date:

Italian Creme Caramel

Rough irregular shell of closed oyster, close up showing layered segments and ridges, blurred background

Bacon-wrapped oyster flesh, secured with toothpicks, draped across oyster shells, arranged on bed of coarse salt

Cruise ship L Austral, modern lifeboat F008 / 3606
Modern, sophisticated lifeboat on board cruise ship L Austral

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Sophisticated: A Glimpse into Elegance Through Time and Space" Front Façade of the Dorchester Hotel, 1953: Step into a world where luxury meets refinement at the iconic Dorchester Hotel. Fred MacMurray and Carole Lombard in Mitchell Leisen's Hands Across the Table (1935): Witness the epitome of sophistication as these silver screen legends grace us with their timeless charm. Female / White Dress 1930s: The allure of a bygone era captured in one stunning white dress, exuding elegance and grace. Esplanade at Lake Zell, Zell am See, Salzburg State, Austria: Immerse yourself in breathtaking beauty as you stroll along this picturesque esplanade surrounded by nature's splendor. A Martini Glass: Raise your glass to sophistication with this classic symbol of refined taste and indulgence. The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran by Glyn W. Philpot: Marvel at the exquisite artistry that captures the essence of sophistication through delicate brushstrokes and captivating colors. A modern terracotta warrior displayed in a city center shopping mall: Tradition meets contemporary flair as this unique sculpture adds an air of sophistication to urban landscapes. Mother-of-the-Bride fashion drawn by Barbara Hulanicki: Discover elegance personified through intricate designs tailored for that special day when love takes center stage. Greece / Theatre Audience: Join an audience steeped in culture and appreciation for performing arts, where sophistication intertwines with ancient traditions under starlit skies. White Marble III/II/I : Behold the timeless beauty carved from pristine white marble - a testament to craftsmanship that transcends generations while embodying pure elegance. Intriguing glimpses into various facets living across different mediums transport us to worlds where refinement reigns supreme.