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Suzanne Collection (#4)

"Suzanne: A Multifaceted Portrait of Femininity" Step into the world of Suzanne, a name that echoes through history and art

Background imageSuzanne Collection: Scene from of The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Scene from of The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
XIR238771 Scene from of The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-99) 1785 (pen & ink on paper) by Saint-Quentin

Background imageSuzanne Collection: He will return you pure and chaste to your husband, scene from Act IV of

He will return you pure and chaste to your husband, scene from Act IV of
XIR159007 He will return you pure and chaste to your husband, scene from Act IV of The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-99)

Background imageSuzanne Collection: I am going to kill him... scene from act II of The Marriage of Figaro

I am going to kill him... scene from act II of The Marriage of Figaro
XIR159005 I am going to kill him... scene from act II of The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-99) engraved by Claude Nicolas Malapeau (1755-1803) 1785 (engraving)

Background imageSuzanne Collection: SUZANNE VALADON (1865-1938). French painter. Self-portrait. Drawing, 1894

SUZANNE VALADON (1865-1938). French painter. Self-portrait. Drawing, 1894

Background imageSuzanne Collection: SUZANNE LENGLEN (1899-1938). French tennis player

SUZANNE LENGLEN (1899-1938). French tennis player. Photographed, 1920, wearing the midcalf dress that shocked the spectators

Background imageSuzanne Collection: Suzanne Avril

Suzanne Avril - a French Actress, best known for her roles in Les fils du garde-chasse (1909), The Escape from the Tuileries (1910) and L instinct (1916). Date: circa 1907

Background imageSuzanne Collection: Portrait of Suzanne Fourment. Suzanne Fourment (1599-1643) sister of Helena Fourment

Portrait of Suzanne Fourment. Suzanne Fourment (1599-1643) sister of Helena Fourment, second wife of the painter. Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) Flemish painter. Oil on wood

Background imageSuzanne Collection: Portrait of Suzanne Valladon 1885: Henri Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901) French painter

Portrait of Suzanne Valladon 1885: Henri Toulouse Lautrec (1864-1901) French painter, draftsman and illustrator

Background imageSuzanne Collection: French tennis player. Photographed in 1926

French tennis player. Photographed in 1926
SUZANNE LENGLEN (1899-1938). French tennis player. Photographed in 1926

Background imageSuzanne Collection: Suzanne Lenglen 1923

Suzanne Lenglen 1923

Background imageSuzanne Collection: Charles Duc De Bourbon 4

Charles Duc De Bourbon 4
CHARLES, duc de BOURBON Connetable de France, and Suzanne, his wife. Date: 1490 - 1527

Background imageSuzanne Collection: ERIK SATIE (1866-1925). French composer. Oil on canvas by Suzanne Valadon

ERIK SATIE (1866-1925). French composer. Oil on canvas by Suzanne Valadon

Background imageSuzanne Collection: Suzanne Lenglen playing doubles

Suzanne Lenglen playing doubles
Suzanne Lenglen (1899 - 1938) French tennis player pictured playing a backhand shot in the Ladies Doubles Final at Wimbledon in 1925

Background imageSuzanne Collection: Lenglen, Borotra and Lacoste playing doubles

Lenglen, Borotra and Lacoste playing doubles
Two pictures showing French pairs playing doubles at Wimbledon in 1925. On the left is a sartorial duo; Suzanne Lenglen in her bandeau stretching for a smash, while her partner Jean Borotra

Background imageSuzanne Collection: Suzanne Lenglen by Fred May

Suzanne Lenglen by Fred May
Suzanne Lenglen (1899-1938), French tennis player and champion, winner of 81 singles titles, 73 doubles and 11 mixed doubles captured by cartoonist Fred May wearing her signature bandeau

Background imageSuzanne Collection: Suzanne Lenglens Tennis Outfits for Selfridges

Suzanne Lenglens Tennis Outfits for Selfridges
A page depicting the outfits designed and modelled by Suzanne Lenglen for Selfridges, shown exclusively in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News

Background imageSuzanne Collection: Suzanne Lenglen taking a shot

Suzanne Lenglen taking a shot
French tennis player Suzanne Lenglen preparing to defend her Wimbledon title in 1921. Lenglen dominated womens tennis during the early 1920s

Background imageSuzanne Collection: Poil De Carotte Despres

Poil De Carotte Despres
Suzanne Despres in the stage version of the story in 1894

Background imageSuzanne Collection: HATS OF 1926

HATS OF 1926
What the well-dressed woman is wearing on her head this autumn - creations by Agnes, Suzanne Talbot and three by Maria Guy




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"Suzanne: A Multifaceted Portrait of Femininity" Step into the world of Suzanne, a name that echoes through history and art. From Ibsen's iconic play "A Doll's House" to Alexander Roslin's captivating painting "The Lady with the Veil, " Suzanne embodies strength and mystery. In Suzanne Meunier's masterpiece, "The Minx, " we witness her exploration of femininity in all its forms. She challenges societal norms, leaving an indelible mark on Studies in Femininity. As she graces Madame Tussauds waxwork museum, her presence is immortalized alongside legends like Miss Kathleen McKane, the remarkable tennis player. But it is in "The Girl In The Cabaret" where Suzanne truly shines. Meunier captures her vivacity and allure as she dances across the stage, captivating audiences with every move. Even offstage, Suzanne embraces literature; we find her engrossed in Tatler while reading about herself – the enigmatic Len-Glen shoes advert from 1927. Madame Kyra Alanova enters our narrative - a dancer who mesmerizes us with studio fashion portraits by Madame Yevonde. Her journey takes her to America for dance recitals but promises a return to England come springtime. As we delve deeper into art history, Susannah and the Elders beckon us closer. This oil-on-copper masterpiece portrays Suzanne as Susannah – vulnerable yet resilient against unwanted advances. Through these various artistic expressions, Suzanne becomes more than just a name; she symbolizes empowerment and resilience throughout time. Whether portrayed on canvas or captured within photographs, she remains an embodiment of feminine strength and beauty that transcends generations. So let us celebrate this multifaceted muse named Suzanne - forever etched in history as an inspiration for women around the world.