Tri Cornered Hat Collection

Napoleons Abdication, c. 1890-1899 (oil on canvas)
989884 Napoleons Abdication, c.1890-1899 (oil on canvas) by Cain, Georges Jules Auguste (1856-1914); 170.2x140.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A Boy with a Parrot, (oil on canvas)
990378 A Boy with a Parrot, (oil on canvas) by Quadal, Martin Ferdinand (1736-1808); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boy with a Parrot. Martin Ferdinand Quadal (1736-1808)

La Halte de Chasseurs : A Huntsman Holding a Gamebird and Resting by a Tree
990336 La Halte de Chasseurs : A Huntsman Holding a Gamebird and Resting by a Tree, his Servant and Hounds Nearby, (oil on canvas) by Lancret

Napoleon at the Head of a Troop of Cavalry, (oil on canvas)
651327 Napoleon at the Head of a Troop of Cavalry, (oil on canvas) by Chelminski, Jan van (1851-1925); 62.2x101.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon at the Head of a Troop of Cavalry)

A Girl in a pink Dress and white shawl offering Oranges to a Gentleman in a green Cape
827691 A Girl in a pink Dress and white shawl offering Oranges to a Gentleman in a green Cape holding a tricorn Hat observed by a Gentleman with an Eyeglass

A Gentleman in a Phrygian Bonnet being addressed by a Gentleman in a yellow coat
827690 A Gentleman in a Phrygian Bonnet being addressed by a Gentleman in a yellow coat and black tricorn Hat with a Lady in a blue brocade Dress and white Mantilla

A Girl in an Orange Shawl holding Turnips, A Girl in a green Bonnet and Dress
827689 A Girl in an Orange Shawl holding Turnips, A Girl in a green Bonnet and Dress and a Gentleman in black Tricorn Hat, (pastel on paper laid on canvas) by Tiepolo

Plates 13-16 from an almanac of contemporary French fashion
985926 Plates 13-16 from an almanac of contemporary French fashion, 1778 (hand coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon for Parson Weems Fable, 1939 (charcoal, oen and chalk on paper)
1195535 Cartoon for Parson Weems Fable, 1939 (charcoal, oen and chalk on paper) by Wood, Grant (1891-1942); 97x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Portrait of Captain the Hon. Robert Boyle Walsingham, M. P. (1736-1780), full-length
991391 Portrait of Captain the Hon. Robert Boyle Walsingham, M.P. (1736-1780), full-length. 1758 (oil on unlined canvas) by Hone

The Sleeping Beauty; La Bella Addormentata, (oil on panel)
823490 The Sleeping Beauty; La Bella Addormentata, (oil on panel) by Martens, Willem Johannes (1838-95); 46x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sleeping Beauty; La Bella Addormentata)

The Gardener; Tradgardsmastaren, 1883 (oil on canvas)
659717 The Gardener; Tradgardsmastaren, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 63x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gardener; Tradgardsmastaren. Carl Larsson (1853-1919)

Portrait of Thomas Fortescue, M. P. Standing, three quarter length
652175 Portrait of Thomas Fortescue, M.P. Standing, three quarter length, Wearing a Green Coat and Waistcoat, Leaning His Right Arm on a Pedestal and Holding a Tricorn Hat in His Left Hand

The Rendez-vous, (oil on canvas)
989676 The Rendez-vous, (oil on canvas) by Pinchart, Emile August (b.1842); 64.8x48.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rendez-vous. Emile August Pinchart (1842-1924). Oil on canvas

The Archbold Children: A Group Portrait of a Little Boy, Full Length Wearing a Beige Coat
824248 The Archbold Children: A Group Portrait of a Little Boy, Full Length Wearing a Beige Coat, Dark Blue Gold-Embroidered Waistcoat, and Tricorn Hat and Playing a Violin, and His Sister

A Gentleman in a tricorn Hat holding a Cane, a Gentleman in a black Phrygian Bonnet
827688 A Gentleman in a tricorn Hat holding a Cane, a Gentleman in a black Phrygian Bonnet and a young woman with a Mouche in a red Dress, (pastel on paper laid on canvas) by Tiepolo

Portrait of a Nobleman, small full-length on Horseback (oil on canvas)
827927 Portrait of a Nobleman, small full-length on Horseback (oil on canvas) by Morier, David (1705-70) (attr. to); 126.3x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Nobleman)

An Equestrian Portrait of Francis, Duke of Lorraine (1708-1769)
827903 An Equestrian Portrait of Francis, Duke of Lorraine (1708-1769), later Emperor Francis I of Austria, full length in a landscape (oil on canvas, an oval made up into rectangle) by Liani

The Antiquarian; El Anticuario, 1872 (oil on panel)
827182 The Antiquarian; El Anticuario, 1872 (oil on panel) by Peralta del Campo, Francisco (1845-96); 39.4x52.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Antiquarian; El Anticuario)

Double Portrait of Thomas Somers Cocks and Richard Cocks of Castleditch
652129 Double Portrait of Thomas Somers Cocks and Richard Cocks of Castleditch, Both Small Full-Length, the Former in a Blue Coat and Waistcoat Holding a Black Tricorn

Bonaparte Entering Cairo, (bronze)
989712 Bonaparte Entering Cairo, (bronze) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 41 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonaparte Entering Cairo; Bonaparte Entrant a Caire)

The Card Players, 1865 (oil on panel)
1197558 The Card Players, 1865 (oil on panel) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); 22.2x18.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Major General Aleksandr Vassil evich Suvorov (1729-1800) in Uniform
1195670 Major General Aleksandr Vassil evich Suvorov (1729-1800) in Uniform, Surmounted by Allegorical Figures of Victory, 1772 (w/c & gouache on ivory) by Gallimberti

Sir John Fielding, engraved by William Dickinson, 1778 (mezzotint)
XJF380269 Sir John Fielding, engraved by William Dickinson, 1778 (mezzotint) by Peters, Rev. Matthew William (1742-1814) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"The Tri-Cornered Hat: A Fashion Icon Through Time" The tri-cornered hat, a symbol of elegance and power, has made its mark throughout history. From Napoleon's abdication to the late 19th century, this iconic headpiece has been immortalized in various artworks. In "Napoleon at the Head of a Troop of Cavalry, " we witness the grandeur and authority that the tri-cornered hat bestowed upon military leaders. It became a symbol of Napoleonic might and dominance on the battlefield. Contrasting this image is "A Boy with a Parrot, " where innocence meets fashion. The young boy dons his tri-cornered hat proudly, showcasing how even children embraced this stylish accessory. Artists also captured everyday life through their paintings. In "La Halte de Chasseurs: A Huntsman Holding a Gamebird and Resting by a Tree, " we see how hunters incorporated these hats into their outdoor attire while taking respite from their pursuits. Fashion was not limited to men alone; women also adorned themselves with these fashionable hats. "A Girl in a Pink Dress and White Shawl Offering Oranges to a Gentleman in a Green Cape" showcases the elegance and charm that accompanied such headwear. Social interactions were often depicted in art as well. In "A Gentleman in Phrygian Bonnet Being Addressed by a Gentleman in Yellow Coat, " we observe two gentlemen engaging while wearing their respective hats, emphasizing social status and personal style. Beyond paintings, other forms of media celebrated this fashion trend too. Plates 13-16 from an almanac of contemporary French fashion showcased different ways to wear the tri-cornered hat for both men and women—a testament to its versatility. Even cartoons paid homage to this iconic headpiece. In "Cartoon for Parson Weems Fable, " humor intertwines with historical references as characters sport their fashionable tri-cornered hats, adding a touch of whimsy to the narrative.