Upper Middle Class Collection

Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung (colour litho)
3639723 Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung)

Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady taking tea (colour litho)
5198085 Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady taking tea (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable lady taking tea)

Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady having her portrait painted (colour litho)
5198082 Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady having her portrait painted (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable lady having her portrait painted)

French fashion plate, 1885-86 (colour litho)
5208800 French fashion plate, 1885-86 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French fashion plate)

Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady in a box at the theatre (colour litho)
5198087 Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady in a box at the theatre (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable lady in a box at the theatre)

Ice harvest on the Empress Lake in the Bois de Boulogne at Paris
CHT224440 Ice harvest on the Empress Lake in the Bois de Boulogne at Paris, illustration from Le Journal Illustre, 13th February 1870 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lamy, A

Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady with her admirer (colour litho)
5198083 Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady with her admirer (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable lady with her admirer)

Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady taking her bath (colour litho)
5198080 Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady taking her bath (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable lady taking her bath)

Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung (colour litho)
3639735 Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung)

Women in long purple dress, holding parasol (colour litho)
5198089 Women in long purple dress, holding parasol (colour litho) by Sala, Jean (1869-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women in long purple dress, holding parasol)

Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady, trying on a dress (colour litho)
5198084 Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady, trying on a dress (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable lady, trying on a dress)

Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady waking up (colour litho)
5198079 Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady waking up (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable lady waking up)

Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung (colour litho)
3639740 Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung)

Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung (colour litho)
3639725 Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung)

Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung (colour litho)
3639741 Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung)

Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung (colour litho)
3639727 Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung)

Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady having dinner (colour litho)
5198086 Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady having dinner (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable lady having dinner)

Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady in the Bois de Boulogne (colour litho)
5198081 Belle Epoque Paris, Fashionable lady in the Bois de Boulogne (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable lady in the Bois de Boulogne)

French fashion plate, 1885-86 (colour litho)
5208786 French fashion plate, 1885-86 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French fashion plate)

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Step into the world of the upper middle class during the Belle Epoque in Paris, where elegance and refinement were paramount. In this vibrant illustration from Illustrirte Frauen-Zeitung, we see a fashionable lady indulging in a delightful tea time. The scene is filled with opulence as she sits amidst lavish furnishings, her attire exuding sophistication. Another glimpse into this era reveals a fashionable lady having her portrait painted. The artist captures her beauty and grace on canvas, showcasing the importance of art and culture to the upper middle class. French fashion plates from 1885-86 transport us to a world of exquisite style. These color lithographs depict women adorned in stunning garments that epitomize luxury and taste. Their elegant dresses are complemented by delicate accessories, reflecting their refined sensibilities. The it also enjoyed leisurely activities such as attending theater performances. A colorful lithograph portrays a fashionable lady seated in a box at the theater, surrounded by fellow socialites who share her love for entertainment. Parisian winters brought unique experiences like ice harvesting on Empress Lake in Bois de Boulogne. This tradition allowed for outdoor recreation while maintaining an air of exclusivity reserved for those with means. Romance was never far away for these elite individuals; another lithograph depicts a fashionable lady accompanied by her admirer. Their interaction hints at courtship rituals within this privileged circle. Even mundane tasks were elevated to luxurious heights among the upper middle class. A depiction shows a fashionable lady taking her bath with utmost elegance and poise—a moment of self-care transformed into an art form. Intriguing illustrations continue to captivate our imagination as we explore more scenes from Belle Epoque Paris: women dressed in long purple gowns holding parasols stroll through picturesque landscapes or try on exquisite dresses that enhance their already impeccable style. Finally, we catch glimpses of everyday life as morning dawns upon another stylish lady.