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Historical Fashion Illustrations

Prints illustrating 16th and 17th-century fashion, featuring elegant figures in period-appropriate attire, capturing diverse cultural styles.

Figures taken from tapestries depicting clothing of the early 16th century. Both the front and back views are given. Date: early 16th century
Figures taken from tapestries depicting clothing of the early 16th century. Both the front and back views are given. Date: early 16th century
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Chinese wrestler and automaton and a tom-tom player, Qing Dynasty. Street performer wrestling with a human-size pasteboard puppet. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin and Jean Baptiste Joseph Breton's China, Its Costumes, Arts, Manufactures, etc., Howlett and Brimmer, London, 1824.
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History of Germany. Middle Ages. 1450-1500. From left to right, 1: jester, 2: knight, 3: bailiff, 4: citizen, 5: carpenter. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume VIII, 1881.
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See here, O Dear Youth! From the Far East, / Many peoples with one, each in its clothing, / tartar and arabier, poor people, calmers, / find you, to your entertainment, now brought here in Zaam, 1848 - 1881 print Leaf with 12 performances of different figures from the east. A caption under each image. Numbered in the middle: No. 39. Publisher: Den Boscheprint Maker: Netherlands paper letterpress printing human types. characters (human types). Asiatic races and peoples
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Europe, Stuttgart, Schulz, Friedrich Gustav, Inhabitants of America., Bewohner von America., Bewooners van America., Habitants de l'Amerique, verso - stamped, Sheet with 4 representations of pairs of different American peoples, including Indians, Greenlanders, Mexicans and Bolivians. Below each image a caption in four languages. Numbered lower right: No. 9., print, prent, volksprent, prints, prenten, volksprenten, height 333 mm, width 433 mm, Publication (Event), Publication, German, publisher, 1820 - 1865, paper, papier, lithografie (technique), kleuren, print maker, prentmaker
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Spain (1808-1814). Peninsular War. Caricature of Joseph and Napoleon Bonaparte. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Museo de Historia.
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Masquerade procession with commedia dell'arte figures, Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday. Harlequin in motley with a marotte, Pulcinella with drum and horn. With a man in bicorn, dwarf in Turkish dress, man in a tall wig, Egyptian mummy, demon. Promenade des Jours Gras. Handcoloured lithograph after an anonymous early 19th century engraving from Henry Rene dAllemagnes Recreations et Passe-Temps, Games and Pastimes, Hachette, Paris, 1906.
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The Nuremberg Chronicle is an illustrated world history. Its structure follows the story of human history as related in the Bible; it includes the histories of a number of important Western cities. Written in Latin by Hartmann Schedel, with a version in German translation by Georg Alt, it appeared in 1493. It is one of the best-documented early printed books. It is classified as an incunabulum - that is, a book, pamphlet, or broadside that was printed (not handwritten) before the year 1501 in Europe. It is also one of the first to successfully integrate illustrations and text. Latin scholars refer to it as Liber Chronicarum (Book of Chronicles) as this phrase appears in the index introduction of the Latin edition. English speakers have long referred to it as the Nuremberg Chronicle after the city in which it was published. German speakers refer to it as Die Schedelsche Weltchronik (Schedel's World History) in honour of its author. The illustrations in many copies were hand-coloured aft
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Jolanthe van Gaesbeek, lady of Culemborg, Nicolaes de Kemp (attributed to), c. 1600 - c. 1625 drawing Jolanthe (also Jolenta and Jolenthe) van Gaesbeeck, Lady of Culemborg. Wife of Hubrecht V, Heer van Culemborg. Standing back with the celebrated weapon of, among others, Culemborg and Van der Leck. Part of an illustrated handwriting with the genealogy of the gentlemen and graves of Culemborg. Northern Netherlands parchment (animal material). ink. watercolor (paint). gouache (paint) painting / writing (processes) Culemborg
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CODICE TRUJILLO DEL PERU - TOMO II E 143 - DANZA DE LOS PARLAMPANES - ACUARELA - SIGLO XVIII. Author: MARTINEZ COMPAÑON BALTASAR. Location: PALACIO REAL-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPAIN.
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German 16th Century, Freydal, The Book of Jousts and Tournament of Emperor Maximilian I Combats on Horseback (Jousts)(Volume II), c 1515 Freydal, The Book of Jousts and Tournament of Emperor Maximilian I: Combats on Horseback (Jousts)(Volume II)
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The Manchester Hero, or Arts yieId to Arms, unknown artist, eighteenth century, after John Collet, ca. 1725-1780, British, undated, Mezzotint, Sheet: 12 7/8 x 9 7/8in. (32.7 x 25.1cm)
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Mode, Kleidung in Deutschland im Spätmittelalter, 1475-1500, von links, plattdeutscher Bauer mit Spaten und Hirtenstab, ein Söldner mit leichtem Bart,...
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The funeral procession of Frederik Hendrik, plate no. 20, Pieter Nolpe, after Pieter Jansz. Post, 1651 book. print The funeral procession of Frederik Hendrik, plate no. 20 with the Nassausche Wapenkrok. Colored print in a frame decorated with gold and pasted in the luxury edition from around 1755 of the book 'Begraeffenisse by Syne Hoogheyt Frederick Henrick' by Pieter Post, published in Amsterdam in 1651. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: The Hagueprinter: Amsterdam paper. etching
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Mode, Kleidung in Deutschland im Spätmittelalter, 1475-1500, von links, ein Gelehrter, ein adliger Bürger, Teilnehmer eines Ballfestes, digital restau...
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Copper engraving by Hendrick Goltzius depicting the eighth plate of William of Orange's funeral procession in 1584, illustrating ceremonial arrangements and public gathering.
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Netherlands, 's-Hertogenbosch, Lutkie & Cranenburg, What could this print depict, it seems to be a comedy, Or a troop of wax figures, Or something else, you see, s Hertogenbosch, verso - stamped, Sheet with 10 representations of theatre characters. Numbered top center: No. 23., print, prent, volksprent, prints, prenten, volksprenten, height 291 mm, width 386 mm, Publication (Event), Publicatie, Nederlands, publisher, uitgever, 1848 - 1881, paper, papier, houtcut, kleuren, letterpress printing, boekdruk, print maker, prentmaker
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Punch and Scaramouche Date: 1828
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Cholera in Barcelona city. 19th century. Dispute between women and the personification of Cholera in his farewell. Engraving, 1865.
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Circassians, William Heath, 1795-1840, British, 1824, Watercolor, with pen, in brown ink, gouache and graphite on very thick, slightly textured, beige, cardboard, Sheet: 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 inches (35.4 × 27.8 cm), figure study
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A Greek banquet. Two slaves (a piper and a boy with two ladles) wait on three people feasting. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages" (1796).
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Print made by William Heath, 1795-1840, British, Opera Reminiscences: Desdemona and Othello, 1829. Etching, hand-colored on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper.
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festivity carnival Cologne concepts of Mardi Gras procession 1824 coloured lithograph by W. Goebels Cologne municipal museum guard masks 19th century sutlers,
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Carl Schindler depicted two peasant figures using pencil and watercolor between 1838 and 1842.
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Jacques Callot (1592-1635). "Balli di Sfessania, Guatstoetto - Mestolino. Seventh number of a suite of 24 pieces" (Lieure 385, Meaume 645). Etching. 1616-1617. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 99600-26 Etching, engraving
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Figures from Aachen Cathedral showing Emperor Charlemagne (748-814) holding a church 1,2, and his sword 3. Figures de Charlemagne. Handcoloured lithograph by Villain after an illustration by Horace de Viel-Castel from his Collection des costumes, armes et meubles pour servir à l'histoire de la France (Collection of costumes, weapons and furniture to be used in the history of France), Treuttel & Wurtz, Bossange, 1827.
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Recueil des modes de la cour de France, 'Habit de Baccantes'. Jacques Lepautre (France, Paris, 1653-1684)Jean Dolivar (Spain, Zaragoza, active France 1670-1690, 1641 - 1692). France, Paris, circa 1682. Prints. Hand-colored engraving on paper
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Costumes de Différents Pays, 'Homme et Femme de Maroc'. L. F. Labrousse (France, Bordeaux, active late 18th century)Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (France, 1757-1810). France, circa 1797. Prints; engravings. Hand-tinted engraving on paper
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DENON, Dominique Vivant, baron (1747-1825); VOLTAIRE, Franois-Marie Arouet, also known as (1694-1778). French Enlightenment writer and philosopher. Caricatures of Voltaire. Watercolour. FRANCE. ‘LE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Mus_e Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum).
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after Jacques Callot, Taglia Cantoni and Fracasso, etching
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Armour and shield of Parthian soldiers from the Column of Marcus Aurelius 1,2, and Dacian helmet, sword and military ensign from Trajan's Column 3,4,5. Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his own 100 Plates of Costumes Religious, Civil and Military of the Ancient Egyptians, Etruscans, Greeks and Romans, Franzetti, Rome, 1802.
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Gentleman fencer making the whole turn called Volte, on the Pass in Tierce, or in Carte over the Arm. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr. Domenico Angelo's The School of Fencing, London, 1787.
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Haderlumpweib, Illustration from Vienna and the Wiener, in pictures from life , ed, By Adalbert Stifter, Pest , Adalbert Stifter -, Editor, Carl Karl Mahlknecht -, Steel Engraver, Wilhelm Böhm, Drawer
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A procession of six Chinese figures, some carrying a sedan chair. Gouache by a Chinese artist, ca. 1850.
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Netherlands, Callot, Jacques, Dances of Sfessania, Balli di Sfessania, Two street artists as Capitano Zerbino and Scapino, verso - stamped, Two artists wearing feathered headdresses are standing opposite each other talking. On the ground between them is a bottle. Their names are written under the figures. This print is part of a series of 23 prints (24 incl. title print) each showing two street performers dressed as figures from the Italian commedia dell'arte in the foreground, and in the background spectators watching a (dance) performance by street performers in the open air., print, prints, height 74 mm, width 91 mm, Work conception, French, 1592-08-21 - 1635-03-24, after print by, 1622 - 1670, first quarter 17th century, second quarter 17th century, third quarter 17th century, paper, etching, etchings, print maker, printmaker
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Jacques Callot (1592-1635). "Two ladies of standing condition" (Lieure 535, Meaume 672). Etching. 1st half of the 16th century. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 99601-22 Etching, engraving
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F.e d l'Isle de S.te Cristine from playing cards "Jeu d'Or" 1700-1799 Anonymous, French, 18th century. F.e d l'Isle de S.te Cristine from playing cards "Jeu d'Or". Anonymous, French, 18th century. 1700-1799. Etching and hand coloring (watercolor)
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A colored pen drawing by an anonymous artist depicting two tub players, created between 1420 and 1430, focusing on musicians, instruments, and scene arrangement.
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The funeral procession of Frederik Hendrik (plate no. 17), 1647, Pieter Nolpe, after Pieter Jansz. Post, 1647 - 1651 print The funeral procession of Stadholder Frederik Hendrik in The Hague on 10 May 1647. Plate no. 17 with part of the procession with standard-bearers and three horses, above the people are their name and function. Part of a series of 30 plates and 20 text magazines, intended to be stuck together. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: The Hagueprinter: Amsterdam paper etching cortege, funeral procession The Hague
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EVENTAIL. Paper, colored engraving, common wood. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 99160-11
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George and Lady Washington by Peleg Simons, 20th Century
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after Jacques Callot, Scaramucia and Fricasso, etching
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Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc ..
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Ceremonial dance for Artemis or Diana the Huntress in a sacred forest on the island of Delos. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso after a painting by Angelo Monticelli from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1847.
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Henriette-Marie of England, Duchess d'Orleans ..
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Portrait of King William IV of England. Seated on the throne, in ermine mantle over ceremonial robes, with crown, orb and sceptre. Emblems indicate the Reform Bill of 1832, the Abolition of Slavery, and the fire in the Houses of Parliament. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Mary Ann Rundall from A Symbolical History of England, from Early Times to the Reign of William IV, J.H. Truchy, Paris, 1839. Mary Ann Rundall was a teacher of young ladies in Bath, and published her book of mnemonic emblems in 1815.
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Portrait of King George III of England, the Mad King. Dressed in ermine mantle, double, hose, with hand on crown. Emblems indicate the colonies in America, causes of the war with America, War of Indepedence and result. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Mary Ann Rundall from A Symbolical History of England, from Early Times to the Reign of William IV, J.H. Truchy, Paris, 1839. Mary Ann Rundall was a teacher of young ladies in Bath, and published her book of mnemonic emblems in 1815.
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Jacques Callot (1592-1635). "Balli di Sfessania, Captain Babeo - Cucuba. Sixteenth number of a suite of 24 pieces" (Lieure 394, Meaume 656). Etching. 1616-1617. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 99601-6 Etching, engraving
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Ancient shoe from the Palazzo Giustiniani 1, ancient Greek shoe from the Vatican Museum 2, and other Greek shoes from Greek vases 3,4. Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his own 100 Plates of Costumes Religious, Civil and Military of the Ancient Egyptians, Etruscans, Greeks and Romans, Franzetti, Rome, 1802.
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Portrait of King George II of England. In mantle, robe, sash and hose, with sceptre. Emblems indicate the War with Spain and France, defeat of the Pretender, victories in India, and death of General Wolfe at Quebec. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Mary Ann Rundall from A Symbolical History of England, from Early Times to the Reign of William IV, J.H. Truchy, Paris, 1839. Mary Ann Rundall was a teacher of young ladies in Bath, and published her book of mnemonic emblems in 1815.
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The funeral procession of Frederik Hendrik, plate no. 15; Begreffseis from Syne Hoogheyt Frederick Henrick. Luxury colored edition of the prints of the funeral procession of Frederik Hendrik in 1647.the funeral procession of Frederik Hendrik, plate no. 15. Colored printed print in a picture frame decorated with gold and stuck in the luxury edition from approx. 1755 of the book 'Begraijdisse van Syne Hoogheyt Frederick Henrick 'by Pieter Post, published in Amsterdam in 1651.
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Animalia Rationalia et Insecta (Ignis): Plate II. Dated: c. 1575/1580. Dimensions: page size (approximate): 14.3 x 18.4 cm (5 5/8 x 7 1/4 in.). Medium: watercolor and gouache, with oval border in gold, on vellum. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joris Hoefnagel.
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'The Cheshire Cat looking down at the Red King and Queen having an argument', 1889. Artist: John Tenniel.
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Jacques Callot (1592-1635). "Balli di Sfessania, captain Mala Gamba - Captain Bellavita. Fifteenth number of a suite of 24 pieces" (Lieure 393, Meaume 655). Etching. 1616-1617. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 99601-5 Etching, engraving
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The funeral procession of Frederik Hendrik, plate no. 6, Pieter Nolpe, after Pieter Jansz. Post, 1651 book. print The funeral procession of Frederik Hendrik, plate no. 6. colored print in a frame decorated with gold and pasted in the luxury edition from ca. 1755 of the book 'Begraeffenisse by Synne Hoogheyt Frederick Henrick' by Pieter Post, published in Amsterdam in 1651. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: The Hagueprinter: Amsterdam paper. etching
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Rotterdam, Wijnhoven-Hendriksen, Theodorus Johannes, Koninklijke Nederlandsche infanterie, verso - gestempeld, Sheet with 12 representations of soldiers with musical instruments and weapons. A caption below each image. Numbered top right: No. 23., print, prent, volksprent, prints, prenten, volksprenten, height 331 mm, width 410 mm, Publication (Event), Publication, Dutch, publisher, 1832 - 1850, paper, woodcut, letterpress printing, print maker, printmaker
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Mountain Tatars from the Caucasus mountains, with pipes, walking sticks, dagger and baggy pantaloons. Handcoloured lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche's "Vollstaendige Völkergallerie in getreuen Abbildungen" (Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures), Meissen, circa 1835-1840. Goedsche (1785-1863) was a German writer, bookseller and publisher in Meissen. Many of the illustrations were adapted from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" and others.
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Firing the Musket, plate nine from The Military Exercises. Jacques Callot (French, 1592-1635); published by Israël Henriet (French, 1590-1661). Date: 1635. Dimensions: 61 × 83 mm. Etching on paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.
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Royal wedding ceremony from Guillaume de Tyrs manuscript History of Foreign Wars, and figure of Adelaide of Burgundy, Duchess of Brabant (c. 1233-1273), in wimple and cloak lined with coats of arms. Histoire des Guerres dOutre-mer, BDM, Alix de Bourgogne. Handcoloured lithograph by Villain after an illustration by Horace de Viel-Castel from his Collection des costumes, armes et meubles pour servir à l'histoire de la France (Collection of costumes, weapons and furniture to be used in the history of France), Treuttel & Wurtz, Bossange, 1829.