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Takashima Ohisa, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal... c. 1795/96Takashima Ohisa, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets (Komei bijin rokkasen)", Japan, c. 1795/96
Mirror, from the series “Eight Views of Tea-stalls in Celebrated Places" ("Meisho... c. 1795/96)Mirror, from the series "Eight Views of Tea-stalls in Celebrated Places" ("Meisho koshikake hakkei"), Japan, c. 1795/96
Two Girls, from the series "Twelve Physiognomies of Beautiful Women Representing... c. 1803Two Girls, from the series "Twelve Physiognomies of Beautiful Women Representing Views of Famous Places (Meisho fukei bijin juni so)", Japan, c. 1803
The Interesting Type (Omoshiroki so), from the series "Ten Types in the Physiognomic... c. 1792/93The Interesting Type (Omoshiroki so), from the series "Ten Types in the Physiognomic Study of Women" ("Fujin sogaku juttai"), Japan, c. 1792/93
Act Eleven from the series "The Chushingura Drama Parodied by Famous Beauties (Komei... c. 1794/95)Act Eleven from the series "The Chushingura Drama Parodied by Famous Beauties (Komei bijin mitate Chushingura Junimai Kuzuki)", Japan, c. 1794/95
Akashi of the Tamaya, from the series Seven Komachis of Yoshiwara (Seiro nana... c. 1794/95. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro)Akashi of the Tamaya, from the series Seven Komachis of Yoshiwara (Seiro nana Komachi) (Tamaya uchi Akashi, Uraji, Shimano), Japan, c. 1794/95
A Wife of the Lower Rank (Gebon no nyobo), from the series "A Guide to Women's... c. 1801/02A Wife of the Lower Rank (Gebon no nyobo), from the series "A Guide to Women's Contemporary Styles (Tosei onna fuzoku tsu)", Japan, c. 1801/02
Appearing Again: Naniwaya Okita, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six... c1795/96Appearing Again: Naniwaya Okita, from the series "Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets" ("Komei bijin rokkasen"), Japan, c. 1795/96
Tomimoto Toyohina, from the series Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poe... c. 1795/96Tomimoto Toyohina, from the series Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets (Komei bijin rokkasen) (Tomimoto Toyohina) (picture-riddle), Japan, c. 1795/96
The Chushingura Drama Parodied by Famous Beauties: A Set of Twelve Prints (Komei... c. 1794/95)The Chushingura Drama Parodied by Famous Beauties: A Set of Twelve Prints (Komei bijin mitate Chushingura, junimai tsuzuki), Japan, c. 1794/95
Ortensia Mancini, Duchess of Mazarin, 1678. Creator: Gerald ValckOrtensia Mancini, Duchess of Mazarin, 1678
She was More Beautiful Than Dreams, plate seven from Love, 1898, published 1899. Creator: Maurice DenisShe was More Beautiful Than Dreams, plate seven from Love, 1898, published 1899
Obvious Love (Arawaruru koi), from the series "Anthology of Poems: The Love Section... c. 1793/94Obvious Love (Arawaruru koi), from the series "Anthology of Poems: The Love Section (Kasen koi no bu)", Japan, c. 1793/94
Portrait of Julie Manet, 1890. Creator: Berthe MorisotPortrait of Julie Manet, 1890
Jeanne Pontillon, c. 1893. Creator: Berthe MorisotJeanne Pontillon, c. 1893
My Beautiful Lady (top); Of My Lady in Death (bottom), frontispiece to The Germ, No. 1, 1850
The Brooch. Eva Mudocci, 1903. Creator: Edvard MunchThe Brooch. Eva Mudocci, 1903
Cupid and Psyche, n.d. Creator: James McArdellCupid and Psyche, n.d
Woman's head, undated. (c1910s) Creator: Herbert GarbeWoman's head, undated. (c1910s)
Valerie, 1938. Creator: Unknown" Valerie", 1938. Valerie Hudson was a well-known model and showgirl in the late 1930s and 1940 s. From " Modern Beauties"
Joan Jay, 1938. Creator: UnknownJoan Jay, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"
Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, 19th century (1894). Artist: Robert GravesGeorgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806), 19th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose
La Belle Isolde, 1862. Artist: Frederick Augustus SandysLa Belle Isolde, 1862. From The Connoisseur Volume 103. [Otto Limited, London, 1939]
The Virgin of the Rocks (detail), c1491. Artist: Leonardo da VinciThe Virgin of the Rocks (detail), c1491. This painting is part of the group of panels from the S. Francesco Altarpiece, Milan. Held at The National Gallery, London. From The Studio Volume 117
The Three Graces, 1639. Artist: Peter Paul RubensThe Three Graces, 1639. From The Studio Volume 123 [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942.]
Valeria Messalina (c. 1720-48), third wife of Roman Emperor Claudius, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldValeria Messalina (c1720-48) the third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius. Valeria Messalina (Messallina), (c17/20- 48) was the third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius
Ginger Rogers, American actress, dancer and singer, c1938. Ginger Rogers (1911-1995) appeared in 73 films over a 35 year movie career
Undine, 1843. Artist: Eduard SteinbruckUndine, 1843. Undine (Ondine) is a water nymph in German mythology. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
The Judgment of Paris, ca. 1550-60. Creator: Giulio BonasoneThe Judgment of Paris, ca. 1550-60
Bathsheba at Her Bath, ca. 1700. Creator: Giuseppe Bartolomeo ChiariBathsheba at Her Bath, ca. 1700
The Story of Psyche, 1908. Artist: Maurice DenisThe Story of Psyche, 1908. (Panel 1. Eros is Struck by Psyches Beauty). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg
Freyja and the Necklace, 1890. Artist: James Doyle PenroseFreyja and the Necklace, 1890. Freya, goddess of love, who wore a necklace as a sign of social status. Illustration from Teutonic Myths and Legends by Donald A Mackenzie, 1890
Les Trois Graces, (The Three Graces), c1785, (1913). Artist: Jean Francois JaninetLes Trois Graces, (The Three Graces), c1785, (1913). After Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini (1675-1741). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]
Silver Favourites, c1903, (1918). Artist: Sir Lawrence Alma-TademaSilver Favourites, c1903, (1918). Painting held at the Manchester City Galleries, Manchester. From Bibbys Annual 1918, edited by Joseph Bibby. [The Priory Publishing Press, Liverpool, 1917]
Aurelia (Fazio?s Mistress), 1863-1873. Artist: Dante Gabriel RossettiAurelia (Fazio?s Mistress), 1863-1873. Painting held by the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 69. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916-17]
Johanna Wagner, 1852. Artist: Richard James LaneJohanna Wagner, 1852. Johanna Jachmann-Wagner or Johanna Wagner (1828-1894), mezzo-soprano singer. From The Connoisseur Volume XX, edited by J. T. Herbert Baily. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]
Nude, 19th Century (1934). Artist: William EttyNude, 19th Century (1934). From The Studio Volume 107. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1934]
Joan of Arc, (c1412-1431) 15th century French patriot and martyr, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldJoan of Arc, (c1412-1431) 15th century French patriot and martyr. Claiming divine inspiration, Joan of Arc (c1412-1431) persuaded Charles VII to declare himself King of France
Queen Guinevere consort of King Arthur, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldQueen Guinevere consort of King Arthur. Guinevere is the Queen consort of King Arthur in the Arthurian Legend. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald
Janice Jarratt, American actress, 1938. Janice Jarratt (1914-1991) made one film appearance, uncredited, in Kid Millions in 1934
Anita Page, American film actress, c1938. Anita Page (1910-2008) reached stardom in the last years of the silent film era and became a highly popular young star
Kathleen Burke, American film actress, c1938. Kathleen Burke (1913-1980) appeared in several films in the 1930s, including The Lives of a Bengal Lancer, with Gary Cooper, and The Last Outpost
Irene Ware, American film actress, c1938. Irene Ware (1910-1993) was Miss United States at the 1929 International Pageant of Pulchritude (Miss Universe pageant)
Ida Lupino, English film actress and director, 1940s. Artist: Warner BrothersIda Lupino, English film actress and director, 1940s. Ida Lupino appeared in 59 films over the course of her acting career
Merry Christmas!, 1938. Plate taken from Plaisir de France (December, 1938)
Greta Garbo, Swedish actress, 1933. Garbo (1905-1990), was a Swedish actress, by reputation one of the greatest and most inscrutable movie stars ever to be produced by MGM
A Girl with a Rose, mid 18th century. Artist: Pietro RotariA Girl with a Rose, mid 18th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Oranienbaum, Russia