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Lorna Tarr, 1938. Creator: UnknownLorna Tarr, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"
Priscilla Lawson, 1938. Creator: UnknownPriscilla Lawson, 1938. Priscilla Lawson (1914-1958), born Priscilla Shortridge, was an American actress best known for her role as Princess Aura in the original Flash Gordon serial (1936)
Marlene Dietrich, 1938. Creator: UnknownMarlene Dietrich, 1938. Marie Magdalene " Marlene" Dietrich (1901-1992), was a German-American actress and singer. From " Modern Beauties"
Marie Wilson, 1938. Creator: UnknownMarie Wilson, 1938. Marie Wilson (1916-1972), born Katherine Elizabeth Wilson, was an American radio, film, and television actress
Hope Jackman, 1938. Creator: UnknownHope Jackman, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"
Juliette Compton, 1938. Creator: UnknownJuliette Compton, 1938. Juliette Compton, (1899-1989), was an American actress whose career began in the silent film era and concluded with That Hamilton Woman in 1941
Meggie Eaton, 1938. Creator: UnknownMeggie Eaton, 1938. From " Modern Beauties"
Madonna, 1894-1895. Artist: Edvard MunchMadonna, 1894-1895. From the Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg
Decorative compostion (bouquet of flowers), 20th century. Artist: Alexandra ExterDecorative compostion (bouquet of flowers), 20th century. From a private Collection
The Right Honourable the Countess of Ranelagh, 1786. Creator: UnknownThe Right Honourable the Countess of Ranelagh, 1786. Margaret Cecil, Countess of Ranelagh (1672/1673-1728) English courtier in the court of William III
Aurelia (Fazios Mistress), 1863-1873, (1948). Creator: Dante Gabriel RossettiAurelia (Fazios Mistress), 1863-1873, (1948). Portrait of Rossettis mistress Fanny Cornforth, inspired by the 14th-century poetry of Fazio degli Uberti. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London
Christopher Columbus cracking the egg, 1753. Creator: William HogarthChristopher Columbus cracking the egg, 1753. Christopher Columbus demonstrates how an egg can be made to stand upright on a table
Egypt - Arabian Beauty, c1918-c1939. Creator: UnknownEgypt - Arabian Beauty, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards
Miss Mabel Love (1874-1953), c1930. Creator: UnknownMiss Mabel Love (1874-1953), c1930. British dancer and stage actress, considered a great stage beauties of her age, her career spanned the late Victorian era and the Edwardian period
Miss Phyllis Dare, (1890-1975), c1930. Creator: UnknownMiss Phyllis Dare, (1890-1975), c1930. English singer and actress, famous for her performances in Edwardian musical comedy and other musical theatre
Miss Edna May, (1878-1948), c1930. Creator: UnknownMiss Edna May, (1878-1948), c1930. American actress and singer. A popular postcard beauty, May was famous for her leading roles in Edwardian musical comedies
Miriam Babbage, (c1880-1950) - Daily Mirror Beauty Contest (1st Prize Winner), c1930. 1st prize winner of the Daily Mirror beauty contest 1919. [Daily Mirror, London]
The Virgin of the Rocks, c1508, (c1950). Creator: Leonardo da VinciThe Virgin of the Rocks, c1508, (c1950). Mary bringing the infant St John to be blessed by the Christ Child. Painting in the National Gallery, London
Japanese Beauties, 1776, (1886). Artist: Wilhelm GreveJapanese Beauties, 1776, (1886). Facsimile of a chromoxylograph after Katsukawa Shunsho, engraved in the Seiro Bijin Awase kagami (1776)
The Wonder and Beauty of a Stalactite Cave, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 1, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London, ]
Tahitiennes Au Mango, 1936. Artist: Paul GauguinTahitiennes Au Mango, 1936. Two Tahitian Women, 1899, located at Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. From Paul Gauguins Intimate Journals. [Crown Publishers, New York, 1936]
Pritty Maids, Pritty Pins, Pretty Women, Cries of London, (c1688?)Pritty Maids, Pritty Pins, Pretty Women, (c1688?). A street seller with items for women, carrying a card of pins and a box under his arm. From Cries of London, (c1688?)
Fire screen seller, c1680, from Cries of London, (c1819?). Artist: John Thomas SmithFire screen seller, c1680, (c1819?). Fire screen seller of the late 17th century whose cry was I have Screenes if you desier to keep your Buty from ye fire. He is holding up an example of his wares
Head of a Spanish Girl, 1860. Artist: John PhillipHead of a Spanish Girl, 1860; the girl is seen from the back looking to the right
The Fair Friend, c1840. Artist: Charles BaxterThe Fair Friend, c1840. A woman in white with long dark hair holds a flower. Her sultry looks don t reveal her mood; she may be missing a lover
Alexander Rosss Ornamental Hair and Perfumery Warehouse, Bishopsgate, London, 1816Interior view of Alexander Rosss Ornamental Hair and Perfumery Warehouse, which was at no 119 Bishopsgate, London
A Mermaid, c1772-1845. Artist: Robert SmirkeA Mermaid, c1772-1845
Columbus breaking the egg, 1753. Artist: William HogarthColumbus breaking the egg, 1753. Christopher Columbus demonstrates how an egg can be made to stand upright on a table. Prepared by Hogarth as a subscription ticket for his essay The analysis of
Winter, 1876. Artist: Alfred Emile Leopold Joseph Victor StevensWinter, 1876; showing a woman standing in front of a mirror holding a fan
Freia, the fair one, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamFreia, the fair one, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Freia, Frickas sister, with her golden apple tree in the garden. From Das Rheingold. From a private collection
The Three Graces, Sabratha, Libya, c161-c192 AD. Roman carving of the female personifications of beauty, charm, and grace
Flora, c1515-1517, (c1915). Artist: TitianFlora, c1515-1517, (c1915). Held by the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]
Portrait of a Girl, c1490, (c1915). Formerly attributed to Bastiano Mainardi (1460-1513). The painting is held by the National Gallery, London
A Japanese beauty, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
Miss Elizabeth Farren, afterwards Countess of Derby, c1792 (1894). Artist: Francesco BartolozziMiss Elizabeth Farren, afterwards Countess of Derby, c1792 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose
Charlotte Davenport, Mrs Davies Davenport, late 18th century (1894). Artist: John JonesCharlotte Davenport, Mrs Davies Davenport, late 18th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose
Frances Anne Crewe, Lady Crewe, as St Genevieve, c1773 (1894). Artist: Thomas WatsonFrances Anne Crewe, Lady Crewe (1748-1818), as St Genevieve, c1773 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose
Portrait of a Young Princess, 1928. Artist: Leonardo da VinciPortrait of a Young Princess, 1928. From The Mind of Leonardo Da Vinci, by Edward McCurdy. [Jonathan Cape, London, 1928]
Page from Edmund Spensers Four Hymns on Earthly and Heavenly Love and Beauty, 1912, (1914). Artist: W. F. NorthendLondon County Council Central School of Arts and Crafts: Page from Edmund Spensers Four Hymns on Earthly and Heavenly Love and Beauty, 1912, (1914)
The Iron Stove, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry WehnertThe Iron Stove, 1901. From Grimms Household Stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited, London, 1901]
Are you her type? - Sous Le Vent Guerlain, 1937. From The Illustrated London News, Volume 190. [The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd. London, 1937]
Helene - Femme De Menelas, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres FemmesHelene - Femme De Menelas, 1403, (1939). In Greek mythology, Helen is the daughter of Zeus and Leda. According to legend, she was the most beautiful woman in the world
Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci, c1480, (1939). Artist: Piero di CosimoPortrait of Simonetta Vespucci, c1480, (1939). Simonetta Vespucci (nee Cattaneo; 1453 - 26 April 1476), nicknamed la bella Simonetta, was an Italian noblewoman from Genoa
Gualdrade - Pucelle Florentine, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres FemmesGualdrade - Pucelle Florentine, 1403, (1939). Gualdrada was a member of the nobility in 13th century Florence, Italy. She was a daughter of Bellincion Berti
Sinhalese Village Beauty, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus PlateSinhalese Village Beauty, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]
Studies of a Womans Head and Coiffure, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciStudies of a Womans Head and Coiffure, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]
Bust of a Woman Turned to the Left, the Head Slightly Indicated, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciBust of a Woman Turned to the Left, the Head Slightly Indicated, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]
A Lily, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciA Lily, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]