For Her Art Prints

The subject of the painting, Isabelle Lambert, is niece of the artist Berthe Morisot. The familial connection adds intimacy and affection to the pa...

The Pouf was a hairstyle popularised in France in the 18th century by Marie Antoinette. It was created by pinning the hair around wires and cushion...

Published in Paris, the collection of the latest fashionable hairstyles each with a descriptive title comprised of a set of 12 plates showing a tot...

Published in Paris, the collection of the latest fashionable hairstyles each with a descriptive title comprised of a set of 12 plates showing a tot...

The Pouf was hard to wear. Combined with the large dresses that were in fashion at the time, ladies had trouble entering their carriages. As for sl...

In 1778, the French navy defeated the British, marking the beginning of France's engagement in the American War of Independence. In celebration, Ma...

Similar to the Mona Lisa, the portrait by Johannes Vermeer, is reputed for the mysterious manner in which the girl gazes back at the viewer. Unlike...

French portrait painter, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842) portrays Emma, also known as Lady Hamilton, performing the dance of Bacchante. With sh...

Prominent Victorian female English painter, Louise Jopling (1843-1933), was born in Manchester, and later studied in Paris. In 1901, she became the...

British painter, Samuel Luke Fildes (1843-1927), was born in Liverpool and studied at South Kensington Art School and Royal Academy Schools. He was...

From a series of five prints titled Assortment of Modern Five Beauties by woodblock print artist Kunichika. The kimono worn by the courtesan featur...

From the series Thirty-two Fashionable Physiognomies, one of Kunichika's most recognised works, where he portrays beauties in woodblock prints with...

From the series Thirty-two Fashionable Physiognomies which is one of Kunichika's most recognised works where he portrays beauties in woodblock prin...

From the series Parody of Day and Night in Twenty Four Hours by artist Kunichika is regarded as one of his finest series depicting beauties in vari...

From the series Thirty-six Restaurants of Tokyo, the artist Kunichika (1835-1900) depicts popular geisha with a square inset showing the eatery - i...

A beauty is shown before a screen. On her kimono the seven Japanese gods of fortune (shichifukujin) are shown. They provide her with protection tha...

The painting by artist Uemura Shoen shows a young woman leaning at the balcony. The piece was done during World War II perhaps capturing his though...

From an envelope produced by Sakuraiya (est. 1841). The company opened their store in Shinkyogoku (Kyoto) in 1895, and closed their operations in 2...

Titled “Behaviour of a Maid of the Tenpo Era”. A maid in the service of a samurai family (”okosho”), the young woman would have undertaken this rol...

The beauty in the print is a geisha from the Kansei era (1789-1801) who can be seen with a look of contentment. The caption reads “shidaranasaso” w...

Moon viewing is one of the most celebrated events during autumn in Japan. The moon is said to embody all the positive aspects against the dark back...

Flowers symbolising prosperity, longevity and good fortune are shown in this kimono, cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, peonies, irises, among others...

The blooming of cherry blossoms is enjoyed by many in Japan, but only for a short period every year, reminding us to fully enjoy every moment. The ...

Traditionally the evergreen pine is regarded as a symbol of good fortune, longevity and steadfastness. The regal black was used by the samurai clas...

Known as the Three Friends of Winter, the evergreen pine tree, the persevering plum, and the upright bamboo are considered auspicious symbols of re...

All UK passports are issued in His or Her Majesty’s name - a document which gives permission for citizens to travel. Unknown to many, the monarch o...

Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) British painter, book illustrator, and designer, who grew up in Sussex. He is particularly known for his paintings of th...

From planning, optimising the soil, composting, pruning, dealing with weeds, amongst an array of other endeavours, the ultimate gardener majestical...

If a customer wished to see one of the high class “oiran” courtesans, they would first have to go via the “chaya” (tea house) who would act as medi...

By Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) who painted two similar portraits of the owner of Café de la Gare, Marie Ginoux. In a letter dated 1888, he writes ...

By British artist William Wood (1769–1810). Wood began formal training at the Royal Academy in 1785 aged sixteen. He was quickly recognised in the ...

The model in the painting is the wife of William Morris, Jane Morris, who was often the subject of Rossetti’s paintings. In this period, the artist...

By American impressionist painter Julian Alden Weir (1852-1919). One of the founding members of "The Ten", Weir alongside fellow members, formed a ...

The oil lamp and books, are traditional symbols of vigilance. Painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) who produced more than 550 paintings, o...

The image depicts a woman, perhaps a college student, reading inside a room filled with books. Above her head, a sign "Do It Now" can be seen hangi...

Print from the series “Women of the Seven Houses” by Kikukawa Eizan (1787–1867) depicting the courtesan Ichikawa from the Matsubaya pleasure house....