Female Collection

Nude by David Wright
Erotic painting by David Wright, best known for his pin ups, showing a nude woman from an unusual angle, with her legs and bottom in the light, and her back in the shadows. Date: c.1948

1960s Female swimsuit contest, Beauty, competition, swimsuits

Female model in mustard polo sweater and headscarf, posing by a tree. 1970s

Balloon designs by Charles & Robert and Montgolfier
Balloon designs by Charles and Robert (1, 5) and the Montgolfier Brothers (2, 3, 4). No. 3 ascended from Versailles. No. 4 ascended from the Chateau de la Muette. No

Sophie Blanchard in balloon ascent, Milan
Sophie Blanchard (1778-1819), famous French aeronaut, in a night-time balloon ascent performed in Milan, Italy, in the presence of Napoleon, to mark his 42nd birthday. 15 August 1811

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- To the Young Women of London
To the Young Women of London. Is your " Best Boy" wearing Khaki? Recruitment poster, one of thirteen produced in Britain between August 1914 - March 1916. 1914

Design for ephemera with mermaid
Design for ephemera, Rottmans Silver Stencil Series, with a mermaid. Silver Studio. 1895

WW2 Poster -- Serve in Silence
Serve in Silence. Se Taire C est Servir. Colour photolithograph, with a profile of Britannia against a Union Jack flag. 1940

Studio fashion shoot with six models
Studio fashion shoot with six female models wearing suits. 1970s

Female model with bobbed hairstyle, wearing a black and white striped top and white stretch trousers in Mary Quant style. circa 1960s

Nude pin-up by David Wright
Pin-up by David Wright, almost entirely nude, save for a pair of high heeled shoes and a book she has been reading placed strategically in her lap. Date: c.1945

Couple in summer outfits
Male model in teeshirt and pants with blonde female model in swimsuit. 1970s

Female model with green hat and stylish bob

Female punk model with silver body paint, posing against a kitchen foil background. 1980s

Two model girls in long and short outfits
Two model girls, one in a long purple dress, the other in a mini tunic. 1960s

Cover design, Exposition de Locomotion Aerienne
Cover design, official catalogue of the 7th Exposition International de Locomotion Aerienne, Grand Palais, Champs Elysees, Paris, 12-27 November 1921

Young model in floral mini skirt
Young model in a floral mini skirt and yellow woollen jumper. 1970s

Blonde woman in a tree, wearing a black bikini and matching eyepatch, with a dagger in her hand. 1980s

Head and shoulders of a blonde woman by David Wright
Head and shoulders of a haughty looking woman with her blonde hair up by David Wright c.1947

Applying concealer makeup on female model

Woman in red dress, lipstick and stiletto shoes, dancing on a table. 1980s

Brunette model with animal skin
Brunette model headshot with animal skin in the background. 1970s

Heather Honey by David Wright showing a semi-naked woman covered by a diaphanous black negligee. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Female model in red tartan trousers
Female blonde model in red and white tartan trousers and a turquoise jacket with the name Ruby on the back. 1980s

Young model in flowery mini dress
A young model in a flowery mini dress, in Central London with the Centre Point building in the background. 1970s

1960s woman by David Wright
A woman wearing a salmon pink blouse and white pencil skirt with a typical 1960s bouffant hair style by David Wright, best know for his pin-ups during the 1940s and 50s. c.1960

Model in colourful mini dress with camper van
Model in a colourful mini dress with camper van. 1970s

Pin-up by David Wright, circa late 1950s, showing a woman in a transparent black, negligee reclining on a bed, her shapely legs clad in black stockings. c.1958

Chocolate box design, Pierrot and Harlequin
Chocolate box design, showing a pierrot serenading a female harlequin by the light of the moon, surrounded by pink flowers. 20th century

Models with patterned groovy shirts
Two models with patterned groovy shirts. 1970s

Esme in Blue by David Wright
Beautiful portrait of the artists wife, Esme by David Wright, better known for his pin ups. She sits with her arms folded and looks over her shoulder while wearing a turban style scarf on her head

Male and female models lying down. 1970s

Business card design, woman in male costume
Business card design, depicting a glamorous woman in male costume, including tie and wing collar, jacket, trilby hat and gloves. 20th century

Purple woman by David Wright
Unusual portrait of a woman by pin up artist David Wright, with a vivid purple background, contrasting with her white strapless dress, necklace and earrings. c.1960

Haubourdin shock absorber poster
Poster promoting the French automobile shock absorber brand, Haubourdin. A harlequin admiries the shock absorber on the front end of an automobile

Blonde model with jewellery -- diamonds are forever! 1970s

Blonde model in green and white bikini. 1970s

Applying false eyelashes to female model. 1960s

Female model in Mary Quant style coat
Female model in a Mary Quant style black and white check coat. 1960s

Warpaint by David Wright
An attractive woman wearing a fur stole that has slipped to reveal a shapely back, glances behind her as she applies her make up using a compact mirror. c.1948

Woman at Elephant Fayre, St Germans, Cornwall, wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and colourful stars stuck on her face. July 1981

Female blonde model in blue knitted mini dress
Female blonde model in blue knitted (or crocheted) mini dress and red patent leather knee boots, in a provocative pose. 1970s

Couple in fashion studio -- the woman in a sleeveless pink dress, the man in a patterned shirt and tight grey trousers. circa 1970s

Liberty character dolls in various costumes, all looking very cute. 20th century

Ilona J, red-haired model in a yellow outfit
Ilona J, red-haired model wearing a yellow outfit with baggy trouser legs

Couple modelling beachwear
Couple holding each other, modelling beachwear at the seaside. 1980s

Brunette model wearing red headscarf and checked jacket. 1960s

Female model in brown paisley with hat
Female model in brown paisley patterned shirt, with sleeveless waistcoat and stylish hat. 1970s

Business card design, woman smoking
Business card design, depicting a seductive woman in a pink underskirt and stockings, sitting on a chair, smoking. 20th century

The Copy Cat Killings - front cover by David Wright
Front cover of a pulp fiction paperback, The Copy-Cat Killings by Martin Thomas, with a vampish femme fatale painted by David Wright. Date: 1950

Male model massaging female model
Male model in teeshirt and pants massaging blonde female model in swimsuit. 1970s

Chocolate box design, Pierrot woman

Three models in long floral outfits. 1970s

Woman smoking by David Wright
Painting by David Wright showing a woman in profile smoking a cigarette. c.1955

Two female models in brightly coloured outfits. 1980s

Sketches of a woman by David Wright
Pen & ink sketches of an attractive, brunette woman by David Wright, best-known for his pin-up girls. 1950s

Two female models in matching outfits
Two female models in matching orange and white polkadot Asian-style outfits. 1980s

Two women in blue and black lycra jumpsuits, striking a combative pose. 1980s

Girl reading The Bystander magazine, WWI
Studio photographic portrait of a young girl dressed in a white dress holding a copy of The Bystander magazine. The Bystander magazine

Female model in pale green and white mini dress
Female model in a pale green and white mini dress. circa 1960s

Female model in floral minidress and purple tights. circa 1960s

Blue patterned wrap-around dress
Voluptuous female model in a blue patterned wrap-around dress. 1970s

Pin-up Girl playing card by Arthur Ferrier
A cheeky blonde pin-up girl viewed from behind, with a rather transparent hat barely covering her modesty. Date: c.1950

Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 92, February 1930
Illustration Lassitude by J. Leclerc from Paris Plaisirs number 92, February 1930 Date: 1930

Robin knitting pattern for a twin set
Front cover of a Robin knitting pattern for a smart 1950s twin set modelled by a rather vacant looking lady. c.1955

Book cover by David Wright You Can Call It a Day by Peter Ch
Book jacket designed by David Wright for the title, You Can Call it a Day by Peter Cheney featuring a red-haired woman wearing an alluringly, transparent black dress

Blonde girl in evening dress by David Wright
A smiling girl with a blonde ponytail wears a strapless black evening gown together with long, black gloves. Date: c.1948

Esme seated by David Wright
Portrait by artist David Wright, best known for his pin-ups of his wife, model and muse, Esme pictured looking pensive while seated in an armchair. 1944

Woman in turban by David Wright
A woman with her hair in a turban or towel, possibly Esme, model wife of the artist, David Wright. c.1948

Glamorous woman by David Wright
A woman strikes a seductive pose by a window, revealing the tops of her stockings. Date: c.1948

Stockinged legs by David Wright
A pair of shapely legs in stockings and suspenders belonging to someone wearing a pair of black, silk French knickers, by pin-up artist, David Wright. c.1947

Allegory of May

History of Art seminar at Corsham Art School
A History of Art seminar conducted by Adrian Heath (1920-1992) at Corsham Art School, Wiltshire. Various illustrated books are laid out on the table, including one on gothic painting. Date: 1958

Naked woman with powder puff and mirror
A naked woman wearing only shoes and stockings, holding a powder puff in her hand, looks at herself in the mirror. early 20th century

Naked woman looking at her reflection in a mirror. early 20th century

Label design for VANA Rum from Martinique, showing a French colonial being served a glass by a native, with a map in the background. circa 20th century

Cover design for The Poster, Christmas Number
Cover design for The Poster, an illustrated monthly chronicle, Double Christmas Number, price one shilling. Showing a naked female figure with mistletoe. late 1890s

Circus scene
A circus scene with a ringmaster holding up a paper hoop for a female acrobat on a horse to jump through. 19th century

Alphabet -- Letter B. 20th century

Alphabet -- Letter P. 20th century

Poster design for Continental Pneumatic rubber tyres

Alphabet -- Letter L. 20th century

Alphabet -- Letter F. 20th century

Alphabet -- Letter I. 20th century

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