Category: 1570-1579
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1572 – Lucas de Heere, The Family of Henry VIII: An Allegory of the Tudor Succession
In the 16th-century Tudor court, monarchs used portraiture to establish their ideal image—often times exaggerated and dramatized, but at the forefront of fashion.
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1572 – Unknown British Painter, Portrait of Walter Devereux (1539–1576), First Earl of Essex
From a family with close links to the crown, Sir Walter Devereux rose to great heights on the strength of his perseverance and loyalty. When granted the title of 1st...
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Recent Essays
1995 – Vivienne Tam, “Mao Collection” DressIn 1990-1999, 20th century, garment analysis
1860 – Cream silk evening dressIn 1860-1869, 19th century, garment analysis
1948-1987 – Willi SmithIn 1970-1979, 1980-1989, BIPOC, designer profile, LGBTQ+
1952 – Christian Dior, La CigaleIn 1950-1959, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+
1882 – John Singer Sargent, El JaleoIn 1880-1889, 19th century, artwork analysis, LGBTQ+
