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Hélène Fourment in Her Bridal Gown by Peter Paul Rubens, ca 1630 (Belgium?), Alte Pinakothek Rubens married Hélène Fourment in 1630, four years after the death of his first wife.  Hélène was 16 and he was 53.

Hélène Fourment in Her Bridal Gown by Peter Paul Rubens, ca 1630 (Belgium?), Alte Pinakothek

Rubens married Hélène Fourment in 1630, four years after the death of his first wife.  Hélène was 16 and he was 53.

Waving to the Procession, Paris by Albert Roosenboom, ca 1880 Brussels, private collection It was sold by Christie’s in 2008. Click for a massive image

Waving to the Procession, Paris by Albert Roosenboom, ca 1880 Brussels, private collection

It was sold by Christie’s in 2008.

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Elegant Lady by Jan van Beers, ca 1910

Elegant Lady by Jan van Beers, ca 1910

Oil of Elegant Lady by Jan van Beers, ca 1880’s

Oil of Elegant Lady by Jan van Beers, ca 1880’s

Boots (fetish?), 1895-1915 Belgium (made for a London store), the V&A Museum

Boots (fetish?), 1895-1915 Belgium (made for a London store), the V&A Museum

Wedding dress worn by Queen Fabiola of Belgium, 1960 Paris (worn in Brussels), Mona Bismarck Foundation She was married to Baudouin on December 15, 1960.  The dress is made of satin and mink.

Wedding dress worn by Queen Fabiola of Belgium, 1960 Paris (worn in Brussels), Mona Bismarck Foundation

She was married to Baudouin on December 15, 1960.  The dress is made of satin and mink.

The Afternoon Visit by Gustave Léonard de Jonghe, 1870’s-80’s

The Afternoon Visit by Gustave Léonard de Jonghe, 1870’s-80’s

Portrait of a Lady by Adrianus Wuffaert, 1846 Belgium, Shipley Art Gallery

Portrait of a Lady by Adrianus Wuffaert, 1846 Belgium, Shipley Art Gallery

Portrait of a Lady by Auguste Coomans, 1868 Belgium, Bury Art Gallery

Portrait of a Lady by Auguste Coomans, 1868 Belgium, Bury Art Gallery

Sad News by Edgard Farasyn, ca 1880 Belgium, Laing Art Gallery Interesting picture.  The note next to her probably brought news of her husband’s death (hunting abroad?) and her daughter is trying to distract her with a toy, unaware of what’s going on.  She’s wearing a black scarf as a symbol of mourning, which contrasts with her white dress.

Sad News by Edgard Farasyn, ca 1880 Belgium, Laing Art Gallery

Interesting picture.  The note next to her probably brought news of her husband’s death (hunting abroad?) and her daughter is trying to distract her with a toy, unaware of what’s going on.  She’s wearing a black scarf as a symbol of mourning, which contrasts with her white dress.

Shoes, 1760’s Belgium (Brussels - worn in England), Victoria & Albert Museum

Shoes, 1760’s Belgium (Brussels - worn in England), Victoria & Albert Museum

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