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Dressed to Kill, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
Located in San Francisco, CA
, yellowDressed to KillDarlene McElroyAcrylic paint, paint skins, metal leaf on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Chloe Brown Cotton and Linen Rib Knit Crop Top M
By Chloé
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With a Chloe top in your wardrobe you can now dress to kill for any occasion. This elegant brown
Category
2010s Italian Blouses
Travilla for Saks Fifth Ave Beverly Hills Beaded Lace and Silk Gown Size 16 NWOT
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Palm Springs, CA
murder mystery revolving around the fashion industry, fittingly titled She's Dressed to Kill (1979). Ever
Category
1980s American Evening Dresses
German 19th Century Large Portrait of Friedrich Engels on Canvas
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Marxism is dressed to kill. His beard, although large and prominent, has been managed and kept. The red
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Angie Dickenson (Angie from Untitled Portfolio), from the estate of Vera G. List
By Richard Prince
Located in New York, NY
elements. Gleaned from Brian De Palma’s Dress to Kill (1980), the image in Angie Dickinson refers to the
Category
1980s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Polaroid, Permanent Marker
Richard PrinceAngie Dickenson (Angie from Untitled Portfolio), from the estate of Vera G. List, 1986
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
Cardinali 1970s Original Sample Chiffon Bra and Sheer Vintage 70s Tunic Dress
By Marilyn Lewis, Cardinali
Located in San Diego, CA
creativity..Though her fashion line, Cardinali was extremely successful. She killed the label in 1977, after
Category
1970s Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles
Size: Small / Small Medium
OC17
By Agustín Fernández
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
one of his paintings was featured in the 1980 Brian de Palma film, Dressed to Kill.
Today, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kill Da Wabbit from "What's Opera, Doc?" by Chuck Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-signed by Chuck Jones
ABOUT THE IMAGE: “Kill Da Wabbit” Image from “What’s Opera, Doc?” where Elmer
Category
1950s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Canvas, Giclée
Colorful Abstract Contemporary “Blue Dress III” African Textile Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract painting titled "Blue Dress III" by contemporary artist Evangeline Gichina that
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Colorful Abstract Contemporary “Blue Dress I” African Dashiki Textile Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract painting titled "Blue Dress I" by contemporary artist Evangeline Gichina that
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Biff Elrod (American 1946 -) Massive (183 x 138cm) Oil painting on canvas 1994
Located in Firenze, FI
, Florida Paintings appearing in feature film and television productions: Dressed to Kill, written and
Category
1990s American Paintings
Materials
Enamel
H 72.05 in W 54.34 in D 1.19 in
Italy 18th Century Lombard Carved & Polychromate Sculpture of St Peter of Verona
By Veronese
Located in Miami, FL
century. The exquisite carving depicts the martyr saint standing, bearded and dressed as an archbishop
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 10.75 in W 5.45 in D 4.28 in
Mid-Century Flemish Handwoven Biblical Tapestry with Esther and Ahasuerus
Located in Dallas, TX
female servants holding her dress as she carries a glass of wine, demonstrating their setting at a feast
Category
Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry, Canvas
Saint Barbara France 16/17th Century Sculpture Wood Religious Old master Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Barbara, elegantly dressed in a red gown covered by a cloak with gold borders and tied around the neck by
Category
16th Century Old Masters Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Wood Panel
Home of Colonel William H. Terrill Roanoke Virginia Original Photograph
Located in Soquel, CA
property. In the foreground, an African-American man is dressed in a suit and hat, holding the reins of a
Category
1870s Realist Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Ink, Silver Gelatin
H 16 in W 18 in D 0.25 in
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Wood Panel Ester before Ahasuerus
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
discovered the intentions of General Aman to kill the Jews, and, having initially concealed her Jewish
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Beaufort Hunt Above the Sodbury Vale hunting print by Lionel Edwards
By Lionel Edwards
Located in London, GB
"See all from this Seller" and then search.
Lionel Edwards (1878 - 1966)
The Beaufort Hunt. Kill Above
Category
1920s Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
St. George Dragon Raphael Sanzio Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Christ' who killed the dangerous beast and saved the sovereign's daughter from the monster's jaws, and as
Category
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
George III Wine Cooler Made in London by Robert I & Samuel Hennell, 1807
By Robert Hennell, Samuel Hennell
Located in London, GB
, 1917.
The last of the male line, Edward Horner, was killed in the First World War. The estate was
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Free Shipping
H 8.25 in Dm 7.75 in
Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
colored mirrored glass jewel inlays, red lacquered dress tail, he stands carrying a golden stag deer
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood
H 27 in W 9 in D 7.75 in
Harry Bunce, Matty Groves, Limited Edition Print, Fox Art, Affordable art
By Harry Bunce
Located in Deddington, GB
'Matty Groves' by Harry Bunce is a limited edition print. This print features a fox dressed in a
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Archival Pigment
H 18.31 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK 6727-3G Lounge Chairs for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
name for this chair that was produced by Kill International is ‘The Bucket Chair’ and it is still
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.47 in W 31.89 in D 29.53 in
Portrait of Artist's Daughter Julian Orde Poet - British 1930s oil painting
By Cuthbert Orde
Located in London, GB
auburn hair and lovely blue eyes. She is dressed in a sleeveless back dress and has a sage green silk
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Print of Two Blackfoot Chiefs and a Kutenai Leader Made after Bodmer
Located in Langweer, NL
Indians and the officials at the fort. Wrapped in a robe, he is very simply dressed for this portrait
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 17.52 in W 23.63 in D 0.02 in
Captain James Cook: 18th C. Portrait by William Hodges After Cook's 2nd Voyage
By William Hodges
Located in Alamo, CA
border. Captain Cook is dressed in his naval dress uniform, with a topcoat over a lace shirt. The
Category
1770s Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Saints Apostles John and Paul, Wood, Castillian School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
.
Both male figures have been represented standing, with their main iconographic attributes and dressed
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Other
H 29.93 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Douai - Crepescule - Impressionist Oil, Figures in Landscape by Marie Duhem
By Marie Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painting a woman in a pink dress is seated under a tree talking to two priests dressed in cassocks who are
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mato-Tope, Tab 14.
By Karl Bodmer
Located in New York, NY
feathered head dress. Sadly he and a good deal on the rest of the tribe were killed in the smallpox epidemic
Category
19th Century American Realist Portrait Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
husband and wife, wearing seventeenth-century dress. The costumes suggest a date c. 1630-40; the wife
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
NATIVE AMERICANS HUNTING - TWO DRAWINGS.
By Cassilly Adams
Located in Portland, ME
-dress disguises, crouched behind low
grasses,each with a rifle, a killed deer between them, and a herd
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Charcoal
Antique Print of Capitan Pacha, The Military Costume of Turkey, 1818
Located in Langweer, NL
, out of a complement of five hundred, were killed or wounded; and then it was only by force that the
Category
Antique 1810s Prints
Materials
Paper
Sculpture in Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Anthony Hermit
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The saint is represented by an old, bearded man, dressed in a hooded monk’s habit over the tunic of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pamela
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
everyone involved and a good interpreter - as my French is shockingly inadequate to dress a set.
Pamela
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
By Lake Geneva - Impressionist Watercolor, Figure in Landscape by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Duhem. The work depicts a woman in a pink dress and sun hat looking out of blue water of Lac Leman (Lake
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
In the Orchard - Impressionist Watercolor, Figure in Landscape by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Duhem. The work depicts a woman in a blue dress in an orchard in autumn. The trees in the foreground are
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Young Lady in Profile
By Harrison M. Fisher
Located in Fairlawn, OH
, Dorothy even wore the same clothes she had been wearing when the ship sank – a white silk dress underneath
Category
1910s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Graphite
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
By Francesco Zuccarelli
Located in PARIS, FR
influence of his wife, decides to kill King Duncan who is visiting him, and accuses Duncan's sons of the
Category
1760s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Les Gilles - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures at Carnival, Belgium by H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Watercolour on paper circa 1920 by Henri Duhem depicting Les Gilles - men dressed in traditional
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Wood Low-Relief Depicting a Werewolf and Saint George
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
into a voracious creature that catches and kills everything around him.
Several victim’s body parts
Category
Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Le Ruisseau - Impressionist Watercolor, Figure by Stream in Landscape by H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
woman in a blue dress taking a stroll along the path beside a stream. The trees and foliage reflect in
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Tennis - Impressionist Watercolor, Woman Playing Tennis in Landscape by H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Watercolour on paper circa 1925 by Henri Duhem depicting a woman in a yellow summer dress playing
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Ohio State Parade Flag with a Civil War Veterans Overprint
Located in York County, PA
. Founded in 1866, its members dressed up in Civil War uniforms, attended parades and reunions, and the
Category
Vintage 1920s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
In the Lot Valley - Impressionist Oil, Figure in Landscape by Henri Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
work depicts a woman in a summer dress and bonnet walking beside a tree lined wall in a rural landscape
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Les Gilles de Binche - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures Belgian Carnival H Duhem
By Henri Duhem
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Shrove Tuesday The Gilles dress up red, yellow and black linen suits - the colours of the Belgian flag
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
1990s Azzedine Alaia Valentine Red Virgin Wool Knit Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Houston, TX
Bright rose red knit dress by the Azzedine Alaia, the "King of Cling"! The dress is composed of
Category
1980s French Informal Dresses
Painted glass depicting Perseus assisted by two angels to release Andromeda
Located in Carrocera, Spain
promised his parents to save immediately and to grant marriage. Given his consent, he killed the dragon and
Category
Antique 19th Century Other Paintings
H 55.91 in W 42.13 in D 0.16 in
Hublot MDM Super B Chronograph
By Hublot
Located in Bradford, Ontario
smiling with that smile that means I would like to kill you.
It seems that the shop girl was so
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1990s Alaia Indigo and Brown Suede Sarong Wrap Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Houston, TX
seen time and time again in his slinky dresses and sky high heels. He also designed much of the
Category
1990s French Pencil Skirts
Group of 12 Late 18th Century Satirical Prints of Women and Their Wigs
Located in London, GB
determined to kill him. Darly, who described himself as Liveryman and block maker, issued his last caricature
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Prints
Materials
Abalone
S.C. Yuan Oil Painting Pebble Beach California Coastline, circa 1964
By S.C. Yuan
Located in Monterey, CA
ordered a Mercedes, bought fine Italian suits for himself and dresses for Jen-Chi (which were inexplicably
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
18th Century Diamond Bracelet with 2000-Year-Old Intaglios, 1790s
Located in Antwerp, BE
depicts: a standing female deity to left, elegantly dressed, holding something in her her, with letters
Category
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Egg Boy Dressed to Kill
Located in Zofingen, AG
I’ve written a book based on my Egg people and Characters such as the Conspirators. It is a fantasy novel that takes place in Egg Island and London. The story has a mix of good and b...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
He Wore A Tie And She Was Dressed To Kill
By Michael Davis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The Rare Earth artworks grew out of my investigative research in 2009 while working on a Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship (SARF) application. That resulted in a body of work ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight Grosfeld House Dining Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Dressed to kill black satin lacquered dining chairs with silver and black diamond patterned
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Chloe Brown Cotton and Linen Rib Knit Crop Top M
By Chloé
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With a Chloe top in your wardrobe you can now dress to kill for any occasion. This elegant brown
Category
2010s French Crop Tops
(Museum) Early and rare Christopher Nemeth Knitted Penis Pants c. 1980s
Located in London, GB
work in progress. Meanwhile his work was exhibited in ‘Dressed to Kill: 100 Years of Fashion’ at the
Category
1980s English Pants
John Lennon portrait by photographer Bob Gruen
By Bob Gruen
Located in NYC, NY
, streaked with blood playing bass; business suited and made-up Kiss on the cover of "Dressed To Kill"; Jimmy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Photography
"Don't Kill Her Daddy with Careless Talk" Original WWII Propaganda Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
depicts a little girl wearing a short-sleeved red gingham dress with white collar, her blonde braids tied
Category
Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 21.75 in W 15.75 in D 1 in
Andy Warhol, Platinum Elvis -Contemporary Art, Edition, Gift, Pop Art, Design
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Zug, CH
pose, dressed to kill as a cowboy with pistols raised and ready to shoot, as strong as he appeared on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Enamel
H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 1.19 in
The Earl of Darlington Fox-Hunting with the Raby Pack: Going to Cover
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
always repaired when the sport was over; and putting himself into a chaise and four, ready dressed for
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
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