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Attic Collection (page 6)

"The Attic: A Timeless Sanctuary of History and Imagination" Step into the attic of Anne Frank House, where whispers of the past echo through its walls

Background imageAttic Collection: Bell-Krater with the Centaur Chiron Accompanied by a Satyr, c. 350-325 B. C. (ceramic)

Bell-Krater with the Centaur Chiron Accompanied by a Satyr, c. 350-325 B. C. (ceramic)
3432825 Bell-Krater with the Centaur Chiron Accompanied by a Satyr, c.350-325 B.C. (ceramic) by Greek, (4th century BC); 38.1x38.1x38.1 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Background imageAttic Collection: Terracotta volute-krater, c. 450 BC (terracotta)

Terracotta volute-krater, c. 450 BC (terracotta)
3493149 Terracotta volute-krater, c.450 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (5th century BC); 63.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageAttic Collection: Statue of a Kouros (youth), c. 590-580 B. C (marble)

Statue of a Kouros (youth), c. 590-580 B. C (marble)
3493067 Statue of a Kouros (youth), c.590-580 B.C (marble) by Greek, (6th century BC); 194.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageAttic Collection: Archer (engraving)

Archer (engraving)
3635375 Archer (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archer. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged and described by G F Hill (Macmillan)

Background imageAttic Collection: A Scythian barbarian (engraving)

A Scythian barbarian (engraving)
3635356 A Scythian barbarian (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Scythian barbarian)

Background imageAttic Collection: Creoesus on his Pyre (engraving)

Creoesus on his Pyre (engraving)
3635306 Creoesus on his Pyre (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Creoesus on his Pyre)

Background imageAttic Collection: Attic lidded pyxis, Geometric Period, c. mid 8th century BC (terracotta)

Attic lidded pyxis, Geometric Period, c. mid 8th century BC (terracotta)
figure, greek, circular, ceramics, terracotta, box, geometric, ancient greece, pattern, attic, painted, horses, classical, ceramic, patterns, decorative, round, figurine, pottery, stylised, pyxis

Background imageAttic Collection: Attic red-figure lekythos, late 5th century BC, and miniature squat lekythos

Attic red-figure lekythos, late 5th century BC, and miniature squat lekythos
616081 Attic red-figure lekythos, late 5th century BC, and miniature squat lekythos, 5th century BC (terracotta) by Greek

Background imageAttic Collection: Interior of a Studio, 1845 (oil on canvas)

Interior of a Studio, 1845 (oil on canvas)
PWI96050 Interior of a Studio, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Tassaert, Octave (1800-74); 46x38 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imageAttic Collection: Fragment of Panathenaic Amphora (ceramic)

Fragment of Panathenaic Amphora (ceramic)
CZA228771 Fragment of Panathenaic Amphora (ceramic) by Greek School; 24.2x28.5 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageAttic Collection: Panathenaic black figure amphora depicting a foot race (pottery)

Panathenaic black figure amphora depicting a foot race (pottery)
XIR158663 Panathenaic black figure amphora depicting a foot race (pottery) by Greek, (5th century BC); Musee Municipal Antoine Vivenel, Compiegne, France; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageAttic Collection: The Governess, 1861 (w / c with pen & ink over pencil on paper)

The Governess, 1861 (w / c with pen & ink over pencil on paper)
JEF37411 The Governess, 1861 (w/c with pen & ink over pencil on paper) by Squire, Alice (1840-1936); 14.2x20.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Background imageAttic Collection: Lekythos depicting warriors arming for battle, 510-500 B. C

Lekythos depicting warriors arming for battle, 510-500 B. C
5938245 Lekythos depicting warriors arming for battle, 510-500 B.C. (clay, black-figured) [see 5938265] by Greek School, (6th century BC); 32x14.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageAttic Collection: Greek Attic Krater, Geometric Period (terracotta)

Greek Attic Krater, Geometric Period (terracotta)
5667127 Greek Attic Krater, Geometric Period (terracotta) by Hirschfeld painter (fl.750-35 BC); 108.3 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageAttic Collection: East Hill Estate: drying loft, Newlyn House, London, 1928 (b / w photo)

East Hill Estate: drying loft, Newlyn House, London, 1928 (b / w photo)
1812605 East Hill Estate: drying loft, Newlyn House, London, 1928 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

Background imageAttic Collection: An Attic red-figure pelike depicting a female figure, 5th century BC (ceramic)

An Attic red-figure pelike depicting a female figure, 5th century BC (ceramic)
1764786 An Attic red-figure pelike depicting a female figure, 5th century BC (ceramic) by Berlin Painter, (fl.c.500-460 BC); 28.5 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAttic Collection: The late Storm on the Kent and Sussex Coasts (engraving)

The late Storm on the Kent and Sussex Coasts (engraving)
1592119 The late Storm on the Kent and Sussex Coasts (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Storm on the Kent and Sussex Coasts)

Background imageAttic Collection: Red-figure Pelike, c. 510-500 BC (ceramic)

Red-figure Pelike, c. 510-500 BC (ceramic)
3267773 Red-figure Pelike, c.510-500 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (6th century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info)

Background imageAttic Collection: The two women took up their work again (colour litho)

The two women took up their work again (colour litho)
3656297 The two women took up their work again (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The two women took up their work again)

Background imageAttic Collection: Scene from La Vie De Boheme (colour photo)

Scene from La Vie De Boheme (colour photo)
3093549 Scene from La Vie De Boheme (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from La Vie De Boheme)

Background imageAttic Collection: Lekythos, Vibo Valentia (ceramic)

Lekythos, Vibo Valentia (ceramic)
938025 Lekythos, Vibo Valentia (ceramic) by Greek School, (5th century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageAttic Collection: Woman resurrecting her lingerie in a supente - in 'Misery and Vanity'

Woman resurrecting her lingerie in a supente - in "Misery and Vanity"
LSE4092219 Woman resurrecting her lingerie in a supente - in " Misery and Vanity", taken from the " Musee Grotesque", v.1820

Background imageAttic Collection: Dans le Grenier, 19th Century (b / w engraving)

Dans le Grenier, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909603 Dans le Grenier, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Cent dessins)

Background imageAttic Collection: Silenus before Midas (engraving)

Silenus before Midas (engraving)
3635299 Silenus before Midas (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silenus before Midas)

Background imageAttic Collection: Pelops and Hippodameia (engraving)

Pelops and Hippodameia (engraving)
3635294 Pelops and Hippodameia (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelops and Hippodameia)

Background imageAttic Collection: Composition et dessin de M Karl Girardet (engraving)

Composition et dessin de M Karl Girardet (engraving)
3644312 Composition et dessin de M Karl Girardet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Composition et dessin de M Karl Girardet)

Background imageAttic Collection: The death of Aegisthus (engraving)

The death of Aegisthus (engraving)
3635269 The death of Aegisthus (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Aegisthus)

Background imageAttic Collection: Terracotta Stand, c. 570 B. C. (terracotta)

Terracotta Stand, c. 570 B. C. (terracotta)
3597311 Terracotta Stand, c.570 B.C. (terracotta) by Greek, (6th century BC); 8 diameter cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Made by Ergotimos potter)

Background imageAttic Collection: Lekythos, c. 550-530 BC (terracotta)

Lekythos, c. 550-530 BC (terracotta)
3525803 Lekythos, c.550-530 BC (terracotta) by Amasis Painter (fl.c.560-515 BC); 17.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageAttic Collection: Terracotta lekythos, c. 550-530 BC (terracotta)

Terracotta lekythos, c. 550-530 BC (terracotta)
3526060 Terracotta lekythos, c.550-530 BC (terracotta) by Amasis Painter (fl.c.560-515 BC); 17.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageAttic Collection: Attic bedroom (colour litho)

Attic bedroom (colour litho)
2775552 Attic bedroom (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attic bedroom decorated with chintz wallpaper)

Background imageAttic Collection: Say hello to Littorias first grain! the Duce shouted to those who accompanied her, days are

Say hello to Littorias first grain! the Duce shouted to those who accompanied her, days are... (colour litho)
2778179 Say hello to Littorias first grain! the Duce shouted to those who accompanied her, days are... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageAttic Collection: Corporal Windell breaking-up the enemys attack by the fire of his machine-gun

Corporal Windell breaking-up the enemys attack by the fire of his machine-gun
STC413379 Corporal Windell breaking-up the enemys attack by the fire of his machine-gun from the roof of a house near Neuve Chapelle (litho) by Holloway

Background imageAttic Collection: The Distressed Poet, illustration from Hogarth Restored

The Distressed Poet, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451163 The Distressed Poet, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageAttic Collection: Attic red-figured skyphos, c. mid-5th century BC (ceramic)

Attic red-figured skyphos, c. mid-5th century BC (ceramic)
487666 Attic red-figured skyphos, c. mid-5th century BC (ceramic) by Agathon Painter (fl.c.480-450 BC) (attr. to); height: 14.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAttic Collection: Attic red-figure cup depicting Dionysos bringing Hephaestus back to Mount Olympus, c

Attic red-figure cup depicting Dionysos bringing Hephaestus back to Mount Olympus, c
698898 Attic red-figure cup depicting Dionysos bringing Hephaestus back to Mount Olympus, c.480 BC (pottery) (b/w photo) by Douris, (c.500-460 BC); 12x31 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageAttic Collection: Head of Dionysus ?, Attica ?, c. 480-460 BC (marble)

Head of Dionysus ?, Attica ?, c. 480-460 BC (marble)
REV346647 Head of Dionysus ?, Attica ?, c.480-460 BC (marble) by Greek, (5th century BC); height: 22.50 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Tete de Dionysos, Attique; Ma 2714; ); Greek

Background imageAttic Collection: Sleeping Beauty (tempera)

Sleeping Beauty (tempera)
CH27317 Sleeping Beauty (tempera) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princess Pricks her Finger; ); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageAttic Collection: 'When life is hard its better to be young', 1911 (w / c on paper)

"When life is hard its better to be young", 1911 (w / c on paper)
HMP89809 " When life is hard its better to be young", 1911 (w/c on paper) by Smythe, Lionel Percy (1839-1918); 34x22.4 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Background imageAttic Collection: The Nights of Mr. Baudelaire (1821-67) (litho) (b / w photo)

The Nights of Mr. Baudelaire (1821-67) (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT199766 The Nights of Mr. Baudelaire (1821-67) (litho) (b/w photo) by Durandeau, (fl.1867); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageAttic Collection: Frontispiece by Dubercelle for The Devil upon Two Sticks, c. 1787 (engraving)

Frontispiece by Dubercelle for The Devil upon Two Sticks, c. 1787 (engraving)
5864435 Frontispiece by Dubercelle for The Devil upon Two Sticks, c.1787 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageAttic Collection: Lekythos depicting warriors arming for battle, 510-500 B. C

Lekythos depicting warriors arming for battle, 510-500 B. C
5938265 Lekythos depicting warriors arming for battle, 510-500 B.C. (clay, black-figured) [see 5938245 and 5938293] by Greek School, (6th century BC); 32x14.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageAttic Collection: The chapter of illusions: students talking while smoking in an attic room - Lithography

The chapter of illusions: students talking while smoking in an attic room - Lithography
LSE4078484 The chapter of illusions: students talking while smoking in an attic room - Lithography, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageAttic Collection: An Attic black-figure amphora of panathenaic shape featuring four naked athletes

An Attic black-figure amphora of panathenaic shape featuring four naked athletes
1764787 An Attic black-figure amphora of panathenaic shape featuring four naked athletes sprinting to the right, 5th century BC (ceramic) by Greek

Background imageAttic Collection: Athenian Attic black-figure amphora with Dionysus and Ariadne, 540-30 BC (terracotta)

Athenian Attic black-figure amphora with Dionysus and Ariadne, 540-30 BC (terracotta)
1765667 Athenian Attic black-figure amphora with Dionysus and Ariadne, 540-30 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (6th century BC); 53.3x35.6 cm; J

Background imageAttic Collection: Attic red-figured kalpis, c. 470-460 BC (terracotta) (see also 1629894)

Attic red-figured kalpis, c. 470-460 BC (terracotta) (see also 1629894)
1629895 Attic red-figured kalpis, c.470-460 BC (terracotta) (see also 1629894) by Greek School, (5th century BC); height: 34.9 cm; Miho Museum, Shigaraki

Background imageAttic Collection: don't let the music go!

don't let the music go!
Ileana Bosogea-Tudor

Background imageAttic Collection: philosophy

philosophy
Christoph Hessel




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"The Attic: A Timeless Sanctuary of History and Imagination" Step into the attic of Anne Frank House, where whispers of the past echo through its walls. Amongst the treasures hidden within, a marble statue of Hermes by Praxiteles stands tall, exuding grace and beauty. Gaze upon the Panathenaic prize amphora with its lid adorned by a figure of Athena, transporting you back to 363-2 BC. This terracotta masterpiece tells tales of ancient glory and honor. In this attic's enchanting world, meet Sara Crewe and her loyal companion Becky from "A Little Princess, " their imaginations soaring as they embark on countless adventures. The maid silently observes their playfulness while tending to their needs. Witness Heracles battling ferociously against the Nemean lion on an Attic black-figure amphora from Vulci. The intensity captured in this artwork leaves you breathless, reminding us that even heroes face daunting challenges. Marvel at Athena fiercely fighting between Hector and Achilles; her wisdom guiding them amidst chaos. This scene portrays bravery intertwined with strategic brilliance - a testament to Greek mythology's enduring power. Behold the Sphinx of Naxos perched majestically in this attic space; its enigmatic gaze captivating all who dare to enter. Riddles unsolved yet mysteries embraced – it invites contemplation and curiosity. Dormer windows bathe this Parisian attic in soft sunlight, illuminating every corner like scenes from La Boheme by Puccini himself. Here love blossoms amidst hardship as artists find solace within these walls. Transported further back in time, witness a thrilling foot-race from the 6th century B. C. , where competitors push themselves beyond limits for victory's sweet embrace. Their determination inspires generations to come. Join Sherlock Holmes and Watson as they unravel mysteries hidden within these very rafters - clues waiting patiently for discovery beneath dust-covered trinkets. The attic becomes their sanctuary of deduction and intrigue.