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Bending Forward Collection (#4)

"Bending Forward: A Captivating Display of Human Movement and Emotion" In the world of art, there is a captivating beauty in the act of bending forward

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Thoughtful Child (oil on canvas)

Thoughtful Child (oil on canvas)
1769872 Thoughtful Child (oil on canvas) by Irolli, Vicenzo (1860-1945); 52.1x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Thoughtful Child; Bimbo pensoso. Vincenzo Irolli (1860-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Rose, 1853 (oil on canvas)

The Rose, 1853 (oil on canvas)
1769796 The Rose, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 127x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Haymaker or Stone Breaker; Faneur (Casseur de pierres), c. 1883 (crayon on paper)

Haymaker or Stone Breaker; Faneur (Casseur de pierres), c. 1883 (crayon on paper)
1767883 Haymaker or Stone Breaker; Faneur (Casseur de pierres), c.1883 (crayon on paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Reading, (oil on canvas)

The Reading, (oil on canvas)
1197531 The Reading, (oil on canvas) by Reggianini, Vittorio (1858-1938); 69.5x88 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Seated Man, Arm Leaning on His Leg, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)

Seated Man, Arm Leaning on His Leg, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)
1195572 Seated Man, Arm Leaning on His Leg, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Card Players, c. 1903 (pencil and gouache on paper)

The Card Players, c. 1903 (pencil and gouache on paper)
1195539 The Card Players, c. 1903 (pencil and gouache on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 47.5x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Standing Woman Holding Her Dress, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)

Standing Woman Holding Her Dress, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)
1195567 Standing Woman Holding Her Dress, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Splendor of Lines; Linienherrlichkeit, 1908 (oil on canvas)

The Splendor of Lines; Linienherrlichkeit, 1908 (oil on canvas)
1195512 The Splendor of Lines; Linienherrlichkeit, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 120x88.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Dancers in Pink; Danseuses en Rose, c. 1905 (oil on canvas)

Dancers in Pink; Danseuses en Rose, c. 1905 (oil on canvas)
824393 Dancers in Pink; Danseuses en Rose, c.1905 (oil on canvas) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); 60.3x73.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers in Pink; Danseuses en Rose)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Confession, (watercolour heightened with white on paper laid down on panel)

The Confession, (watercolour heightened with white on paper laid down on panel)
823531 The Confession, (watercolour heightened with white on paper laid down on panel) by Passini, Ludwig (1832-1903); 100.4x66.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Confession)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Dejeuner sur l Herbe, c. 1894 (oil on canvas)

Dejeuner sur l Herbe, c. 1894 (oil on canvas)
823521 Dejeuner sur l Herbe, c.1894 (oil on canvas) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 101.5x200.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dejeuner sur l Herbe. Jules Cheret (1836-1932). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas)

The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas)
823275 The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas) by Hovenden, Thomas (1840-95); 91.5x145 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sailors Return. Oil on canvas. Thomas Hovenden (1840-1895). Painted in 1892

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Woodcutters, (oil, gouache and pastel over traces of pencil on paper)

The Woodcutters, (oil, gouache and pastel over traces of pencil on paper)
989529 The Woodcutters, (oil, gouache and pastel over traces of pencil on paper) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 58.5x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Woodcutters)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Franz Josef at the Opera, 1883 (oil on canvas)

Franz Josef at the Opera, 1883 (oil on canvas)
989922 Franz Josef at the Opera, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Kahler, Carl (1855-1906); 201x142.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Franz Josef at the Opera. Carl Kahler (1855-1906). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Recital, (oil on canvas)

The Recital, (oil on canvas)
989919 The Recital, (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); 101x146 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recital. Eugen von Bls (1843-1931). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Joy Ride, (oil on canvas)

The Joy Ride, (oil on canvas)
989857 The Joy Ride, (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); 50.8x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Joy Ride. Frederick Morgan (1856-1927). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Family Bliss, (oil on canvas)

Family Bliss, (oil on canvas)
989683 Family Bliss, (oil on canvas) by Zampighi, Eugenio (1859-1944); 55.9x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Family Bliss. Eugenio Zampighi (1859-1944). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Gerome and Tanagra, (oil on canvas)

Gerome and Tanagra, (oil on canvas)
989439 Gerome and Tanagra, (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 17.6x17.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gerome and Tanagra. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Gardening, (black and white chalk on paper)

Gardening, (black and white chalk on paper)
989374 Gardening, (black and white chalk on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 33.7x46.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gardening. Jean Francois Millet (1814-1875)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Woman Sitting, (black and gray chalk with white pastel on tan paper)

Woman Sitting, (black and gray chalk with white pastel on tan paper)
989111 Woman Sitting, (black and gray chalk with white pastel on tan paper) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 65.4x50.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman Sitting; Femme Assise)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Dancers at Rest, c. 1896 (pastel and charcoal on paper laid down on board)

Dancers at Rest, c. 1896 (pastel and charcoal on paper laid down on board)
987383 Dancers at Rest, c.1896 (pastel and charcoal on paper laid down on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 80x106.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers at Rest; Danseuses au Repos)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: An Ancient Custom, 1876 (oil on canvas)

An Ancient Custom, 1876 (oil on canvas)
987316 An Ancient Custom, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Long, Edwin Longsden (1829-91); 100x138 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ancient Custom. Edwin Long (1829-1891). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Woman in an Arab Blouse Reading, 1919 (oil on canvas)

Woman in an Arab Blouse Reading, 1919 (oil on canvas)
988646 Woman in an Arab Blouse Reading, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 39x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Woman at the Window with a view of Old Nice, 1918 (oil on canvas)

Woman at the Window with a view of Old Nice, 1918 (oil on canvas)
988640 Woman at the Window with a view of Old Nice, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 56x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Breakfast after the Bath (Young Woman Drying Herself), c

Breakfast after the Bath (Young Woman Drying Herself), c
987404 Breakfast after the Bath (Young Woman Drying Herself), c.1894 (pastel and black chalk on paper laid down on board) by Degas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: After the Bath, 1890-1900 (pastel counterproof with pastel on paper)

After the Bath, 1890-1900 (pastel counterproof with pastel on paper)
988863 After the Bath, 1890-1900 (pastel counterproof with pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 48.2x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Bath; Apres le Bain)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Men of the Day no, 1871 (colour lithograph)

Men of the Day no, 1871 (colour lithograph)
991222 Men of the Day no, 1871 (colour lithograph) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); 35.6x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Men of the Day no.33)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Young Artist, 1867 (oil on canvas)

The Young Artist, 1867 (oil on canvas)
985360 The Young Artist, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 43.3x35.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Artist. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Gleaners, 1912 (oil on canvas)

The Gleaners, 1912 (oil on canvas)
827092 The Gleaners, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 90.2x129.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gleaners. Leon Augustin Lhermitte (1844-1925). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Winter in Liguria, 1906 (oil on canvas)

Winter in Liguria, 1906 (oil on canvas)
826749 Winter in Liguria, 1906 (oil on canvas) by La Thangue, Henry Herbert (1859-1929); 106x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter in Liguria. Henry Herbert La Thangue (1859-1929)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: After the Bath (Woman Drying Herself); La Sortie du Bain (Femmes Essuyant), c

After the Bath (Woman Drying Herself); La Sortie du Bain (Femmes Essuyant), c
826346 After the Bath (Woman Drying Herself); La Sortie du Bain (Femmes Essuyant), c.1885 (pastel over monotype on paper) by Degas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Between Gardens, (oil on panel)

Between Gardens, (oil on panel)
827290 Between Gardens, (oil on panel) by Zugel, Heinrich Johann von (1850-1941); 57.1x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Between Gardens. Heinrich Johann von Zugel (1850-1941). Oil on panel

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Picking Flowers, (oil on canvas)

Picking Flowers, (oil on canvas)
827284 Picking Flowers, (oil on canvas) by Lynch, Albert (1851-1912); 101.6x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picking Flowers. Albert Lynch (1851-1912). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Departure of Prisoners; Depart de Prisonniers, 1906 (oil on canvas)

Departure of Prisoners; Depart de Prisonniers, 1906 (oil on canvas)
827240 Departure of Prisoners; Depart de Prisonniers, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Cogghe, Remy (1854-1935); 10.7x155 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of Prisoners; Depart de Prisonniers)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: At the Couturiere, the Fitting; Chez la Couturiere, L essayage

At the Couturiere, the Fitting; Chez la Couturiere, L essayage
825578 At the Couturiere, the Fitting; Chez la Couturiere, L essayage, 1882 (pastel on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 51x78 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Couturiere)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: A Peasant Woman with Hands in the Ground; Paysanne les Mains au Sol, c

A Peasant Woman with Hands in the Ground; Paysanne les Mains au Sol, c
825559 A Peasant Woman with Hands in the Ground; Paysanne les Mains au Sol, c.1882 (conte crayon on paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 23.5x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: At the Milliner; Chez la Modiste, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)

At the Milliner; Chez la Modiste, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)
825458 At the Milliner; Chez la Modiste, c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 19.7x12.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Milliner; Chez la Modiste)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Refugee; Der Fluchtling, 1920 (bronze with brown patina)

The Refugee; Der Fluchtling, 1920 (bronze with brown patina)
826188 The Refugee; Der Fluchtling, 1920 (bronze with brown patina) by Barlach, Ernst (1870-1938); 35.9 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Refugee; Der Fluchtling)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Bathers (The Joyful bathing); Les Baigneuses (La Joyeuse baignade)

The Bathers (The Joyful bathing); Les Baigneuses (La Joyeuse baignade)
826025 The Bathers (The Joyful bathing); Les Baigneuses (La Joyeuse baignade), 1899-1902 (oil on canvas) by Cross, Henri-Edmond (1856-1910); 134x132 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Two Woman Making their Bed; Deux Femmes Faisant leur Lit, 1891 (oil on board)

Two Woman Making their Bed; Deux Femmes Faisant leur Lit, 1891 (oil on board)
825669 Two Woman Making their Bed; Deux Femmes Faisant leur Lit, 1891 (oil on board) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 60x79.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Angel with Serpent, (oil on canvas)

Angel with Serpent, (oil on canvas)
828487 Angel with Serpent, (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 89.5x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel with Serpent. Evelyn De Morgan (1855-1919). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: In the Fishing Season, (watercolour on textured paper)

In the Fishing Season, (watercolour on textured paper)
827112 In the Fishing Season, (watercolour on textured paper) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); 106.8x73.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Fishing Season. Walter Langley (1852-1922)

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Dancer Putting On Her shoes; Danseuse Attachant Son Chausson, c

Dancer Putting On Her shoes; Danseuse Attachant Son Chausson, c
652480 Dancer Putting On Her shoes; Danseuse Attachant Son Chausson, c.1880-1885 (pastel and chalk on buff paper) by Degas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Very Image, 1884 (oil on canvas)

The Very Image, 1884 (oil on canvas)
659889 The Very Image, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Clark, Joseph (1834-1926); 88.2x67.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Very Image. Joseph Clark (1834-1926). Oil on canvas. Dated 1884

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Goldfish Pond, (oil on canvas)

The Goldfish Pond, (oil on canvas)
658394 The Goldfish Pond, (oil on canvas) by Coleman, William Stephen (1829-1904); 60.3x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goldfish Pond. William Stephen Coleman (1829-1904). Oil on canvas

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Desakh Ragaputra, c. 1690-1700

Desakh Ragaputra, c. 1690-1700
1196870 Desakh Ragaputra, c.1690-1700 () by Indian School, (18th century); 19.5x18.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imageBending Forward Collection: Dancer at Rest; Danseuse au repos, 1879 (pastel and charcoal on paper)

Dancer at Rest; Danseuse au repos, 1879 (pastel and charcoal on paper)
1196331 Dancer at Rest; Danseuse au repos, 1879 (pastel and charcoal on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 30.7x47.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageBending Forward Collection: The Young Flower Seller; Le jeune marchand de fleurs (oil on canvas)

The Young Flower Seller; Le jeune marchand de fleurs (oil on canvas)
1197502 The Young Flower Seller; Le jeune marchand de fleurs (oil on canvas) by Outin, Pierre (1840-99); 103.5x83 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Outin)




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"Bending Forward: A Captivating Display of Human Movement and Emotion" In the world of art, there is a captivating beauty in the act of bending forward. From delicate pencil and watercolour sketches to vibrant oil paintings, this collection showcases various artists' interpretations of this intriguing pose. "The Jewel Box" mesmerizes with its intricate details as a figure delicately bends forward, engrossed in their task. The artist's skillful use of pencil and watercolour on paper brings forth a sense of intimacy. In "Bathing, " an oil painting on canvas, we witness the vulnerability and gracefulness as a figure leans forward into the water. The play of light and shadow creates an ethereal atmosphere that transports us into this serene moment. "The Barber of Suez" captures the essence of everyday life through bold brushstrokes. As the barber leans forward to attend to his client, we are drawn into their interaction, feeling as if we are partaking in their conversation. "A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior" portrays elegance and passion. With her body slightly leaning forward towards the keys, she immerses herself in music while inviting us to share in her joyous melody. Through black and white photography comes "Study for A Parisian Cafe. " This image depicts a man seated at a cafe table, reading a newspaper while subtly bending forward. It evokes nostalgia for simpler times when newspapers were gateways to knowledge. The 1932 Summer Olympic Games poster bursts with color lithography celebrating athleticism amidst palm trees. Its dynamic design features athletes bent over during intense competition—an inspiring representation of human strength pushing boundaries. "Mending the Net" tells a story through strokes of oil on canvas—a fisherman intently focused on repairing his net while hunched over with determination etched upon his face. It reminds us that hard work often requires physical exertion but leads to fruitful rewards. "The Tea Party" invites us into an intimate gathering, where friends lean forward in conversation.