Connoisseurship Collection

The Antiquaries (oil on panel)
MAN368392 The Antiquaries (oil on panel) by Munsch, Josef (1832-96); 41x30.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

The Connoisseur - Possibly a portrait of Mons. Julien, c. 1890 (charcoal & white chalk on paper)
2617381 The Connoisseur - Possibly a portrait of Mons. Julien, c.1890 (charcoal & white chalk on paper) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 36x22 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art

Reproduction of a poster advertising the Association for the Encouragement of Fine Arts 1896 Salon exhibit, Place St
STC139154 Reproduction of a poster advertising the Association for the Encouragement of Fine Arts 1896 Salon exhibit, Place St

Young Girl Looking at a Print, 1889 (oil on canvas)
BAL98610 Young Girl Looking at a Print, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Topham, Frank William Warwick (1838-1924); 48.2x34.5 cm; Private Collection; Gemalde Mensing; English, out of copyright

The Print Collectors, c. 1860-63 (oil on panel)
CLK339951 The Print Collectors, c.1860-63 (oil on panel) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 30.7x40.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French

Les Amateurs de Tableux, 1823 (hand-coloured litho)
1547274 Les Amateurs de Tableux, 1823 (hand-coloured litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; French, out of copyright

Portrait of a Man and a Boy looking at Prints, c. 1765-70 (oil on canvas)
XYC308402 Portrait of a Man and a Boy looking at Prints, c.1765-70 (oil on canvas) by Mortimer, John Hamilton (1741-79); 76.2x63.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Sir Richard Westmacott (1775-1856) Presenting a Lecture on Sculpture at the Royal Academy
GHL165402 Sir Richard Westmacott (1775-1856) Presenting a Lecture on Sculpture at the Royal Academy of Arts, Somerset House in 1830, 1830 (litho) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); 37x

The Print Collectors
SC14469 The Print Collectors by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Exhibition of Watercoloured Drawings by the Society of Painters in Watercolours
STC132077 Exhibition of Watercoloured Drawings by the Society of Painters in Watercolours, from The Microcosm of London, engraved by J. C. Stadler (fl.1780-1812), pub. by R

An Elegant Couple Visiting a Sculpture Gallery, with an Artist Sketching
BAL49342 An Elegant Couple Visiting a Sculpture Gallery, with an Artist Sketching and a Sculptor at Work Beyond, (oil on canvas) by Bossche

Maecenas in pursuit of the Fine Arts, or Scene, Pall Mall; A Frosty Morning
NCO190116 Maecenas in pursuit of the Fine Arts, or Scene, Pall Mall; A Frosty Morning, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Apelles Painting Campaspe, c. 1630 (oil on panel)
5672012 Apelles Painting Campaspe, c.1630 (oil on panel) by Haecht, Willem van II (1593-1637); 104.9x148.7 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info.: According to Pliny)

Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight, c. 1764-65 (oil on canvas)
5905768 Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight, c.1764-65 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central portrait believed to be P. P)

A visit to the Art Dealer, c. 1625 (oil on copper)
3087022 A visit to the Art Dealer, c.1625 (oil on copper) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); 29x40.5 cm; Hallwyl Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Flemish, out of copyright

Four o clock, known also as Closing of the annual Salon of Painting partly installed
XIR661386 Four o clock, known also as Closing of the annual Salon of Painting partly installed then in the Great Gallery at the Louvre, c.1847 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Biard

Portrait Jonathan Richardson Junior artist son
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Painting on the Terrace (oil on canvas)
BAL98607 Painting on the Terrace (oil on canvas) by Ballavoine, Jules Frederic (1880-1901); 115x163 cm; Private Collection; Gemalde Mensing; French, out of copyright

The Critic, published in Lecons et Conseils (litho)
XJF365306 The Critic, published in Lecons et Conseils (litho) by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: si l Art est noble)

The Salon of 1765 (w / c on paper)
XIR316391 The Salon of 1765 (w/c on paper) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Salon de 1765; ); French, out of copyright

The Studio of Apelles (oil on panel)
XCF282092 The Studio of Apelles (oil on panel) by Haecht, Willem van II (1593-1637); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great (356-323 BC); ); Flemish, out of copyright

Interior of an Academy: The Critics, 1848 (oil on canvas)
XYC222362 Interior of an Academy: The Critics, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Stewart, William (1823-1906); 81.2x62.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

Portrait of a Man and a Boy Looking at Prints Gentleman and Boy Looking at Prints, John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740-1779, British

British Gentlemen in Rome Connoisseurs in Rome British Mi Lords in Rome, Katharine Read, 1723-1778, British

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"Connoisseurship: A Journey through Art and Appreciation" Step into the world of connoisseurship, where art lovers and experts alike immerse themselves in the beauty and history of masterpieces. From oil paintings to lithographs, this collection showcases various forms of artistic expression that have captivated generations. "The Antiquaries (oil on panel)" takes us back in time as we witness a group of scholars examining ancient artifacts with meticulous attention to detail. Their expertise shines through as they unravel the mysteries held within these relics. In "Study for Patrons and Lovers of Art, 1826-30 (oil on canvas), " we glimpse into a gathering where individuals passionately discuss their favorite works. The air is filled with intellectual discourse, each person sharing their unique perspective on art's significance. "The Connoisseur - Possibly a portrait of Mons. Julien, c. 1890 (charcoal & white chalk on paper)" captures an individual lost in contemplation while studying a piece before them. Their discerning eye reveals years spent honing their craft as they absorb every stroke and nuance. A reproduction poster advertising the Association for the Encouragement of Fine Arts 1896 Salon exhibit transports us to Place St. Paul in Liege, Belgium. This vibrant lithograph entices viewers to explore an array of artworks that promise to ignite inspiration within any connoisseur's heart. "Young Girl Looking at a Print, 1889 (oil on canvas)" portrays innocence meeting curiosity as a young girl gazes upon a print with wonderment shining brightly in her eyes. It reminds us that connoisseurship knows no age boundaries; it is open to all who seek artistic enlightenment. "The Print Collectors, c. 1860-63 (oil on panel)" presents us with avid collectors engrossed in their passion for prints from different eras and genres.