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Contemplating Collection (#6)

"Contemplating the Beauty: A Journey Through Time and Emotions" In a world filled with wonders

Background imageContemplating Collection: Woman in a Bandana at Prefailles; Femme au Madras a Prefailles, 1922 (oil on canvas)

Woman in a Bandana at Prefailles; Femme au Madras a Prefailles, 1922 (oil on canvas)
826217 Woman in a Bandana at Prefailles; Femme au Madras a Prefailles, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 92x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContemplating Collection: A Classical Beauty, (watercolour on paper)

A Classical Beauty, (watercolour on paper)
987324 A Classical Beauty, (watercolour on paper) by Ryland, Henry (1856-1924); 43.2x52.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Classical Beauty. Henry Ryland (1856-1924). Watercolour on paper

Background imageContemplating Collection: A Moments Contemplation, (oil on canvas)

A Moments Contemplation, (oil on canvas)
987305 A Moments Contemplation, (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Moments Contemplation. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: Head of an Angel, (gouache and pastel on paper laid on paper)

Head of an Angel, (gouache and pastel on paper laid on paper)
651042 Head of an Angel, (gouache and pastel on paper laid on paper) by La Farge or Lafarge, John (1835-1910); 61.9x48.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of an Angel)

Background imageContemplating Collection: The Fan, (watercolour on board)

The Fan, (watercolour on board)
650801 The Fan, (watercolour on board) by Champney, James Wells (1843-1903); 33.8x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fan. James Wells Champney (1843-1903). Watercolour on board. Dated 1882

Background imageContemplating Collection: King David (oil on canvas)

King David (oil on canvas)
CH429885 King David (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 223.5x170.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContemplating Collection: A Sketch for Nameless and Friendless, c. 1857 (oil on panel)

A Sketch for Nameless and Friendless, c. 1857 (oil on panel)
989815 A Sketch for Nameless and Friendless, c.1857 (oil on panel) by Osborn, Emily Mary (1834-93); 22.7x29.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sketch for Nameless and Friendless)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Two Primates on a Tree, 1823 (hand-coloured engraving, on woven paper)

Two Primates on a Tree, 1823 (hand-coloured engraving, on woven paper)
985764 Two Primates on a Tree, 1823 (hand-coloured engraving, on woven paper) by Donovan, Edward (1768-1837) (after); 24.9x15.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Primates on a Tree)

Background imageContemplating Collection: A signed carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 1861 (carte-de-visite)

A signed carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 1861 (carte-de-visite)
985677 A signed carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 1861 (carte-de-visite) by Gardner, Alexander (1821-82); 9.4x6.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Portrait of Mary Turner Austin, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Mary Turner Austin, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)
985457 Portrait of Mary Turner Austin, c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 45.7x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mary Turner Austin)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Self-Portrait, 1886 (oil on panel)

Self-Portrait, 1886 (oil on panel)
984976 Self-Portrait, 1886 (oil on panel) by Stewart, Julius Leblanc (1855-1919); 14.6x12.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-Portrait. Julius Leblanc Stewart (1855-1919). Oil on panel

Background imageContemplating Collection: The Pink Rose, 1910 (oil on canvas)

The Pink Rose, 1910 (oil on canvas)
984921 The Pink Rose, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Perry, Lilla Cabot (1848-1933); 102.4x76.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pink Rose. Lilla Cabot Perry (1848-1933). Oil on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: Evening Solitude, 1925 (oil on canvas)

Evening Solitude, 1925 (oil on canvas)
984833 Evening Solitude, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 40.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Evening Solitude. Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936). Oil on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: Young Hunter by a Stream (oil on canvas)

Young Hunter by a Stream (oil on canvas)
984825 Young Hunter by a Stream (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 61x73.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageContemplating Collection: A Laplander, (oil on paper laid on board)

A Laplander, (oil on paper laid on board)
991619 A Laplander, (oil on paper laid on board) by Biard, Francois Auguste (1798-1882); 38.7x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Laplander. Francois Auguste Biard (1798-1882)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Woman in a Plaid Dress, 1916 (oil on canvas)

Woman in a Plaid Dress, 1916 (oil on canvas)
990683 Woman in a Plaid Dress, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 92x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in a Plaid Dress; Femme en Robe Ecossaise)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Woman with Black Gloves; La Femme aux Gants Noirs, c. 1930 (oil on canvas)

Woman with Black Gloves; La Femme aux Gants Noirs, c. 1930 (oil on canvas)
826068 Woman with Black Gloves; La Femme aux Gants Noirs, c.1930 (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 94x128 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Faraway Thoughts, (oil on canvas)

Faraway Thoughts, (oil on canvas)
824488 Faraway Thoughts, (oil on canvas) by Harlamoff, Alexei Alexevich (1842-1922); 47x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Faraway Thoughts. Alexei Alexevich Harlamoff (1842-1922)

Background imageContemplating Collection: The Head of a Girl, 1904 (oil on canvas)

The Head of a Girl, 1904 (oil on canvas)
659685 The Head of a Girl, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Edelfelt, Albert Gustaf Aristides (1854-1905); 64x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Head of a Girl. Albert Edelfelt (1854-1905)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Brita, 1910 (oil and watercolour on canvas)

Brita, 1910 (oil and watercolour on canvas)
659601 Brita, 1910 (oil and watercolour on canvas) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 74.8x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brita. Carl Larsson (1853-1919). Oil and watercolour on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: Distant Thoughts, 1887 (watercolour and bodycolour)

Distant Thoughts, 1887 (watercolour and bodycolour)
657358 Distant Thoughts, 1887 (watercolour and bodycolour) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); 46.5x60.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Distant Thoughts. Walter Langley (1852-1922)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Distant Thoughts, (oil on canvas)

Distant Thoughts, (oil on canvas)
657033 Distant Thoughts, (oil on canvas) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distant Thoughts. Walter Langley (1852-1922). Oil on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: Under the Trees, 1898 (oil on canvas)

Under the Trees, 1898 (oil on canvas)
656577 Under the Trees, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Kuroda Seiki (1866-1924); 75x94 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Trees; Sous Les Arbres. Kuroda Seiki (1866-1924). Oil on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: Portrait of the Artist, 1750 (black chalk on paper)

Portrait of the Artist, 1750 (black chalk on paper)
659206 Portrait of the Artist, 1750 (black chalk on paper) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79) (attr. to); 23.5x20.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageContemplating Collection: Daisy, Princess of Pless in the Artists Studio, 1907 (oil on canvas)

Daisy, Princess of Pless in the Artists Studio, 1907 (oil on canvas)
658891 Daisy, Princess of Pless in the Artists Studio, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); 118x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Daisy)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Water Pets: Goldfish, 1874 (oil on canvas)

Water Pets: Goldfish, 1874 (oil on canvas)
658336 Water Pets: Goldfish, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 65.7x142.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Pets: Goldfish. Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Servant with a Bedwarmer, (pen and brown ink and brown wash on light blue paper)

Servant with a Bedwarmer, (pen and brown ink and brown wash on light blue paper)
659138 Servant with a Bedwarmer, (pen and brown ink and brown wash on light blue paper) by Fortuny y CarbAo (Fortuny i Marsal)

Background imageContemplating Collection: In the Pergola, 1894 (oil on canvas)

In the Pergola, 1894 (oil on canvas)
659051 In the Pergola, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); 50.8x36.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageContemplating Collection: The Conference, (oil on panel)

The Conference, (oil on panel)
658562 The Conference, (oil on panel) by Croegaert, Georges (1848-1923); 65.4x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conference. Georges Croegaert (1848-1923). Oil on panel

Background imageContemplating Collection: A Portrait of Kathleen Newton, 1877 (oil on canvas)

A Portrait of Kathleen Newton, 1877 (oil on canvas)
658507 A Portrait of Kathleen Newton, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 90x67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Portrait of Kathleen Newton)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Don Quixote (oil on canvas)

Don Quixote (oil on canvas)
488308 Don Quixote (oil on canvas) by Fortuny y CarbAo (Fortuny i Marsal), Mariano JoseMarAia Bernardo (1838-74); 40.6x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContemplating Collection: The Lodge; La Loge, 1879 (pastel on paper laid down on board)

The Lodge; La Loge, 1879 (pastel on paper laid down on board)
825136 The Lodge; La Loge, 1879 (pastel on paper laid down on board) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 55.9x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lodge; La Loge)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Portrait of Madame Cezanne; Portrait de Madame Cezanne, c. 1883 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Madame Cezanne; Portrait de Madame Cezanne, c. 1883 (oil on canvas)
824541 Portrait of Madame Cezanne; Portrait de Madame Cezanne, c.1883 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 20x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Kari at Sunde; Kari paa Sunde, (oil on canvas)

Kari at Sunde; Kari paa Sunde, (oil on canvas)
824399 Kari at Sunde; Kari paa Sunde, (oil on canvas) by Astrup, Nikolai (1880-1928); 54.6x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kari at Sunde; Kari paa Sunde. Nikolai Astrup (1880-1928)

Background imageContemplating Collection: A Pensive Moment, (pencil qand watercolour on card)

A Pensive Moment, (pencil qand watercolour on card)
823618 A Pensive Moment, (pencil qand watercolour on card) by Beaumont, Charles Edouard de (1812-88); 26x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pensive Moment)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Portrait of a Seated Lady in a Blue and White Dress; Portrait einer Sitzenden Dame im

Portrait of a Seated Lady in a Blue and White Dress; Portrait einer Sitzenden Dame im
823426 Portrait of a Seated Lady in a Blue and White Dress; Portrait einer Sitzenden Dame im Blau und Weissen Kleid, 1853 (oil on canvas, in a painted oval) by Ender

Background imageContemplating Collection: An Autumn Stroll, (oil on canvas)

An Autumn Stroll, (oil on canvas)
823302 An Autumn Stroll, (oil on canvas) by Knight, Daniel Ridgway (1839-1924); 56.5x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Autumn Stroll. Daniel Ridgway Knight (1839-1924). Oil on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: Black Mantilla, (oil on canvas)

Black Mantilla, (oil on canvas)
823115 Black Mantilla, (oil on canvas) by Miller, Richard Emil (1875-1943); 91.7x87.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Mantilla. Richard Edward Miller (1875-1943). Oil on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: The Artists Brother, Charles Savage Homer, Jr. 1880 (watercolour, gouache

The Artists Brother, Charles Savage Homer, Jr. 1880 (watercolour, gouache
823087 The Artists Brother, Charles Savage Homer, Jr. 1880 (watercolour, gouache, and pencil on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 54.5x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContemplating Collection: Juan and Juanita, (oil on canvas)

Juan and Juanita, (oil on canvas)
823062 Juan and Juanita, (oil on canvas) by Mora, Francis Luis (1874-1940); 76.5x63.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Juan and Juanita. Francis Luis Mora (1874-1940). Oil on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: Juan, Pueblo Indian, 1927 (oil on board)

Juan, Pueblo Indian, 1927 (oil on board)
823044 Juan, Pueblo Indian, 1927 (oil on board) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 40.8x30.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Juan, Pueblo Indian. Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936). Oil on board

Background imageContemplating Collection: Go West Young Man, 1910 (oil on canvas)

Go West Young Man, 1910 (oil on canvas)
822949 Go West Young Man, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 101.5x79.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Go West Young Man. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: Shoe Shine Boy, (oil on canvas)

Shoe Shine Boy, (oil on canvas)
822884 Shoe Shine Boy, (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 65x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoe Shine Boy. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: Lois in the Garden, (oil on canvas)

Lois in the Garden, (oil on canvas)
822723 Lois in the Garden, (oil on canvas) by Irvine, Wilson Henry (1869-1936); 69x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lois in the Garden. Wilson Henry Irvine (1869-1936). Oil on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: Bather; Baigneuse, 1910 (oil on canvas)

Bather; Baigneuse, 1910 (oil on canvas)
656435 Bather; Baigneuse, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 106x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bather; Baigneuse. Henri Lebasque (1865-1937). Oil on canvas

Background imageContemplating Collection: Portrait of a Young Woman Leaning on Her Elbow; Portrait de Jeune Fille Accoudee

Portrait of a Young Woman Leaning on Her Elbow; Portrait de Jeune Fille Accoudee
656394 Portrait of a Young Woman Leaning on Her Elbow; Portrait de Jeune Fille Accoudee, 1928 (oil on board) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); 100x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContemplating Collection: The Round Table; La Table Ronde, 1936 (oil on canvas)

The Round Table; La Table Ronde, 1936 (oil on canvas)
653346 The Round Table; La Table Ronde, 1936 (oil on canvas) by Marchand, Jean (1883-1940); 65.4x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Round Table; La Table Ronde. Jean Marchand (1882-1941)

Background imageContemplating Collection: The Mirror, (oil on canvas)

The Mirror, (oil on canvas)
652979 The Mirror, (oil on canvas) by Picard, Louis (1861-1940); 35.5x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mirror. Louis Picard (1861-1940. Oil on canvas)




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"Contemplating the Beauty: A Journey Through Time and Emotions" In a world filled with wonders, sometimes all it takes is a moment of contemplation to truly appreciate their magnificence. Just like Caspar David Friedrich's masterpiece "Two Men Contemplating the Moon, " we find ourselves gazing at the night sky, wondering about life's mysteries. As we delve deeper into our exploration, Gustave Doré's "The New Zealander" captures our attention. The lone figure standing amidst ruins prompts us to ponder the passage of time and reflect on what lies ahead. But contemplation isn't limited to grand landscapes or historical scenes; it can be found in everyday moments too. Picture yourself on Newport Beach Pier at sunset, Orange County's gentle waves crashing against your thoughts as you contemplate life's ebb and flow. Or imagine a young man wearing an open plaid shirt in his backyard, lost in introspection while surrounded by nature's embrace. His peaceful demeanor invites us to join him in contemplating our own dreams and aspirations. Meanwhile, atop Arpoador rocks with Ipanema stretching before her, a young Brazilian woman stands deep in thought. Her connection with nature reminds us that sometimes finding answers requires immersing ourselves in its beauty. Portraits also hold immense power for contemplation. Whether it be the cool-toned gaze of one young man or the sensual face of another woman, they evoke emotions that invite introspection into our own identities and desires. Art has always been a gateway for reflection too – just like Hamlet himself contemplated his existence through Shakespearean words. A reproduction poster advertising this iconic play serves as a reminder that art can spark profound philosophical musings within us all. Even simpler scenes have their charm when viewed through contemplative eyes. Take "Female Nude Seated by Fireside, " where warmth emanates from both firelight and inner thoughts alike - reminding us how solitude can lead to deep introspection.