Contemplation Collection (#3)

Heinrich Rose (1795-1864)
863338 Heinrich Rose (1795-1864); (add.info.: Heinrich Rose (1795-1864), German mineralogist and analytical chemist. Professor of chemistry at Berlin university from 1823

Portrait of Maria Edgeworth
863870 Portrait of Maria Edgeworth; (add.info.: Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849) Anglo-Irish novelist. Author of "Castle Rackrent" (1800) and "Belinda" (1801)

French new year postcard depicting a middle class couple in aromatic setting, 1900
3666172 French new year postcard depicting a middle class couple in aromatic setting, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

French new year postcard depicting a middle class mother and child, 1900
3665964 French new year postcard depicting a middle class mother and child, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Engraving of Ernst Haeckel German zoologist (engraving)
2603998 Engraving of Ernst Haeckel German zoologist (engraving); (add.info.: Ernst Haeckel (1834 - 1919) German zoologist and evolutionist

Hector Boece or Boyce (1465 - 1536)
2603697 Hector Boece or Boyce (1465 - 1536); (add.info.: Hector Boece or Boyce (1465 - 1536) known as the Scottish Boethius. Scottish philosopher born in Dundee. A friend of Erasmus

the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene
3666076 the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene, ; (add.info.: French 19th century, coloured woodblock illustration showing the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene, who)

Nude seated in front of a mirror, 1929 (pencil & ink on paper)
2651484 Nude seated in front of a mirror, 1929 (pencil & ink on paper) by Rooke, Noel (1881-1953); Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art

Portrait of Percy Bysshe Shelley
863902 Portrait of Percy Bysshe Shelley; (add.info.: Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) English poet, born near Horsham, Sussex. Engraving.); Universal History Archive/UIG

James Sheridan Muspratt (1821-1871)
863337 James Sheridan Muspratt (1821-1871); (add.info.: James Sheridan Muspratt (1821-1871), studied chemistry under Thomas Graham at Glasgow and London

George Fownes (1815-1849)
863336 George Fownes (1815-1849); (add.info.: George Fownes (1815-1849). British chemist. First professor of chemistry at the Pharmaceutical Society of London's School of Pharmacy 1842-1846

Portrait of David Garrick. 18th century (chromolithograph)
673059 Portrait of David Garrick. 18th century (chromolithograph); (add.info.: David Garrick (19 February 1717 - 20 January 1779) was an English actor, playwright

Father Ignatius, Anglican Benedictine preacher
672691 Father Ignatius, Anglican Benedictine preacher; (add.info.: Father Ignatius - Woodbury Joseph Leycester Lyne, known by his religious name)

French new year postcard depicting a pensive middle class woman, 1900
3665961 French new year postcard depicting a pensive middle class woman, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

French postcard dated circa, 1900, showing a young angel with wings
3665652 French postcard dated circa, 1900, showing a young angel with wings by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: French postcard dated circa 1900)

The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197487 The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 92.7x73.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Tales of the Hunt, (oil on canvas)
658526 Tales of the Hunt, (oil on canvas); 69.9x88.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tales of the Hunt. de Smet (mid 19th century). Oil on canvas. 69.9 x 88.9cm.); © Andrew Macara

Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board)
650530 Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board) by Reiss, Winold (1886-1953); 76.1x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Blackbird. Winold Reiss (1886-1953)

St. Bernard, smiling, motions Dante to look on high; the poet is kneeling, with open arms
3561275 St. Bernard, smiling, motions Dante to look on high; the poet is kneeling, with open arms, next to the saint; blessed spirits surround them

Saint Ann contentedly contemplates her daughter. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante
3561272 Saint Ann contentedly contemplates her daughter. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

President Franklin Pierce 1857
2601313 President Franklin Pierce 1857; (add.info.: President Franklin Pierce 1857); Universal History Archive/UIG

Thomas Graham (1805-1869)
863341 Thomas Graham (1805-1869); (add.info.: Thomas Graham (1805-1869) Scottish chemist who laid the foundations of physical chemistry

Pierre Simons (19th century)
865001 Pierre Simons (19th century); (add.info.: Pierre Simons (19th century), involved with early Belgian railways. Engraving from "Les Merveilles de la Science" (Paris)

Taos Ceremonial Drum (oil on canvas)
1767647 Taos Ceremonial Drum (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Taos Ceremonial Drum. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

Jeune Femme au Bouquet (oval oil on canvas, laid down on board)
985524 Jeune Femme au Bouquet (oval oil on canvas, laid down on board) by Sonrel, Elisabeth (1874-1953) (attr. to); 61.2x55.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Moment of Reflection, 1927 (oil on canvas)
659922 A Moment of Reflection, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 36x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Moment of Reflection. Frank Moss Bennett (1874-1953)

Portrait of king Edward VII
2604073 Portrait of king Edward VII; (add.info.: Edward VII (1841 - 1910) king of Great Britain from 1901.From a photograph published 1876 when he was Prince of Wales. Woodburytype)

William Aikman (1682 - 1731)
2603701 William Aikman (1682 - 1731); (add.info.: William Aikman (1682 - 1731) Scottish portrait painter. Engraving from "A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen" by Thomas Thomson

Dugald Stewart (1853 - 1828), 1870 (engraving)
2603694 Dugald Stewart (1853 - 1828), 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Dugald Stewart (1853 - 1828) Scottish philosopher and mathematician born at Edinburgh

the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene
3666077 the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene, ; (add.info.: French 19th century, coloured woodblock illustration showing the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene, who)

the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene
3666074 the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene, ; (add.info.: French 19th century, coloured woodblock illustration showing the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene, who)

Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921)
864929 Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921); (add.info.: Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) French composer, organist and music critic. Halftone, 1902.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Dark River V
Tal Paz-Fridman

Seaside #32
Tal Paz-Fridman

Woman sitting on a beach with illuminated book
Alla Simacheva

Palissy in Contemplation (engraving)
8673800 Palissy in Contemplation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palissy in Contemplation)

Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman reflected in a pond bordered with flowers, 1900
3666038 Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman reflected in a pond bordered with flowers, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage, French)

Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908)
2603919 Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908); (add.info.: Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908) Scottish - born British statesman. Leader of the Liberal Party, 1899

William Brande (1788-1866)
863360 William Brande (1788-1866); (add.info.: William Brande (1788-1866), English chemist born in London. He succeeded Humphry Davy as professor of chemistry at the Royal Institution, London

Michael Faraday (1791-1867)
863342 Michael Faraday (1791-1867); (add.info.: Michael Faraday (1791-1867) English chemist and physicist. In 1813 became laboratory assistant to Humphry Davy at the Royal Institution, London

Eilhard Mitscherlich (1794-1863)
863334 Eilhard Mitscherlich (1794-1863); (add.info.: Eilhard Mitscherlich (1794-1863), German chemist and crystallographer who, in 1819, noted the phenomenon of Isomorphism

Elisha Mitchell (1793-1857)
863371 Elisha Mitchell (1793-1857); (add.info.: Elisha Mitchell (1793-1857) American naturalist and explorer. Professor of chemistry, mineralogy and geology at the University of North Carolina

Michael Faraday (1791-1867)
863343 Michael Faraday (1791-1867); (add.info.: Michael Faraday (1791-1867) English chemist and physicist. In 1813 became laboratory assistant to Humphry Davy at the Royal Institution, London

Portrait Of Middle Aged Man, Turn Of The Century. (photo)
540023 Portrait Of Middle Aged Man, Turn Of The Century. (photo); Omniphoto/UIG

Italian World War I postcard
673419 Italian World War I postcard; Universal History Archive/UIG

Edward VII (1841-1910)
864971 Edward VII (1841-1910); (add.info.: Edward VII (1841-1910) king of the United Kingdom from 1901, while still Prince of Wales. From "The Cabinet Portrait Gallery" (London, 1890-1894)

Emile Zola (1840-1902)
864328 Emile Zola (1840-1902); (add.info.: Emile Zola (1840-1902) French journalist and novelist of the Naturalistic school

Portrait of Felix Mendelssohn
864911 Portrait of Felix Mendelssohn; (add.info.: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) (Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy) German Romantic composer, born in Hamburg

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"Contemplation: A Journey of Reflection and Serenity" In the vast wilderness, Christ finds solace as he contemplates his purpose in Briton Riviere's masterpiece "Christ in the Wilderness, 1898. " The profound stillness of the scene invites us to delve into our own thoughts. Centuries earlier, a philosopher immerses himself in deep meditation. In Philosopher in Meditation, 1632, we witness his quest for knowledge and understanding through introspection. His serene expression reminds us of the power that lies within contemplation. Gustav Mahler gazes into eternity as captured by a photographic portrait from Vienna. Amidst the chaos of life, he pauses to reflect on his musical creations and seek inspiration from within. Underneath a moonlit sky, two men stand captivated by its ethereal beauty. Caspar David Friedrich's Two Men Contemplating the Moon transports us to an enchanting realm where dreams intertwine with reality. On a tranquil beach ballet unfolds; dancers lost in their own world of contemplation. As they gracefully move across the sand, their minds wander freely like waves crashing against the shore. Amidst Amrit Sarovar's sacred waters stands a Sikh pilgrim who halts for reflection. With eyes closed and hands clasped together, he connects with divinity through silent contemplation. Tahquamenon Falls State Park unveils Dream Falls – nature's masterpiece that inspires awe and introspection. As water cascades down majestic cliffs amidst lush greenery, it beckons us to ponder life's mysteries hidden within its depths. Gustave Doré takes us back to ancient times with The New Zealander painting from 1872. Lost in thought atop ruins overlooking London Bridge, this solitary figure symbolizes humanity’s eternal search for meaning amid changing landscapes. Havana reveals El Malecon – a captivating view that evokes both tranquility and contemplation.