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Contrasting Collection (#5)

"Contrasting Worlds: From the majestic African elephant to the agile African Wild Dog, nature's diversity unfolds before our eyes

Background imageContrasting Collection: The U. S. S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort

The U. S. S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort
1767430 The U.S.S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort Monroe in the Background (oil on board) by Buttersworth, James E

Background imageContrasting Collection: Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph)
1770108 Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); 100x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster advertising Canadian Pacific)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Persian free blown glass bottles, 11th century (glass)

Persian free blown glass bottles, 11th century (glass)
1196753 Persian free blown glass bottles, 11th century (glass) by Persian School, (11th century); 25.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian School)

Background imageContrasting Collection: After a Game of Chess, c. 1930 (oil print)

After a Game of Chess, c. 1930 (oil print)
991512 After a Game of Chess, c.1930 (oil print) by Dubreuil, Pierre (1872 - 1944); 24.76x19.68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After a Game of Chess; Apres la Partie d Echecs)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Bunches of Green and Red Grapes suspended from a Rope, c. 1796 (oil on panel)

Bunches of Green and Red Grapes suspended from a Rope, c. 1796 (oil on panel)
990370 Bunches of Green and Red Grapes suspended from a Rope, c.1796 (oil on panel) by Malaine, Joseph-Laurent (1745-1809); 40.4x32.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContrasting Collection: The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas)

The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas)
659827 The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas) by Wright, George (1860-1942); 40.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The London to York Stagecoaches. George Wright (1860-1942)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Marigolds in a White Vase, (oil on panel)

Marigolds in a White Vase, (oil on panel)
657473 Marigolds in a White Vase, (oil on panel) by Manson, James Bolivar (1879-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marigolds in a White Vase. James Bolivar Manson (1879-1945). Oil on panel

Background imageContrasting Collection: Differents Vases, Furniture, Altars and Tripods Discovered at Herculaneum

Differents Vases, Furniture, Altars and Tripods Discovered at Herculaneum
659225 Differents Vases, Furniture, Altars and Tripods Discovered at Herculaneum (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Paris, Pierre-Adrien (1745-1819); 22.7x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContrasting Collection: The Sutton Sisters, 1871 (oil on canvas)

The Sutton Sisters, 1871 (oil on canvas)
658680 The Sutton Sisters, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-89); 73x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sutton Sisters. Alexandre Cabanel (1824-1889). Oil on canvas

Background imageContrasting Collection: A Still Life with Apples and Grapes, (oil on canvas)

A Still Life with Apples and Grapes, (oil on canvas)
658174 A Still Life with Apples and Grapes, (oil on canvas) by Ribot, Germain (1845-93); 63x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Still Life with Apples and Grapes)

Background imageContrasting Collection: A New Form of Prayer, (pencil, pen and watercolour)

A New Form of Prayer, (pencil, pen and watercolour)
651846 A New Form of Prayer, (pencil, pen and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 32.4x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Form of Prayer. Thomas Rowlandson (b)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Arranging the Lilac, 1906 (oil on canvas)

Arranging the Lilac, 1906 (oil on canvas)
656894 Arranging the Lilac, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Tayler, Albert Chevallier (1862-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arranging the Lilac. Albert Chevallier Tayler (1862-1925). Oil on canvas

Background imageContrasting Collection: In Tow on the Thames in the Fog; Escorte sur la Tamise dans le Brouillard - Op Sleeptouw

In Tow on the Thames in the Fog; Escorte sur la Tamise dans le Brouillard - Op Sleeptouw
655854 In Tow on the Thames in the Fog; Escorte sur la Tamise dans le Brouillard - Op Sleeptouw Genomen op de Theems, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Claus

Background imageContrasting Collection: The Fortune Teller, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Fortune Teller, 1878 (oil on canvas)
989284 The Fortune Teller, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Adrien (1843-1906); 39.7x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Teller. Adrien Moreau (1843-1906). Oil on canvas

Background imageContrasting Collection: The Table, Harmony in Red; Le Table, Harmonie Rouge, 1927 (oil on canvas)

The Table, Harmony in Red; Le Table, Harmonie Rouge, 1927 (oil on canvas)
1768925 The Table, Harmony in Red; Le Table, Harmonie Rouge, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 92.1x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Table)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Contrasts (Two Spaces), 1934 (oil on panel)

Contrasts (Two Spaces), 1934 (oil on panel)
1768392 Contrasts (Two Spaces), 1934 (oil on panel) by Bluemner, Oscar Florianus (1867-1938); 38.1x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Contrasts (Two Spaces)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Two embroidered cushion covers, English, 17th century and early 18th century (silk, wool)

Two embroidered cushion covers, English, 17th century and early 18th century (silk, wool)
1767220 Two embroidered cushion covers, English, 17th century and early 18th century (silk, wool) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two embroidered cushion covers, English)

Background imageContrasting Collection: The Hotel de Ville, Brussels, 1856 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

The Hotel de Ville, Brussels, 1856 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
824147 The Hotel de Ville, Brussels, 1856 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 64.1x90.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hotel de Ville, Brussels)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Sailboats, (oil on canvas)

Sailboats, (oil on canvas)
650457 Sailboats, (oil on canvas) by Lawson, Ernest (1873-1939); 50.8x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailboats. Ernest Lawson (1873-1939). Oil on canvas laid down on board

Background imageContrasting Collection: Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w / c on paper)

Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1195550 Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 36.5x27.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Background imageContrasting Collection: The Print Collectors, (oil on canvas)

The Print Collectors, (oil on canvas)
658552 The Print Collectors, (oil on canvas) by Brunery, Francesco (1845-1926); 61x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Print Collectors. Francois Brunery (1849-1926). Oil on canvas

Background imageContrasting Collection: The Past & the Present, (watercolour and gouache on board)

The Past & the Present, (watercolour and gouache on board)
987303 The Past & the Present, (watercolour and gouache on board) by Moran, Edward Percy (1862-1935); 16.5x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Past & the Present)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Young Girl at the Window Opposite the Island of Yeu, (oil on canvas)

Young Girl at the Window Opposite the Island of Yeu, (oil on canvas)
988522 Young Girl at the Window Opposite the Island of Yeu, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 55x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Humorous shop sign of a photographer announcing the new invention of photography

Humorous shop sign of a photographer announcing the new invention of photography
CHT430413 Humorous shop sign of a photographer announcing the new invention of photography, early 20th century (litho) by Chinese School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Merriment & Boredom, 1898 (colour litho)

Merriment & Boredom, 1898 (colour litho)
CHT307837 Merriment & Boredom, 1898 (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageContrasting Collection: Feeding the Swans, (oil on canvas)

Feeding the Swans, (oil on canvas)
659644 Feeding the Swans, (oil on canvas) by Graf, Paul (1866-1903); 64x78 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding the Swans. Paul Graf (1856-1903). Oil on canvas

Background imageContrasting Collection: Family scene, 1660-79 (oil on panel)

Family scene, 1660-79 (oil on panel)
3709981 Family scene, 1660-79 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 48.5x40 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Title page for A Quip for an Upstart Courtier by Robert Greene, 1592 (woodcut)

Title page for A Quip for an Upstart Courtier by Robert Greene, 1592 (woodcut)
XJF347910 Title page for A Quip for an Upstart Courtier by Robert Greene, 1592 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: or)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Perspective, the Guillotine facing the National Assembly

Perspective, the Guillotine facing the National Assembly
CHT224145 Perspective, the Guillotine facing the National Assembly, illustration from Parlons Francais by Paul Iribe (1883-1935), published by Editions Floury, Paris 1934 (colour litho) by Iribe

Background imageContrasting Collection: Almanac illustrating traditional and modern methods of farming. c. 1870-80 (colour litho)

Almanac illustrating traditional and modern methods of farming. c. 1870-80 (colour litho)
CHT216796 Almanac illustrating traditional and modern methods of farming. c.1870-80 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageContrasting Collection: A group of Ashanti dolls, Akua ba, in different sizes and styles (wood)

A group of Ashanti dolls, Akua ba, in different sizes and styles (wood)
1765079 A group of Ashanti dolls, Akua ba, in different sizes and styles (wood) by Ashanti (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of Ashanti dolls, Akua ba)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Gladioli, 1924 (oil on canvas)

Gladioli, 1924 (oil on canvas)
989248 Gladioli, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 116x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladioli. Jacques-Emile Blanche (1861-1942). Oil on canvas

Background imageContrasting Collection: A Putto with a Mask (ceiling decoration), (oil on canvas)

A Putto with a Mask (ceiling decoration), (oil on canvas)
823409 A Putto with a Mask (ceiling decoration), (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 76.2x65.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Putto with a Mask (ceiling decoration)

Background imageContrasting Collection: A Group Portrait of Twelve Gentlemen in an Interior, 166- (oil on canvas)

A Group Portrait of Twelve Gentlemen in an Interior, 166- (oil on canvas)
827788 A Group Portrait of Twelve Gentlemen in an Interior, 166- (oil on canvas) by Tilborgh, Gillis van (1625-78); 139x209.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Dieppe, Un Bassin, (oil on panel)

Dieppe, Un Bassin, (oil on panel)
652351 Dieppe, Un Bassin, (oil on panel) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 22.6x35.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dieppe, Un Bassin. Maximilien Luce (1858-1941). Oil on panel

Background imageContrasting Collection: A Giant Anteater and Three Types of Armadillo (chalk, brush, watercolour)

A Giant Anteater and Three Types of Armadillo (chalk, brush, watercolour)
986107 A Giant Anteater and Three Types of Armadillo (chalk, brush, watercolour) by Blanchard, Emile Theophile (1795-1877); 16.1x9.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContrasting Collection: A Spanish Christening, (oil on canvas)

A Spanish Christening, (oil on canvas)
659738 A Spanish Christening, (oil on canvas) by Kemm, Robert (1837-95); 93x137.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Spanish Christening. Robert Kemm (1837-1895). Oil on canvas

Background imageContrasting Collection: Chrysanthemums; Chrysanthemes, 1871 (oil on canvas)

Chrysanthemums; Chrysanthemes, 1871 (oil on canvas)
656362 Chrysanthemums; Chrysanthemes, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 35x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chrysanthemums; Chrysanthemes)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Peonies in a Blue Vase, 1899 (watercolour)

Peonies in a Blue Vase, 1899 (watercolour)
658098 Peonies in a Blue Vase, 1899 (watercolour) by Barton, Rose Maynard (1856-1929); 54x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peonies in a Blue Vase. Rose Maynard Barton (1856-1929)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Still Life with Plums, a Peach and Rosehips, (pencil and watercolour heightened with

Still Life with Plums, a Peach and Rosehips, (pencil and watercolour heightened with
659757 Still Life with Plums, a Peach and Rosehips, (pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour) by Hough, William (1819-97); 23.8x31.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Manila and its Environs: Students from Different Colleges (watercolour)

Manila and its Environs: Students from Different Colleges (watercolour)
1767261 Manila and its Environs: Students from Different Colleges (watercolour) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85); 24.7x34.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Manila and its Environs)

Background imageContrasting Collection: A pair of flintlock duelling pistols in a leather travelling case

A pair of flintlock duelling pistols in a leather travelling case
1764823 A pair of flintlock duelling pistols in a leather travelling case by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1921-1925 (lithograph)

Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1921-1925 (lithograph)
1197757 Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1921-1925 (lithograph) by Belgian School, (20th century); 33.5x25 (approx) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageContrasting Collection: Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1922-1925 (lithograph)

Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1922-1925 (lithograph)
1197754 Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1922-1925 (lithograph) by Belgian School, (20th century); 33.5x25 (approx) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageContrasting Collection: The Empress Eugenie Visiting the Pyramids, (oil on canvas)

The Empress Eugenie Visiting the Pyramids, (oil on canvas)
1197497 The Empress Eugenie Visiting the Pyramids, (oil on canvas) by Frere, Charles Theodore (Bey) (1814-88); 67.8x91.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageContrasting Collection: Four Birdwing butterflies (family Papilionidae) in two columns

Four Birdwing butterflies (family Papilionidae) in two columns
824067 Four Birdwing butterflies (family Papilionidae) in two columns, representing both sexes of the Common Birdwing (Troides (Ornithoptera) Priamus), (bodycolour on grey paper) by Rowan

Background imageContrasting Collection: Many Different Types of Birds at a Pool in a Park, (oil on canvas)

Many Different Types of Birds at a Pool in a Park, (oil on canvas)
990078 Many Different Types of Birds at a Pool in a Park, (oil on canvas) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); 153.5x186.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)




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