Critic Collection (#4)

Post-Impressionist Expressions: Sketches of the 1910-11 Manet and the Post-Impressionists Exhibition at the Grafton
ILN195636 Post-Impressionist Expressions: Sketches of the 1910-11 Manet and the Post-Impressionists Exhibition at the Grafton Galleries, 1910 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Reynolds

Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872 Russian language
5669001 Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872 Russian language edition of published in 1867; (add.info)

George Bernard Shaw, 1856 - 1950). Irish playwright, critic, political activist and Nobel Prizewinner
3058420 George Bernard Shaw, 1856 - 1950). Irish playwright, critic, political activist and Nobel Prizewinner. From The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures, published 1935

Illustration from an early twentieth century edition of Das Kapital
2604720 Illustration from an early twentieth century edition of Das Kapital; (add.info.: Illustration from an early twentieth century edition of Das Kapital by Karl Marx)

Karl Marx (1818-1883) Father of modern Communism. German political, social and economic theorist. From a photograph
531691 Karl Marx (1818-1883) Father of modern Communism. German political, social and economic theorist. From a photograph.; Universal History Archive/UIG

John Ruskin
3585547 John Ruskin; (add.info.: John Ruskin (8 February 1819 - 20 January 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as an art patron, draughtsman, watercolourist

1st page of book by Karl Marx about Class war in France 1848-1850, translated from german by Leon Remy
1745446 1st page of book by Karl Marx about Class war in France 1848-1850, translated from german by Leon Remy, published in 1900 in Paris; (add.info)

Karl Heinrich Marx
2604657 Karl Heinrich Marx; (add.info.: Karl Heinrich Marx 5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) Marx was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist, and revolutionary socialist

Dr Samuel Johnson
1577057 Dr Samuel Johnson; (add.info.: Full-Length Portrait of Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist

Karl Marx addresses a congress
2604748 Karl Marx addresses a congress; (add.info.: Karl Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) German social scientist, author, political theorist

Karl Marx depicted as Moses
2604747 Karl Marx depicted as Moses; (add.info.: Karl Marx (5 May 1818 - 14 March 1883) German social scientist, author, political theorist

Karl Marx (1818-1883) German politician economist and philosopher one of the authors of Communist Party Manifesto (1848)
1705909 Karl Marx (1818-1883) German politician economist and philosopher one of the authors of Communist Party Manifesto (1848), here c

Karl Marx (1818-1883) German politician economist and philosopher one of the authors of Communist Party Manifesto (1848)
1711763 Karl Marx (1818-1883) German politician economist and philosopher one of the authors of Communist Party Manifesto (1848), here c

Founding of the first International Working Men's, with Karl Marx, in London in 1864
1748812 Founding of the first International Working Men's, with Karl Marx, in London in 1864; (add.info.: Founding of the first International Working Men's, with Karl Marx)

The Right Hon. Lord Brougham - from a photograph by Claudet, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Lord Brougham - from a photograph by Claudet, 1858....after a long absence from what may be called out-of-door public life

Lorenzo Hammarsköld, 1785-1827, early-mid 19th century. Creator: Anders Lundquist
Lorenzo Hammarskold, 1785-1827, early-mid 19th century

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Samuel Johnson, 1760s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Samuel Johnson, 1760s, (2023). Dr Johnson (1709-1784) was a British writer, poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer

Portrait of the Art Critic Durand-Gréville, c1900s. Creator: Edgar Degas
Portrait of the Art Critic Durand-Greville, c1900s

AI IMAGE - Portrait of George Bernard Shaw, 1930s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of George Bernard Shaw, 1930s, (2023). Shaw, (1856-1950), was an Irish playwright and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature

AI IMAGE - Portrait of George Bernard Shaw, 1920s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of George Bernard Shaw, 1920s, (2023). Shaw, (1856-1950), was an Irish playwright and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature

Pietro Aretino in the Studio of Tintoretto, 1822. Creator: Pierre Nolasque Bergeret
Pietro Aretino in the Studio of Tintoretto, 1822. Scene depicting an interaction between the artist Tintoretto (left), and the literary critic and satirist Pietro Aretino

AI Image - Portrait of Edgar Allan Poe, 1840s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Edgar Allan Poe, 1840s, (2023). Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, author, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories

Dire qu'Arsionoé n'était pas contente d'être portraiturée... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Dire qu'Arsionoe n'etait pas contente d'etre portraituree... 1844. Man with feather duster looking at bust (of his wife)

Carl Jonas Ludvig Love Almquist (1793-1866), writer, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Johan Gustaf Köhler
Carl Jonas Ludvig Love Almquist (1793-1866), writer, married to Anna Maria Andersdotter Lundstrom, mid-late 19th century

The late Mr. G. W. Thornbury, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Mr. G. W. Thornbury, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Charles Watkins of Parliament-street. George Walter Thornbury, a well-known and popular author

The little art lovers, 1840-1886. Creator: Hippolyte Michaud
The little art lovers, 1840-1886

Gunnar Heiberg, the Author, 1900. Creator: Oda Krohg
Gunnar Heiberg, the Author, 1900

Gustaf Hellström, 1882-1953, writer, 1913. Creator: Nils Dardel
Gustaf Hellstrom, 1882-1953, writer, 1913

Emile Verhaeren; la mort du Grand Poete de la Belgique, 1916. Creator: Dornac
Emile Verhaeren; la mort du Grand Poete de la Belgique, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

M. Emile Faguet, 1916. Creator: Unknown
M. Emile Faguet, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Georg Brandes at the University of Copenhagen, 1889. Creator: Harald Slott-Moller
Georg Brandes at the University of Copenhagen, 1889

Bjo¨rkman, Edwin, Mr. portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 4. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bjo¨rkman, Edwin, Mr. portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 4

Dr. Christian Brinton, portrait photograph, 1919 Feb. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dr. Christian Brinton, portrait photograph, 1919 Feb. 12. American art critic, curator and collector

Sterling, George, Mr. and an unidentified man, seated outdoors, between 1906 and 1914. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sterling, George, Mr. and an unidentified man, seated outdoors, between 1906 and 1914

Sterling, George, and Porter Garnett, standing...at the Bohemian Grove, Sonoma, Ca. c1906-1911. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sterling, George, and Porter Garnett, standing outdoors at the Bohemian Grove, Sonoma, California, between 1906 and 1911

Devant le tableau de Monsieur Gustave Moreau, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Devant le tableau de Monsieur Gustave Moreau, 19th century. Exhibition. First visitor: A cat with a low-cut neckline and a woman's head, that's called a Sphinx then

Aspect de salon le jour de l'ouverture... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Aspect de salon le jour de l'ouverture... 19th century. The Salon of 1857. Scene on the opening day - nothing but genuine connoisseurs, sixty thousand people in all

Le peintre qui a eu un tableau refusé... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le peintre qui a eu un tableau refuse... 19th century. Exhibition of 1859. Painter who has had a picture rejected: Monsieur, don't you think this is a terrible picture

Eh! bien en regardant ce tableau, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Eh! bien en regardant ce tableau, 19th century. Scene in the salon. Man (fancying himself an art expert) examines painting with magnifying glass

Les crétins!... On leur peint un tableau religieux... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les cretins!... On leur peint un tableau religieux... 19th century. Croquis pris au salon...'. Idiots! One paints them a religious picture and they laugh....they don't even believe in art

Portrait of Carl Mirman and William P. Gottlieb, Washington, D.C. ca. Dec. 1941. Creator: Delia Potofsky Gottlieb
Portrait of Carl Mirman and William P. Gottlieb, Washington, D.C. ca. Dec. 1941

Portrait de Théodore Duret, 1868. Creator: Edouard Manet
Portrait de Theodore Duret, 1868. Portrait of Theodore Duret (1838-1927), cognac merchant, traveller, art lover and friend of Manet

Samuel Johnson, 1770. Creator: James Watson
Samuel Johnson, 1770

Portrait of Irving Kolodin, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Irving Kolodin, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of John S. Wilson, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of John S. Wilson, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Portrait of John S. Wilson, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of John S. Wilson, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Portrait of John S. Wilson, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of John S. Wilson, New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Portrait of Irving Kolodin, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Irving Kolodin, New York, N.Y. 1946

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"Critics: The Masters of Analysis and Interpretation" Criticism has long been an integral part of the artistic world, shaping the way we perceive and appreciate various forms of expression. From Dr. Samuel Johnson's insightful observations in his 1775 oil painting to John Ruskin's profound reflections captured by John Everett Millais in 1853-1854, critics have played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of art. Edward Thomas, known for his perceptive literary critiques, added depth to the written word through his keen analysis. Similarly, Harold C. Harvey's masterpiece "The Critics" from 1922 portrays the essence of critical evaluation with its thought-provoking depiction. In Coleridge Nether Stowey, critics found solace amidst nature's beauty as they contemplated and dissected works that would stand the test of time. Arnold Bennett brought forth a fresh perspective on literature with his discerning eye for detail. T. S. Eliot stands as an iconic figure among poets turned critics, bridging two nations with his naturalized British identity while leaving an indelible mark on both sides of the Atlantic. Even caricatures like Baruch Spinoza remind us that criticism can take many forms - sometimes light-hearted but always aiming to provoke thought and discussion. Katherine Mansfield Beauchamp adopted her pen name Katherine Mansfield to explore life's complexities through her short stories; she too faced scrutiny from those who sought to analyze her work deeply. John Ruskin himself delved into self-reflection through portraiture, showcasing how even they are not immune to introspection and self-analysis. Samuel Johnson Reynolds exemplifies how criticism can be passed down through generations as knowledge is shared between mentors and mentees alike. Lastly, Charles Baudelaire demonstrated that criticism transcends borders; he left an everlasting impact on French poetry and essay writing while inspiring countless others around the globe. These individuals, among many others, have shaped the world of criticism.