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Curtain Collection (#9)

"Curtain: Unveiling the Cultural Tapestry of the World" From the bustling streets of Vietnam to the grand stages of Europe

Background imageCurtain Collection: An Irish Girl or Annie, 1894. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn

An Irish Girl or Annie, 1894. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
An Irish Girl or Annie, 1894

Background imageCurtain Collection: The Four Magistrates of Besançon, 1825. Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

The Four Magistrates of Besançon, 1825. Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
The Four Magistrates of Besancon, 1825

Background imageCurtain Collection: The Girl at the Window, 1894. Creator: Edvard Munch

The Girl at the Window, 1894. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Girl at the Window, 1894

Background imageCurtain Collection: Moonlight. Night in St Cloud, 1895. Creator: Edvard Munch

Moonlight. Night in St Cloud, 1895. Creator: Edvard Munch
Moonlight. Night in St Cloud, 1895

Background imageCurtain Collection: The Girl at the Window, 1894. Creator: Edvard Munch

The Girl at the Window, 1894. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Girl at the Window, 1894

Background imageCurtain Collection: In the spotlight

In the spotlight
Sofie Steenhoudt

Background imageCurtain Collection: Shirley Basseys mother Eliza, reads the letter from her daughter telling of her

Shirley Basseys mother Eliza, reads the letter from her daughter telling of her engagement to film director Kenneth Hume - 27th May 1961

Background imageCurtain Collection: FASHION LINGERIE WITH MODEL MICHELLE WATSON

FASHION LINGERIE WITH MODEL MICHELLE WATSON

Background imageCurtain Collection: The Letter, c1885-1947. Artist: Pelle Swedlund

The Letter, c1885-1947. Artist: Pelle Swedlund
The Letter, 1865-1947. Private Collection

Background imageCurtain Collection: 'Drottningholm 1847', 1847. Creator: Fritz von Dardel. 'Drottningholm 1847', 1847

"Drottningholm 1847", 1847. Creator: Fritz von Dardel. "Drottningholm 1847", 1847
"Drottningholm 1847", 1847

Background imageCurtain Collection: The International Exhibition: bedstead in the Furniture Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: bedstead in the Furniture Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: bedstead in the Furniture Court by Heal and Son, Tottenham-Court-road, 1862. On the centre of the canopy rest two cooing doves enjoying each other's caresses

Background imageCurtain Collection: St. Clare, Isle of Wight, the temporary abode of their Royal Highnesses: the Drawing-Room, 1862

St. Clare, Isle of Wight, the temporary abode of their Royal Highnesses: the Drawing-Room, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The marriage of Princess Alice with Prince Louis of Hesse: St. Clare, Isle of Wight, the temporary abode of their Royal Highnesses: the Drawing-Room

Background imageCurtain Collection: Siberian Cossacks in the Guard Presentation to the Emperor Nikolai Pavlovich at the... 19th cent

Siberian Cossacks in the Guard Presentation to the Emperor Nikolai Pavlovich at the... 19th cent
Siberian Cossacks in the Guard Presentation to the Emperor Nikolai Pavlovich at the Mikhailovskii Palace in 1833, 19th. One of 21 watercolors (out of an original 27)

Background imageCurtain Collection: Woman lost in thought

Woman lost in thought
Masayuki Kato

Background imageCurtain Collection: Hotelroom

Hotelroom
Jana Julian

Background imageCurtain Collection: Sofia

Sofia
Masayuki Kato

Background imageCurtain Collection: The song remains the same

The song remains the same
Ekkachai Khemkum

Background imageCurtain Collection: Lessons from our Past

Lessons from our Past
Svetlana Melik-Nubarova

Background imageCurtain Collection: Thinking, Portrait of Emma Madox Brown, c. 1870 (w/c & gouache on paper)

Thinking, Portrait of Emma Madox Brown, c. 1870 (w/c & gouache on paper)
XOS5884752 Thinking, Portrait of Emma Madox Brown, c. 1870 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Hueffer, Catherine Nee Madox Brown (1850-1927); 52.7x36.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCurtain Collection: Shih Tzu looking out the window

Shih Tzu looking out the window

Background imageCurtain Collection: Shih Tzu looking out through curtain

Shih Tzu looking out through curtain

Background imageCurtain Collection: A singer and a pianist on stage during a show organized by the National Recreational Club

A singer and a pianist on stage during a show organized by the National Recreational Club ("Opera Nazionale Dopolavoro", OND); postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1930-1939

Background imageCurtain Collection: Bermuda, Elsbeth Beach, Curtain on pink sand Beach with aquamarine water

Bermuda, Elsbeth Beach, Curtain on pink sand Beach with aquamarine water

Background imageCurtain Collection: Recreation time at a kindergarten in Shanghai, 1974, Shanghai

Recreation time at a kindergarten in Shanghai, 1974, Shanghai China Shanghai. Date of Photograph:1974

Background imageCurtain Collection: Firth & Halls Occasional Selections of Celebrated Duets for Two Performers on One Piano Forte

Firth & Halls Occasional Selections of Celebrated Duets for Two Performers on One Piano Forte, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672031 Firth & Halls Occasional Selections of Celebrated Duets for Two Performers on One Piano Forte, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Hall & Pond (1833-1847); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageCurtain Collection: 7424439

7424439

Background imageCurtain Collection: You And Bebe, 1884 (painting)

You And Bebe, 1884 (painting)
7431592 You And Bebe, 1884 (painting) by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); 46x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Erik Werenskiold (1855-1938)); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageCurtain Collection: Untitled (painting)

Untitled (painting)
7432277 Untitled (painting) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925)); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageCurtain Collection: Detail of a Roman fresco in Herculanum (fresco)

Detail of a Roman fresco in Herculanum (fresco)
PCT4293461 Detail of a Roman fresco in Herculanum (fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); (add.info.: Herculanum (Herculaneum, Ercolano, Italia, Italy): Roman fresco); © Patrice Cartier

Background imageCurtain Collection: windows 27

windows 27
Dieter Reichelt

Background imageCurtain Collection: Abstract

Abstract
Darius Grigaliunas

Background imageCurtain Collection: the girl's car

the girl's car
Piet Flour

Background imageCurtain Collection: Afternoon nap

Afternoon nap
Danna Sladjana

Background imageCurtain Collection: Help me/forgive me

Help me/forgive me
Solanin

Background imageCurtain Collection: The Blue Curtain

The Blue Curtain
Keijo Savolainen

Background imageCurtain Collection: Woman Sitting in a Living Room

Woman Sitting in a Living Room
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Background imageCurtain Collection: E-5: English Cottage Kitchen of the Queen Anne Period, 1702-14, United States, c. 1937

E-5: English Cottage Kitchen of the Queen Anne Period, 1702-14, United States, c. 1937

Background imageCurtain Collection: King Louis XVI-style wall hanging, circa 1900

King Louis XVI-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Gilt wood pelmet, gourgouran lambrequin and curtains, plush drapes, chair and window. Planche 18. Croisee Loius XVi

Background imageCurtain Collection: Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Where have you been?

Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Where have you been? by Peggy Earnshaw. 1947

Background imageCurtain Collection: Le Curieux - Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady

Le Curieux - Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady
Le Curieux - A Peeping-Tom spying on a fashionable lady in a bedroom

Background imageCurtain Collection: Thomas Rowlandson, The Honeymoon

Thomas Rowlandson, The Honeymoon - When the old fool has drunk his wine, and gone to rest - I will be thine. circa 1816

Background imageCurtain Collection: Sketch of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w / c on paper)

Sketch of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w / c on paper)
5905677 Sketch of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Anne Lister (1791-1840) was a diarist

Background imageCurtain Collection: Woman taking bubble bath, holding soap bar, (B&W), portrait

Woman taking bubble bath, holding soap bar, (B&W), portrait
Easy Retouch, portrait, posing, looking at camera, waist up, arms outstretched, sitting, young adult, 20s, 20-25 years, women, young women, adults only, only women, one person, brown hair, hairstyle

Background imageCurtain Collection: Waiting for love

Waiting for love
Kalynsky

Background imageCurtain Collection: Elkie Brooks, (born, Elaine Bookbinder) singer, pictured in her flat in Chelsea, London

Elkie Brooks, (born, Elaine Bookbinder) singer, pictured in her flat in Chelsea, London. Elkie comes from Manchester and has been a singer for nearly fives years, travelling the world with song

Background imageCurtain Collection: Queen Elizabeth II visiting Wales during the silver jubilee tour

Queen Elizabeth II visiting Wales during the silver jubilee tour. Pictured unveiling the commemorative plaque at the Caerphilly castle. 24th June 1977

Background imageCurtain Collection: Queen Elizabeth II unveils the opening of the Milk Marketing Board Maelor Creamery at

Queen Elizabeth II unveils the opening of the Milk Marketing Board Maelor Creamery at Marchweil, North Wales. Near Wrexham. Picture taken 21st May 1976

Background imageCurtain Collection: Queen Elizabeth II at Milk Marketing Board Maelor Creamery at Marchweil, North Wales

Queen Elizabeth II at Milk Marketing Board Maelor Creamery at Marchweil, North Wales. Near Wrexham. The Queen watches the lights flicker on a giant control panel at the Marchweil Creamery




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"Curtain: Unveiling the Cultural Tapestry of the World" From the bustling streets of Vietnam to the grand stages of Europe, curtains have played a significant role in shaping our perception of art and culture. In Indochina's vibrant Vietnam, a bust of Ho Chi Minh stands proudly alongside the fluttering Vietnamese socialist flag, symbolizing a nation's struggle for independence and unity. Traveling across Southeast Asia into Europe, we find ourselves in West Yorkshire's Leeds Grand Theatre. The majestic curtain rises as performers transport us to another world through their mesmerizing acts, captivating audiences with tales that transcend time and place. Venturing further into Italy, within the Basilica of Saint Vitale lies an exquisite depiction of Empress Theodora. As she gracefully pulls back her own metaphorical curtain, revealing her strength and influence during Byzantine times. In Milano, Italy, we catch a glimpse from La Scala Opera Window - a breathtaking view that frames moments filled with passion and emotion on one side while offering glimpses into Milanese life on the other. But not all curtains reveal lavish scenes; sometimes they reflect our inner selves. A naked little girl gazes at herself in the mirror behind a delicate curtain - innocence meeting self-discovery as she begins to understand her own reflection. Drawing inspiration from literature, Alice Pulls Curtain takes us down the rabbit hole into Wonderland where imagination knows no bounds. Meanwhile, inside seance rooms at National Laboratory of Psychical Research or amidst Dorian Gray's hidden secrets by Curtain lie mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Across continents in Vienna's Stadttempel Synagogue resides an awe-inspiring Sacred Ark curtain - its intricate design representing faith and tradition woven together harmoniously within Austria's multicultural tapestry. The poetic realm finds solace behind curtains too; Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting words echo through time like whispers from "The Raven, " leaving readers captivated by his mastery over language during 19th-century America.