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Curtains Collection (#8)

"Curtains: Unveiling the Artistry and Stories Behind Them" Step into a time capsule with "A Studio in Montparnasse, c1926" by CRW Nevinson

Background imageCurtains Collection: Drying Okra

Drying Okra
Niyazi Gürgen

Background imageCurtains Collection: King Gustav I of Sweden (painting)

King Gustav I of Sweden (painting)
7388461 King Gustav I of Sweden (painting) by Swedish School, (16th century); (add.info.: Gustav Vasa, Gustav Eriksson. 12 may 1496 - 29 september 1560)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Allegory of the Faith, c. 1672-74 (oil on canvas)

Allegory of the Faith, c. 1672-74 (oil on canvas)
702810 Allegory of the Faith, c.1672-74 (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); 114.3x88.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageCurtains Collection: PalazzoLion

PalazzoLion
Marcel Egger

Background imageCurtains Collection: The Parlour Stove, c. 1900 (oil on board)

The Parlour Stove, c. 1900 (oil on board)
446506 The Parlour Stove, c.1900 (oil on board) by Davies, Arthur F. (fl.c.1900); Private Collection; © Charles Plante Fine Arts

Background imageCurtains Collection: On the verge of autumn to winter

On the verge of autumn to winter
Eleonora Grigorjeva

Background imageCurtains Collection: Inner truth

Inner truth
cindy ahn

Background imageCurtains Collection: Virgin Mary and child, (tempera on board)

Virgin Mary and child, (tempera on board)
7129495 Virgin Mary and child, (tempera on board) by Italian School; Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Virgin Mary and child, florentine school)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Diana Cecil, Countess of Oxford, 1614 (oil on canvas)

Diana Cecil, Countess of Oxford, 1614 (oil on canvas)
7146428 Diana Cecil, Countess of Oxford, 1614 (oil on canvas) by Larkin, William (fl.1608-19); Kenwood House, London, UK; (add.info.: Diana Cecil, Countess of Oxford, William Larkin, oil on canvas)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Children's games, 1913-15, (oil on canvas)

Children's games, 1913-15, (oil on canvas)
7129211 Children's games, 1913-15, (oil on canvas) by Scrocco Tomescu, Virginia (1886-1950); Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Children's games)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Portrait of Kazimierz Zawisza (1750 - ?), 1754 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Kazimierz Zawisza (1750 - ?), 1754 (oil on canvas)
7370334 Portrait of Kazimierz Zawisza (1750 - ?), 1754 (oil on canvas) by Anonymous; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland

Background imageCurtains Collection: Venus and Cupids, 17th century (oil on canvas)

Venus and Cupids, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129558 Venus and Cupids, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Albani, Francesco (1578-1660); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Venus and Cupids)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Madonna with Child, (painting)

Madonna with Child, (painting)
7129966 Madonna with Child, (painting) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Madonna with Child, Andrea del Sarto, Pitti palace, Florence)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Virgin Mary and child, 17th century (oil on wood)

Virgin Mary and child, 17th century (oil on wood)
7129513 Virgin Mary and child, 17th century (oil on wood) by Caroselli, Angelo (1585-1652); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Virgin Mary and child)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Catherine Knevet, Countess of Suffolk, circa 1615 (painting)

Catherine Knevet, Countess of Suffolk, circa 1615 (painting)
7146434 Catherine Knevet, Countess of Suffolk, circa 1615 (painting) by Larkin, William (fl.1608-19); Kenwood House, London, UK; (add.info.: Catherine Knevet, Countess of Suffolk, circa 1615)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Lady Isabella Rich, circa 1615 (painting)

Lady Isabella Rich, circa 1615 (painting)
7146430 Lady Isabella Rich, circa 1615 (painting) by Larkin, William (fl.1608-19); Kenwood House, London, UK; (add.info.: Lady Isabella Rich, circa 1615, William Larkin, Kenwood house, Highgate)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Holy family and saint John the baptist, 16th century (oil on wood)

Holy family and saint John the baptist, 16th century (oil on wood)
7129523 Holy family and saint John the baptist, 16th century (oil on wood) by Venusti, Marcello (c.1512-79); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imageCurtains Collection: The Paper, c. 1930-31 (tempera on cardboard)

The Paper, c. 1930-31 (tempera on cardboard)
7293971 The Paper, c.1930-31 (tempera on cardboard) by Savinio, Alberto (Chirico, Andrea de) (1891-1952); Palazzo Ricci, Museo Arte Italiana del Novecento, Macerata, Italy; (add.info.: the paper)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Paolina Adorno Brignole Sale, 1627 (oil on canvas)

Paolina Adorno Brignole Sale, 1627 (oil on canvas)
7352700 Paolina Adorno Brignole Sale, 1627 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 286x151 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

Background imageCurtains Collection: Rising Day (bronze with brown patina)

Rising Day (bronze with brown patina)
1767715 Rising Day (bronze with brown patina) by Weinman, Adolf Alexander (1870-1952); 67.3 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rising Day. Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870-1952)

Background imageCurtains Collection: The Coliseum (ink & w/c on paper)

The Coliseum (ink & w/c on paper)
473941 The Coliseum (ink & w/c on paper) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 32.4x45.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageCurtains Collection: El Ateneo Grand Splendid-Book Store in Buenos Aires

El Ateneo Grand Splendid-Book Store in Buenos Aires
Mei Xu

Background imageCurtains Collection: Days of Smoke

Days of Smoke
Enis Onur

Background imageCurtains Collection: At the Backstage or the Dancer, 1888 (gouache on cardboard)

At the Backstage or the Dancer, 1888 (gouache on cardboard)
7337445 At the Backstage or the Dancer, 1888 (gouache on cardboard) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: Drawing)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Near The Light

Near The Light
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Woman on the sofa, 1891 (oil on canvas)

Woman on the sofa, 1891 (oil on canvas)
7331989 Woman on the sofa, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Giani, Giuseppe (1829-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Giuseppe Giani); Ghigo Roli

Background imageCurtains Collection: Autumn, 1913 (oil on canvas)

Autumn, 1913 (oil on canvas)
471208 Autumn, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Wouters, Rik (1882-1916); 135x140 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageCurtains Collection: Decisions

Decisions
Agus Adriana

Background imageCurtains Collection: Francois Certain de Canrobert (1809 - 1895), Empire marshal, 1857 (oil on canvas)

Francois Certain de Canrobert (1809 - 1895), Empire marshal, 1857 (oil on canvas)
904765 Francois Certain de Canrobert (1809 - 1895), Empire marshal, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 219 x 143 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Background imageCurtains Collection: Valhallball press festival, 1915 (lithography)

Valhallball press festival, 1915 (lithography)
398380 Valhallball press festival, 1915 (lithography) by Mendelsohn, Pfeil & Pilartz (active c. 1915); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Poster for a press ball in Munich)

Background imageCurtains Collection: viola

viola
Piotr Leczkowski

Background imageCurtains Collection: Good morning

Good morning
Dmitry Stepanov

Background imageCurtains Collection: 30's

30's
tiovalentine

Background imageCurtains Collection: Aventures de Simbad de Marin: Meurtre de Jeune Rokh, 1924 (oil and gold leaf on panel)

Aventures de Simbad de Marin: Meurtre de Jeune Rokh, 1924 (oil and gold leaf on panel)
6040419 Aventures de Simbad de Marin: Meurtre de Jeune Rokh, 1924 (oil and gold leaf on panel) by Sert, Jose Maria (1874-1945); 277x136x5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageCurtains Collection: Detail from Aventures de Simbad de Marin: Meurtre de Jeune Rokh, 1924 (oil and gold leaf on panel)

Detail from Aventures de Simbad de Marin: Meurtre de Jeune Rokh, 1924 (oil and gold leaf on panel)
6040420 Detail from Aventures de Simbad de Marin: Meurtre de Jeune Rokh, 1924 (oil and gold leaf on panel) by Sert, Jose Maria (1874-1945); 277x136x5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageCurtains Collection: Plate 11: Annunciation: From Portfolio 'Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico', 1935 / 1942

Plate 11: Annunciation: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935 / 1942
Plate 11: Annunciation: From Portfolio " Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935/1942

Background imageCurtains Collection: Plate 8: Saint Anthony of Padua: From Portfolio 'Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico'

Plate 8: Saint Anthony of Padua: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935 / 1942
Plate 8: Saint Anthony of Padua: From Portfolio " Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico", 1935/1942

Background imageCurtains Collection: Chintz Curtain, India, First quarter 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Chintz Curtain, India, First quarter 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Chintz Curtain, India, First quarter 18th century. Detail from a larger artwork

Background imageCurtains Collection: Venus and Cupid, c. 1570 (oil on canvas)

Venus and Cupid, c. 1570 (oil on canvas)
5859959 Venus and Cupid, c.1570 (oil on canvas) by Cambiaso, Luca (1527-85); 107.5--95.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Luca Cambiaso (1527-85))

Background imageCurtains Collection: Portrait of a Noblewoman Dressed in Mourning, c. 1600 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Noblewoman Dressed in Mourning, c. 1600 (oil on canvas)
5860530 Portrait of a Noblewoman Dressed in Mourning, c.1600 (oil on canvas) by Empoli, Jacopo Chimenti (1551-1640); 221--122.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageCurtains Collection: Maid tidying a worn-out bed (colour litho)

Maid tidying a worn-out bed (colour litho)
3096369 Maid tidying a worn-out bed (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid tidying a worn-out bed. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCurtains Collection: Portrait of Master Semon with a Spaniel, 1796 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Master Semon with a Spaniel, 1796 (oil on canvas)
7262157 Portrait of Master Semon with a Spaniel, 1796 (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 112.8x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

Background imageCurtains Collection: A dream is a wish your heart makes

A dream is a wish your heart makes
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Background imageCurtains Collection: Rice-Pounding Rabbit, 1855 (colour woodblock print; surimono)

Rice-Pounding Rabbit, 1855 (colour woodblock print; surimono)
5860925 Rice-Pounding Rabbit, 1855 (colour woodblock print; surimono) by Tanaka, Shutei (1810-1858); 23.4x17.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Tanaka Shutei (1810-1858))

Background imageCurtains Collection: Mrs. Andrew Bedford Bankson and Son, Gunning Bedford Bankson, 1803-05 (oil on canvas)

Mrs. Andrew Bedford Bankson and Son, Gunning Bedford Bankson, 1803-05 (oil on canvas)
5861845 Mrs. Andrew Bedford Bankson and Son, Gunning Bedford Bankson, 1803-05 (oil on canvas) by Johnson, Joshua (c.1765-c.1825); 81.3--71.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageCurtains Collection: A Sultana taking Coffee in the Harem, 1742-43 (oil on canvas)

A Sultana taking Coffee in the Harem, 1742-43 (oil on canvas)
5860709 A Sultana taking Coffee in the Harem, 1742-43 (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Giovanni Antonio (1699-1760); 46--63 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageCurtains Collection: An elegant lady at her dressing table, printed by F. Sala & Co, Berlin, c. 1850 (colour litho)

An elegant lady at her dressing table, printed by F. Sala & Co, Berlin, c. 1850 (colour litho)
DHC379908 An elegant lady at her dressing table, printed by F. Sala & Co, Berlin, c.1850 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Sammlung Hecht




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"Curtains: Unveiling the Artistry and Stories Behind Them" Step into a time capsule with "A Studio in Montparnasse, c1926" by CRW Nevinson, where curtains frame the creative process of artists. In the heart of Paris, "Rubans de Paris - Corner of Maddox Street / St George Street" showcases how curtains add elegance to urban landscapes. Transport yourself to Provence, France through a mesmerizing poster capturing doors adorned with vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Experience the enchantment of bell ringers as they perform behind majestic curtains that heighten their musical magic. The whimsical music cover for "Two Marionettes Polka" unveils a world where curtains become characters dancing to lively tunes. Travel back in time to a cozy 1950s family living room, where floral-patterned curtains create an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia. Witness the intimate act of putting on lipstick through David Wright's artwork, highlighting how they are both conceal and reveal beauty secrets. Discover vintage charm in a retro poster advertising Gilbert & Sullivan's performances at D'Oyly Carte Theatre - where grandiose stage curtains set the scene for timeless operettas. Feel the excitement on the first day of holidays as sunlight filters through sheer white curtains, promising days filled with adventure and relaxation. Marvel at Vienna's Stadttempel Synagogue's Sacred Ark curtain; its intricate design symbolizes spirituality woven into every thread within Austria's rich history. Immerse yourself in literary delights under lamplight with George Clausen's masterpiece "Reading by Lamplight (Twilight: Interior)" – showcasing how soft drapes enhance moments of solitude and introspection. Indulge your senses at Bechstein Hall in London. The advertisement captures opulent red velvet theater drapes inviting you to experience unforgettable musical performances.