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Distemper Collection

"Discover the Timeless Beauty of Distemper: From Ancient Art to Modern Masterpieces" Introducing Morses distemper

Background imageDistemper Collection: Advertisement for Morses distemper with a decorator lying flat while painting the walls

Advertisement for Morses distemper with a decorator lying flat while painting the walls. Date: c.1924

Background imageDistemper Collection: Amoghasiddhi, the Buddha of the Northern Pure Land, ca. 1200-50. Creator: Unknown

Amoghasiddhi, the Buddha of the Northern Pure Land, ca. 1200-50. Creator: Unknown
Amoghasiddhi, the Buddha of the Northern Pure Land, ca. 1200-50

Background imageDistemper Collection: Thanka with Buddha, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Thanka with Buddha, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Thanka with Buddha, 19th century

Background imageDistemper Collection: Acala, The Buddhist Protector, equivalent to February / March 1322. Creator: Unknown

Acala, The Buddhist Protector, equivalent to February / March 1322. Creator: Unknown
Acala, The Buddhist Protector, equivalent to February / March 1322

Background imageDistemper Collection: Place Vintimille, Paris, 1908-1910. Artist: Edouard Vuillard

Place Vintimille, Paris, 1908-1910. Artist: Edouard Vuillard
Place Vintimille, Paris, 1908-1910. Vuillard moved into a house overlooking Place Vintimille (Place Adolphe Max today) in 1908

Background imageDistemper Collection: Modernist House At Wentworth, Virginia Water

Modernist House At Wentworth, Virginia Water
A photograph of a modernist house located at Wentworth, Virginia Water, designed in 1935, by architect Oliver Falvey Hill, with an external finish of white distemper on render. Date: circa 1937

Background imageDistemper Collection: Diptych of Saints Achatius, Barbara, Apollonia, and Sebald, c. 1490. Creator: Unknown

Diptych of Saints Achatius, Barbara, Apollonia, and Sebald, c. 1490. Creator: Unknown
Diptych of Saints Achatius, Barbara, Apollonia, and Sebald, c. 1490

Background imageDistemper Collection: Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, 1475 / 1500. Creator: Unknown

Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, 1475 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus, 1475/1500

Background imageDistemper Collection: Gypsies by the Campfire (recto); Zigeunerinnen am Lagerfeuer (recto), c

Gypsies by the Campfire (recto); Zigeunerinnen am Lagerfeuer (recto), c
825996 Gypsies by the Campfire (recto); Zigeunerinnen am Lagerfeuer (recto), c.1927 (distemper on burlap) by Muller or Mueller

Background imageDistemper Collection: Drapery Study for a kneeling figure, (brush and brownish-grey distemper heightened with

Drapery Study for a kneeling figure, (brush and brownish-grey distemper heightened with
827893 Drapery Study for a kneeling figure, (brush and brownish-grey distemper heightened with white on linen) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 28.8x18.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDistemper Collection: 'The Monarchs of Great Britain and Ireland'at the New Gallery (litho)

"The Monarchs of Great Britain and Ireland"at the New Gallery (litho)
1629316 " The Monarchs of Great Britain and Ireland" at the New Gallery (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDistemper Collection: Seated Couple; Sitzendes Paar, c. 1920 (distemper; leimfarbe on burlap)

Seated Couple; Sitzendes Paar, c. 1920 (distemper; leimfarbe on burlap)
825303 Seated Couple; Sitzendes Paar, c.1920 (distemper; leimfarbe on burlap) by Veit, Philipp (1793-1877); 100x83 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated Couple; Sitzendes Paar)

Background imageDistemper Collection: Pamphlet explaining the Virtue and Use of Coffee, c. 1721 (litho)

Pamphlet explaining the Virtue and Use of Coffee, c. 1721 (litho)
GHL240157 Pamphlet explaining the Virtue and Use of Coffee, c.1721 (litho) by Bradley, Richard (fl.1721); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

Background imageDistemper Collection: Standing Gypsy with Children; Stehende Zigeunerin mit Kind, 1927 (distemper on burlap)

Standing Gypsy with Children; Stehende Zigeunerin mit Kind, 1927 (distemper on burlap)
826027 Standing Gypsy with Children; Stehende Zigeunerin mit Kind, 1927 (distemper on burlap) by Muller or Mueller, Otto (1874-1930); 127.5x95 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDistemper Collection: 1195965

1195965; out of copyright

Background imageDistemper Collection: Duke of York - Order of the Equatorial Shave

Duke of York - Order of the Equatorial Shave
The Duke and Duchess of York left London on 6th January 1927 to head to Australia to open the new Parliament Buildings at Canberra They sailed on HMS Renown, a battle-cruiser

Background imageDistemper Collection: Tangka, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Tangka, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Tangka, late 18th century. Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk applique, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala

Background imageDistemper Collection: Vajrabhairava with His Consort Vajravetali, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Vajrabhairava with His Consort Vajravetali, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Vajrabhairava with His Consort Vajravetali, 18th century

Background imageDistemper Collection: Sakya Pandita, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Sakya Pandita, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Sakya Pandita, 18th century

Background imageDistemper Collection: Portrait of Jnanatapa Attended by Lamas and Mahasiddhas, ca. 1350. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Jnanatapa Attended by Lamas and Mahasiddhas, ca. 1350. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Jnanatapa Attended by Lamas and Mahasiddhas, ca. 1350

Background imageDistemper Collection: Guru Dragpo, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Guru Dragpo, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Guru Dragpo, 18th century

Background imageDistemper Collection: Chakrasamvara Mandala, ca. 1100. Creator: Unknown

Chakrasamvara Mandala, ca. 1100. Creator: Unknown
Chakrasamvara Mandala, ca. 1100

Background imageDistemper Collection: Chakrasamvara and consort Vajravarahi, 1450-1500. Creator: Unknown

Chakrasamvara and consort Vajravarahi, 1450-1500. Creator: Unknown
Chakrasamvara and consort Vajravarahi, 1450-1500

Background imageDistemper Collection: Mandala of Chandra, God of the Moon, late 14th-early 15th century. Creator: Unknown

Mandala of Chandra, God of the Moon, late 14th-early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Mandala of Chandra, God of the Moon, late 14th-early 15th century

Background imageDistemper Collection: Cast of Drapery for a Standing Figure, c1470 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

Cast of Drapery for a Standing Figure, c1470 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Cast of Drapery for a Standing Figure, c1470 (1945). The drawing is held by the Musee du Louvre, Paris. From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Background imageDistemper Collection: Cast of Drapery for a Figure Kneeling to the Right, c1470 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

Cast of Drapery for a Figure Kneeling to the Right, c1470 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Cast of Drapery for a Figure Kneeling to the Right, c1470 (1945). The drawing is held by the Musee du Louvre, Paris. From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Background imageDistemper Collection: Cast of Drapery for the Legs of a Seated Figure, 1470-1484 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci

Cast of Drapery for the Legs of a Seated Figure, 1470-1484 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Cast of Drapery for the Legs of a Seated Figure, 1470-1484 (1945). The drawing is held by the Musee du Louvre, Paris. From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Background imageDistemper Collection: Wall-paper, printed in distemper colour. Designed by H. Wilson, 1893 Artist: W Jackson

Wall-paper, printed in distemper colour. Designed by H. Wilson, 1893 Artist: W Jackson
Wall-paper, printed in distemper colour. Designed by H. Wilson. Printed by W. Jackson (Jeffery and Co.), 1894. From The Studio Volume 2. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1893]

Background imageDistemper Collection: Shield with a horseman (Detail), end 7th, early 8th century

Shield with a horseman (Detail), end 7th, early 8th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageDistemper Collection: The Public Gardens (detail), 1894. Artist: Edouard Vuillard

The Public Gardens (detail), 1894. Artist: Edouard Vuillard
The Public Gardens (detail), 1894

Background imageDistemper Collection: Lunch at Vasouy, 1901. Artist: Edouard Vuillard

Lunch at Vasouy, 1901. Artist: Edouard Vuillard
Lunch at Vasouy, 1901

Background imageDistemper Collection: Charles Demuth Piano Movers Holiday 1919 Distemper

Charles Demuth Piano Movers Holiday 1919 Distemper
Charles Demuth: Piano Movers Holiday, Charles Demuth, 1919, Distemper on composition board, Overall: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)

Background imageDistemper Collection: Adoration Magi Andrea Mantegna Italian Paduan

Adoration Magi Andrea Mantegna Italian Paduan
Adoration of the Magi; Andrea Mantegna (Italian (Paduan), about 1431 - 1506); Italy; about 1495 - 1505; Distemper on linen; 48.6 × 65.6 cm (19 1, 8 × 25 13, 16 in.)

Background imageDistemper Collection: Annunciation Dieric Bouts Netherlandish 1415

Annunciation Dieric Bouts Netherlandish 1415
The Annunciation; Dieric Bouts (Netherlandish, about 1415 - 1475); Louvain, Belgium; about 1450-1455; Distemper on linen; 90 × 74.6 cm (35 7, 16 × 29 3, 8 in.)

Background imageDistemper Collection: Icon, Late 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Icon, Late 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Distemper on wood diptych composed of St. George and the Dragon on the proper right panel, with an equestrian saint on a white horse spearing a serpent on a background of red seperated by a green

Background imageDistemper Collection: Adoration Magi ca 1465 Distemper canvas 43 x 63

Adoration Magi ca 1465 Distemper canvas 43 x 63
Artokoloro

Background imageDistemper Collection: Cosmaš Tura, Italian (c. 1433-1495), The Annunciation with Saint Francis and Saint

Cosmaš Tura, Italian (c. 1433-1495), The Annunciation with Saint Francis and Saint Louis of Toulouse [far right panel], c. 1470-1480, tempera and distemper on panel

Background imageDistemper Collection: Cosmaš Tura, The Annunciation with Saint Francis and Saint Louis of Toulouse [middle

Cosmaš Tura, The Annunciation with Saint Francis and Saint Louis of Toulouse [middle right panel], Italian, c. 1433-1495, c. 1470-1480, tempera and distemper on panel

Background imageDistemper Collection: Paint and brushes aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)

Paint and brushes aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b / w photo)
XJF425671 Paint and brushes aisle, Woolworths store, 1956 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageDistemper Collection: Picture No. 10861738

Picture No. 10861738
British Divers Marine Life Rescue medics inspect Common / Harbour Seal for signs of distemper (Phoca vitulina) Date:

Background imageDistemper Collection: Design for Frieze with ships and trees

Design for Frieze with ships and trees
Design for Frieze with sailing ships and trees. Stencil, gouache and distemper on hand-made paper. Rottmann & Co. 1894

Background imageDistemper Collection: Feline distemper virus particle

Feline distemper virus particle. Molecular model showing the structure of the capsid (outer protein coat) of a feline panleukopenia virus particle. This parovirus causes distemper in cats

Background imageDistemper Collection: James Halton

James Halton
JAMES NALTON protestant churchman whose sermons oft-times brought his congregation - and himself - to tears : died of a distemper with his autograph




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"Discover the Timeless Beauty of Distemper: From Ancient Art to Modern Masterpieces" Introducing Morses distemper, the perfect choice for creating stunning and authentic wall finishes. In this captivating advertisement, a skilled decorator lies flat while delicately painting the walls with our premium distemper paint. The smooth strokes effortlessly transform any space into a work of art. Step back in time as we explore remarkable artworks that have stood the test of centuries. Admire the Thanka with Buddha, an enigmatic 19th-century creation by an unknown artist. Its intricate details and vibrant colors showcase the versatility as a medium. Behold Amoghasiddhi, the Buddha of the Northern Pure Land, crafted around 1200-50 by another anonymous master. This ethereal piece captures divine serenity through delicate layers pigments. Transport yourself to early 20th-century Paris with Edouard Vuillard's Place Vintimille masterpiece. The subtle nuances achieved using Morses distemper bring life to every brushstroke, immersing you in its nostalgic charm. Experience architectural marvels like never before at Modernist House At Wentworth in Virginia Water. Our durable and long-lasting distempers enhance every corner, highlighting their unique design elements and ensuring timeless elegance. Delve into spiritual realms with Acala, The Buddhist Protector from February/March 1322 – an extraordinary testament to how our high-quality they can capture profound emotions on canvas. Unlock hidden stories within Diptych of Saints Achatius, Barbara, Apollonia, and Sebald from c. 1490; each stroke tells tales untold yet preserved through generations thanks to resilient distemper paints. Marvel at Phaeton Driving the Chariot of Phoebus - a mysterious creation between 1475-1500 that showcases how even ancient artists relied on distemper to bring their visions to life.