Eyeglasses Collection (#4)

Self Portrait in Colonial Dress, 1874 (oil on board laid on panel)
651026 Self Portrait in Colonial Dress, 1874 (oil on board laid on panel) by Johnson, David (1827-1908); 31.3x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Self Portrait in Colonial Dress)

Portrait of the Artist Peder Severin Kroyer, half-length, 1907 (oil on canvas)
659672 Portrait of the Artist Peder Severin Kroyer, half-length, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Ancher, Michael Peter (1849-1927); 49x41.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Parisian Cafe, 1875 (oil on canvas)
1195560 A Parisian Cafe, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 120.6x191.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1042806 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Portrait of Lytton Strachey, 1973 (bronze)
826797 Portrait of Lytton Strachey, 1973 (bronze) by Tomlin, Stephen (1901-37); 46 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Lytton Strachey. Stephen Tomlin (1901-1937)

Self Portrait; Selbstportrat, c. 1930 (oil on hardboard)
826161 Self Portrait; Selbstportrat, c.1930 (oil on hardboard) by Segal, Arthur (1875-1944); 81.5x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Self Portrait; Selbstportrat. Arthur Segal (1874-1944)

Self-Portrait; Autorretrato, 1925 (oil on board)
825062 Self-Portrait; Autorretrato, 1925 (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 49.5x34.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-Portrait; Autorretrato. Pedro Figari (1861-1938)

Tric-Trac Players in an Inn, c. 1623-5 (oil on canvas)
827771 Tric-Trac Players in an Inn, c.1623-5 (oil on canvas) by Lievens, Jan the Elder (1607-74); 100x105.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tric-Trac Players in an Inn)

The Wine Merchant, (oil on canvas)
827216 The Wine Merchant, (oil on canvas) by Massani, Pompeo (1850-1920); 31x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wine Merchant. Pompeo Massani (1850-1920). Oil on canvas

Grandmothers Favorite, (oil on canvas)
650775 Grandmothers Favorite, (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 77.1x64.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmothers Favorite. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

The Thorny Path of Knowledge, 1909 (pencil and watercolour with white heightening
652078 The Thorny Path of Knowledge, 1909 (pencil and watercolour with white heightening and gum arabic) by Henshall, John Henry (1856-1928); 39.1x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess Game, (oil on canvas)
651053 Chess Game, (oil on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); 45.7x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chess Game. Louis Charles Moeller (1855-1930). Oil on canvas

A Self-Portrait of the Artist, head and shoulders at his Easel, (oil on canvas)
659673 A Self-Portrait of the Artist, head and shoulders at his Easel, (oil on canvas) by Kroyer, Peder Severin (1851-1909); 51x41.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Self-Portrait of the Artist)

The Tomb of Salvino Armati (d. 1317), engraved by F. Simon
CHT207495 The Tomb of Salvino Armati (d.1317), engraved by F. Simon, frontispiece from Hygiene de la Vue, by Arthur Chevalier (1830-72) 1861 (engraving) (b/w photo) by David, E

Giacomo Quarenghi, Wearing the Order of the Knights of Malta and Playing the Flute
1195879 Giacomo Quarenghi, Wearing the Order of the Knights of Malta and Playing the Flute, (pencil and w/c on paper) by Orlowski

Portrait of the Artist, half-length, in an Olive Green Coat, Wearing Spectacles
824223 Portrait of the Artist, half-length, in an Olive Green Coat, Wearing Spectacles, (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (studio of); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Self Portrait of the Artist in his Studio (oil on canvas)
989865 Self Portrait of the Artist in his Studio (oil on canvas) by Bouvet, Henry (1859-1945); 162x97 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Self-portrait, (oil on canvas)
989722 Self-portrait, (oil on canvas) by Trouillebert, Paul Desire (1829-1900); 65x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-portrait. Paul Desire Trouillebert (1829-1900). Oil on canvas

The Lost Stitch, 1886 (watercolour on paper)
822889 The Lost Stitch, 1886 (watercolour on paper) by Wood, Thomas Waterman (1823-1903); 50.8x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lost Stitch. Thomas Waterman Wood (1823-1903)

The Players Choice, (oil on canvas)
827333 The Players Choice, (oil on canvas) by Bellei, Gaetano (1857-1922); 50.9x81.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Players Choice. Gaetano Bellei (1857-1922). Oil on canvas

Eyeglasses from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: Sherman Optical USA
A pair of bifocal glasses with black plastic frames. The lenses are slightly ovular with a smooth bottom edge and a bi-cornered top edge

I am watching
kenp

Gloomy afternoon mood
Abr Abe

Behave Little Piggy
Petri Damstén

Skeletons and a Rose
Petri Damstén

The Pinch
Petri Damstén

Himba Specs
John Rickwood

Bathing time at the seaside (L heure du bain au bord de la mer), 1896. Found in the collection of Musee de la Corderie Vallois

Eyeglass Merchant, 1610-85. Creator: Unknown
Eyeglass Merchant, 1610-85

Vietnamese Buddhist book, Sainte-Foy-Les-Lyon, Rhone, France, Europe

Bible study in a Baptist church, Florida, United States of America, North America

Business collage
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Portrait of a Lady with a Lorgnette, 1830s. Creator: Hampeln, Carl, von (1794-after 1880)
Portrait of a Lady with a Lorgnette, 1830s. Found in the Collection of State Art Museum, Yaroslavl

Portrait of Count Karl Robert Nesselrode (1780-1862), 1832. Creator: Lehmann, F. L
Portrait of Count Karl Robert Nesselrode (1780-1862), 1832. Private Collection

A Boy Posed Reading Old Books; Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Self-Portrait with an Eyeshade, 1775. Creator: Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779)
Self-Portrait with an Eyeshade, 1775. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Self-Portrait, 1780. Creator: Therbusch-Lisiewska, Anna Dorothea (1721-1782)
Self-Portrait, 1780. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Saint Jerome reading, c. 1650. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Self-portrait with spectacles, 1773. Found in the Collection of Muse e des Beaux Arts, Orle ans

Netherlands, Amsterdam, Jordaan area, tophat and eyeglass shop

Cover for the book Statuti, et ordini della venerabile Compagnia e Sacro Monte... 1588. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca Reale, Turin

Hugh of Saint-Cher, 1351-1352. Found in the Collection of Chiesa di San Nicolo, Treviso

The spectacle pedlar, ca 1624-1625. Found in the Collection of Museum De Lakenhal Leiden

Portrait of John Calvin (1509-1564), 1559. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que de Gene ve

The Death of the Virgin, ca 1490-1510. Private Collection

Self-Portrait, 1842. Found in the collection of Museum Georg Schafer, Schweinfurt

Pavilion to the Fair Spring in Schonbrunn. Private Collection

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"Eyeglasses: A Journey Through History and Art" From the comedic genius of Conchords to the peculiar invention for chickens in 1903, this captivating caption takes you on a whirlwind tour through the fascinating world of eyewear. In the 1760s, Benjamin Franklin sketched his revolutionary idea for bifocal eyeglasses, forever changing how we see. Joining him in this optical revolution was George Bernard Shaw, who undoubtedly found inspiration behind his iconic frames. Lytton Strachey's oil portrait from 1916 captures not only his essence but also showcases the timeless elegance that glasses can bring to one's appearance. Meanwhile, Rembrandt van Rhijn's masterpiece "The Parable of the Rich Fool" reminds us that even with all our possessions, clear vision is truly priceless. Thomas Harris' advertisement proudly boasts their status as Opticians to the Royal Family – a testament to both their craftsmanship and regal clientele. Edgar Degas immortalizes Les Choristes (The Chorus Singers) with meticulous detail down to every pair of spectacles adorning their faces. A warm smile welcomes chefs into an unknown culinary adventure while a digitally restored war propaganda poster highlights how glasses empower individuals during challenging times. James Augustine Aloysius Joyce peers at us through time with literary brilliance reflected in his eyes. And finally, a close-up portrait reveals an old lady adorned with traditional facial tattoos and puffing on her pipe – her glasses serving as windows into a life richly lived. They have transcended mere function; they have become symbols of style, intellectuality, and cultural diversity throughout history. So put on your favorite pair and let them transport you into a world where vision meets artistry.