Eyeglasses Collection (#7)

Assertiveness: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Assertiveness - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Never retreat. Never explain. Get it done and let them howl. ~ Benjamin Jowett

Eye with binary numbers, symbolic image for digitalisation

Young boy and girl sitting on sofa, imitating married couple

Two men standing in flowing water, smiling

Bassett hound
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Basset hound wearing spectacles. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Dog dressed for St Patricks Day
Australian Kelpie dressed in clover glasses, clover headband and green bow tie for St Patricks Day, on a green backdrop

Wils-Edge Rimless Glasses Advertisement. ca. 1939, Wils-edge RIMLESS GLASSES, For Unequalled Satisfaction in Use and Elimination of Frequent Adjustments, FRANK WEISE SONS, 412 STATE TOWER, SYRACUSE

Conrad Veidt, (1893-1943), German actor, 20th century

The Spectacles Seller. Artist: Cornelisz van Oostsanen, Jacob (ca. 1470-1533)
The Spectacles Seller. Private Collection

A Pedlar selling Spectacles outside a Cottage, c. 1653. Artist: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
A Pedlar selling Spectacles outside a Cottage, c. 1653. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Old Man holding a Pair of Spectacles. Artist: Pluym, Karel van der (1625-1672)
Old Man holding a Pair of Spectacles. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Self-portrait with Pince-nez, c. 1882. Artist: Breitner, George Hendrik (1857-1923)
Self-portrait with Pince-nez, c. 1882. Found in the collection of the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

Spectacle Maker (From Abbildung der gemein-nutzlichen Haupt-Stande), 1698. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Self-portrait with monocle, 1777. Artist: Therbusch-Lisiewska, Anna Dorothea (1721-1782)
Self-portrait with monocle, 1777. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Saint Jerome reading a letter, ca. 1628-1629. Artist: La Tour, Georges, de (1583-1652)
Saint Jerome reading a letter, ca. 1628-1629. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

At the Cafe Chateaudun, c. 1870. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
At the Cafe Chateaudun, c. 1870. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Still Life with Book, Papers and Inkwell, 1876. Artist: Bonvin, Francois (1817-1887)
Still Life with Book, Papers and Inkwell, 1876. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Spectacles Box, 1808. Artist: Anonymous
Spectacles Box, 1808. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Saint Jerome reading (Copy), ca 1636. Artist: La Tour, Georges, de (1583-1652)
Saint Jerome reading (Copy), ca 1636. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Le Grand Cafe 1759. Artist: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
Le Grand Cafe 1759. In the right foreground a pedlar holds up a pair of spectacles for sale. At centre right a water carrier points through the doorway to people dancing

Saint Jerome in his Study (Detail), 1480. Artist: Ghirlandaio, Domenico (1449?1494)
Saint Jerome in his Study (Detail), 1480. Found in the collection of the Chiesa di Ognissanti, Florence

Antique illustration of humanized beast holding a paper
Antique illustration of a humanized animal (a wild boar or a wolf) holding the ticket for visiting the Universal Exposition held in Paris in 1878. The animal is dressed and wears glasses

AVIATION MECHANIC, 1942. Woman operating a hand drill at North American Aviation Inc. assembling a section of the leading edge for the horizontal stabilizer of a plane, Inglewood, California

Statue of James Joyce, O Connell Street, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Illustration of old fashioned pair of glasses on open pages of hardback book

Digital cartoon of man wearing oversized spectacles

Digital illustration of rectangular red spectacles

Illustration of a young woman sawing wood in a workshop

Illustration of doctor pointing at x-ray of pelvis and spine

Young woman sitting in the mountains, Jasper, Canada

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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.