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Facing Away Collection (page 4)

"Facing Away: A Glimpse into Hidden Emotions and Unseen Perspectives" In the captivating painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Background imageFacing Away Collection: CS_2815

CS_2815
Acer palmatum Japanese maple Red subject

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CS_2807
Sambucus nigra Elder White subject

Background imageFacing Away Collection: CS_2262

CS_2262
Daucus carota Carrot - Wild carrot White subject

Background imageFacing Away Collection: CS_2630

CS_2630
Picea - variety not identified Pine / Fir / Spruce - variety not identified Brown subject

Background imageFacing Away Collection: CS_2305

CS_2305
Delphinium Blue Bees Delphinium Blue subject Blue b/g

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CS_2616
Astrantia major Buckland Astrantia / Masterwort Pink subject

Background imageFacing Away Collection: CS_1965

CS_1965
Primula denticulata Primula / Primrose - Drumstick primrose Purple subject Green b/g

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CGS_0091
Dicksonia antartica Fern - Tree fern Green subject

Background imageFacing Away Collection: CS_1282

CS_1282
Anemone blanda Flower Orientation - Vertical orientation Nobody Colour T Plant Flowering season - Spring Close-up Bulb Colour - Vivid colour View - Back view Mauve subject, Pink subject, Green b/g

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CS_1817
Meconopsis cambrica Flower One Simple Wild flower Orientation - Vertical orientation Nobody Colour Studio shot View - Back view Flowering season - Summer Bright light

Background imageFacing Away Collection: ASH_0220

ASH_0220
Tulipa - variety not identified Tulip Red subject Blue b/g

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ASH_0219
Tulipa - variety not identified Tulip Red subject Blue b/g

Background imageFacing Away Collection: BA_0065

BA_0065
Narcissus - variety not identified Narcissus White subject White b/g

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AHG_0021
Cornus - variety not identified Dogwood Yellow subject White b/g

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AMF_0046
Rosa - variety not identified Rose White subject

Background imageFacing Away Collection: AKC_0018

AKC_0018
Cyclamen - variety not identified Cyclamen Pink subject Pink b/g

Background imageFacing Away Collection: AKC_0040

AKC_0040
Primula vulgaris Primrose Yellow subject Blue b/g

Background imageFacing Away Collection: AKC_0038

AKC_0038
Anthurium andraeanum Painters palette Pink subject Brown b/g

Background imageFacing Away Collection: AKC_0017

AKC_0017
Cyclamen - variety not identified Cyclamen Pink subject Pink b/g

Background imageFacing Away Collection: AMF_0102

AMF_0102
Rosa - variety not identified Rose Red subject Green b/g

Background imageFacing Away Collection: AMF_0088

AMF_0088
Anemone blanda Atrocaerulea Anemone Purple subject Purple b/g

Background imageFacing Away Collection: AMF_0072

AMF_0072
Zantedeschia - variety not identified Lily - Arum lily / Calla lily White subject Black b/g

Background imageFacing Away Collection: AMF_0071

AMF_0071
Zantedeschia - variety not identified Lily - Arum lily / Calla lily White subject Black b/g

Background imageFacing Away Collection: A Celebration for the Birth of the French Heir apparent, 1781 (1783)

A Celebration for the Birth of the French Heir apparent, 1781 (1783). Artist: Philibert Louis Debucourt
A Celebration for the Birth of the French Heir apparent, 1781 (1783). From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Study for Une Baignade, 1883. Artist: Georges-Pierre Seurat

Study for Une Baignade, 1883. Artist: Georges-Pierre Seurat
Study for Une Baignade, 1883. From the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Background imageFacing Away Collection: The Death of Napoleon the Great, 5 May 1821, 1825

The Death of Napoleon the Great, 5 May 1821, 1825. Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) (1769-1821), Emperor of France 1804-1815

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Sketch for a ceiling mural for the Elysee-Palace (not carried out), late 19th / early 20th century

Sketch for a ceiling mural for the Elysee-Palace (not carried out), late 19th / early 20th century
Sketch for a ceiling mural for the Elysee-Palace (not carried out), late 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection

Background imageFacing Away Collection: The 14th of July 1880, late19th / early 20th century. Artist: Alfred Roll

The 14th of July 1880, late19th / early 20th century. Artist: Alfred Roll
The 14th of July 1880, late19th/early 20th century. From the Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Ouvriers du Batiment ( Construction Workers ), c1911. Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen

Ouvriers du Batiment ( Construction Workers ), c1911. Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Ouvriers du Batiment ( Construction Workers ), c1911. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Les Bayaderes, 1838

Les Bayaderes, 1838. Representation of the dress worn by a group of five Hindu temple dancers, also known as The Dancing Priestesses of Pondicherry, accompanied by three male musicians

Background imageFacing Away Collection: The Assumption of the Virgin, c1475-1476. Artist: Francesco Botticini

The Assumption of the Virgin, c1475-1476. Artist: Francesco Botticini
The Assumption of the Virgin, c1475-1476. In the foreground the Apostles group around the Virgins tomb full of Madonna lilies

Background imageFacing Away Collection: The Adoration of the Kings, c1470. Artist: Filippino Lippi

The Adoration of the Kings, c1470. Artist: Filippino Lippi
The Adoration of the Kings, c1470. The three Kings from the East, Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar, present their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrhh to the infant Jesus

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Prise de la Porte St Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, Paris

Prise de la Porte St Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, Paris
Prise de la Porte St. Denis le 28th Juillet 1830, Revolution of 1830, Paris. The battle at Porte St Denis, between the people and a royal battalion

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Popular festivities, mid 19th century

Popular festivities, mid 19th century. A young couple dance round a garlanded pole (Maypole) while a second couple wait outside the inn to take their turn

Background imageFacing Away Collection: The Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. Artist: Charles Guillot

The Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. Artist: Charles Guillot
The Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. From the Musee d Art et d Histoire, St Denis, France

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Spanish dancers, mid 19th century

Spanish dancers, mid 19th century. Dancers in traditional costume and using castanets are accompanied by guitar and violin players

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Paris, 1900. Artist: Jean Francois Raffaelli

Paris, 1900. Artist: Jean Francois Raffaelli
Paris, 1900. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Le Havre, France

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Napoleons Column, Place du Chatelet, Paris, 19th century

Napoleons Column, Place du Chatelet, Paris, 19th century. Below the column commemorating Napoleons victories, the water carriers fill their buckets at the fountain

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Memories of the trip from Paris to Cadiz - Alexandre Dumas (Pere) in Spain, 1830

Memories of the trip from Paris to Cadiz - Alexandre Dumas (Pere) in Spain, 1830. Artist: Pierre Francois Eugene Giraud
Memories of the trip from Paris to Cadiz - Alexandre Dumas (Pere) in Spain, 1830. From the Musee Renan Scheffer, Paris

Background imageFacing Away Collection: The Seat of Justice in the Parlement of Paris, 1723. Artist: Nicolas Lancret

The Seat of Justice in the Parlement of Paris, 1723. Artist: Nicolas Lancret
The Seat of Justice in the Parlement of Paris, 1723. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Paternal Admonition, 1654-1655. Artist: Gerard Terborch II

Paternal Admonition, 1654-1655. Artist: Gerard Terborch II
Paternal Admonition, 1654-1655. From a private collection

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Smoker in front of a Fire, 17th century. Artist: David Teniers II

Smoker in front of a Fire, 17th century. Artist: David Teniers II
Smoker in front of a Fire, 17th century

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Bela III founding the Cistercian monastery at Szentgotthard in 1183 (1795-1796)

Bela III founding the Cistercian monastery at Szentgotthard in 1183 (1795-1796). Artist: Istvan Dorfmeister
Bela III founding the Cistercian monastery at Szentgotthard in 1183 (1795-1796). Bela III (1148-1196) was King of Hungary from 1172. From the Hungarian National Gallery

Background imageFacing Away Collection: The Birth of the Virgin, 1467. Artist: Fra Carnevale

The Birth of the Virgin, 1467. Artist: Fra Carnevale
The Birth of the Virgin, 1467. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Christ on the Cross, 16th century

Christ on the Cross, 16th century. From Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis, Portugal

Background imageFacing Away Collection: The Environs of London from Greenwich, c1620-1630

The Environs of London from Greenwich, c1620-1630. From the Museum of London

Background imageFacing Away Collection: The Mystery of the Revenge of Jesus Christ, detail, c1630

The Mystery of the Revenge of Jesus Christ, detail, c1630. From the Museum of the Abbey of St Remi, Reims, France

Background imageFacing Away Collection: Arrival at Calais, 1816

Arrival at Calais, 1816. From French Characteristic Costume. (London, 1816)




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"Facing Away: A Glimpse into Hidden Emotions and Unseen Perspectives" In the captivating painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, we witness a poignant moment as the prodigal son faces away from his father, perhaps overwhelmed with shame or uncertainty. This portrayal reminds us that sometimes our deepest emotions are not always visible on the surface. Contrasting this somber scene is Pieter Bruegel the Elder's artwork titled "Whatever I do, I do not Repent, I Keep Pissing against the Moon. " Here, a figure defiantly turns their back to societal norms and expectations. It serves as a reminder that they are also symbolize rebellion and individuality. Abraham Govaerts' painting "A landscape with wood; Diana offers a hare to a nymph; Silenus and Ceres in foreground" presents an intriguing composition where various characters face away from each other. This hints at hidden narratives within nature's realm, leaving viewers curious about untold stories lurking behind their turned backs. Moving beyond paintings, Listvianka captures our attention with its serene beauty. As we gaze upon this picturesque location nestled near Lake Baikal in Russia, it invites us to turn our backs on everyday worries and immerse ourselves in nature's tranquility. Meanwhile, a captive coati stands poised but facing away from us. Its enigmatic demeanor leaves us wondering what thoughts lie beneath its exterior—a testament to how even animals can evoke curiosity through their mysterious expressions. Similarly captivating is the male leopard caught mid-stride while facing away. With its powerful presence juxtaposed against hidden intentions masked by its turned head, it reminds us of both grace and danger lurking just out of sight. Maria Konstantinowka Bashkirtseff's painting "The Meeting" portrays two figures engrossed in conversation yet turning slightly away from each other.