Facing Away Collection (page 5)

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

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

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

Voyage dans les Pouilles, 16th century. Manuscript in the National Library of France, Paris

Puppet Show, Marlet
Puppet show, Marlet. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Entrance of Charles VIII into Naples, 12th May 1495 (19th century). From the Palace of Versailles, France

Moon at Numazu, from 53 stations of Tokaido, 1832
body, face, solar system, moon, stream, time of day, evening, sky, night, water, geographical feature, river, arts, landscape, location, forest, exterior, travel, luggage, journey, Japan, Japanese

English Tea Party with the Prince of Conti at the Temple, 1766. Artist: Michel Barthelemy Ollivier
English Tea Party with the Prince of Conti at the Temple, 1766. The young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is seated at the clavichord at the left of the picture

Dinner at the Hospice of Beaune, France, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Claude Joseph Bail
Dinner at the Hospice of Beaune, France, late 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection

US Mail Boat, 1870. Artist: Leila Bauman
US Mail Boat, 1870. From the Washington National Gallery of Art, USA

Soldiers at the Edge of the River, 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Etienne Prosper Berne-Bellecour
Soldiers at the Edge of the River, 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection

David and Jonathan, 1642. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
David and Jonathan, 1642

Alexander Cuts the Gordian Knot, late 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Jean Simon Berthelemy
Alexander Cuts the Gordian Knot, late 18th/early 19th century. From the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris

Market and Fountain of the Innocents, Paris, 1823. Artist: John James Chalon
Market and Fountain of the Innocents, Paris, 1823. From the Collection Guillemot, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Waterfall at Tivoli, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Hubert Robert
The Waterfall at Tivoli, 18th/early 19th century. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. Artist: Francisco Goya
A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. From the Royal Academy of San Fernando, Madrid, Spain

Medallion of Alfonso V Aragon, King of Naples and Sicily, 15th century. Artist: Pisanello
Medallion of Alfonso V Aragon, King of Naples and Sicily, 15th century. The inscription reads Venator intrepidus (The intrepid hunter)

Feast in the House of Simon, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Feast in the House of Simon, 18th/early 19th century. From a private collection

View of the Escorial, Spain, early 18th century. Artist: Michel-Ange Houasse
View of the Escorial, Spain, early 18th century. From a private collection

The Water Feature of the Grove of the Museum of Marly, late 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Hubert Robert
The Water Feature of the Grove of the Museum of Marly, late 18th/early 19th century

Landscape with family of Satyrs, 1507. Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer
Landscape with family of Satyrs, 1507. From the Gemaldegalerie, Berlin

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

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1510 Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1510. The Virgin Mary sits in a chair by the side of a fountain. The infant Jesus is fascinated by the putti playing in the bowl of the fountain

Winter Scene with Ice Skaters, c1608. Artist: Hendrick Avercamp
Winter Scene with Ice Skaters, c1608. Busy frozen winter townscape. From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Winter Landscape, 1630-1634. Artist: Hendrick Avercamp
Winter Landscape, 1630-1634. On a flooded frozen landscape people are skating, playing golf, fishing for eels, as well as going about their day-to-day occupations

Detail from the altarpiece of St Anthony, 16th century. Two soldiers walking through the landscape. Detail from the central panel of the triptych. From the Church of St Nicholas, Tallinn, Estonia

Madonna and Child, late 15th / early 16th century. Artist: Bramantino
Madonna and Child, late 15th/early 16th century

Obelisks at Alexandria called Cleopatras Needles, 1802

Napoleon arriving on St Helena, 1815. Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) (1769-1821), Emperor of France 1804-1815. After his defeat at Waterloo in 1815 and his subsequent surrender to the British

Louis XVI at the Bar of the National Convention, December 26th 1792 (1796). French Revolution: having been asked by the President of the Convention if he had anything to say in his own defence

Convoi d lsabeau de Baviere, 19th century. Artist: Jean Truchot
Convoi d lsabeau de Baviere, 19th century. Isabel was Queen Consort of France (1385-1422) after marrying Charles VI of France, but as the King of France was insane

Two studies of a young womans head, 1716-18. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Two studies of a young womans head, 1716-18. From the collection of the British Museum, London, United Kingdom

Study, 1716-1718. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Study, 1716-1718. From the collection of the British Museum, London, United Kingdom

Concert champetre, ( The Pastoral Concert ), c1510-1511. Artist: Titian
Concert champetre, ( The Pastoral Concert ), c1510-1511. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

Flower Sellers of Seville. Artist: Jose Rico Tejedo
Flower Sellers of Seville. From the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville, Spain

The Deliverance of Arsinoe, after 1560-1594. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
The Deliverance of Arsinoe, after 1560-1594. From the Gemaeldegallerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany

The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. From the National Gallery, London

The Halt During the Chase ( Rendez-vous de chasse ), 1717-1720. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
The Halt During the Chase ( Rendez-vous de chasse ), 1717-1720. From the Wallace Collection, London

Vaccination at the Val de Grace Hospital in Paris, c1900. Artist: Alfred Touchemolin
Vaccination at the Val de Grace Hospital in Paris, c1900. From the Musee du Val de Grace, Paris

Astrologue, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Astrologue, late 19th/early 20th century. From the Musee d Arts et d Archeologie, Moulins, France

Hope, 1886. Artist: George Frederick Watts
Hope, 1886. From the Tate Gallery, London

Music Party, East Cowes Castle, Isle of Wight, 1835. Artist: JMW Turner
Music Party, East Cowes Castle, Isle of Wight, 1835. This unfinished study shows a group of figures playing or languidly listening to music in an unidentified setting. From the Tate Gallery, London

The Shopping Arcade des Panoramas in Paris, 1807. Artist: Philibert Louis Debucourt
The Shopping Arcade des Panoramas in Paris, 1807. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Louvre and Petit Bourbon seen from the Seine, Paris, 17th century. Artist: Reinier Zeeman
Louvre and Petit Bourbon seen from the Seine, Paris, 17th century. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Death of Sapphira, 1652. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Death of Sapphira, 1652. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Livestock Market in L Arbresle, France, mid-late 19th century. Artist: JB Louis Guy
Livestock Market in L Arbresle, France, mid-late 19th century. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France

The Convalescence of Bayard, c1796-1842. Artist: Pierre Henri Revoil
The Convalescence of Bayard, c1796-1842. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Tournament, 1812. Artist: Pierre Henri Revoil
The Tournament, 1812. Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyons

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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.