Facing Away Collection (page 6)

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

Five Bathers, c1875-1877. Artist: Paul Cezanne
Five Bathers, c1875-1877. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Horsecart, Memory of Marcoussis near Montlhery, 1855. Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
The Horsecart, Memory of Marcoussis near Montlhery, 1855. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

View of the Villa Medicis, Rome, 1815. Artist: Nicolas Antoine Taunay
View of the Villa Medicis, Rome, 1815. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France

Mass in the country around Rome, late 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Nicolas Antoine Taunay
Mass in the country around Rome, late 18th/early 19th century. From the Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France

The arrival of the Carmelite nuns from Brussels, mid 18th century. Artist: Charles Guillot
The arrival of the Carmelite nuns from Brussels (L arrivee des Carmelites de Bruxelles), mid 18th century. From the Musee d Art et d Histoire, St Denis, France

Florence, View from the Boboli Gardens, 1835-1840. Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Florence, View from the Boboli Gardens, 1835-1840. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Mass said by the canon de la Porte, or the main altar of Notre Dame, Paris, 1708-1710. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Suicide of Lucretia, early 16th century. Artist: Jorg Breu the Elder
The Suicide of Lucretia, early 16th century. Perspective: the artist shows the lines going back to the vanishing point. From the Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmueveszeti Muzeum), Budapest, Hungary

Budgie Bird Posteriors

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Cirsium vulgare Nobody Daytime Abstract Bright light Close-up Creative Graphic Hairy One Orientation - Vertical orientation Pattern Seed Wild plant species Illustrative Monochrome Open Biennial Plant

The Profile of a Standing Dancer, 1887 (oil on wood)
XIR901500 The Profile of a Standing Dancer, 1887 (oil on wood) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; (add.info.: Danseuse debout de profil); French

Hikers on rim of old crater, Avacha volcano, Kamchatka, East Siberia, Russia

Mass sports display, Plzen, West Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

Two Bedlington Terriers (Canis familiaris) with clipped coats, ears showing fringe of unclipped, white silky hair, heads facing to right, front view

Plate 15 Polish nobleman facing away holding
Artokoloro

Elles frontispiece for the 1896 exhibition at La Plume, 31 rue Bonaparte
XIR901530 Elles frontispiece for the 1896 exhibition at La Plume, 31 rue Bonaparte, Paris from 22nd April. Editions G Pellet, 9 quai Voltaire, Paris, 1896 (Crayon, brush)

L Enseigne de Gersaint (detail of the left section), 1720 (oil on canvas)
XIR897872 L Enseigne de Gersaint (detail of the left section), 1720 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: L Enseigne de Gersaint)

Lovers Sitting Moonlight
United States c. 1937. The silhouette of a couple sitting on a bench overlooking a lake in the moonlight

Wintertime Moonlight Stroll
Washington, D.C.: February 17, 1937. A couple strolls in the moonlight through Rock Creek Park after the heaviest snow fall of the year in Washington

A brown puppy and a black and white puppy (Canis familiaris) eating from two different bowls, facing away from each other, side view

Australia, Western Australia, Rottnest Island, Quokka (Setonix brachyurus), small brown kangaroo-like animal, facing away, close up

LilacTabby Point Siamese (Felis silvestris catus), headshot showing blue eyes, close up

Mexico, Northern Mexico, Cabo San Lucas, group of pelicans perched on a rock looking out to sea, view from behind

A Crocodile (Crocodylidae) facing away

Jack Russell Terrier (Canis familiaris) lying down, facing sideways, high angle front view

Badger (Taxidea taxus), in captivity, Minnesota Wildlife Connection, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

Close-up of a lynx (Lynx canadensis) sitting, in captivity, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

Mt. Kebnekaise, Swedens highest mountain, (2117m), Laponia World Heritage Site, Lappland, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Mahboubine, Djerba island, Tunisia, North Africa

Wat Po and monks, Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Gemsbok (oryx), Oryx gazella, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa

Ponte do Lima, Limia River, Minho district, Portugal, Europe

Market in Ouarzazate, Morocco, North Africa

Camel train through desert, Morocco, North Africa

Shibuya crossing, Shibuya ward, Tokyo, Japan

Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Sadhu (Hindu holy man) sitting outside an internet cafe, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Sari garment factory, Rajasthan, India

Dinkelsbuhl Annual Childrens Festival, Germany

Main entrance to the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Ganden Palace, Drepung Monastery, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

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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.