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Folklore Collection (page 9)

"Folklore: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Equilibrium of Opposites" Step into a world where ancient symbols and enigmatic tales intertwine

Background imageFolklore Collection: The Actors Arashi Sangoro II as Hojo Tokiyori (right), and Otani Hiroji III as Koga Sab... c

The Actors Arashi Sangoro II as Hojo Tokiyori (right), and Otani Hiroji III as Koga Sab... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Arashi Sangoro II as Hojo Tokiyori (right), and Otani Hiroji III as Koga Saburo (left), in the Play Kono Hana Yotsugi no Hachi no Ki

Background imageFolklore Collection: The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as Yuki Onna (the Snow Woman) in a dance interlude in scen... c

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as Yuki Onna (the Snow Woman) in a dance interlude in scen... c. 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as Yuki Onna (the Snow Woman) in a dance interlude in scene two of the Joruri "Courtesan's Rouge on a Snow White Face (Oyama Beni Yuki no Sugao)

Background imageFolklore Collection: The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Koga Saburo, and Ichimura Uzaemon IX as the Devil of Kog... c

The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Koga Saburo, and Ichimura Uzaemon IX as the Devil of Kog... c. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Koga Saburo, and Ichimura Uzaemon IX as the Devil of Kogakeyama, the Spirit of Wakasa no Zenji Yasumura, in the Play Kono Hana Yotsugi no Hachi no Ki

Background imageFolklore Collection: King Arthur, plate eight from The Nine Worthies, 1594. Creator: Nicolaes de Bruyn

King Arthur, plate eight from The Nine Worthies, 1594. Creator: Nicolaes de Bruyn
King Arthur, plate eight from The Nine Worthies, 1594

Background imageFolklore Collection: The Actors Arashi Sangoro II as Minamoto no Yoritomo (right), Segawa Kikunojo II as Yuk... c

The Actors Arashi Sangoro II as Minamoto no Yoritomo (right), Segawa Kikunojo II as Yuk... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Arashi Sangoro II as Minamoto no Yoritomo (right), Segawa Kikunojo II as Yuki Onna (center), and Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Kajiwara Genta no Kagetoki, in the Play Myoto-giku Izu no Kisewata

Background imageFolklore Collection: The circumcision of Christ, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1505

The circumcision of Christ, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1505. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The circumcision of Christ, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1505. Private Collection

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Background imageFolklore Collection: Serge i Vasilevich Maksimov, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly

Serge i Vasilevich Maksimov, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly... between 1880 and 1886 Creator: Unknown
Serge i Vasilevich Maksimov, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, between 1880 and 1886

Background imageFolklore Collection: Wild Bill's Monument James B Hickoc [ie Hickok], alias 'Wild Bill, ' born May 27, 1837 at... 1891

Wild Bill's Monument James B Hickoc [ie Hickok], alias "Wild Bill, " born May 27, 1837 at... 1891
Wild Bill's Monument James B Hickoc [ie Hickok], alias "Wild Bill, " born May 27, 1837 at Homer, Ill Killed by Jack McCall at Deadwood, SD, Aug 2, 1876, where his body now lies, 1891

Background imageFolklore Collection: Ermak - Conqueror of Siberia, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev

Ermak - Conqueror of Siberia, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Ermak - Conqueror of Siberia, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

Background imageFolklore Collection: Yakut Woman in Rich Folk Attire, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev

Yakut Woman in Rich Folk Attire, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Yakut Woman in Rich Folk Attire, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

Background imageFolklore Collection: The Vision of Faust, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Vision of Faust, 1878 (oil on canvas)
NUL386947 The Vision of Faust, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Falero, Luis Riccardo (1851-96); 145.4x117.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)

Background imageFolklore Collection: Lettres I, J, K et L : Italien; Japonaise; Kurde; Lapon (italian, japanese

Lettres I, J, K et L : Italien; Japonaise; Kurde; Lapon (italian, japanese
DUV4213708 Lettres I, J, K et L : Italien; Japonaise; Kurde; Lapon (italian, japanese, kurd and laponese) - " Grand alphabet des nations" end of 19th century (engraving) by French School

Background imageFolklore Collection: KEXY, FAIRY FROG FRIEND

KEXY, FAIRY FROG FRIEND
Kexy, friend of fairies Date: late 19th century

Background imageFolklore Collection: YOUNG GIANTESS PLAYS

YOUNG GIANTESS PLAYS
Travellers in the German countryside suddenly find that they have become the playthings of a young giantess

Background imageFolklore Collection: The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. The Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 was a Basque ambush of Charlemagnes army which resulted in the death of Roland who became iconic in medieval

Background imageFolklore Collection: In the Fairy Ring - Florence Mary Anderson

In the Fairy Ring - Florence Mary Anderson
A group of small, fairy children and elves dance around a larger fairy ballerina - by Florence Mary Anderson. 1918

Background imageFolklore Collection: Witch Airborne by Florence Mary Anderson

Witch Airborne by Florence Mary Anderson
A witch flies through the air with her companions by Florence Mary Anderson. 1915

Background imageFolklore Collection: Sumo Wrestler Ikuzuki Geitazaemon, 1844

Sumo Wrestler Ikuzuki Geitazaemon, 1844. Private Collection

Background imageFolklore Collection: The Tearing of the Temple Curtain (The Curtain of the Temple Was Torn in Two), 1703

The Tearing of the Temple Curtain (The Curtain of the Temple Was Torn in Two), 1703. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageFolklore Collection: Lena Dances with the Knight. Among Gnomes and Trolls, 1915

Lena Dances with the Knight. Among Gnomes and Trolls, 1915. Private Collection

Background imageFolklore Collection: Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, 1885-1896. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, 1885-1896. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, 1885-1896. Found in the collection of the St Vladimirs Cathedral, Kiev

Background imageFolklore Collection: Carnival float, Sciacca, Agrigento district, Sicily, Italy

Carnival float, Sciacca, Agrigento district, Sicily, Italy

Background imageFolklore Collection: Carnival, Sciacca, Agrigento district, Sicily, Italy

Carnival, Sciacca, Agrigento district, Sicily, Italy

Background imageFolklore Collection: Detail of luzzu, traditional fishing boat with Phoenician eyes in the historic city of

Detail of luzzu, traditional fishing boat with Phoenician eyes in the historic city of Marsaxlokk on the island of Malta

Background imageFolklore Collection: Two? Maybe

Two? Maybe
Ahmed Kassem

Background imageFolklore Collection: Colorful Folk Art Illustration

Colorful Folk Art Illustration
Baroo Bloom

Background imageFolklore Collection: Colorful Folk Art Illustration

Colorful Folk Art Illustration
Baroo Bloom

Background imageFolklore Collection: kitsch, easter bunny, Germany, circa 1927

kitsch, easter bunny, Germany, circa 1927, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA




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"Folklore: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Equilibrium of Opposites" Step into a world where ancient symbols and enigmatic tales intertwine, as we explore the captivating realm of folklore. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources such as Eliphas Levi's iconic Baphomet and its representation of equilibrium amidst opposing forces, this collection delves deep into the rich tapestry of mythical narratives. Immerse yourself in John Singer Sargent's mesmerizing masterpiece "El Jaleo, " transporting you to a vibrant flamenco dance filled with passion and intensity. From there, journey to Boscastle, where whispers of witches echo through time in MF99_0729_00006 photograph capturing their mysterious allure. Marvel at the reconstructed stone circles at Avebury, Wiltshire, standing as silent witnesses to ancient rituals and beliefs that have shaped our collective consciousness. Delve into Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape, unraveling centuries-old wisdom hidden within seemingly ordinary scenes. Harry Clarke's haunting artwork "Morella" beckons us closer with its ethereal beauty while reminding us that darkness often lurks beneath enchantment. Brace yourself for an encounter with the legendary LAMBTON WORM - a creature both fearsome and fascinating - whose tale has been passed down through generations. Discover "The Kitchen-God, " an enigmatic figure whose origins remain shrouded in mystery yet holds immense significance in various cultures worldwide. Witness the grace and power embodied by a Grey Andalusian mare running freely through snow-covered landscapes in Berthoud, Colorado - a symbol of untamed spirit amidst adversity. Lokis brood emerges from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, offering glimpses into Norse mythology's intricate web woven by gods and legends alike. Lastly, delve into WW1 history with Mermaids and U-Boats cartoon depicting an unlikely alliance between two worlds during times of turmoil.