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Foreground Collection (page 6)

"Capturing the Beauty of Foreground: A Glimpse into Greenway House, Devon

Background imageForeground Collection: Fantaisie

Fantaisie
This illustration shows the definitive figure of a young woman wearing a matching red hat and coat, holding out a wreath in appreciation, with one hand resting on her bicycle

Background imageForeground Collection: The ChAteau de Tonquedec

The ChAteau de Tonquedec
A landscape sketch of a foreground woodland scene placed beside the bend of a river, below the elevated view of The ChAteau de Tonquedec, a castle in the Cotes d'Armor departement of France

Background imageForeground Collection: Lady With Cherub

Lady With Cherub
A sketch depicting a lady gracefully floating, swathed in light, a cherub looks on in the foreground, shrouded in darkness. Date: circa 1901

Background imageForeground Collection: La Coupe Au Roi De Thule

La Coupe Au Roi De Thule
A comical illustration showing a scene in which a king sits in a barber's chair holding his sceptre in one hand, the hairdresser is styling what little hair he has left

Background imageForeground Collection: A La Fete Des Fleurs

A La Fete Des Fleurs
This illustration shows two young women driving a vehicle decorated lavishly with flowers in red, pink and white, at a posh flower festival

Background imageForeground Collection: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortresses flying on a mission

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortresses flying on a mission
United States Army Air Force - Boeing B-17G Flying Fortresses, of the 323rd Bombardment Squadron, 91st Bombardment Wing The Ragged Irregulars, flying on a mission from RAF Bassingbourn

Background imageForeground Collection: Vanity

Vanity
A painting of a seated young lady, tweaking her long, blonde hair having dressed, being assisted by two other women, one is holding a beaded necklace ready to put on her

Background imageForeground Collection: Wagonettes

Wagonettes
This oil painting shows us a scene in which a pair of horse drawn wagonettes are waiting before an old stone bridge, upon which people are lined, two ladies are talking, one with a bicycle

Background imageForeground Collection: Limpsfield Common

Limpsfield Common
A landscape watercolour painting of Limpsfield Common, in Oxted, England. The sandy coloured foreground contrasts effectively with the cool tones of the hills in the distance. Date: circa 1923

Background imageForeground Collection: Colourful Landscape

Colourful Landscape
A landscape oil painting of a foreground marshy river, with pink blossoming trees overhanging it, the high banks form hills which provide a view of some countryside houses, shrouded by various trees

Background imageForeground Collection: The Day Before The Fair

The Day Before The Fair
A painting of a man riding a white horse beside a green caravan, with two men conversing in the foreground, before a forthcoming fair. Date: circa 1923

Background imageForeground Collection: Silver Sea

Silver Sea
A seascape painting of some distant ships in an ocean, which gets more turbulent in the foreground, with waves crashing into some rocks peaking through the surface. Date: circa 1922

Background imageForeground Collection: Orchestra And Dance

Orchestra And Dance
An illustration of a couple performing on stage, wearing elaborate costumes, dancing to the music provides by the foreground orchestra musicians. Date: circa 1922

Background imageForeground Collection: An Irish Village

An Irish Village
A painting of an ecclesiastical building and a monument within an Irish village, a figure can be seen in the foreground by a merchant's cart. Date: circa 1922

Background imageForeground Collection: Hills, Derbyshire

Hills, Derbyshire
A landscape oil painting of some undulating hills in a Derbyshire countryside, with a foreground of wildflowers. Date: 1921

Background imageForeground Collection: A Dalesman's Farm, Cumberland

A Dalesman's Farm, Cumberland
A landscape oil painting of a large, white farmhouse set behind an old stone bridge in a Yorkshire countryside, a calm stream flows through to the foreground. Date: circa 1921

Background imageForeground Collection: Canal Bridge, Borwick

Canal Bridge, Borwick
A landscape oil painting of a farm settlement with a background of tiered mountains, the foreground shows a singular arch bridge spanning a canal in Borwick, Lancaster. Date: circa 1921

Background imageForeground Collection: Sark

Sark
A landscape oil painting of some rocky outcrops jutting out of the sea, around Sark, an island in the English Channel, off the coast of Normandy, France

Background imageForeground Collection: Knaresborough Castle

Knaresborough Castle
A landscape oil painting of a series of woodlands with a foreground clearing, encapsulating a view of Knaresborough castle, looming in the background, in north Yorkshire

Background imageForeground Collection: The Gothic Spire

The Gothic Spire
An etching of The Gothic Spire in Collins Street, Australia, a figure is standing in the foreground, in an otherwise empty walkway, with a row of nice trees in the middle. Date: 1915

Background imageForeground Collection: Boats

Boats
A watercolour painting which shows a couple of medium sized boats, docked in the foreground, some figures are standing nearby, and city buildings are visible in the background. Date: circa 1920

Background imageForeground Collection: Night On The Dart

Night On The Dart
A painter engraver etching of a calm ocean foreground, leading to harbour town, located on a peninsula, under a dark evening sky. Date: circa 1920

Background imageForeground Collection: Shepherds Hollow

Shepherds Hollow
A landscape watercolour painting of some foreground hillocks, populated by some shepherds with their flock, set in front of a very steep, bushy bank, with a countryside building at the peak

Background imageForeground Collection: The Balustrade

The Balustrade
A lithograph which provides a picturesque view of some mountains, covered with tall trees, overlooked by the foreground stepped balustrade. Date: circa 1920

Background imageForeground Collection: La Messe Aux Brancardiers

La Messe Aux Brancardiers
This oil painting depicts the religious service of mass, held by a priest wearing white robes, at the front of an altar, placed at some crumbled walls, topped with the crucifixion cross

Background imageForeground Collection: Never, Never Land

Never, Never Land
An imaginary landscape painting of a never-never land, illustrious trees artistically frame a picturesque view of an ocean, overlooked by a decorative garden wall

Background imageForeground Collection: A View Of A Dutch Town

A View Of A Dutch Town
A masterpiece painting which provides a view of a Dutch town by the water, with sail boats nearby. Cows are grazing and drinking in the foreground. Date: circa 1600s

Background imageForeground Collection: Figures By A River

Figures By A River
This painting depicts a number of figures, including a flute player sitting beside a tree, and two couples lounging together, with a pair of sheep and a dog, all situated in the foreground

Background imageForeground Collection: The Opal Sea

The Opal Sea
A seascape oil painting under a bright, blue sky, with a foreground stony shoreline of rocks and seaweed. Date: circa 1919

Background imageForeground Collection: Church Interior

Church Interior
An architectural painting of a church interior, populated with a large array of people, some dogs are playing in the foreground. Date: circa 1600s

Background imageForeground Collection: Void

Void
This painting depicts a landscape terrorised by war, with broken trees filling the background, and a savage mess of guns, ammunition and a military vehicle making up the foreground

Background imageForeground Collection: Early Morning, Autumn

Early Morning, Autumn
A landscape painting of some expansive fields, which open up through a gap between some foreground trees. Date: circa 1917

Background imageForeground Collection: The Water Mill

The Water Mill
A landscape painting of a large, wooden water mill building hidden behind a line of tall trees, with a woodland clearing in the foreground. Date: 1916

Background imageForeground Collection: Strathendrick

Strathendrick
An etching which shows the large, silhouetted form of a church in the background, with a foreground consisting of a pathway, with banks to each side. Located in Strathendrick, Scotland

Background imageForeground Collection: Sunlit Valley

Sunlit Valley
A landscape oil painting of a sunlit valley, with a shaded foreground area, which leads to a winding river, trailing off to a heavily populated town nestled by a natural enclosure of cliffs on three

Background imageForeground Collection: Souvenir DItalie

Souvenir DItalie
A landscape painting of an Italian countryside, with two foreground figures stood on the peak of a tall hill, between some trees, looking out at the view. From the collection of Mr

Background imageForeground Collection: Sea View, Fishponds

Sea View, Fishponds
A landscape painting which shows a foreground garden, with a square patch of lawn surrounded by colourful flower patches, looking out to a countryside view of fields and hills

Background imageForeground Collection: Red Dog Landscape

Red Dog Landscape
A landscape painting scene of some farmers working in a wheat field during harvest, with an iconic red dog standing in the foreground. A sea view fills the distant background. Date: 1890

Background imageForeground Collection: The Fish Market, Venice

The Fish Market, Venice
A painting which depicts the busy scene of a fish market in Venice, Italy, beside a canal, customers can be seen in great numbers, bartering with merchants for their catch, which consists of fish

Background imageForeground Collection: River Scene

River Scene
A landscape painting of a wide, blue river which bends around the foreground land, upon which a copse of trees and a country building stand. Date: circa 1916

Background imageForeground Collection: Mountain Valley

Mountain Valley
A landscape painting of a valley sitting between the lower point of two vast mountains. The foreground is made up of a solid forest of trees. Date: circa 1916

Background imageForeground Collection: Resting On The Rocks

Resting On The Rocks
A group portrait sketch of a man who is relaxed, laid on his back with spread limbs over a rock, with two women sat in the foreground in the countryside. Date: circa 1916

Background imageForeground Collection: City View

City View
This painting shows a view of an industrial city with smokestacks, looking across a wide river with boats travelling across, through the branches of some foreground trees. Date: circa 1916

Background imageForeground Collection: St. Anna Ter Muiden

St. Anna Ter Muiden
This painting shows a foreground row of strong, gnarled trees, in front some cows laid on a field. The town of St. Anna Ter Muiden can be seen in the background, located in the province of Zeeland

Background imageForeground Collection: The Grande Place and Cathedral Malines

The Grande Place and Cathedral Malines
An etching which shows St. Rumbold's Cathedral towering in the background in the city of Mechelen, (Malines) Belgium. The foreground shows the Grote Markt, or Grand Place, a central square

Background imageForeground Collection: Steam Boat

Steam Boat
This painting shows an enormous steam boat with some smaller row boats in the foreground. Date: circa 1915

Background imageForeground Collection: Thatched Cottages

Thatched Cottages
This painting shows a row of thatched cottages in a countryside settlement, with a foreground well. Date: circa 1915

Background imageForeground Collection: The Tomb

The Tomb
A landscape painting of a square based, layered tomb, nestled in the countryside, by a hillock which has a dense copse of trees




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"Capturing the Beauty of Foreground: A Glimpse into Greenway House, Devon, 1946" Step back in time as we explore the enchanting landscapes and captivating portraits that take center stage in this collection. From the serene views of Hastings to the lively Brighton Seafront in the 1950s, each image transports us to a different era. In Portglenone on the Bann, Co. Derry, we witness nature's masterpiece unfold before our eyes. The tranquil river flows gracefully through lush greenery, inviting us to immerse ourselves in its serenity. Meanwhile, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim beckons with its picturesque charm and quaint streets that tell tales of a bygone era. The British Second Army's presence in Valkenswaard during World War II is captured with poignant intensity. We catch a glimpse of their unwavering determination amidst turmoil and chaos – a testament to human resilience. Consett Ironworks stands tall as an emblem of industrial prowess; its towering structures dominate the skyline while symbolizing progress and innovation. On another note, Port Muck's rugged coastline and Muck Island Islandmagee's untamed beauty remind us of nature's raw power. Portora High School in Enniskillen serves as a backdrop for countless memories etched into generations past – an institution where knowledge thrives alongside camaraderie and growth. Delve into Diego Rivera’s portrait "Man Controller Of, " which captures both strength and vulnerability within one frame—a thought-provoking piece that challenges societal norms even today. Lastly, Errigal emerges majestically against Co Donegal’s horizon—an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of Ireland’s rich natural heritage waiting to be explored. Through these diverse glimpses into history and artistry alike—each foreground tells its own story—a tale worth discovering anew with every glance.