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Gaze Collection (#6)

"Gaze: The Silent Language of Connection and Power" In a world filled with diverse creatures, the power transcends boundaries

Background imageGaze Collection: Self Portrait as Scarron (oil on canvas)

Self Portrait as Scarron (oil on canvas)
3744386 Self Portrait as Scarron (oil on canvas) by Pryde, James (1866-1941); 40.6x30.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Background imageGaze Collection: Portrait of a Priest at Temple of Lyemitsu, Nikko, c. 1888 (sepia wash on paper)

Portrait of a Priest at Temple of Lyemitsu, Nikko, c. 1888 (sepia wash on paper)
3952761 Portrait of a Priest at Temple of Lyemitsu, Nikko, c.1888 (sepia wash on paper) by La Farge or Lafarge, John (1835-1910); 27.3x14.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageGaze Collection: Young Peasant Eating an Apple; Jeune Paysanne Mangeant une Pomme, c. 1894 (oil on canvas)

Young Peasant Eating an Apple; Jeune Paysanne Mangeant une Pomme, c. 1894 (oil on canvas)
825258 Young Peasant Eating an Apple; Jeune Paysanne Mangeant une Pomme, c.1894 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 63.5x38.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGaze Collection: The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar, (oil on canvas)

The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar, (oil on canvas)
828331 The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar, (oil on canvas) by Randall, Maurice (fl.1899-1919); 74.9x101.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maidens Isle, Zanzibar. Maurice Randall (active 1899-1919)

Background imageGaze Collection: Portrait of a Man with a Red Cloak, 1555-80 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Man with a Red Cloak, 1555-80 (oil on canvas)
3619738 Portrait of a Man with a Red Cloak, 1555-80 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 61.5x47 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageGaze Collection: With her dear little hand in mine, I gaze into her eyes divine (photo)

With her dear little hand in mine, I gaze into her eyes divine (photo)
724565 With her dear little hand in mine, I gaze into her eyes divine (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With her dear little hand in mine)

Background imageGaze Collection: Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)

Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)
727518 Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-on-Avon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-on-Avon)

Background imageGaze Collection: Ghirlandaio from The Adoration of the Magi, 1488 (tempera on panel)

Ghirlandaio from The Adoration of the Magi, 1488 (tempera on panel)
3247643 Ghirlandaio from The Adoration of the Magi, 1488 (tempera on panel) by Ghirlandaio, Domenico (Domenico Bigordi) (1449-94); Museo Dell Ospedale Degli Innocenti, Florence

Background imageGaze Collection: Portrait of Sue Lethbridge, c. 1935 (red chalk)

Portrait of Sue Lethbridge, c. 1935 (red chalk)
2651265 Portrait of Sue Lethbridge, c.1935 (red chalk) by Gill, Colin Unwin (1892-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Born c.1923, Sue is the daughter of Mabel Florence Lethbridge O.B.E)

Background imageGaze Collection: Study of a head (pastel on paper)

Study of a head (pastel on paper)
WDM84795 Study of a head (pastel on paper) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English, out of copyright

Background imageGaze Collection: Female mummy portrait, from Thebes, 2nd century (encaustic wax and paint on lime wood)

Female mummy portrait, from Thebes, 2nd century (encaustic wax and paint on lime wood)
REV346649 Female mummy portrait, from Thebes, 2nd century (encaustic wax and paint on lime wood) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); Louvre, Paris

Background imageGaze Collection: Two views of a bust of Livia (58 BC-29 AD) (bronze) (b / w photo)

Two views of a bust of Livia (58 BC-29 AD) (bronze) (b / w photo)
XIR346082 Two views of a bust of Livia (58 BC-29 AD) (bronze) (b/w photo) by Roman, (1st century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageGaze Collection: Portrait of Fyodor Mikhaylovich Dostoievsky (photolitho)

Portrait of Fyodor Mikhaylovich Dostoievsky (photolitho)
REV382307 Portrait of Fyodor Mikhaylovich Dostoievsky (photolitho) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGaze Collection: Physiognomical examination, from Mecanisme de la Physionomie humaine ou analyse

Physiognomical examination, from Mecanisme de la Physionomie humaine ou analyse
CHT207808 Physiognomical examination, from Mecanisme de la Physionomie humaine ou analyse electrophysiologique des passions by Duchenne de Boulogne, published 1876

Background imageGaze Collection: Sergei Eisenstein (1898-1948) editing the film October, 1928

Sergei Eisenstein (1898-1948) editing the film October, 1928
CHT207760 Sergei Eisenstein (1898-1948) editing the film October, 1928, from Serge Eisenstein, Reflexions d un cineaste, published in Moscow, 1958 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Background imageGaze Collection: Contemplation, 1891 (pastel on paper)

Contemplation, 1891 (pastel on paper)
MHB277111 Contemplation, 1891 (pastel on paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageGaze Collection: Mad woman for love, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne Dominique

Mad woman for love, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne Dominique
CHT280150 Mad woman for love, illustration from an unpublished treatise by Jean Etienne Dominique Esquirol (1772-1840) on the lunatics of the Salpetriere asylum

Background imageGaze Collection: Portrait of Frank Bridge (1879-1941) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Frank Bridge (1879-1941) (b / w photo)
NUL217694 Portrait of Frank Bridge (1879-1941) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGaze Collection: Hysterical epilepsy, face contraction, plate VIII from

Hysterical epilepsy, face contraction, plate VIII from
REV287044 Hysterical epilepsy, face contraction, plate VIII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Background imageGaze Collection: An English Rose (oil on canvas)

An English Rose (oil on canvas)
3822234 An English Rose (oil on canvas) by Baxter, Charles (1809-79); 60.5x47.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Signed CMB.); eCalderdale Borough Council; English

Background imageGaze Collection: Half Pounds, Richmond, VA [tobacco advertisement] (litho)

Half Pounds, Richmond, VA [tobacco advertisement] (litho)
1079086 Half Pounds, Richmond, VA [tobacco advertisement] (litho) by Major & Knapp (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageGaze Collection: Loves Distraction, 1880 (oil on canvas)

Loves Distraction, 1880 (oil on canvas)
658742 Loves Distraction, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Carpentier, Evariste (1845-1922); 55.9x90.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Loves Distraction. Evariste Carpentier (1845-1922). Oil on canvas

Background imageGaze Collection: Girl Seated in a Chair, (oil on canvas)

Girl Seated in a Chair, (oil on canvas)
656926 Girl Seated in a Chair, (oil on canvas) by Shannon, James Jebusa (1862-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Seated in a Chair. Sir James Jebusa Shannon (1862-1923). Oil on canvas

Background imageGaze Collection: Portrait of Jacob Olycan, 1625 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Jacob Olycan, 1625 (oil on canvas)
5863934 Portrait of Jacob Olycan, 1625 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 124.8x97.5 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Jacob Olycan (1596-1638) rich Haarlem brewer

Background imageGaze Collection: Portrait of a Lady with a Bonnet, 1785 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Lady with a Bonnet, 1785 (oil on canvas)
5615450 Portrait of a Lady with a Bonnet, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Jahn, Jan (1739-1802); 59x42 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info.: Jan Jakub Quirin Jahn)

Background imageGaze Collection: Caroline Remy ('Severine'), c. 1885 (pastel on paper)

Caroline Remy ("Severine"), c. 1885 (pastel on paper)
5614650 Caroline Remy (" Severine" ), c.1885 (pastel on paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 62.3x50.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageGaze Collection: Marie Murer, 1877 (oil on canvas)

Marie Murer, 1877 (oil on canvas)
5614632 Marie Murer, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 67.6x57.1 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageGaze Collection: Portrait of a Woman, possibly Elizabeth Boothby, 1619 (oil on wood)

Portrait of a Woman, possibly Elizabeth Boothby, 1619 (oil on wood)
5673782 Portrait of a Woman, possibly Elizabeth Boothby, 1619 (oil on wood) by Janssen van Ceulen, Cornelius (1593-1661); 65.7 x 56 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageGaze Collection: Lady Arabella Stuart (w / c on parchment)

Lady Arabella Stuart (w / c on parchment)
5671841 Lady Arabella Stuart (w/c on parchment) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 7.2x5.5 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

Background imageGaze Collection: The Gentle Shepherd (oil on canvas)

The Gentle Shepherd (oil on canvas)
3822368 The Gentle Shepherd (oil on canvas) by Johnston, Alexander (1815-91); 42x52.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageGaze Collection: The Holy Family, c. 1700-15 (oil on canvas)

The Holy Family, c. 1700-15 (oil on canvas)
3934297 The Holy Family, c.1700-15 (oil on canvas) by Maratta or Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); 71x54.6 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageGaze Collection: Portrait of a Girl, 18th century (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Girl, 18th century (oil on canvas)
3743766 Portrait of a Girl, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Wright, Joseph (1756-93) (style of); 76.8x64.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageGaze Collection: Ange Laurent de La Live de Jully, c. 1759 (oil on canvas)

Ange Laurent de La Live de Jully, c. 1759 (oil on canvas)
4073397 Ange Laurent de La Live de Jully, c.1759 (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); 117x88.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageGaze Collection: The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas)

The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas)
823275 The Sailors Return, (oil on canvas) by Hovenden, Thomas (1840-95); 91.5x145 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sailors Return. Oil on canvas. Thomas Hovenden (1840-1895). Painted in 1892

Background imageGaze Collection: A Story of the Sea, 1883 (oil on canvas)

A Story of the Sea, 1883 (oil on canvas)
987308 A Story of the Sea, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 63.5x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Story of the Sea. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Background imageGaze Collection: Waiting, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Waiting, 1885 (oil on canvas)
984907 Waiting, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Grant, Clement Rollins (1849-93); 51x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting. Clement Rollins Grant (1849-1893). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1885

Background imageGaze Collection: Golden Prospects, St Catherines Well, Lands End, Cornwall, 1881 (oil on canvas)

Golden Prospects, St Catherines Well, Lands End, Cornwall, 1881 (oil on canvas)
3744044 Golden Prospects, St Catherines Well, Lands End, Cornwall, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Brett, John (1831-1902); 106.7x214 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageGaze Collection: Virgin and Child, 1819 (oil & gold leaf on wood)

Virgin and Child, 1819 (oil & gold leaf on wood)
3744022 Virgin and Child, 1819 (oil & gold leaf on wood) by Senff, Carl Adolf (1785-1863); 119.4x100.3 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageGaze Collection: A Jews Head (oil on canvas)

A Jews Head (oil on canvas)
3743875 A Jews Head (oil on canvas) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 76.5x64.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Background imageGaze Collection: La Femme a Paris: Political Woman, 1885 (etching and drypoint on laid paper)

La Femme a Paris: Political Woman, 1885 (etching and drypoint on laid paper)
996015 La Femme a Paris: Political Woman, 1885 (etching and drypoint on laid paper) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 40x25.4 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Background imageGaze Collection: Jeanne Kefer, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Jeanne Kefer, 1885 (oil on canvas)
3077163 Jeanne Kefer, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Khnopff, Fernand (1858-1921); 80x80 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Five-year-old daughter of the artists friend)

Background imageGaze Collection: Madame Henri Francois Riesener, 1835 (oil on canvas)

Madame Henri Francois Riesener, 1835 (oil on canvas)
3617993 Madame Henri FranAzois Riesener, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 74.3 x 60.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageGaze Collection: Man of New Caledonia, illustration from 'Second Voyage of Captain James Cook'

Man of New Caledonia, illustration from "Second Voyage of Captain James Cook"
661414 Man of New Caledonia, illustration from " Second Voyage of Captain James Cook", engraved by Benard (18th century) 1774 (engraving) by French School

Background imageGaze Collection: Young woman with an Umbrella, Saint Maxime; Jeune Fille a l Ombrelle Saint-Maxime, c

Young woman with an Umbrella, Saint Maxime; Jeune Fille a l Ombrelle Saint-Maxime, c
652387 Young woman with an Umbrella, Saint Maxime; Jeune Fille a l Ombrelle Saint-Maxime, c.1918 (oil on canvas) by Lebasque




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"Gaze: The Silent Language of Connection and Power" In a world filled with diverse creatures, the power transcends boundaries. Just like the Basset Hound with outstretched ears, we find ourselves captivated by the intensity in their eyes. It's as if they hold ancient wisdom, much like Madame Helena Blavatsky herself. But it's not just animals that possess this captivating power; even a black Labrador Retriever from Germany can command attention with its unwavering stare. In that moment, you feel an unspoken connection, understanding each other without words. Sometimes, however, a they are be more than just mesmerizing—it can be intimidating. As a tiger approaches with its piercing eyes locked onto yours, you sense both danger and awe in equal measure, and is a reminder of nature's raw strength and beauty. The power has been immortalized throughout history too. Think about Medusa and Perseus—her petrifying glare could turn anyone to stone. Or envision Tibullus in the House of Delia captured by Charles Haslewood Shannon—a painting that perfectly encapsulates longing through intense gazes exchanged between lovers. Evening in Soho brings forth another aspect—the curious glances shared on bustling streets where strangers become momentarily connected through stolen looks. James Napper Tandy reminds us how political movements are fueled by determined gazes aimed at challenging authority for justice. Gazing isn't limited to humans either; window shopping for hats becomes an amusing spectacle when Maine Coon cats from Germany curiously peer into display windows alongside passersby who share their fascination. Norah Baring in EA Duponts Two Worlds (1930) showcases the vulnerability behind a woman's gaze—an invitation to explore her innermost thoughts and emotions hidden beneath those expressive eyes. Lastly, let us remember Lesbian Sisters 1905—a photograph capturing love and intimacy through tender gazes exchanged between two women.