Grecian Collection (#5)

Design for a ewer with a Grecian mask handle (black lead, pen and black ink
6342498 Design for a ewer with a Grecian mask handle (black lead, pen and black ink, grey and black wash on paper) by Moitte

Dance, c. 1802
WH75212 Dance, c.1802 by Paelinck, Joseph (1781-1839); Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; Belgian, out of copyright

The Dawn of Love, 1888 (oil on canvas)
SAV329298 The Dawn of Love, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Parsons, John Featherstone (1850-98); 23x46 cm; Bristol Savages, Bristol, UK; English, out of copyright

Island of Rhodes (oil on canvas)
PNH354637 Island of Rhodes (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

The Bath of Psyche (oil on canvas)
PNH354612 The Bath of Psyche (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 81x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In Greek mythology)

Mary, Lady Beauchamp-Proctor, c. 1782-88 (oil on canvas)
HEH416355 Mary, Lady Beauchamp-Proctor, c.1782-88 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 240.3x148.6 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Jane Fleming, later Countess of Harrington, c. 1778-79 (oil on canvas)
HEH416313 Jane Fleming, later Countess of Harrington, c.1778-79 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 239.4x147.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Ladys robe a la Grecque, from Galeries des Modes et Costumes
STC427860 Ladys robe a la Grecque, from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Desrais

Merveilleuse en Tunique a la Grecque
LLM461499 Merveilleuse en Tunique a la Grecque by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merveilleuse en Tunique a la Grecque)

Calypso Takes Pity on Ulysses, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang
STC323721 Calypso Takes Pity on Ulysses, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, 1926 (ink on paper) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calypso)

Circe sends the Swine (The Companions of Ulysses) to the Styes
STC323724 Circe sends the Swine (The Companions of Ulysses) to the Styes, frontispiece from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, 1926 (ink on paper) by Ford

Costume Design for Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles, 1904 (w / c on paper)
BAL240145 Costume Design for Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocles, 1904 (w/c on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 28.2x44 cm; State Central A.A

Monument to Mary Blackshaw, 1798-99 (plaster)
UCL273958 Monument to Mary Blackshaw, 1798-99 (plaster) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826); 40.0x50.2 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum, University College London; English

Monument to Dr. John Sibthorp, 1799-1802 (plaster)
UCL273955 Monument to Dr. John Sibthorp, 1799-1802 (plaster) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826); 42.5x20.0 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; (add.info.: John Sibthorp (1758-96)

Eros earrings, late 4th century B. C. (gold)
1071002 Eros earrings, late 4th century B.C. (gold) by Greek, (4th century BC); 5.4x2.2x2.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Greek, out of copyright

The correction (chromolitho)
961375 The correction (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The correction. 19th century illustration by unknown artist.); © Look and Learn

The thrushes (chromolitho)
961347 The thrushes (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The thrushes. Anecdotal history of food)

Zenaide Clary (engraving)
957897 Zenaide Clary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zenaide Clary, niece of Joseph Bonaparte. Grand court dress)

South African Public Library (b / w photo)
3092370 South African Public Library (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South African Public Library)

Classical landscape with figures and ruins (oil on canvas)
HLK151711 Classical landscape with figures and ruins (oil on canvas) by Bloemen, Jan Frans van (Orizonte) (1662-1749); By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester

Preparations for the Bride (oil on canvas)
CHT177472 Preparations for the Bride (oil on canvas) by Vien, Joseph-Marie, the Elder (1716-1809); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les preparatifs de la mariee; ); eArchives Charmet; French

The Princess and the old woman with the spinning wheel, illustration for
PER190835 The Princess and the old woman with the spinning wheel, illustration for Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) (colour engraving) by Crane

Grecian females (engraving)
5200892 Grecian females (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grecian females. Illustration for Costume of the Ancients by Thomas Hope (Henry G Bohn)

Grecian lamps, candelabra, patera, basket and other utensils (engraving)
5200891 Grecian lamps, candelabra, patera, basket and other utensils (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grecian lamps, candelabra, patera)

Grecian peasants (engraving)
5200890 Grecian peasants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grecian peasants. Illustration for Costume of the Ancients by Thomas Hope (Henry G Bohn)

Grecian helmets, Syrian helmet (engraving)
5200841 Grecian helmets, Syrian helmet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grecian helmets, Syrian helmet)

Grecian female, from one of my fictile vases (engraving)
5200801 Grecian female, from one of my fictile vases (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grecian female, from one of my fictile vases)

Grecian warrior in his travelling dress with his petassus or hat thrown back on his shoulder (engraving)
5200767 Grecian warrior in his travelling dress with his petassus or hat thrown back on his shoulder (engraving) by English School

Grecian helmets (engraving)
5200871 Grecian helmets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grecian helmets. Illustration for Costume of the Ancients by Thomas Hope (Henry G Bohn)

Grecian head dresses (engraving)
5200849 Grecian head dresses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grecian head dresses)

Laura Tarsi, A Grecian Lady, 1745-1749 (watercolour and bodycolour on ivory)
5938180 Laura Tarsi, A Grecian Lady, 1745-1749 (watercolour and bodycolour on ivory) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); 9.6x7.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Laura Tarsi, A Grecian Lady, 1745-49 (w / c & bodycolour on ivory)
5938179 Laura Tarsi, A Grecian Lady, 1745-49 (w/c & bodycolour on ivory) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); 9.6x7.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Swiss

Mlle. Clotilde in a daring Grecian ballet costume, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986446 Mlle. Clotilde in a daring Grecian ballet costume, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Mlle)

All Souls Cemetery in Kensall Green (engraving)
1594439 All Souls Cemetery in Kensall Green (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Souls Cemetery in Kensall Green)

Plate 515. Ascending and Descending Stairs, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950437 Plate 515. Ascending and Descending Stairs, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x35.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Advertisement for Izal, Non-Poisonous Disinfectant (engraving)
1064552 Advertisement for Izal, Non-Poisonous Disinfectant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Izal, Non-Poisonous Disinfectant)

Grecian architecture and sculpture (colour litho)
960343 Grecian architecture and sculpture (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grecian architecture and sculpture, illustrating polychromy)

Section of the frieze on the north side of the Treasury of the Siphnians
3035529 Section of the frieze on the north side of the Treasury of the Siphnians, showing the Gigantomachy, the battle between the Olympian gods and the Giants, the sons of Gaia

Identical freestanding sculptures of nude male youths (in Greek, kouroi) c
3035526 Identical freestanding sculptures of nude male youths (in Greek, kouroi) c.580 BC (marble) by Greek School, (6th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Delphi, Greece; Greek, out of copyright

Habit of the Greek Sultaness in 1749 (engraving)
3640448 Habit of the Greek Sultaness in 1749 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of the Greek Sultaness in 1749)

Boreas, 1886 (stained glass)
3475508 Boreas, 1886 (stained glass) by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); Pownall Hall Farm, Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK; (add.info.: Pownall Hall, S&H, EH Jewitt, Boreas)

Chamber Pot, c. 1815-17 (glazed stoneware)
3479668 Chamber Pot, c.1815-17 (glazed stoneware) by Bullock, George (1777-1818) (attr. to); 15.2x33x29.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of H

Across the Bay (oil on canvas)
XPG382060 Across the Bay (oil on canvas) by Dolland, William Anstey (1858-1929); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Classical Beauties (oil on canvas)
XPG382061 Classical Beauties (oil on canvas) by Dolland, William Anstey (1858-1929); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Comedy and Tragedy (Sic Vita) (bronze) (see also 353097)
PNH353096 Comedy and Tragedy (Sic Vita) (bronze) (see also 353097) by Gilbert, Alfred (1854-1934); height: 39 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

Youth (oil on canvas)
PNH354965 Youth (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Alfred (fl.1862-1904); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423787 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Minerva of Arezzo (bronze)
423785 Minerva of Arezzo (bronze) by Praxiteles (c.400-c.330 BC) (after); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: A Roman copy after the Greek 4th century BC original)

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"Grecian: A Journey Through Time and Beauty" Step into the enchanting world allure, where ancient history seamlessly blends with timeless elegance. Borthwick Castle in Midlothian stands as a testament to the enduring influence of Greek culture, its majestic walls echoing tales of grandeur and strength. Intricate details come alive through the Stiebel Evening Dress, a masterpiece that exudes grace and sophistication. As Christmas Frocks adorned women in 1935, they embraced the ethereal beauty reminiscent goddesses. The stage comes alive with a Design for Gilbert and Sullivan's "A Dream of Patience, " transporting us to an era where Grecian inspiration thrived. The harmonious fusion between music and art creates an atmosphere brimming with mythical charm. Delve deeper into this captivating world through an engraving from 1878 showcasing Grecian Doric architecture. Its intricate columns stand tall, paying homage to the architectural wonders that have stood the test of time. Marvel at the Roman statue of Hercules, embodying strength and heroism synonymous with ancient Greece. This magnificent sculpture serves as a reminder of their rich mythology that continues to captivate hearts even today. George Conquest finds himself outside the Eagle Tavern in a whimsical cartoon, capturing everyday life infused with hints influence, and is within these small moments that we see how deeply ingrained this aesthetic has become throughout history. Architectural moldings inspired by both Grecian and Roman styles adorn buildings worldwide, leaving imprints on our modern landscapes. Their intricate designs evoke a sense of timeless beauty wherever they are found. Transport yourself to Oia in Santorini; witness dusk painting breathtaking hues across its picturesque landscape. Classic views unfold before your eyes - whitewashed houses cascading down cliffsides against azure waters - truly embodying quintessential Greek charm. Discover Oia's famous blue domes, perched atop churches that dot the skyline.