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Human Role Collection (#4)

"The Human Role: A Tapestry of Art, Literature, and History" In the depths of imagination lies a world where the human role transcends time and space

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Fanny, wrapped in a cloak, (oil on canvas)

Fanny, wrapped in a cloak, (oil on canvas)
1195190 Fanny, wrapped in a cloak, (oil on canvas) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 53.3x31.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Lady in a Hat, the Artists Wife, 1916 (oil on canvas)

Lady in a Hat, the Artists Wife, 1916 (oil on canvas)
657897 Lady in a Hat, the Artists Wife, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Meninsky, Bernard (1891-1950); 76x63.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady in a Hat, the Artists Wife)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: The Evening; La Soiree, (gouache and pencil on buff paper)

The Evening; La Soiree, (gouache and pencil on buff paper)
656048 The Evening; La Soiree, (gouache and pencil on buff paper) by Scheiber, Hugo (1873-1950); 49x69.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evening; La Soiree. Hugo Scheiber (1873-1950)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Portrait of the Artists Daughter Pippi, (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the Artists Daughter Pippi, (oil on canvas)
651314 Portrait of the Artists Daughter Pippi, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 46.3x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of the Artists Daughter Pippi)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Snow Storm, Fifth Avenue, New York, 1907 (oil on canvas)

Snow Storm, Fifth Avenue, New York, 1907 (oil on canvas)
985022 Snow Storm, Fifth Avenue, New York, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 40.1x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow Storm, Fifth Avenue, New York)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Jane Emmet de Glehn by a Stream, Val d Aosta, (oil on canvas)

Jane Emmet de Glehn by a Stream, Val d Aosta, (oil on canvas)
1199606 Jane Emmet de Glehn by a Stream, Val d Aosta, (oil on canvas) by Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel de (1870-1951); 63x76 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageHuman Role Collection: A Mother and Child being Ferried across a River with a Town Beyond, 1913 (oil on canvas)

A Mother and Child being Ferried across a River with a Town Beyond, 1913 (oil on canvas)
658850 A Mother and Child being Ferried across a River with a Town Beyond, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Dupuy, Paul Michel (1869-1949); 45.7x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: A Venetian Regatta, 1891 (watercolour and pencil on paper)

A Venetian Regatta, 1891 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
984941 A Venetian Regatta, 1891 (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 43.7x29.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Venetian Regatta)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: The Hobo Musician, (oil on canvas)

The Hobo Musician, (oil on canvas)
650955 The Hobo Musician, (oil on canvas) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); 95x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hobo Musician. George Benjamin Luks (1866-1933). Oil on canvas

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Man with a Woman in a Cart, 1922 (oil on canvas)

Man with a Woman in a Cart, 1922 (oil on canvas)
657589 Man with a Woman in a Cart, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with a Woman in a Cart. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Disobedient Prophet slain by a Lion

Disobedient Prophet slain by a Lion
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Disobedient Prophet slain by a Lion

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Jesus and the Disciples going to Emmaus

Jesus and the Disciples going to Emmaus
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus and the Disciples going to Emmaus

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Jesus and the Woman taken in Adultery

Jesus and the Woman taken in Adultery
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus and the Woman taken in Adultery

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Tobias and the Angel

Tobias and the Angel
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Tobias and the Angel

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Saint Peter in the House of Cornelius

Saint Peter in the House of Cornelius
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Saint Peter in the House of Cornelius

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Isaiah

Isaiah
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Isaiah. He lived approximately 2700 years ago and was a prophet in the 8th-century BC Kingdom of Judah

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Peter at Cornelius’house

Peter at Cornelius’house
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Background imageHuman Role Collection: Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate

Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Saint Peter and Saint John at the Beautiful Gate

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Spreading the Gospel

Spreading the Gospel
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Background imageHuman Role Collection: Hubert Morett Goldsmith of Henry VIII

Hubert Morett Goldsmith of Henry VIII
Vintage engraving of Hubert Morett Goldsmith of Henry VIII by Hans Hobein

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Life of the Virgin

Life of the Virgin
Vintage engraving by Albert Durer 1510 showing Mary and Joseph in Egypt

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Frederick the Wise Duke of Saxony

Frederick the Wise Duke of Saxony
" Vintage engraving by Albert Durer 1498 showing Frederick the Wise Duke of Saxony. Frederick III of Saxony (1463 to 1525), also known as Frederick the Wise

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Saint Jerome in his Cell

Saint Jerome in his Cell
" Vintage engraving by Albert Durer 1498 Saint Jerome in his Cell. Saint Jerome was an Illyrian Christian priest and apologist

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Albrecht DAOErer Self Portrait

Albrecht DAOErer Self Portrait
" Vintage engraving of Albrecht DArer from 1500. Albrecht DArer was a German painter, printmaker and theorist from Nuremberg

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Saint John and Peter

Saint John and Peter
Vintage engraving by Albert Durer 1498 showing Saint John and Saint Peter

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Portrait of Hieronymus Holzschuher

Portrait of Hieronymus Holzschuher
" Vintage engraving by Albrecht DArer c.1526 Portrait of Hieronymus Holzschuher. Hieronymus Holzschuher (1469-1529) came from an old Nuremberg patrician family

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Albrecht D├╝rer, Self Portrait

Albrecht D├╝rer, Self Portrait
" Vintage engraving of Albrecht DArer from 1500. Albrecht DArer was a German painter, printmaker and theorist from Nuremberg

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Corrida, 1927 (gouache on paper)

Corrida, 1927 (gouache on paper)
1195752 Corrida, 1927 (gouache on paper) by Iacovleff, Alexandre (1887-1938); 56.5x76.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Study of Jane Morris Asleep in an Upholstered Armchair, (pencil on blue paper)

Study of Jane Morris Asleep in an Upholstered Armchair, (pencil on blue paper)
1199575 Study of Jane Morris Asleep in an Upholstered Armchair, (pencil on blue paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Head of a Roman Model, (oil on paper laid down on canvas)

Head of a Roman Model, (oil on paper laid down on canvas)
1199532 Head of a Roman Model, (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 24.6x20.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Lachesis: Study of Jane Morris Seated in a Chair Sewing, 1860s (pencil on paper)

Lachesis: Study of Jane Morris Seated in a Chair Sewing, 1860s (pencil on paper)
1199530 Lachesis: Study of Jane Morris Seated in a Chair Sewing, 1860s (pencil on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Bedouin Encampment Before the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1867 (pencil

Bedouin Encampment Before the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1867 (pencil
1197496 Bedouin Encampment Before the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1867 (pencil, w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Vacher, Charles (1818-83); 69.8x129.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vacher)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: L Apparition (charcoal on paper)

L Apparition (charcoal on paper)
1768085 L Apparition (charcoal on paper) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 44.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L Apparition. Odilon Redon (1840-1916). Charcoal on paper

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Notre-Dame de Paris, 1900 (oil on canvas)

Notre-Dame de Paris, 1900 (oil on canvas)
1768066 Notre-Dame de Paris, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 116x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Notre-Dame de Paris. Maximilien Luce (1858-1941). Oil on canvas

Background imageHuman Role Collection: A Mayan shell pectoral with the profile torso of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (shell)

A Mayan shell pectoral with the profile torso of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (shell)
1767157 A Mayan shell pectoral with the profile torso of a dignitary, c.450-650 (shell) by Mayan; 10.2 wide cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: A Cook and his Wife, c. 1496 (engraving)

A Cook and his Wife, c. 1496 (engraving)
1767112 A Cook and his Wife, c.1496 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cook and his Wife. Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: A Deruta lustred portrait dish painted in blue and lustred in yellow depicting a warrior

A Deruta lustred portrait dish painted in blue and lustred in yellow depicting a warrior
1766883 A Deruta lustred portrait dish painted in blue and lustred in yellow depicting a warrior in a helmet with a winged griffin, c.1525 (lustred ceramic) by Italian School

Background imageHuman Role Collection: The Gladiators Wife, 1884 (oil on canvas)

The Gladiators Wife, 1884 (oil on canvas)
1766745 The Gladiators Wife, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gladiators Wife. Edmund Blair Leighton (1853-1922). Oil on canvas

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Morning Mist at Mishima, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of The Tokaido, c

Morning Mist at Mishima, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of The Tokaido, c. 1834 (colour woodblock print)
1766550 Morning Mist at Mishima, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of The Tokaido, c.1834 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph)
1770108 Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); 100x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster advertising Canadian Pacific)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: A Cavalier on a White Horse, 1890 (oil on canvas)

A Cavalier on a White Horse, 1890 (oil on canvas)
1769864 A Cavalier on a White Horse, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Detti, Cesare-Auguste (1847-1914); 95.3x67.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cavalier on a White Horse)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: The Dynamic of the Dance; Het dynamische van de dans, 1913 (oil on canvas)

The Dynamic of the Dance; Het dynamische van de dans, 1913 (oil on canvas)
1769273 The Dynamic of the Dance; Het dynamische van de dans, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Schmalzigaug, Jules (1882-1917); 100x129.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHuman Role Collection: A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w / c on paper)

A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199599 A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 43.2x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageHuman Role Collection: The House Builders, 1880 (oil on canvas)

The House Builders, 1880 (oil on canvas)
1199486 The House Builders, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928); 138.4x156.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Place de la Republique, Paris, (w / c & gouache on card)

Place de la Republique, Paris, (w / c & gouache on card)
1197559 Place de la Republique, Paris, (w/c & gouache on card) by Galien-Laloue, Eugene (Jacques Lievin) (1854-1941); 22.8x36.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Leonie Garrido Looking at an Album of Prints, (oil on panel)

Leonie Garrido Looking at an Album of Prints, (oil on panel)
1197485 Leonie Garrido Looking at an Album of Prints, (oil on panel) by Garrido, Eduardo-Leon (1856-1906); 55x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Tramp at Night; Un Vagabond de nuit, (oil on panel)

Tramp at Night; Un Vagabond de nuit, (oil on panel)
1197478 Tramp at Night; Un Vagabond de nuit, (oil on panel) by Munkacsy, Mihaly (1844-1900); 82.9x65.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Background imageHuman Role Collection: Mary in Black, (oil on panel)

Mary in Black, (oil on panel)
1197388 Mary in Black, (oil on panel) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 35.5x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright




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"The Human Role: A Tapestry of Art, Literature, and History" In the depths of imagination lies a world where the human role transcends time and space. From the enchanting works of Bronte Sisters by Patrick Branwell Bronte to the explosive energy depicted in "Search And Destroy, " we witness humanity's ability to create and destroy with equal fervor. Just as Ludwig Van Beethoven composed symphonies that echoed through generations, so too did his deafness amplify his determination to conquer adversity. His music became a testament to the indomitable spirit within us all. As we gaze upon "The Battle of Trafalgar" immortalized on canvas, we are reminded of our capacity for bravery and sacrifice in times of war, and is through such historical events that our collective memory is shaped, reminding us never to forget those who came before us. Breaking barriers and defying societal norms, female surgeons like Iris Murdoch paved their way into a male-dominated field. Their unwavering dedication shattered glass ceilings while saving lives - an embodiment of courage and resilience. Agatha Christie's intricate mysteries captivate readers even today, showcasing how storytelling can transcend time. Through her words, she reminds us that every individual has a story worth telling; each life holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. Dylan Thomas' poetic verses evoke emotions deep within our souls - he captures both beauty and despair with equal intensity. Like him, we have the power to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary ones through artistry born from introspection. From carefree skinny-dippers embracing nature's embrace to Anne of Cleves donning regal attire as Henry VIII's fourth wife – these snapshots remind us that self-expression takes many forms throughout history. Our bodies become canvases for personal liberation or symbols representing cultural shifts over time. Amidst this tapestry lies butter making - an ancient craft passed down from generation to generation.