Kitsch Collection (#6)

Mexican door figure, La Ventanaz, Baja California, Mexico

Souvenir Communist posters, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China

Nobodys Sweetheart
A cute little girl says shes Nobodys Sweetheart... yet! Date: 1920

Kitsch Print
Hanna Melin

Victorian floral greetings card design, A6 size, No. 1 Date: 19th century

Fatherly Advice - A young woman leans of her Father and takes his wise words to heart. Date: 1909

Education. "Eve". Girl picking apples. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c
3434242 Education. "Eve". Girl picking apples. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c.1930 Additional rights Beatrice Mallet

Education. "Nothing to wear". Girl getting dressed. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France
3434241 Education. "Nothing to wear". Girl getting dressed. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c.1930 Additional rights Beatrice Mallet

Education. "The first pipe". Child playing with soap balls. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951)
3434239 Education. "The first pipe". Child playing with soap balls. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c.1930 Additional rights Beatrice Mallet

Education. "Temptation". Baby and a cigarette. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c
3434235 Education. "Temptation".Baby and a cigarette. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c.1930 Additional rights Beatrice Mallet

Education. "Fusses". Teddy bear with a mirror. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c
3434237 Education. "Fusses".Teddy bear with a mirror. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c.1930 Additional rights Beatrice Mallet

Education. "Morning wash". Girl with a brush. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c
3434236 Education. "Morning wash".Girl with a brush. Postcard inspired by Beatrice Mallet (1896-1951), France, c.1930 Additional rights Beatrice Mallet

The Last Drop, c. 1900 / 6. Creator: Charles Schreyvogel
The Last Drop, c. 1900/6. Man giving water to his horse

Virgin and Child Adored by Saint Francis, c. 1606 / 07. Creator: Francesco Albani
Virgin and Child Adored by Saint Francis, c. 1606/07

Boy with Dog, Chelsea, c. 1760. Creator: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
Boy with Dog, Chelsea, c. 1760

Cauliflower Tureen, Chelsea, c. 1755. Creator: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
Cauliflower Tureen, Chelsea, c. 1755

Saint James Vision of the Virgin of the Pillar, 1750 / 55
Saint James Vision of the Virgin of the Pillar, 1750/55. Attributed to Antonio Gonzalez Velasquez

Chair Cover, c. 1937. Creator: Mabel Ritter
Chair Cover, c. 1937

Cats Head, c. 1938. Creator: Harriette Gale
Cats Head, c. 1938

Valentine, 1875-1880. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Valentine, 1875-1880

The Toilet of Venus, 1783. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
The Toilet of Venus, 1783

Chalkware Rooster, c. 1940. Creator: Elmer R. Kottcamp
Chalkware Rooster, c. 1940

Bold satire in the depths of the forest (Satire audacieux, dans le fond des forets), 1714-39

Seven putti carrying a garland of fruit, ca. 1780-87. Creator: Heinrich Schmitz
Seven putti carrying a garland of fruit, ca. 1780-87. Productions de la Nature

Ise fraid my Dollie will be drownded, 1870 / 89. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Ise fraid my Dollie will be drownded, 1870/89. Albumen print, stereo, no. 427 from the series " Wayside Gems"

Charity, January 1, 1864. Creator: Freeman Gage Delamotte
Charity, January 1, 1864

Faith, January 1, 1864. Creator: Freeman Gage Delamotte
Faith, January 1, 1864

Umbrella Stand, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Elisabeth Fulda
Umbrella Stand, 1935/1942

Statuette, c. 1937. Creator: Frank Fumagalli
Statuette, c. 1937

Statuette of a Dog, c. 1937. Creator: Frank Fumagalli
Statuette of a Dog, c. 1937

Hope, January 1, 1864. Creator: Freeman Gage Delamotte
Hope, January 1, 1864

The Virgin, hands folded on her chest, looking upwards, 1729-40

Monkey Statuette, c. 1937. Creator: Frank Fumagalli
Monkey Statuette, c. 1937

Dog Statuette, c. 1940. Creator: Frank Fumagalli
Dog Statuette, c. 1940

Deer Lawn Figure, c. 1940. Creator: Elisabeth Fulda
Deer Lawn Figure, c. 1940

Dalmatian, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Betty Fuerst
Dalmatian, 1935/1942

Chalkware Rooster, c. 1940. Creator: Betty Fuerst
Chalkware Rooster, c. 1940

Chalkware Rooster, 1940. Creator: Betty Fuerst
Chalkware Rooster, 1940

Chalkware Cat, c. 1940. Creator: Betty Fuerst
Chalkware Cat, c. 1940

Chalkware Rabbit, c. 1940. Creator: Betty Fuerst
Chalkware Rabbit, c. 1940

River Scene, 1855 (oil on panel)
3822453 River Scene, 1855 (oil on panel) by Stanfield, William Clarkson (1793-1867); 32.1x25.9 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English

Brother and sister by Kate Greenaway
3779396 Brother and sister by Kate Greenaway. by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); (add.info.: Brother and sister by Kate Greenaway. Victorian children in a field of buttercups. Kate Greenaway by M. H)

Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, 2010 (photo)
3283632 Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, 2010 (photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Sacred Heart of the Virgin Mary (chromolitho)
2800900 Sacred Heart of the Virgin Mary (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred Heart of the Virgin Mary.); © Look and Learn

Retro Food: Dessert Course, 1957 (screen print)
3036082 Retro Food: Dessert Course, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Retro 1950s illustration of a pie being served during a dessert course; screen print)

Retro Food: Counting Calories, 1957 (screen print)
3036077 Retro Food: Counting Calories, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Retro 1950s illustration of Learn to Count Your Calories ; screen print)

Kitsch French Postcard with a representation of Charity. Date: circa 1910s

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"Embracing the Quirky Charm: Exploring Kitsch Around the World" From a statue of Freddie Mercury in Montreux to an "I Love Aruba" sign in downtown Oranjestad they can be found in every corner of the globe. This unique aesthetic captures our attention and transports us into a world where eccentricity reigns supreme. In Europe, Budapest showcases its love for kitsch with souvenir dolls donning traditional Hungarian costumes, while Prague boasts beer steins that add a touch of whimsy to any gathering. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao takes it up a notch with Frank Gehry's architectural masterpiece and Jeff Koons' Puppy sculpture – an enchanting blend of art and playfulness. Even amidst snow-covered landscapes, beach huts at Wells next the Sea stand as colorful symbols of joy and nostalgia. Meanwhile, Marianne Stokes' Childhoods Treasures painting reminds us of simpler times when innocence was cherished. Wrapping gifts may seem mundane, but vintage photographs from the 1950s reveal how even this everyday task can exude kitschy charm. And who could resist a wooden flamingo attached to a pink mailbox on Sanibel Island? It's these unexpected encounters that make life more vibrant. Kitsch is not just about tackiness; it celebrates individuality and embraces unconventional beauty. Whether it's through music or dance like Rock N Roll Dance or through quirky sculptures like Jeff Koons' Puppy, kitsch invites us to let go of conventions and revel in unabashed delight. So next time you stumble upon something wonderfully bizarre – be it Freddie Mercury immortalized in stone or an eclectic collection of trinkets – take a moment to appreciate its playful spirit. Kitsch is all around us if we open our eyes to its captivating allure.