Kitsch Collection (page 8)

A Good Time Ahead, 1930s. Creator: Florence E Valter
A Good Time Ahead, 1930s. Scottie dogs with ribbons

Circe, 1910. Creator: Frederick Stuart Church
Circe, 1910

Nymph and Water Babies at Play, 1908. Creator: William Baxter Palmer Closson
Nymph and Water Babies at Play, 1908

The Perfume of Roses, 1902. Creator: Charles C. Curran
The Perfume of Roses, 1902

Door Stop, c. 1937. Creator: H. Langden Brown
Door Stop, c. 1937

A cat sat beside a yellow lampshade circa 1960

A cat sitting beside a yellow lampshade circa 1960

A kitten with its paws on a crystal ball circa 1960

Two cats sat on a floral pattern circa 1960

A puppy looking sad circa 1960

A kitten sitting in a glass bowl circa 1960

A poodle sat on a floral seat circa 1960

A kitten on top of a patterned sheet circa 1960

This is a Knickerbocker Glory which will cost you £2. 25p
This is a Knickerbocker Glory which will cost you £ 2.25p. You don t eat it, of course, at that price. Its made of plastic and you just keep it as an ornament

Mini Skirt spring fashion 1968

A model wearing red maxi dress Clothing Fashion Dress October 1969

L amour, 1777. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
L amour, 1777. [Love]

La folie, 1777. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
La folie, 1777

Venus en reflection. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
Venus en reflection. [Venus lost in thought]

Venus desarmant l amour. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
Venus desarmant l amour. [Venus disarming Love]

La toilette de Venus, 1783. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
La toilette de Venus, 1783. [The toilet of Venus]

Nina, ou La Folle par amour (Nina, or The Woman Maddened by Love), 1787

Study for the Apotheosis of Washington in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol Building, ca. 1859-1862

In the Studio, before 1887. Creator: Arnoldo Tamburini
In the Studio, before 1887

Jupiter and Danae, 1774. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
Jupiter and Danae, 1774

L Amant surpris. Creator: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
L Amant surpris. [The Lover surprised]

Christmas Morn, 1908. Creator: Will H. Low
Christmas Morn, 1908

Mary Elizabeth Francis, the Artists Daughter, ca. 1840. Creator: John F. Francis
Mary Elizabeth Francis, the Artists Daughter, ca. 1840

Christ Tempted by the Devil, 1818. Creator: John Ritto Penniman
Christ Tempted by the Devil, 1818

St. Genevieve of Brabant in the Forest, 1860s. Creator: George Frederick Bensell
St. Genevieve of Brabant in the Forest, 1860s

Water Lilies, before 1889. Creator: Walter Shirlaw
Water Lilies, before 1889

Pearl of Grief, 1855. Creator: Mary Jane Peale
Pearl of Grief, 1855

The Artists Studio, 1869. Creator: Jozef Cornelius Correns
The Artists Studio, 1869

The Challenge Of Rodomont To Rogero, 1827. Creator: Henry Perronet Briggs
The Challenge Of Rodomont To Rogero, 1827

The Approach to the Celestial City, 1840-1860. Creator: S. Mayson
The Approach to the Celestial City, 1840-1860

The Orange Girl, 1854. Creator: John Phillip
The Orange Girl, 1854

God the Father, after 1664. Creator: Unknown
God the Father, after 1664

The Muses Urania and Calliope, c. 1634. Creators: Simon Vouet, Workshop of Simon Vouet
The Muses Urania and Calliope, c. 1634

The Assumption of the Virgin, c. 1630 / 1632. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
The Assumption of the Virgin, c. 1630/1632

Portrait Of A Young Woman Sitting On Marble Seat, 1882. Creator: William Oliver
Portrait Of A Young Woman Sitting On Marble Seat, 1882

Madame Bergeret, possibly 1766. Creator: Francois Boucher
Madame Bergeret, possibly 1766

The Bath of Venus, 1751. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Bath of Venus, 1751

Allegory of Music, 1764. Creator: Francois Boucher
Allegory of Music, 1764

Allegory of Painting, 1765. Creator: Francois Boucher
Allegory of Painting, 1765

The Apparition of the Virgin, 1530 / 1540. Creator: Girolamo da Carpi
The Apparition of the Virgin, 1530/1540

Landscape - Fruit and Flowers, 1862. Creator: Frances Flora Bond Palmer
Landscape - Fruit and Flowers, 1862

Bacchus and Ariadne, c. 1743 / 1745. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Bacchus and Ariadne, c. 1743/1745

Cupid, Stung by a Bee, Is Cherished by his Mother, 1774. Creator: Benjamin West
Cupid, Stung by a Bee, Is Cherished by his Mother, 1774

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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.