Leering Collection

The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth. Interior of a church where the congregation sleeps as the clergyman reads from the gospel

Susannah and the Elders - Artemisia Gentileschi (Attributed to)

Ell me plait beaucoup... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ell me plait beaucoup... 19th century. Parisians in 1852 - I like it a lot

Un cabriolet ayant une facheuse ressemblance... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un cabriolet ayant une facheuse ressemblance... 19th century. Physiogomy of the Assembly - A convertible with a striking resemblance

Taira no Koremochi Slashing at a Demon, 1879. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Taira no Koremochi Slashing at a Demon, 1879. Series: A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Things are looking up - two passing Gents are delighted to see their attentions have been spotted by a housemaid cleaning the upstairs windows of a streetside property Date: 1908

Jesus and the Adulteress (grisaille on wood)
XIR390390 Jesus and the Adulteress (grisaille on wood) by Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662); 58.5x61.8 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Le Lit Clos (b/w photo)
3092990 Le Lit Clos (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lit Clos. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Susannah and the Elders (oil on canvas)
3822231 Susannah and the Elders (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); 82.3x67 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; © Calderdale Borough Council

131-0635448 The Proposal
IND86687 131-0635448 The Proposal by Roestraten, Pieter Gerritsz. van (c.1630-1700); Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem, The Netherlands; Index Fototeca

The Ill-matched Pair, 1566 (oil on wood)
3588384 The Ill-matched Pair, 1566 (oil on wood) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 97x134 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden

A Merry Company (oil on panel)
3930819 A Merry Company (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 91x128 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden

Egyptian Belly Dancer, from Souvenir of Cairo, 1862 (litho)
STC83475 Egyptian Belly Dancer, from Souvenir of Cairo, 1862 (litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Susannah and the Elders (oil on canvas)
3744373 Susannah and the Elders (oil on canvas) by Gentileschi, Artemisia (1597-c.1651) (attr.to); 162.5x121.9 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Cave of bandits (oil on canvas)
XIR387319 Cave of bandits (oil on canvas) by Lucas y Padilla, Eugenio (1824-70); Museo del Romanticismo, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Cave of the bandits; )

Susanna and the Elders, 1856 (oil on panel)
XIR216663 Susanna and the Elders, 1856 (oil on panel) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); 40x31 cm; Louvre, Paris, France

Taking a Mean Advantage, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Taking a Mean Advantage, c1780-1825. A man leers at his female companions thigh which is revealed as she climbs over a gate

Sleeping Nymph Spied upon by Satyrs, 1756-88 (pastel on panel)
4071456 Sleeping Nymph Spied upon by Satyrs, 1756-88 (pastel on panel) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); 30.6x41.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The barmaids day out (colour litho)
5996019 The barmaids day out (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The barmaids day out. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

High Change in Bond Street or la Politesse du Grande Monde
2562156 High Change in Bond Street or la Politesse du Grande Monde, 1796 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pan and Syrinx (oil)
AGN284339 Pan and Syrinx (oil) by Matteis, Paolo di (1662-1728); Private Collection; (add.info.: chasing the nymph Syrinx through Arcadia; ); Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

Susannah and the Elders (oil on panel)
CH426392 Susannah and the Elders (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 131.2x111.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Prying Eyes (colour litho)
CHT207474 Prying Eyes (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Kume Sennin falls into a river at the sight of a bare-breasted woman crouching on a rock
LWR341727 Kume Sennin falls into a river at the sight of a bare-breasted woman crouching on a rock, Station 45, published by Hayashi Shoehi (colour woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi

Susanna and the Elders, 1647 (oil on mahogany panel)
PHD30304 Susanna and the Elders, 1647 (oil on mahogany panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 76.6x92.7 cm; Gemaldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Water-carrier, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468918 Water-carrier, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

A Drink for the Lady, 1909 (pastel)
3742549 A Drink for the Lady, 1909 (pastel) by Duran Riera, Josep (1843-1919); 64 x 49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: UNA COPA PARA LA DAMA); Spanish, out of copyright

Father Christmas as he appears from several different points of view (engraving)
736089 Father Christmas as he appears from several different points of view (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lady Godivas Rout, or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan
NCO191711 Lady Godivas Rout, or Peeping-Tom spying out Pope-Joan, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Ci-devant Occupations, or Madame Talian and the Empress Josephine Dancing Naked before
NCO190178 Ci-devant Occupations, or Madame Talian and the Empress Josephine Dancing Naked before Barrass in the Winter of 1797

Suzanna and the Elders (oil on canvas)
RAF228135 Suzanna and the Elders (oil on canvas) by Bernardini, Francesco (c.1697-1762); 130.8x115 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Le Lorgneur, engraved by Baquoi, plate no. 283 from
STC444579 Le Lorgneur, engraved by Baquoi, plate no.283 from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, c.1778-87 (coloured engraving) by Watteau

The Cossack in Paris, c. 1815 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CHT174163 The Cossack in Paris, c.1815 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Susanna and the Elders, 1831 (oil on canvas)
SRM91249 Susanna and the Elders, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Lapchenko, Grigori Ignat evich (1801-76); 200x149 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Susanna and the Elders (oil on canvas)
BIR106494 Susanna and the Elders (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 117x157.5 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

A Market Scene with Fruit and Vegetable Sellers (oil on canvas)
RAF228133 A Market Scene with Fruit and Vegetable Sellers (oil on canvas) by Valkenborch, Frederick van (1570-1623); 92.1x114 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish

Englishmen Viewing Pictures on the Grand Tour, 1790 (ink & w / c on paper)
NP125707 Englishmen Viewing Pictures on the Grand Tour, 1790 (ink & w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Lady Godivas Rout - or - Peeping Tom Spying out Pope Joan
BAL42843 Lady Godivas Rout - or - Peeping Tom Spying out Pope Joan, 1796 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

Suzanna and the Elders (oil on canvas)
AGN95368 Suzanna and the Elders (oil on canvas) by Stanzione, Massimo (1585-1656); 68.5x71.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

Susannah and the Elders, 1622 (oil on canvas)
BH152995 Susannah and the Elders, 1622 (oil on canvas) by Gentileschi, Artemisia (1597-c.1651); 161.5x123 cm; Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Old Satyr Holding a Flute, c. 1620 (oil on panel)
3932160 Old Satyr Holding a Flute, c.1620 (oil on panel) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 60x49 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: In Greek mythology)

__ ci devant Occupations, or Madam Talian and the Empress Josephine Dancing Naked before
3025366 __ ci devant Occupations, or Madam Talian and the Empress Josephine Dancing Naked before Barrass in the Winter of 1797 - a Fact!, pub

Connoisseurs, June 20, 1799. June 20, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Connoisseurs, June 20, 1799

Wife being sold at Smithfield Market, London, c1820. A rowdy scene at Smithfield cattle market with the wife for sale tied by a rope around her waist to a rail in the centre

A leering man making advances to a girl, New Bond Street, Westminster, London, 1796. The girl is wheeling a barrow of carrots outside a bookseller on the corner of New Bond Street

Priest Clergyman Leers Leering Young Woman Girl
A priest leers as a young woman makes her confession. After a 19th century work by Claude Regnier

Juvenile Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) looking for a prey, Flanders, Belgium

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"Leering: A Glimpse into the Intriguing World of Art and Perception" In the realm of art, hidden narratives often lie beneath the surface, waiting to be discovered. From Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcards to captivating oil paintings, leering takes center stage as a recurring theme in various masterpieces. The Sleeping Congregation by William Hogarth captures a scene where eyes linger with curiosity and judgment upon slumbering figures. Similarly, Susannah and the Elders attributed to Artemisia Gentileschi portrays an unsettling encounter where unwanted gazes invade personal boundaries. As we explore further, Things are looking up when Jesus shows compassion towards the adulteress in grisaille on wood artwork. The vulnerability of this moment contrasts sharply with Le Lit Clos' black-and-white photograph that hints at concealed desires behind closed doors. Susannah and the Elders reappear on canvas once more, shedding light on how power dynamics can lead to exploitation. Meanwhile, The Proposal showcases an ill-matched pair whose intentions may not align harmoniously. Amidst these contemplative pieces emerges A Merry Company - an oil painting that invites us into a joyous gathering while subtly hinting at lingering glances exchanged between individuals. Egyptian Belly Dancer from Souvenir of Cairo lithograph transports us to exotic lands where seductive stares captivate audiences. Lastly, The Ghost of Kohada Koheiji color woodblock print unravels a haunting tale through piercing eyes filled with vengeance and remorse. Through these diverse artworks spanning centuries and cultures, leering becomes a powerful tool for artists to convey complex emotions or societal commentaries. It serves as a reminder that perception is subjective; what one sees as innocent curiosity might be perceived as invasive scrutiny by another. Let us delve deeper into these visual stories and unravel their hidden meanings – for within each gaze lies a world waiting to be explored.