Leering Collection (#2)

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

Tess harassed by Alec D Urberville, plate 21 from the monthly serialisation of
XJF466239 Tess harassed by Alec D Urberville, plate 21 from the monthly serialisation of Tess of the D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, printed in The Graphic, 1891 (litho) by Herkomer

A Gin Shop, c. 1808-09 (watercolour)
XJF440657 A Gin Shop, c.1808-09 (watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); eMuseum of London, UK; (add.info.: Illustrating the dangers of gin drinking; During the late Georgian period gin was)

Concert, 1626 (oil on canvas)
BAL322447 Concert, 1626 (oil on canvas) by Brugghen, Hendrick Ter (1588-1629); Regional Art Museum, Chernigov, Ukraine; Dutch, out of copyright

Susanna Bathing (oil on copper)
XKH179063 Susanna Bathing (oil on copper) by Konig, Johann or Hans (1586-1642); 52x76.6 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Character from a Play (oil on canvas) (detail of 155536)
XIR155537 Character from a Play (oil on canvas) (detail of 155536) by French School, (16th century); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; French, out of copyright

Madison Square Park New York
A group of men in hats leans against a railing and watches passersby, Madison Square Park at Fifth Avenue and 23d Street, Manhattan, New York, 1900s. (Photo by Frederic Lewis/Getty Images)

Little Red Riding Hood on her way to her grandmothers observed by a sinister, leering wolf. Illustration by Tom Browne (1872-1910) for the fairy tale. Published 1900

Jugend front cover, two soldiers with poultry
Front cover design for Jugend magazine, depicting two rather ugly soldiers in red uniform, leering at a turkey and a goose. Perhaps they are looking forward to cooking and eating them. Date: 1898

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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.