Looking Glass Collection (page 12)

Etruscan Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho)
BAL246074 Etruscan Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Greek Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho)
BAL246070 Greek Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. The Jabberwock. Wood engraving after Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass, 1872

CLOTHING TRADE CARD, c1890. Dress goods by Jamestown Worsted Mills. American merchants trade card, c1890

Alice helps Tweedledum and Tweedledee prepare for battle. Wood engraving after Sir John Tenniel for the first edition
DODGSON: LOOKING GLASS. Alice helps Tweedledum and Tweedledee prepare for battle. Wood engraving after Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass, 1872

ANDERSEN: THE SNOW QUEEN. Kay and Gerda meet in the Snow Queens palace. Drawing by Henry J. Ford for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

Looking-glass Mangrove - local name Msikundazi. family: Sterculiaceae Mayotte, Indian Ocean
WAT-10615 Looking-glass Mangrove Mayotte, Indian Ocean Heritiera littoralis local name Msikundazi. family: Sterculiaceae M

Looking-glass Mangrove - local name Msikundazi family: Sterculiaceae Mayotte
WAT-10621 Looking-glass Mangrove Heritiera littoralis Local name Msikundazi family: Sterculiaceae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Venus Looking-glass Cornfield weed
ROG-9706 Venus Looking-glass Cornfield weed Legousia speculum-veneris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Century home in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, North America

Heritiera littoralis. Mayotte
WAT-10619 Looking-glass Mangrove Mayotte, Indian Ocean Heritiera littoralis Local name. Msikundazi. family Sterculiaceae M

Applying make-up for the Barong classical dance, temple of Batubulan, island of Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Detail of the coloured glass and mirror work in the audience chamber in the palace, The City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Interior detail of day bed with old photograph of a maharajah in restored traditional Pol house, Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, India, Asia

View through broken windscreen of taxi, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

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"Reflecting the Beauty: A Glimpse into the Looking Glass" Step into a world where reality intertwines with imagination, as if through a looking glass. The intricate detail of coloured glass and mirror inlay work transports us to a realm of enchantment and wonder. In Lewis Carroll's timeless tale, "Looking Glass, " Alice embarks on an extraordinary journey that defies logic. As she enters the looking-glass, we too are captivated by the allure of this mystical portal. The interior of the Reichstag mirrors our fascination with reflections. Like shards of broken dreams pieced together, it reveals fragments of history and aspirations for a brighter future. Vanity takes center stage in "Woman with Mirror. " In this mesmerizing painting from 1889, we witness the eternal quest for self-perfection reflected in every stroke. It reminds us that beauty lies not only in what is seen but also within ourselves. "The Looking Glass, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, invites us to delve deeper into our own introspection. Through its ethereal brushstrokes, it beckons us to explore our innermost thoughts and emotions hidden behind its shimmering surface. An allegory unfolds before our eyes in "Allegory of a glorious reign. " Painted centuries ago, it serves as a reminder that power can be fleeting like images reflected upon glass - here today, gone tomorrow. In "The Toast, " painted in 1913, celebration fills the air as glasses clink amidst laughter and joyous moments shared among friends. The looking glass captures these precious memories forever etched within its reflective embrace. Madame Leroux gazes at her reflection; her face meets his through the glass—a moment frozen in time by Percy Macquoid's artistic vision. Love and longing entwined within their eyes tell tales untold yet felt deeply within their souls. A woman delicately applies lipstick while Union Station stands tall behind her.