Ochre Collection

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7382
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are horse and cow figures in the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7378
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are deer and auroch figures in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

Red Lady of Paviland femur C016 / 5028
Red Lady of Paviland femur. This fossil femur, stained red with ochre, is part of a human fossil skeleton (Homo sapiens) known as the Red Lady of Paviland (Paviland 1)

Taverna sign, Plaka, Athens, Greece, Europe

Cliffs where ochre was once mined, Roussillon, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

Cat sleeping under a bench in front of a house in Roussillon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-CA'te d Azur, France

Myung ovals
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Hwan
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Kwan
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Myung waves
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Myung arches
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Sepia map of Osaka
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Sepia map of Kiev (pre-war)
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Sepia map of Kyoto
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Brown Stripes Pattern
Treechild

Brown Bottles
Treechild

Hand Stencil, Prehistoric, c.90 000-20 000 BC (photo)
BAL127441 Hand Stencil, Prehistoric, c.90 000-20 000 BC (photo); Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.

Concept 41
Petr Strnad

Index 2
Petr Strnad

Index 41
Petr Strnad

Index 47
Petr Strnad

Reworked Concept 8
Petr Strnad

Sarah Malvina Allen Heald (Mrs. Wm. Henry Heald) (1824-1854), c1844. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Sarah Malvina Allen Heald (Mrs. Wm. Henry Heald) (1824-1854), c1844. William Herald Heald was a prominent Baltimore businessman. This is a companion piece to Miller's portrait of her husband

Male Saint Standing, with Folded Arms, Facing to the Left, 1781. Creator: John Skippe
Male Saint Standing, with Folded Arms, Facing to the Left, 1781

Head of a Man Looking Up, 1770s. Creator: Pietro Antonio Novelli
Head of a Man Looking Up, 1770s

Various Figure Studies, c. 1493/1495. Creator: Filippino Lippi
Various Figure Studies, c. 1493/1495

Nymph of Fontainebleau, after 1545. Creator: Unknown
Nymph of Fontainebleau, after 1545

Two Reclining Beggars, and Seated Mother and Child, at Foot of Steps, n.d. Creator: Girolamo Macchietti
Two Reclining Beggars, and Seated Mother and Child, at Foot of Steps, n.d

Bearded Man with his Right Arm Raised, 1562/64. Creator: Giuseppe Porta
Bearded Man with his Right Arm Raised, 1562/64

The Sibyl and a Child Bearing a Torch, 1520-40. Creator: Unknown
The Sibyl and a Child Bearing a Torch, 1520-40

Dancers at the Bar, 1889–90. Creator: Georges William Thornley
Dancers at the Bar, 1889-90

Berit abstract in ochre and pink
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Berit in ochre
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Shifted (three)
Thoth Adan

Yellow Dragon of the Center
Thoth Adan

Unknown Thing
Carolyn Reed Barritt

Abstract Painting X
Iris Lehnhardt

Yellow Ochre Abstract No4
cartissi

Yellow Ochre Abstract No2
cartissi

Yellow Ochre Abstract No3
cartissi

Yellow Ochre Abstract No1
cartissi

Portrait of a Lady, 1726. Creator: Johann David Swartz
Portrait of a Lady, 1726

Himba women perform the otjiunda dance, stamping their feet, clapping and chanting while one of them gyrates in the centre of the circle

Peeper
Carolyn Reed Barritt

Small Pieces
Treechild

The Female Dancers
Treechild

The Pyramid
Treechild

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"Unearthing the Colors of History: Ochre's Vibrant Legacy" Step into the past as you explore the captivating world of ochre. From ancient cave paintings to indigenous traditions, this natural pigment has left its mark across continents and cultures. In France's Lascaux II cave painting replica, brushstrokes transport us back thousands of years, revealing humanity's artistic prowess. Meanwhile, in Australia's Arnhem Land, near Mt Borradaile, Aboriginal rock art showcases ochre's significance in storytelling and cultural expression. Witness a Himba woman adorned in traditional attire, her body shimmering with a mixture of red ochre. This sacred substance not only beautifies but also symbolizes heritage and spirituality for many indigenous communities worldwide. Delve deeper into history as we encounter the Red Lady of Paviland femur—a relic from Paleolithic times that bears traces usage. Its presence hints at rituals or ceremonies where this earthy pigment played an integral role. Travel to Roussillon in Provence, France—once home to thriving ochre mines—and marvel at the striking cliffs that were once sources for this precious material. The vibrant hues found here inspired artists throughout history and continue to captivate visitors today. Discover unexpected encounters along your journey; a taverna sign beckons you closer while a cat peacefully slumbers under a bench amidst Roussillon's colorful houses. These everyday scenes remind us how deeply ingrained ochre is within our surroundings. As we piece together fragments from different worlds through collage artwork like "Imaginations, " we realize that ochre transcends time and borders—it connects us all through its rich pigments and historical significance. Finally, let yourself be enchanted by "The Goddess Of The Night, " an embodiment of mystery painted with strokes infused with deep shades of ochre. This ethereal figure reminds us that even in darkness, beauty can arise from the earth's embrace.