Paintings Collection

"Exploring the World Through Paintings

Lawrence - Duke of Wellington J040044
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington " portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830)

Painting from the Dreamtime, Aboriginal art, Australia, Pacific

DURER, Albrecht (1471-1528). Hare. 1502. Renaissance art. Watercolour. AUSTRIA. Vienna. Albertina Gallery

Wheel of Life, Tibetan Art, China, Asia

Stone-age cave paintings, Chauvet, France
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork depicting various animals painted on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in the Chauvet Cave, France

Stone-age cave paintings, Chauvet, France
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork of horses painted on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in the Chauvet Cave, France, the site of the earliest known cave paintings (as of 2011)

Naive Haitian painting, Colonial Zone, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Central America

Velazquez - The Waterseller of Seville J040094
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " The Waterseller of Seville " c1620 by Diego da Silva VELAZQUEZ (1599-1660). El Aguador de Sevilla

Cave of the hands, Argentina
Olympus Digital Camera

Landseer - The Illicit Highland Whisky Still J040064
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " The Illicit Highland Whisky Still " by Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-73)

Rembrandt - Self Portrait J910070
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Self-Portrait " c.1665 by REMBRANDT, van Rijn (1606-1669)

DE JONGH - Old London Bridge K080027
Kenwood House, Hampstead, London. " Old London Bridge" 1630 by Claude DE JONGH (active 1615 died 1663). Iveagh Bequest number IBK 952

Evstafieff - A R Wallace J970179
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. " A R Wallace" by Victor Evstafieff ( Eustaphieff, Evstafiev ). Alfred Russel Wallace was a proponent of natural selection whose paper on the subject (1858)

Scenes from the Kama Sutra in a cupboard in the Juna Mahal fort, Dungarpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Lefevre - Napoleon Bonaparte N070490
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " Napoleon Bonaparte" (1769-1821) by Robert Lefevre (1755-1830) after Francois Pascal Simon Gerard (1770-1837)

Richmond - Charles Darwin J980057
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " Charles Darwin " 1840. Chalk and water-colour drawing by George Richmond (1809-96)

Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, The Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Constable - Hampstead Heath with Pond and Bathers K040850
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Hampstead Heath with Pond and Bathers " 1821 by John CONSTABLE (1776-1837)

VERMEER, Johannes (1632-1675). View on Delft. 1660 - 1661. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. NETHERLANDS. The Hague. Mauritshuis

Orthodox Coptic icon of St. Bichoy, Chatenay-Malabry, Hauts de Seine, France, Europe

A 14th century icon of Archangel Michael in the Byzantine Museum in Athens, Greece, Europe

Saint Anthony of Padua preaching to the fishes, 1779. Painting by Bernardo Rodriguez. Quito School. Colonial baroque. Painting. ECUADOR. PICHINCHA. Quito. Convent of San Francisco

The Great Sacrifice by James Clark, WW1
The Great Sacrifice by James Clark, originally published in the 1914 Christmas number of The Graphic. Depicting a dead soldier on a battlefield with an ethereal image of Christ on the cross shining

Allan - The Battle of Waterloo J040105
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " The Battle of Waterloo " 1815 by Sir William ALLAN (1782-1850)

Gainsborough - Countess Howe J880100
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Mary Countess Howe " c1760 by Thomas GAINSBOROUGH (1727-88). Canvas 96" x60" (244 x 152.4cm)

FABRITIUS, Carel (1622-1654). The Goldfinch. ca. 1654. NETHERLANDS. The Hague. Mauritshuis. Baroque art. Oil

MEMLING, Hans (1433-1494). Passion of the Christ. 1840. Flemish art. Oil on wood. ITALY. Turin. Galleria Sabauda (Sabauda Gallery)

Painting of catching the Ox, from the ten Ox Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism, representing the stages of enlightement, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Breugel, Pieter II, The Younger. Winter Scene with Ice Skaters
Breugel, Pieter, II, The Younger, called Hell Bruegel (1564-1638). Winter Scene with Ice Skaters skating and Birds. Flemish art. Painting

Tapestry of Bayeux. The complete tapestry depicts the Norman invansion of England. Knights of King Edward III (upper part) and naves of Harold II (down). Detail. Fresco. FRANCE. Bayeux

Painting of herding the Ox, from the ten Ox Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism, representing the stages of enlightement, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Cuban paintings, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Painting of turtle at the aboriginal rock art site at Obirr Rock in Kakadu National Park where the paintings date from 20000 years old to modern, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Territory

Lawrence - Miss Murray J910513
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Miss Murray" 1825-27 by Thomas LAWRENCE (1769-1830)

Wright - Dressing the Kitten J960062
KENWOOD HOUSE, London. " Dressing the Kitten " c1768-70 by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797)

Van Dyck - Henrietta of Lorraine J920322
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Henrietta of Lorraine " 1634 by Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641)

Icon of the Virgin and Child in Mary Magdalene Russian Orthodox church on Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Early 12th Century Frescoes in Bet Maryam, St. Marys Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

The famous painting on the ceiling of the winged heads of 80 Ethiopian cherubs, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gonder, Debre Berhan Selassie Church, Ethiopia, Africa

Sargent - Margaret Hyde, Countess of Suffolk J020044
KENWOOD HOUSE, London. " Margaret Hyde, 19th Countess of Suffolk " ( Daisy, nee Leiter), 1898 by John Singer SARGENT (1856-1925)

Wilkin - Battle of Hastings K021254
BATTLE ABBEY, East Sussex. " The Battle of Hastings " c1820 by Frank W WILKIN (1791-1842)

Turner - The Iveagh Seapiece J910563
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " The Iveagh Seapiece " by TURNER JMW. Also known as " Coast Scene of Fishermen Hauling a Boat Ashore "

Henry VIII J010074
AUDLEY END HOUSE, Essex. The Saloon - detail of " King Henry VIII" by Biagio REBECCA (1735-1808). The painting is based on a picture in Hampton Court Palace attributed to Joos Van Cleve

Plate 113
Colour engraving of Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea) by P.J Redout

Painting of coming home on the Oxs back, from the ten Ox Herding Pictures of Zen Buddhism, representing the stages of enlightement, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Painting of the Visitation in the Visitation church in Ein Kerem, Israel, Middle East

Visitation of the Virgin Mary to her cousin, Saint Elizabeth, by Godong
Greek Orthodox icon depicting the Visitation, Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece, Europe

Goya - Equestrian portrait of the Duke of Wellington N070532
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " Equestrian portrait of the Duke of Wellington" 1812 by Francisco GOYA (1746-1828). Wellesley

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"Exploring the World Through Paintings: A Journey of Art and Culture" Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of art as we embark on a captivating journey through various paintings from different corners of the world. From Lawrence's masterpiece, "Duke of Wellington, " showcasing British history to Aboriginal art depicting the Dreamtime in Australia, each painting unveils a unique story. Travel back in time to witness Stone-age cave paintings discovered in Chauvet, France, offering a glimpse into our ancient ancestors' creativity. Admire Dürer's exquisite Renaissance work, "Hare, " capturing nature's beauty with meticulous detail. Venture further east to China and explore Tibetan Art's mesmerizing "Wheel of Life, " symbolizing the eternal cycle of existence. Marvel at Naive Haitian painting found within Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone, reflecting vibrant Caribbean culture and traditions. Velazquez takes us to Seville with his evocative portrayal of "The Waterseller, " transporting us to bustling Spanish streets filled with life and color. Discover Argentina's Cave of Hands where prehistoric artists left their mark for future generations to marvel at. Landseer invites us into Scotland with his depiction of an illicit Highland Whisky Still - a testament to both rebellion and craftsmanship. And who can forget Rembrandt's iconic self-portrait that captures his introspection and mastery? Lastly, De Jongh immortalizes Old London Bridge through his brushstrokes, reminding us of historical landmarks lost but not forgotten. Through these diverse masterpieces spanning continents and centuries, we celebrate humanity's innate desire for expression and connection through art. Let these paintings transport you across time and space as you delve into the depths of artistic brilliance from around the globe.