Paul G Konody Collection

Portrait of Raphael, c1505, (c1912). Artist: Raphael
Portrait of Raphael, c1505, (c1912). Self portrait in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy. Italian High Renaissance painter and architect Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483-1520), known as Raphael

Putto with Garland, c1510, (c1912). Artist: Raphael
Putto with Garland, c1510, (c1912). Fragment of fresco, in the Accademia Nazionale di San Luca, Rome, Italy. Part of a large decorative work in the Raphael Rooms (Italian)

The Madonna of the Tower, 1509-1511, (c1912). Artist: Raphael
The Madonna of the Tower, 1509-1511, (c1912). The Madonna and Child (The Mackintosh Madonna) painting in the National Gallery, London. Miss Eva Mackintosh presented it to the nation in 1906

The Madonna Della Sedia, c1514, (c1912). Artist: Raphael
The Madonna Della Sedia, c1514, (c1912). Madonna of the Chair with St. John the Baptist as a child, painting in the Galleria Palatina, Florence, Italy

The Madonna Del Gran Duca, 1505, (c1912). Artist: Raphael
The Madonna Del Gran Duca, 1505, (c1912). Madonna del Granduca, painting in the Galleria Palatina, Florence, Italy. The painting belonged to Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, hence its name

Pope Julius II, c1512, (c1912). Artist: Raphael
Pope Julius II, c1512, (c1912). Painting in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy. Julius II (1443-1513), was born Giuliano della Rovere and was pope from 1503 to 1513

La Belle Jardiniere, 1507, (c1912). Artist: Raphael
La Belle Jardinie re, 1507, (c1912). Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist, painting in the Louvre, Paris, France

Raphael, (c1912). Italian High Renaissance painter and architect Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483-1520), known as Raphael, left a large body of work despite his death at 37

Waiting Carriages, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Waiting Carriages, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

The Elephant and Castle, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
The Elephant and Castle, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction

Study of a Lady, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Study of a Lady, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Estaminet, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Estaminet, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne, by P G Konody

Lady at a Balcony, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Lady at a Balcony, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Woman, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Woman, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Gipsies, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Gipsies, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Portrait of a Lady, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Portrait of a Lady, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Taking the Air, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Taking the Air, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Les Cavaliers, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Les Cavaliers, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne, by P G Konody

Spaniards, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Spaniards, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne, by P G Konody

A Dandy, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
A Dandy, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

A Dandy Driving, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
A Dandy Driving, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Cuirassiers, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Cuirassiers, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

A Review at Madrid, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
A Review at Madrid, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne, by P G Konody

Group of Soldiers, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Group of Soldiers, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne, by P G Konody

Salon, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Salon, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Turkish Officials, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Turkish Officials, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne, by P G Konody

At the Court of Napoleon, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
At the Court of Napoleon, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

The Escort of Cuirassiers, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
The Escort of Cuirassiers, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction

At Sebastopol, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
At Sebastopol, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

The Retreat, Crimean War, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
The Retreat, Crimean War, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction

An English Officer, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
An English Officer, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

The Pipe, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
The Pipe, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

The Encounter, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
The Encounter, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne, by P G Konody

The Bull Fight, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
The Bull Fight, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Two Ladies, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Two Ladies, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne, by P G Konody

Young Woman, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Young Woman, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne, by P G Konody

Study of a Woman, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Study of a Woman, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

In the Street, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
In the Street, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne, by P G Konody

Portrait of a Woman, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Portrait of a Woman, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Man and Woman, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Man and Woman, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Can-Can, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Can-Can, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Going for a Drive, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Going for a Drive, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

On the Door-step, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
On the Door-step, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

Four Girls, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Four Girls, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

A Reception at Court, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
A Reception at Court, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction

Femme Dansant Devant un Comptoir, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Femme Dansant Devant un Comptoir, 19th century, (1930). Woman dancing in front of a counter. Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life

Off Duty, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
Off Duty, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

A Street in Alsace, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
A Street in Alsace, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction and a translation of Baudelaires Peintre de la Vie Moderne

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Paul G Konody was a renowned art critic and historian who had a deep appreciation for the works of Raphael. In his writings, he often discussed various masterpieces by the Italian artist, such as "Portrait of Raphael" from around 1505. This particular painting captivated Konody with its exquisite detail and skillful execution. Another artwork that caught Konody's attention was "Putto with Garland, " created by Raphael circa 1510. The delicate portrayal of the cherubic figure adorned with flowers showcased Raphael's ability to capture beauty in its purest form. "The Madonna of the Tower, " painted between 1509-1511, also left an indelible impression on Konody. He marveled at how Raphael depicted the tender bond between mother and child in this touching masterpiece. Konody further explored Raphael's genius through pieces like "The Madonna Della Sedia" (c1514) and "The Madonna Del Gran Duca" (1505). These paintings exemplified the artist's ability to infuse spirituality into his subjects while maintaining a sense of grace and elegance. Apart from focusing on Raphael, Konody also appreciated other artists' works, such as Constantin Guys' "Waiting Carriages. " This piece captured the hustle and bustle of city life in the 19th century, showcasing Guys' keen eye for capturing everyday scenes. In addition to urban landscapes, Guys' talent extended to portraiture as seen in his work titled "Study of a Lady. " Through meticulous brushwork, he brought out both beauty and character in his subject. One notable aspect about Paul G Konody was his ability to appreciate different artistic styles across time periods. He recognized that art is not confined solely to one era but rather evolves continuously. His exploration included artworks like Constantin Guys' "Conversation, " which depicted individuals engrossed in animated discussion during the 19th century.