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"Pensive: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" Step back in time to the Yardley advertisement of 1962, where elegance met contemplation. The portrait of W. B

Background imagePensive Collection: 8623949

8623949

Background imagePensive Collection: And what do you think she saw? (engraving)

And what do you think she saw? (engraving)
8636400 And what do you think she saw? (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: And what do you think she saw)

Background imagePensive Collection: Yoga position. Painted miniature, in a Mughal painting book, 17th century, Indian art

Yoga position. Painted miniature, in a Mughal painting book, 17th century, Indian art
AIS5388736 Yoga position. Painted miniature, in a Mughal painting book, 17th century, Indian art.; Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice, Italy

Background imagePensive Collection: The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)

The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197487 The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 92.7x73.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imagePensive Collection: Tales of the Hunt, (oil on canvas)

Tales of the Hunt, (oil on canvas)
658526 Tales of the Hunt, (oil on canvas); 69.9x88.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tales of the Hunt. de Smet (mid 19th century). Oil on canvas. 69.9 x 88.9cm.); © Andrew Macara

Background imagePensive Collection: Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board)

Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board)
650530 Water Blackbird, (tempera, watercolour and pastel on paper laid on board) by Reiss, Winold (1886-1953); 76.1x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Blackbird. Winold Reiss (1886-1953)

Background imagePensive Collection: Title page of Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867

Title page of Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867
5668995 Title page of Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info.: Karl Marx (1818-1883)); Photo © AF Fotografie

Background imagePensive Collection: Portrait of a woman, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)

Portrait of a woman, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341529 Portrait of a woman, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePensive Collection: Inspired man writing a poem with a goose feather, c.1900 (photo)

Inspired man writing a poem with a goose feather, c.1900 (photo)
PCT4256978 Inspired man writing a poem with a goose feather, c.1900 (photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

Background imagePensive Collection: Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805) German poet and dramatist who wrote Ode to Joy

Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805) German poet and dramatist who wrote Ode to Joy
1702857 Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805) German poet and dramatist who wrote Ode to Joy (used in Ludwig Van Beethoven's ninth symphony)

Background imagePensive Collection: 'Don't you think you could try to take it in, you stupid man, that I'm only a learner?' (litho)

"Don't you think you could try to take it in, you stupid man, that I'm only a learner?" (litho)
8630590 "Don't you think you could try to take it in, you stupid man, that I'm only a learner?" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePensive Collection: Minnie with dandelion clock (engraving)

Minnie with dandelion clock (engraving)
8634827 Minnie with dandelion clock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minnie with dandelion clock)

Background imagePensive Collection: Votaries of the Weed No 24 (colour litho)

Votaries of the Weed No 24 (colour litho)
8660515 Votaries of the Weed No 24 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 24)

Background imagePensive Collection: Smithy, study for 'Das Gericht', c.1883 (charcoal)

Smithy, study for "Das Gericht", c.1883 (charcoal)
XOS5882878 Smithy, study for "Das Gericht", c.1883 (charcoal) by Crone, Samuel H.(1858-1913); 121.4x94.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Drawing by Samuel H. Crone)

Background imagePensive Collection: Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman in a yellow medieval costume at a spinning

Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman in a yellow medieval costume at a spinning wheel, 1900
3666045 Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman in a yellow medieval costume at a spinning wheel, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage, French)

Background imagePensive Collection: Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman in a yellow medieval costume, 1900

Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman in a yellow medieval costume, 1900
3666044 Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman in a yellow medieval costume, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage, French)

Background imagePensive Collection: Max Dirnhofer, director of the Munich Terzett a la Schrammel (postcard)

Max Dirnhofer, director of the Munich Terzett a la Schrammel (postcard)
7377774 Max Dirnhofer, director of the Munich Terzett a la Schrammel (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imagePensive Collection: Taos Ceremonial Drum (oil on canvas)

Taos Ceremonial Drum (oil on canvas)
1767647 Taos Ceremonial Drum (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Taos Ceremonial Drum. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

Background imagePensive Collection: Jeune Femme au Bouquet (oval oil on canvas, laid down on board)

Jeune Femme au Bouquet (oval oil on canvas, laid down on board)
985524 Jeune Femme au Bouquet (oval oil on canvas, laid down on board) by Sonrel, Elisabeth (1874-1953) (attr. to); 61.2x55.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePensive Collection: A Moment of Reflection, 1927 (oil on canvas)

A Moment of Reflection, 1927 (oil on canvas)
659922 A Moment of Reflection, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 36x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Moment of Reflection. Frank Moss Bennett (1874-1953)

Background imagePensive Collection: Ultimate phase of alchemical meditation, from an edition of the 'Zhuangzi', 18th century (print)

Ultimate phase of alchemical meditation, from an edition of the "Zhuangzi", 18th century (print)
AIS5356086 Ultimate phase of alchemical meditation, from an edition of the "Zhuangzi", 18th century (print); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imagePensive Collection: 'Now don't you dare come in here and tell me you think you've got measles' (litho)

"Now don't you dare come in here and tell me you think you've got measles" (litho)
8630580 "Now don't you dare come in here and tell me you think you've got measles" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePensive Collection: Poor Folk by Dostoievsky and The Dancing Faun by Florence Farr, 1894 (print)

Poor Folk by Dostoievsky and The Dancing Faun by Florence Farr, 1894 (print)
PHD29063 Poor Folk by Dostoievsky and The Dancing Faun by Florence Farr, 1894 (print) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Book covers designed by Aubrey Beardsley)

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8622543

Background imagePensive Collection: 'I don't think married life is every happy, anyway.' 'Then, why don't you divorce your husband

"I don't think married life is every happy, anyway." "Then, why don't you divorce your husband
8670280 "I don't think married life is every happy, anyway." "Then, why don't you divorce your husband

Background imagePensive Collection: Sir John Tenniel cartoon: 'Retire! - What do You Think?' (engraving)

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: "Retire! - What do You Think?" (engraving)
8657318 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: "Retire! - What do You Think?" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Retire! - What do You Think)

Background imagePensive Collection: The Swabians stored around the dumpling pot, 1838 (engraving)

The Swabians stored around the dumpling pot, 1838 (engraving)
8726596 The Swabians stored around the dumpling pot, 1838 (engraving) by Ritschl von Hartenbach, Hieronymus Heinrich Jakob (1796-1878); 8, 0x9

Background imagePensive Collection: Young girl in front of a lamp, 1887 (painting)

Young girl in front of a lamp, 1887 (painting)
8833211 Young girl in front of a lamp, 1887 (painting) by Ancher, Anna Kirstine (1859-1935); 40x29 cm; Skagens Museum, Denmark; (add.info.: Painting by Anna Kirstine Ancher); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imagePensive Collection: Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman reflected in a pond bordered with flowers, 1900

Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman reflected in a pond bordered with flowers, 1900
3666038 Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman reflected in a pond bordered with flowers, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage, French)

Background imagePensive Collection: Pauline de la Roche (engraving)

Pauline de la Roche (engraving)
937951 Pauline de la Roche (engraving); Private Collection

Background imagePensive Collection: Nudist art: Pensive (b/w photo)

Nudist art: Pensive (b/w photo)
8632737 Nudist art: Pensive (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pensive. Illustration for Nudist Art)

Background imagePensive Collection: 8622941

8622941

Background imagePensive Collection: Portrait of Anna Akhmatova, c.1939 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Anna Akhmatova, c.1939 (oil on canvas)
BAL238873 Portrait of Anna Akhmatova, c.1939 (oil on canvas) by Osmiorkin, Alexander Alexandrovich (1892-1953); 99x79 cm; State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Background imagePensive Collection: Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872

Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872 Russian language
5669001 Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872 Russian language edition of published in 1867; (add.info)

Background imagePensive Collection: James Watt (1736-1819) ©IMechE/UIG/Leemage

James Watt (1736-1819) ©IMechE/UIG/Leemage
UIG5415801 James Watt (1736-1819) ©IMechE/UIG/Leemage; UIG

Background imagePensive Collection: Poster presenting the theatre play 'Topaze' by Marcel Pagnol, circa 1928

Poster presenting the theatre play "Topaze" by Marcel Pagnol, circa 1928
LSE4111997 Poster presenting the theatre play "Topaze" by Marcel Pagnol, circa 1928.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster presenting the theatre play "Topaze" by Marcel Pagnol)

Background imagePensive Collection: Eugene de Rastignac, character of Honore de Balzac seen in 'Le Pere Goriot'

Eugene de Rastignac, character of Honore de Balzac seen in "Le Pere Goriot"
1733500 Eugene de Rastignac, character of Honore de Balzac seen in "Le Pere Goriot" and other novels of "La Comedie Humaine", engraving

Background imagePensive Collection: Monkey, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) (mottled jade)

Monkey, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) (mottled jade)
CH15854 Monkey, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) (mottled jade) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imagePensive Collection: French painter Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) photographed by Nadar, c.1866

French painter Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) photographed by Nadar, c.1866
1707785 French painter Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) photographed by Nadar, c.1866; (add.info.: French painter Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) photographed by Nadar, c.1866)

Background imagePensive Collection: Musing man in an armchair, 1870-1937. Creator: Willem Wenckebach

Musing man in an armchair, 1870-1937. Creator: Willem Wenckebach
Musing man in an armchair, 1870-1937. In an interior, a man is sitting with his hands together

Background imagePensive Collection: Young Woman under a Tree at Sunset, called Autumn, 1855-1900. Creator: Henri Fantin-Latour

Young Woman under a Tree at Sunset, called Autumn, 1855-1900. Creator: Henri Fantin-Latour
Young Woman under a Tree at Sunset, called Autumn, 1855-1900

Background imagePensive Collection: Blonde girl, 1885-1927. Creator: Johan Antonie de Jonge

Blonde girl, 1885-1927. Creator: Johan Antonie de Jonge
Blonde girl, 1885-1927

Background imagePensive Collection: Resting girl, 1903. Creator: Johan Antonie de Jonge

Resting girl, 1903. Creator: Johan Antonie de Jonge
Resting girl, 1903. Young woman with blonde hair in a blue skirt and a white shirt

Background imagePensive Collection: Woman Suffrage (Misc. Individual Suffragettes), 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage (Misc)

Woman Suffrage (Misc. Individual Suffragettes), 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woman Suffrage (Misc)
Woman Suffrage (Misc. Individual Suffragettes), 1917

Background imagePensive Collection: Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen (1812-91), Painter, 1857. Creator: Jaroslav Cermak

Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen (1812-91), Painter, 1857. Creator: Jaroslav Cermak
Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen (1812-91), Painter, 1857

Background imagePensive Collection: An Old Fisherman's Wife, 1874-1912. Creator: Anna Kirstine Ancher

An Old Fisherman's Wife, 1874-1912. Creator: Anna Kirstine Ancher
An Old Fisherman's Wife, 1874-1912

Background imagePensive Collection: The Last Skald, 1837. Creator: Johan Ludvig Gebhard Lund

The Last Skald, 1837. Creator: Johan Ludvig Gebhard Lund
The Last Skald, 1837. (A skald was a composer and reciter of poems honouring heroes and their deeds.)




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"Pensive: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" Step back in time to the Yardley advertisement of 1962, where elegance met contemplation. The portrait of W. B. Yeats captures a moment frozen in black and white, his eyes reflecting deep thoughts that transcend generations. Che Guevara, smoking with an air of intensity, embodies pensive rebellion as he contemplates the world's injustices. In contrast, Holmes Smoking Pipe reveals a more introspective side to the famous detective's brilliant mind. A tattooed Victorian lady from 1897 challenges societal norms while wearing her emotions on her skin. Melancholy by Edvard Munch evokes raw feelings through swirling brushstrokes and somber hues. John Keats' engraving transports us to a bygone era where poetic souls pondered life's mysteries amidst b&w photos capturing their essence. Girl with a Vase of Flowers delicately balances fragility with introspection in pastel shades. The medieval scholar delves into ancient texts seeking wisdom within dusty manuscripts. Sherlock Holmes Thinking showcases deductive reasoning intertwined with moments of deep reflection. Jane Morris, captured by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1865, exudes an ethereal beauty tinged with melancholic musings. Lastly, The Last of England brings color to our journey as we witness longing etched upon faces departing for unknown shores. In this captivating collection spanning centuries and mediums, "Pensive" invites you to explore the vast landscapes of human thought and emotion – reminding us that even in stillness lies profound depth waiting to be discovered.