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Solemn Collection (page 3)

In the presence of history's solemn moments, we find ourselves immersed in a tapestry of emotions and significance

Background imageSolemn Collection: Queen Victoria lying in state, 1901

Queen Victoria lying in state, 1901
Queen Victoria's body lies in state at the Albert Memorial Chapel, Windsor. Date: 1901

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Last of the Crew, 1883 (oil on canvas)

The Last of the Crew, 1883 (oil on canvas)
5242755 The Last of the Crew, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Riviere, Briton (1840-1920); 182.9x139.7 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection; Gifted by R D Macgregor, 1927

Background imageSolemn Collection: Mamma Mia Poveretta, 1901-06 (oil on canvas)

Mamma Mia Poveretta, 1901-06 (oil on canvas)
6259441 Mamma Mia Poveretta, 1901-06 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 46x38.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery ; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Chinese Chef (Portrait of Hing), 1932 (oil on panel)

The Chinese Chef (Portrait of Hing), 1932 (oil on panel)
1199513 The Chinese Chef (Portrait of Hing), 1932 (oil on panel) by Steegman, Philip (1903-52); 37x29 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageSolemn Collection: Dancers; Danseuses, 1919 (oil on canvas)

Dancers; Danseuses, 1919 (oil on canvas)
1768324 Dancers; Danseuses, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 100.3x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers; Danseuses. Louis Valtat (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Background imageSolemn Collection: On the Terrace (oil on canvas)

On the Terrace (oil on canvas)
1767509 On the Terrace (oil on canvas) by Buehr, Karl Albert (1866-1952) ; 71.1x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Terrace. Karl Albert Buehr (1866-1952). Oil on canvas

Background imageSolemn Collection: A Corner in the Taos Plaza, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)

A Corner in the Taos Plaza, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
1767636 A Corner in the Taos Plaza, c.1925 (oil on canvas) by Berninghaus, Oscar Edward (1874-1952); 88.9x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Corner in the Taos Plaza)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of an Old Man, 1901 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5041]

Portrait of an Old Man, 1901 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5041]
5853924 Portrait of an Old Man, 1901 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5041] by Elmslie, Essil (1880-1952); 50.8x40.7 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; © UCL Art Museum

Background imageSolemn Collection: ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822). Spanish absolutist military

ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822). Spanish absolutist military, governor of Montevideo (painting)
CUL4935538 ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822). Spanish absolutist military, governor of Montevideo (painting) by Unknown artist

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Nicolas Helincx, advisor to the King, 1592 (oil on panel)

Portrait of Nicolas Helincx, advisor to the King, 1592 (oil on panel)
471144 Portrait of Nicolas Helincx, advisor to the King, 1592 (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans II (1569-1622); 105x75 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageSolemn Collection: Two Walloon Country Girls, 1888 (oil on canvas)

Two Walloon Country Girls, 1888 (oil on canvas)
471170 Two Walloon Country Girls, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Frederic, Leon Henri Marie (1856-1940); 124x91 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageSolemn Collection: Girl holding violets (oil on canvas)

Girl holding violets (oil on canvas)
471240 Girl holding violets (oil on canvas) by Siberdt, Eugene (1851-1931) (attr. to); 100.4x84.1 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Miss Strobbe (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Miss Strobbe (oil on canvas)
471110 Portrait of Miss Strobbe (oil on canvas) by Degreef, Jean-Baptiste (1852-94); 123x169 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of a man (oil on panel)

Portrait of a man (oil on panel)
471250 Portrait of a man (oil on panel) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 69x52 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Paul-Gustave Van Hecke and his wife Norine, 1923 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Paul-Gustave Van Hecke and his wife Norine, 1923 (oil on canvas)
471126 Portrait of Paul-Gustave Van Hecke and his wife Norine, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Berghe, Frits van den (1883-1939); 161x121 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Liqueur Drinkers, 1922 (oil on canvas)

The Liqueur Drinkers, 1922 (oil on canvas)
471204 The Liqueur Drinkers, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Woestyne, Gustave van de (1881-1947); 109.5x99 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Abraham Grapheus, 1620 (oil on panel)

Portrait of Abraham Grapheus, 1620 (oil on panel)
471111 Portrait of Abraham Grapheus, 1620 (oil on panel) by Vos, Cornelis de (1585-1651); 120x102 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: Abraham Grapheus)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Jacques de Bue, Jesuit and Bollandist, 1793 (oil on canvas)

Jacques de Bue, Jesuit and Bollandist, 1793 (oil on canvas)
471113 Jacques de Bue, Jesuit and Bollandist, 1793 (oil on canvas) by Herreyns, Willem Jacob (1743-1827); 96x78 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageSolemn Collection: Little Jeanne, 1908 (oil on canvas)

Little Jeanne, 1908 (oil on canvas)
471264 Little Jeanne, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 72x60 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of a man (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a man (oil on canvas)
471199 Portrait of a man (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 199x126 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Philippe de Croy (oil on panel) (pair to 471141)

Portrait of Philippe de Croy (oil on panel) (pair to 471141)
471140 Portrait of Philippe de Croy (oil on panel) (pair to 471141) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); 49x30 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageSolemn Collection: Rik with a black eye patch, 1915 (oil on canvas)

Rik with a black eye patch, 1915 (oil on canvas)
471125 Rik with a black eye patch, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Wouters, Rik (1882-1916); 102x85 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageSolemn Collection: William of Orange, 1580 (oil on panel)

William of Orange, 1580 (oil on panel)
471142 William of Orange, 1580 (oil on panel) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 46x36 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: William I)

Background imageSolemn Collection: The episodes of the Battle of Zuscima, the burial at sea of the commander, the battleship Orel

The episodes of the Battle of Zuscima, the burial at sea of the commander, the battleship Orel... (colour litho)
2814793 The episodes of the Battle of Zuscima, the burial at sea of the commander, the battleship Orel... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas)

The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas)
824542 The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giaour)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of a gentleman, aged 22, 1616 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a gentleman, aged 22, 1616 (oil on canvas)
1065964 Portrait of a gentleman, aged 22, 1616 (oil on canvas) by English School, (17th century); 89.5x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Pictures of the Year- IX, 'His Eminence Cardinal Manning', 1888. Creator: Unknown

Pictures of the Year- IX, "His Eminence Cardinal Manning", 1888. Creator: Unknown
Pictures of the Year- IX, " His Eminence Cardinal Manning", 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageSolemn Collection: Two Little Girls, 1903 (oil on canvas)

Two Little Girls, 1903 (oil on canvas)
1767323 Two Little Girls, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Benson, Frank Weston (1862-1951); 101.6x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Little Girls. Frank Weston Benson (1862-1951). Oil on canvas

Background imageSolemn Collection: Ruth with Green Headcloth, 1927 (oil on canvas)

Ruth with Green Headcloth, 1927 (oil on canvas)
823128 Ruth with Green Headcloth, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 38.1x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruth with Green Headcloth. Walt Kuhn (1880-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imageSolemn Collection: Looking Backward - Wiripine Ninia, a Ngatiawa Chieftainess, 1917 (oil on canvas laid on board)

Looking Backward - Wiripine Ninia, a Ngatiawa Chieftainess, 1917 (oil on canvas laid on board)
828356 Looking Backward - Wiripine Ninia, a Ngatiawa Chieftainess, 1917 (oil on canvas laid on board) by Goldie, Charles Frederick (1870-1947); 22.8x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolemn Collection: On the Way to Church, 1904 (oil on canvas)

On the Way to Church, 1904 (oil on canvas)
823461 On the Way to Church, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Bieler, Ernest (1863-1948); 115x157 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Church; Sur le Chemin de L Eglise)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden, out-take, 1923 (gelatin silver print)

Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden, out-take, 1923 (gelatin silver print)
990487 Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden, out-take, 1923 (gelatin silver print) by Meyer, Adolf de (1868-1946); 21.60x15.87 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Girl with Cornucopia, 1937 (oil on canvas)

Girl with Cornucopia, 1937 (oil on canvas)
822737 Girl with Cornucopia, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 102.9x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with Cornucopia. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imageSolemn Collection: Cinderella, illustration from Madame Tussauds (colour litho)

Cinderella, illustration from Madame Tussauds (colour litho)
IL352876 Cinderella, illustration from Madame Tussauds (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSolemn Collection: In Summer, 1887 (oil on canvas)

In Summer, 1887 (oil on canvas)
CH437781 In Summer, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Benson, Frank Weston (1862-1951); 61x53 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Katherine Cavenaugh, 1897 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Katherine Cavenaugh, 1897 (oil on canvas)
1767506 Portrait of Katherine Cavenaugh, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Benson, Frank Weston (1862-1951); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Katherine Cavenaugh)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Farmers, (gouache and charcoal on newsprint laid down on board)

Farmers, (gouache and charcoal on newsprint laid down on board)
988110 Farmers, (gouache and charcoal on newsprint laid down on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 54.5x40.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Farmers; Campesinos)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Lincoln (engraving)

Portrait of Lincoln (engraving)
985906 Portrait of Lincoln (engraving) by Schneider, Otto Henry (1865-1950); 55.2x45.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Lincoln. Otto J. Schneider (1875-1946)

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Confidante, 1910 (oil on canvas)

The Confidante, 1910 (oil on canvas)
658439 The Confidante, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Villegas y Cordero, Jose (1844-1921); 150x150 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Confidante. Jose Villegas Cordero (1848-1921). Oil on canvas

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Death of the Bullfighter; La Muerte del Torero, (oil on canvas)

The Death of the Bullfighter; La Muerte del Torero, (oil on canvas)
823533 The Death of the Bullfighter; La Muerte del Torero, (oil on canvas) by Villegas y Cordero, Jose (1844-1921); 303x505 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Princess Henry of Battenberg (Princess Beatrice of Great Britain), 1926 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Princess Henry of Battenberg (Princess Beatrice of Great Britain), 1926 (oil on canvas)
1199516 Portrait of Princess Henry of Battenberg (Princess Beatrice of Great Britain), 1926 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Diamond Hardinge (1900-1927), 1915 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Diamond Hardinge (1900-1927), 1915 (oil on canvas)
1197073 Portrait of Diamond Hardinge (1900-1927), 1915 (oil on canvas) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 92x71 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; © Desmond Banks

Background imageSolemn Collection: Self Portrait (Physick 497), 1927 (wood engraving)

Self Portrait (Physick 497), 1927 (wood engraving)
3088115 Self Portrait (Physick 497), 1927 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); 33x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Twins; Las Gemelas, c. 1930 (oil on canvas)

The Twins; Las Gemelas, c. 1930 (oil on canvas)
1769528 The Twins; Las Gemelas, c.1930 (oil on canvas) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 97.1x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Twins; Las Gemelas)

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Couple in Blue; La pareja en azul, c. 1930 (oil on board)

The Couple in Blue; La pareja en azul, c. 1930 (oil on board)
1769662 The Couple in Blue; La pareja en azul, c.1930 (oil on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 46x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Couple in Blue; La pareja en azul)

Background imageSolemn Collection: An Algerian Woman and a Musician at a Doorway, 1899 (watercolour on paperboard)

An Algerian Woman and a Musician at a Doorway, 1899 (watercolour on paperboard)
989480 An Algerian Woman and a Musician at a Doorway, 1899 (watercolour on paperboard) by Simoni, Gustavo (1846-1925); 99x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Self-Portrait, 1935 (oil on canvas)

Self-Portrait, 1935 (oil on canvas)
650654 Self-Portrait, 1935 (oil on canvas) by Curry, John Steuart (1897-1946); 76.7x63.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-Portrait. John Steuart Curry (1897-1946)

Background imageSolemn Collection: La India, c. 1936 (oil on canvas)

La India, c. 1936 (oil on canvas)
1769660 La India, c.1936 (oil on canvas) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 127x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La India. Alfredo Ramos Martinez (1872-1946). Oil on canvas




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In the presence of history's solemn moments, we find ourselves immersed in a tapestry of emotions and significance. The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters stands tall, symbolizing unwavering dedication to their cause. As Queen Elizabeth II is crowned amidst grandeur and tradition in 1953, her regal demeanor exudes a sense of solemnity that captivates all who witness it. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" evokes a profound sentiment as it portrays the bond between two mothers, reminding us of the solemn responsibility they carry. A sepia photograph captures Sigmund Freud's intense gaze, revealing his contemplative nature and highlighting the weightiness of his groundbreaking theories. The imposing Portrait of Chairman Mao at Tiananmen Square serves as an enduring reminder of his influential role in shaping China's history. Empress Theodora gazes serenely from within the Basilica of Saint Vitale, her image radiating grace and dignity. A procession for the Christian festival Rameaux in Axum transports us to a moment where faith intertwines with solemnity. The Statue of Abraham Lincoln stands resolute, embodying both strength and sorrow as he guides our nation through turbulent times. Alice encounters the Dodo bird with an air of curiosity mixed with reverence for this peculiar creature. In Concepts / Lovers 1913, love takes on a somber tone as passion meets melancholy in an embrace that transcends time. Amidst vibrant Mediterranean beauty captured on canvas lies an underlying sense of solitude that adds depth to its allure. Each hint invites us into its own world filled with gravity and introspection—a testament to how even fleeting moments can hold immense significance when viewed through eyes attuned to their solemnity.