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Solemn Collection (page 9)

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

Background imageSolemn Collection: Michaelmas, (oil on canvas)

Michaelmas, (oil on canvas)
651064 Michaelmas, (oil on canvas) by Shannon, James Jebusa (1862-1923); 113x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Michaelmas. Sir James Jebusa Shannon (1862-1923). Oil on canvas. 113.3 x 80.3cm

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Dr. Richard Price, holding a letter from Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Dr. Richard Price, holding a letter from Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas)
CH448348 Portrait of Dr. Richard Price, holding a letter from Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 92.8x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Study of a Ladys Head, (oil on canvas)

Study of a Ladys Head, (oil on canvas)
658335 Study of a Ladys Head, (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 36.7x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Ladys Head. Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (1833-1898)

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Fisherboy, (oil on panel)

The Fisherboy, (oil on panel)
657963 The Fisherboy, (oil on panel) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); 32x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fisherboy. Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929). Oil on panel

Background imageSolemn Collection: Grace before the Meal, 1927 (oil on canvas)

Grace before the Meal, 1927 (oil on canvas)
651293 Grace before the Meal, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Pieters, Evert (1856-1932); 94x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grace before the Meal. Evert Pieters (1856-1932). Oil on canvas

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Mrs. Frank D. Millet, 1886 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Mrs. Frank D. Millet, 1886 (oil on canvas)
659747 Portrait of Mrs. Frank D. Millet, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 66.4x52.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mrs. Frank D. Millet)

Background imageSolemn Collection: A Poultry Seller, (oil on panel)

A Poultry Seller, (oil on panel)
659388 A Poultry Seller, (oil on panel) by Aertsen, Pieter (Lange Pier) (1507/08-75); 94x125.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Poultry Seller. Pieter Aertsen (1507/1508-1575). Oil on panel

Background imageSolemn Collection: Study of a Writer, Seated, Pausing in Thought, (pen and brown ink)

Study of a Writer, Seated, Pausing in Thought, (pen and brown ink)
659176 Study of a Writer, Seated, Pausing in Thought, (pen and brown ink) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 6.3x7.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Writer, Seated)

Background imageSolemn Collection: A Japanese Yaconin, c. 1864-1866 (albumen print, mounted, pencil)

A Japanese Yaconin, c. 1864-1866 (albumen print, mounted, pencil)
990462 A Japanese Yaconin, c.1864-1866 (albumen print, mounted, pencil) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); 22.23x28.57 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese Yaconin)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Canton Mandarins, circa 1860s, c. 1860s (albumen print)

Canton Mandarins, circa 1860s, c. 1860s (albumen print)
990456 Canton Mandarins, circa 1860s, c.1860s (albumen print) by Miller, Milton M. (fl.1850-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canton Mandarins, circa 1860s)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Little Girl in Pink, 1926 (oil on canvas)

Little Girl in Pink, 1926 (oil on canvas)
990711 Little Girl in Pink, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); 82x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Girl in Pink; Fillette en Rose. Jules Pascin (1885-1930)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Profile portrait of a gentleman, identified as Charles Dickens, c

Profile portrait of a gentleman, identified as Charles Dickens, c
990447 Profile portrait of a gentleman, identified as Charles Dickens, c.1853-1855 (daguerreotype, mounted as oval vithin gilt mount) by Mayall

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Frederick Holland Day in Profile, c. 1900-1910 (toned gelatin silver print)

Portrait of Frederick Holland Day in Profile, c. 1900-1910 (toned gelatin silver print)
991520 Portrait of Frederick Holland Day in Profile, c.1900-1910 (toned gelatin silver print) by Demachy, Robert (1859-1936); 15.8x13.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolemn Collection: A Young Greek with a white shawl, c. 1868-70 (oil on canvas)

A Young Greek with a white shawl, c. 1868-70 (oil on canvas)
989721 A Young Greek with a white shawl, c.1868-70 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 50.2x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolemn Collection: A Monumental Marble Bust of Alexander von Humboldt, 1843 (carved marble)

A Monumental Marble Bust of Alexander von Humboldt, 1843 (carved marble)
989655 A Monumental Marble Bust of Alexander von Humboldt, 1843 (carved marble) by David d Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856); 86.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Taffeta Frock, (oil on canvas)

The Taffeta Frock, (oil on canvas)
822953 The Taffeta Frock, (oil on canvas) by Davis, Warren B. (1865-1928); 102.2x71.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Taffeta Frock. Warren Davis (1865-1928). Oil on canvas

Background imageSolemn Collection: Saint Sebastian with an arrow in his right hand and the martyr

Saint Sebastian with an arrow in his right hand and the martyr
2612670 Saint Sebastian with an arrow in his right hand and the martyrs palm in his left (oil on panel) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530) (circle of)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Reproduction of a poster advertising La Revue Blanche, 1895 (colour lithograph)

Reproduction of a poster advertising La Revue Blanche, 1895 (colour lithograph)
1770132 Reproduction of a poster advertising La Revue Blanche, 1895 (colour lithograph) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 40x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Sculptors Model (oil on canvas)

The Sculptors Model (oil on canvas)
1769870 The Sculptors Model (oil on canvas) by Courten, Angelo (1848-1925); 119.4x68.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sculptors Model. Angelo Courten (1848-1925). Oil on canvas

Background imageSolemn Collection: Native American Chief with wooden masks

Native American Chief with wooden masks worn for festive, solemn or judicial occasions. 1908

Background imageSolemn Collection: King George V and Queen Mary at Glasgow Cenotaph

King George V and Queen Mary at Glasgow Cenotaph
King George V and Queen Mary walking to the Glasgow Cenotaph, Scotland. 1927

Background imageSolemn Collection: Young girl on a rocking horse in the garden, her father beside, 1860s (albumen print)

Young girl on a rocking horse in the garden, her father beside, 1860s (albumen print)
3035810 Young girl on a rocking horse in the garden, her father beside, 1860s (albumen print) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Young girl standing by rocking horse, 1880s (albumen print)

Young girl standing by rocking horse, 1880s (albumen print)
3035795 Young girl standing by rocking horse, 1880s (albumen print) by Hoffert, W. (19th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageSolemn Collection: Young boy with whip on rocking horse, 1870s (albumen print)

Young boy with whip on rocking horse, 1870s (albumen print)
3035788 Young boy with whip on rocking horse, 1870s (albumen print) by McCaffrey, John (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageSolemn Collection: Young girl sitting on a rocking horse, 1860s (albumen print)

Young girl sitting on a rocking horse, 1860s (albumen print)
3035781 Young girl sitting on a rocking horse, 1860s (albumen print) by Preston, Robert H. (19th century); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageSolemn Collection: Young boy standing by a rocking horse, 1870s (albumen print)

Young boy standing by a rocking horse, 1870s (albumen print)
3035780 Young boy standing by a rocking horse, 1870s (albumen print) by Eastham, Silas (b.1824); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Queen visiting a railroad (b / w photo)

The Queen visiting a railroad (b / w photo)
JHL390984 The Queen visiting a railroad (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary of Teck (1867-1953)

Background imageSolemn Collection: People in an auditorium at the New York Association for the Blind with Christmas tree

People in an auditorium at the New York Association for the Blind with Christmas tree
MNY380938 People in an auditorium at the New York Association for the Blind with Christmas tree and people possibly performing a skit on stage with organ

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of a young man, c. 1515-20 (oil on panel)

Portrait of a young man, c. 1515-20 (oil on panel)
ALM403383 Portrait of a young man, c.1515-20 (oil on panel) by German School, (16th century); 33.7x24.1 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; eAllen Memorial Art Museum; Mrs

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal (b / w photo)

Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal (b / w photo)
OVH405703 Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal (b/w photo) by Austrian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugo von Hofmannsthal (1874-1929) Austrian poet

Background imageSolemn Collection: Julius Caesar, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier

Julius Caesar, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM438670 Julius Caesar, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageSolemn Collection: Euripides, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy

Euripides, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438611 Euripides, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Juno Ludovisi, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy

The Juno Ludovisi, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438574 The Juno Ludovisi, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by American School

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Durer, engraved by Lucas Kilian (1579-1637), 1608 (engraving)

Portrait of Durer, engraved by Lucas Kilian (1579-1637), 1608 (engraving)
877269 Portrait of DAorer, engraved by Lucas Kilian (1579-1637), 1608 (engraving) by Rottenhammer, Hans (1561-1625) (after); 34.2x20.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Background imageSolemn Collection: The solemn mock procession (engraving)

The solemn mock procession (engraving)
605144 The solemn mock procession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The solemn mock procession of the Pope, Cardinals, Jesuits, Friars)

Background imageSolemn Collection: Prayer in Stonewall Jacksons tent, c. 1880-90 (etching)

Prayer in Stonewall Jacksons tent, c. 1880-90 (etching)
497530 Prayer in Stonewall Jacksons tent, c.1880-90 (etching) by Volck, Adalbert John (1828-1912); 26.1x34.7 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Background imageSolemn Collection: Girl with strawberries on a plate, Russian Empire, from

Girl with strawberries on a plate, Russian Empire, from
698964 Girl with strawberries on a plate, Russian Empire, from Views along the Mariinskii Canal and river system, 1909 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Russian

Background imageSolemn Collection: Portrait of Claude Monet (1840-1926) 1867 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Claude Monet (1840-1926) 1867 (oil on canvas)
MMT169097 Portrait of Claude Monet (1840-1926) 1867 (oil on canvas) by Carolus-Duran, Charles Emile Auguste (1837-1917); 46x38 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageSolemn Collection: Profile of a woman (litho)

Profile of a woman (litho)
244433 Profile of a woman (litho) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Background imageSolemn Collection: Young Girl in a Kimono, c. 1860-70 (hand coloured photo)

Young Girl in a Kimono, c. 1860-70 (hand coloured photo)
CHT170106 Young Girl in a Kimono, c.1860-70 (hand coloured photo) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageSolemn Collection: The Perils of the Sea, 1888 (etching)

The Perils of the Sea, 1888 (etching)
CLK339992 The Perils of the Sea, 1888 (etching) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 41x53 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageSolemn Collection: George Washington, 1819 (oil on panel)

George Washington, 1819 (oil on panel)
HEH372251 George Washington, 1819 (oil on panel) by Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828); 68.6x55.9 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageSolemn Collection: Maria Marin de Orozco, Mexico City, c. 1925 (b / w photo)

Maria Marin de Orozco, Mexico City, c. 1925 (b / w photo)
GBW469884 Maria Marin de Orozco, Mexico City, c.1925 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSolemn Collection: Mary Magdalene, detail from the Virgin and Child with St. Catherine and Mary Magdalene, c

Mary Magdalene, detail from the Virgin and Child with St. Catherine and Mary Magdalene, c
FTB165435 Mary Magdalene, detail from the Virgin and Child with St. Catherine and Mary Magdalene, c.1500 (oil on panel) by Bellini, Giovanni (c.1430-1516); 107x58 cm; Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageSolemn Collection: Ceremony at Saint-Ail (colour litho)

Ceremony at Saint-Ail (colour litho)
2818409 Ceremony at Saint-Ail (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremony at Saint-Ail)




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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.