Spectacles Collection (#70)

Weighing Gold (oil on canvas)
XIR154622 Weighing Gold (oil on canvas) by Dou, Gerrit or Gerard (1613-75); Louvre, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Each believes his owl to be a falcon, Karel van Mander (I), Franco Estius, 1590 - 1594

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-63) (engraving)
KW151725 William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-63) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Portrait of the collector Sebastiano Resta, Jacob van Oost (I), 1631

Oreaden removing a thorn from the foot of a satyr, Jan Harmensz. Muller, Clement de Jonghe, Harmen Jansz Muller, 1640 - 1670

Portrait of the Judge Jacob Wilder, 1819 (oil on canvas)
XKH147775 Portrait of the Judge Jacob Wilder, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Krafft, August (1798-1829); 47x39 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

On a Journey to Beautiful Countryside, 1892 (gouache on paper)
XKH144767 On a Journey to Beautiful Countryside, 1892 (gouache on paper) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); 27.7x37.2 cm; On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Oreaden removing a thorn from the foot of a satyr, print maker: Jan Harmensz. Muller, Bartholomeus Spranger, Harmen Jansz Muller, 1590

Old woman, print maker: Louis Bernard Coclers, Quiringh Gerritsz. van Brekelenkam, 1780

Portrait of Ivan Annenkov (1802-78) in Peter Prison, 1836 (w / c on paper)
BAL137557 Portrait of Ivan Annenkov (1802-78) in Peter Prison, 1836 (w/c on paper) by Bestuzhev, Nikolai Alexandrovich (1791-1855); 18.3x14 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

The Glasses Maker, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF137034 The Glasses Maker, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Emile Zola (1840-1902) (engraving)
KW129230 Emile Zola (1840-1902) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

1272637; out of copyright

1272633; out of copyright

1272622; out of copyright

1272618; out of copyright

1249137; out of copyright

1200051; out of copyright

1200021; out of copyright

1200019; out of copyright

1191909; out of copyright

1191894; out of copyright

Grotesques (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR217666 Grotesques (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Rimbaud, Arthur (1854-91); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Andrew Jackson (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF115819 Andrew Jackson (engraving) (b&w photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jackson (1767-1845); 7th President of United States; ); American, out of copyright

Portrait of Gottfried Keller (litho)
XIR1154392 Portrait of Gottfried Keller (litho) by Stauffer-Bern, Karl (1857-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gottfried Keller (1819-90) was a Swiss poet and writer of German literature.); Swiss

Wilhelm von Hertz (engraving)
XIR1154298 Wilhelm von Hertz (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Dr Wilhelm Ritter von Hertz (1835-1902) was a German writer

Otto Erich Hartleben (engraving)
XIR1154288 Otto Erich Hartleben (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto Erich Hartleben (1864-1905) was a German poet and dramatist from Clausthal

1144492; out of copyright

Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (1818-83) (b&w photo)
XJF113426 Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (1818-83) (b&w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

1127668; out of copyright

Face of a man with glasses, Frans Schikkinger, 1848 - 1902

1127427; out of copyright

1121327; out of copyright

Study for a Portrait of Professor Dr. Eduard Meyer, 1910 (oil on canvas)
XKH205603 Study for a Portrait of Professor Dr. Eduard Meyer, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); 62.6x44.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German

Self Portrait, 1775 (pastel on paper)
XIR205496 Self Portrait, 1775 (pastel on paper) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 46x38 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait presumed to be of Vasco da Gama (1469-1524) c. 1524
XIR20536 Portrait presumed to be of Vasco da Gama (1469-1524) c.1524 by Portuguese School, (16th century); National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon, Portugal; Portuguese, out of copyright

Self Portrait, from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving)
KW189053 Self Portrait, from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Zacharias Jansen, 1655 (engraving)
XOS1766231 Portrait of Zacharias Jansen, 1655 (engraving) by Meurs, Jacob van (c.1619-a.1680); 18.8x14 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

John Julius Angerstein, 1816 (oil on canvas)
BAL10282 John Julius Angerstein, 1816 (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); 90.2x71.1 cm; Lloyds, London, UK; (add.info)

Portrait of Dr Edward Meyer (1855-1930) 1910-11 (oil on canvas)
XKH141052 Portrait of Dr Edward Meyer (1855-1930) 1910-11 (oil on canvas) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); 140.5x102.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German

Shuja ud-daula, Nawab of Oudh (1754-75) and his Ten Sons, engraved by P. Renault
BAL1366 Shuja ud-daula, Nawab of Oudh (1754-75) and his Ten Sons, engraved by P. Renault, 1796 (coloured aquatint) by Kettle, Tilly (1735-86) (after); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Portrait of Konstantin Apollonovich Savitsky (1844-1905), 1902 (oil on canvas)
BAL134950 Portrait of Konstantin Apollonovich Savitsky (1844-1905), 1902 (oil on canvas) by Grandkovsky, Nikolai Karlovich (1864-1907); 133x84.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian

Marriage a la Mode: I - The Marriage Settlement, c. 1743 (oil on canvas)
XOS1109256 Marriage a la Mode: I - The Marriage Settlement, c.1743 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 69.9x90.8 cm; National Gallery, London

Mary Adam signed and dated 1754, Allan Ramsay, 1713-1784, British

The Sense of Hearing The Sense of Sound Signed, lower right: Ph. Mercier fecit
The Sense of Hearing The Sense of Sound Signed, lower right: " Ph. Mercier fecit.", Philippe Mercier, 1689 or 1691-1760, Franco-German

Francis Noel Clarke Mundy and His Grandson, William Mundy Inscribed, lower left: " Francis Noel C Mundy esq | with his grandson William Mundy" Signed and dated, lower right: " R. R

Long-haired man shopping in a city in the summer

Cowboy leaning against a wire fence

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"Spectacles: A Glimpse into the World of Art, Music, and Literature" Step into a world where spectacles transcend their mere function as eyewear and become portals to creativity, intellect, and beauty. From the vibrant strokes of Pat Martino's guitar in 2009 to Alan John Ainsworth's mesmerizing artwork capturing this musical genius, these spectacles offer a glimpse into the soul-stirring power of art. In Margaret Olley and William Dobell's masterpiece "Painting People" from 1965, we witness how these spectacles allow us to see beyond the surface and delve deep into human emotions. The barrister in full swing reminds us that even within the confines of law they can provide clarity and insight. Nadia-Juliette Boulanger, the French music teacher whose talent shaped countless musicians' lives, dons her own pair as she imparts knowledge with passion. These lenses symbolize not only her expertise but also her unwavering dedication to nurturing artistic brilliance. Tennyson gazes through his iconic round frames captured by Vanity Fair's Ape—a reminder that even literary giants seek inspiration through their spectacled lens. Gustav Mahler's photographic portrait showcases Vienna's cultural heritage while highlighting how these simple accessories bridge gaps between time periods. A sporting lawyer featured in Vanity Fair brings a touch of humor to our exploration—his colorful spectacle frames mirroring his vibrant personality. As sunset paints Almyros Beach on Corfu Island with breathtaking hues, we realize that nature itself wears its own majestic pair for all who care to observe. Blackpool Entertainment comes alive under neon lights reflected in mirrored sunglasses—an emblematic representation of joyous moments shared amongst friends or strangers alike. Anthony Trollope peers through his glasses as he pens tales that have stood the test of time—a testament to how these small objects can shape literary legacies.