Symbolism Collection (#3)

Birch Trees, 1904 (oil on canvas)
5614781 Birch Trees, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Kalvoda, Alois (1875-1934); 150x150 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; Czech, out of copyright

Sleep, c. 1867-70 (oil on canvas)
3493093 Sleep, c.1867-70 (oil on canvas) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); 66.4x106 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Winston Churchill with machine gun, cigar and hat, WW2 propaganda image (b / w photo)
3093149 Winston Churchill with machine gun, cigar and hat, WW2 propaganda image (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Lake of Thun from Breitlauenen, 1906. Creator: Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918)
View of the Lake of Thun from Breitlauenen, 1906. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Incense, 1898. Artist: Khnopff, Fernand (1858-1921)
Incense, 1898. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Portrait of a young woman. The artists sister Anna Hammershoi, 1885
Portrait of a young woman. The artists sister Anna Hammersho i, 1885. Found in the Collection of Hirschsprung Collection

Mezzogiorno sulle Alpi (Noon in the Alps), 1891. Found in the Collection of Segantini Museum, St. Moritz

Goddess of Love (Angel of love). Found in the Collection of Galleria d arte moderna, Milano

Medusa, 1903. Artist: Kotarbinsky, Vasilii (Wilhelm) Alexandrovich (1849-1921)
Medusa, 1903. Private Collection

Music sheet cover for Queen of the May Quadrille
Music sheet cover for the Queen of the May Quadrille, composed by the French conductor Louis Antoine Jullien (1812-1860), and dedicated to Mrs Robert Arkwright (the actress Frances Crawford Kemble)

Vertumnus, 1591 (oil on panel)
3087099 Vertumnus, 1591 (oil on panel) by Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-93); 70x58 cm; Skokloster Castle, Sweden; (add.info.: Tribute to Emperor Rudolf II (1552-1612) Habsburg

Yin and yang sign on a door, fortress of Suwon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Korea, Asia

ROUSSEAU: CART, 1908. Father Juniers Cart. Oil on canvas by Henri Rousseau, 1908

ROUSSEAU: FOOTBALL, 1908. Henri Rousseau: Football Players. Canvas, 1908

The Dog Nobody Likes
A downcast German dachshund is shunned by a British bulldog and French poodle. Dachshunds were not very popular during World War One

Wedding Cake / 1847
The Bride Cake for the wedding of the Marquis of Kildare

Statue of Sveta Sofia (Statue of Saint Sophia) by the sculptor Georgi Chapkanov, with the symbols of power (crown), fame (wreath) and wisdom (owl). Sofia, Bulgaria

The Voices, 1880. Creator: Gustave Moreau
The Voices, 1880. The scene is related to the theme of Hesiod and the Muses.

Portrait of Giovanna degli Albizzi Tornabuoni, 1489. Creator: Domenico Ghirlandaio
Portrait of Giovanna degli Albizzi Tornabuoni, 1489.

The Reader, 1885. Creator: Ferdinand Hodler
The Reader, 1885. Showing an eighty-year-old man reading a newspaper amid a room decorated with prints.

Galatea, 1896. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Galatea, 1896. From the myth of Polyphemus and Galathea. The scene recreates the theme of beauty and the beast, a symbol of woman as the embodiment of a beauty that is beyond man's reach.

Profil de lumière (Profile of light), 1886. Creators: Odilon Redon, Lemercier et Compagnie
Profil de lumiere (Profile of light), 1886.

Woman With A Vase Of Flowers, c1903. Creator: Odilon Redon
Woman With A Vase Of Flowers, c1903.

Intermezzi, Opus Iv, Bl. 11: Gefallener Reiter (Fallen Rider), 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Intermezzi, Opus Iv, Bl. 11: Gefallener Reiter (Fallen Rider), 1881. A fallen rider is trapped by his horse, and faces a lonely death, a victim of bad luck.

Intermezzi, Opus Iv, Bl. 12: Amor, Tod Und Jenseits (Love, Death And Beyond), 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Intermezzi, Opus Iv, Bl. 12: Amor, Tod Und Jenseits (Love, Death And Beyond), 1881.

Gaia / Fractal Goddesses Collection
Semra Halipoglu

Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905
5305981 Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Christmas postcard showing symbols of Freemasonry. 1905
5305979 Christmas postcard showing symbols of Freemasonry. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905
5305978 Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905
5305972 Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

The soldier being visited by death
3478606 The soldier being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the soldier being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The moneylender being visited by death
3478603 The moneylender being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the moneylender being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A merchant being visited by death
3478601 A merchant being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a merchant being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A drunkard being visited by death
3478600 A drunkard being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a drunkard being visited by Death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A robber being visited by death
3478598 A robber being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a robber being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A robber being visited by death
3478597 A robber being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a robber being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The blind man being visited by death
3478685 The blind man being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the blind man being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The pedlar being visited by death
3478616 The pedlar being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the pedlar being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Line drawing of St Benedict
1578257 Line drawing of St Benedict; (add.info.: Line drawing of St Benedict handing his book (the Rule) to a group of monks symbolising the foundation of Western monasticism

American postcard showing symbols of international Freemasonry. 1905
5305983 American postcard showing symbols of international Freemasonry. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

The blind man being visited by death
3478605 The blind man being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the blind man being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The astrologer being visited by death
3478612 The astrologer being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the astrologer being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905
5305976 Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Swiss. postcard with an allegorical Illustration depicting the Freemasonry in Switzerland 1901
5305971 Swiss. postcard with an allegorical Illustration depicting the Freemasonry in Switzerland 1901; Universal History Archive/UIG

Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard
1000931 Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

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Symbolism is a language that transcends words, speaking directly to our souls. It weaves tales of hidden meanings and profound emotions, inviting us to explore the depths of our existence. In "The Guardian Angel, 1897, " an ethereal figure stands watch over humanity, reminding us of the unseen forces guiding and protecting us through life's trials. HMS Victory proudly flies its flags, each color representing bravery and sacrifice. Nelson's quote echoes in our hearts: "England expects that every man will do his duty. " A symbol of unity and unwavering determination. The flag of the Scottish Covenanters waves defiantly against oppression, embodying their fight for religious freedom. It reminds us that symbols can ignite revolutions and inspire change. "The Boxer" captures Boris Snezhkovsky's strength amidst adversity. His clenched fists symbolize resilience in the face of struggle—a reminder that even in darkness, there is always light. Charles Darwin's portrait reflects his groundbreaking theories on evolution. A symbol of scientific progress challenging traditional beliefs—showing how ideas have the power to reshape society. Arnold Bocklin's self-portrait with Death playing the fiddle transports us into a realm where mortality dances alongside life. Symbolizing our eternal dance with death—an ever-present reminder to cherish every moment. Franz and Mary Stuck's "Shooting Stars" illuminates dreams reaching for the heavens—a symbol urging us to pursue our aspirations fearlessly despite obstacles blocking our path. A WWI poster boldly declares "The Empire Needs Men, " calling upon citizens' patriotism during times of war—a powerful symbol uniting nations behind a common cause while highlighting sacrifices made by individuals. A trades union membership certificate represents solidarity among workers fighting for fair rights—an emblematic reminder that collective action can bring about transformative change for marginalized communities. "Leda and the Swan" portrays Zeus disguised as a swan seducing Leda—an allegory exploring themes of power, desire, and consequences.