Symbolist Collection (#32)

Joan of Arc (w / c on paper)
XIR208581 Joan of Arc (w/c on paper) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Pasiphae and the Bull, c. 1876-80 (w / c & gouache on paper)
XIR208580 Pasiphae and the Bull, c.1876-80 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 26x51 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris

Delilah (w / c on paper)
XIR208579 Delilah (w/c on paper) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 25x17.5 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Leda (w / c on paper)
XIR208578 Leda (w/c on paper) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 23x21 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; (add.info.: wife of Tyndareus)

Leda (w / c on paper)
XIR208577 Leda (w/c on paper) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 39.5x24.5 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; (add.info.: wife of Tyndareus)

Job and the Angels, c. 1890 (w / c on paper)
XIR208576 Job and the Angels, c.1890 (w/c on paper) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 30x23 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; (add.info.: refused to deny his faith; ); French, out of copyright

Young Girl in a Blue Bonnet, after 1890 (pastel on paper)
XIR205430 Young Girl in a Blue Bonnet, after 1890 (pastel on paper) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 53x39.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Jeune Fille au Bonnet Bleu; ); French

The Call of the Sea, 1925
BAL10776 The Call of the Sea, 1925 by Robinson, Frederick Cayley (1862-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: also know as " The Sailors Departure" ; ); English, out of copyright

Standing Veiled Woman (pastel on paper)
XIR185130 Standing Veiled Woman (pastel on paper) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 49.2x40 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Solitary Cedar, 1907 (oil on canvas)
BAL168974 The Solitary Cedar, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Csontvary Kosztka, Tivador (1853-1919); 194x248 cm; Csontvary Museum, Pecs, Hungary; Hungarian, out of copyright

Pan, 1899 (oil on canvas)
BAL106339 Pan, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Vrubel, Mikhail Aleksandrovich (1856-1910); 124x106.3 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Portrait of George Frederick Watts (b / w photo)
BAL105265 Portrait of George Frederick Watts (b/w photo) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederic Watts (23 February 1817 a 1 July 1904)

The Whisper of the Rose, a portrait of George Frederick Watts (b / w photo)
BAL105264 The Whisper of the Rose, a portrait of George Frederick Watts (b/w photo) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Unicorns (oil on canvas)
XIR104352 The Unicorns (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 115x90 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Stockhorn Mountains and Lake Thun, 1911 (oil on canvas)
XKH147234 The Stockhorn Mountains and Lake Thun, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 65.8x87.7 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

The Triumph of Alexander the Great (356-323BC) (oil on canvas)
XIR101734 The Triumph of Alexander the Great (356-323BC) (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 155x155 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Hesiod (c. 700 BC) and the Muses (oil on canvas)
XIR101724 Hesiod (c.700 BC) and the Muses (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 263x155 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris

Helen on the Ramparts of Troy (oil on canvas)
XIR101729 Helen on the Ramparts of Troy (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 95x50 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; (add.info.: Helene sur les Remparts de Troie; ); French

MALLARME: MANUSCRIPT, c1865. Manuscript of L Apres Midi D un Faune (or The Afternoon of a Faun), by French poet Stephane Mallarme, c1865

MOREAU: NARCISSUS. Narcissus. Watercolor on paper, 1895, by Gustave Moreau

Departure of Genius by E Kosa - Death of Jaroslav Vrchlicky
The Departure of Genius by E Kosa - A painting mouring the passing of Jaroslav Vrchlicky (1853-1912) - one of the greatest Czech lyrical poets. Date: circa 1912

Light of Astronomy panel in the Spectrum of Light ceiling mural representing civilization. Carl Gutherz (1844-1907) Swiss-born painter

The Ages of the Working Classes (central panel), 1896. Oil on canvas. Leon Frederic (1856-1940) Belgian Symbolist painter. Thin ragged boys playing cards in street

Schloss Kammer on the Attersee (I), 1908. Gustav Klimt (1862-1919) Austrian Symbolist painter

Frauen Kopf (Head of a Woman) 1917-1918. Oil on wood by Gustav Klimt (1862-1919) Austrian Symbolist painter

Park, 1910. Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) Austrian Symbolist painter. Oil on canvas

Charles Pierre Baudelaire (1821-1867) French Symbolist poet and art critic. Interested in Satanism and the macabre. Photograph 1864-1865

The Swan Princess, 1900. by Mikhail Vrubel (1856-1910) Russian Symbolist painter. Artists wife the opera singer Nadezhda Zabela as the Swan Princess

BLOK, Alexandr Alex ndrovich (1880-1921). Russian symbolist poet. Detail of the momument to Alexandr Blok made

BELIJ, Andrej (1880-1934). Russian symbolist writer. Portrait of 1904. Litography

Andrej Belij drawing

Menu / Poincare Banquet
Menu, for a visit by French President Poincare to Marseille - a fine example of symbolist art in a practical context Date: 1913

JEAN MOREAS (1856-1910). French Symbolist poet. Caricature

George Frederic Watts RA - Sculptor
George Frederic Watts RA (1817-1904) - the Victorian Painter and sculptor at work, putting the finish touches to his statue of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Date: 1903

George Frederic Watts - Painter
George Frederic Watts (1817 1904) - English Victorian painter and sculptor associated with the Symbolist movement, pictured in his studio. Date: circa 1900

KLIMT: PALLAS ATHENA, 1898. Oil on canvas by Gustav Klimt

Paul Verlaine, French poet, writing at a cafe table
Paul Verlaine, French poet associated with the Symbolist movement. Seen here writing at a cafe table

Caricature of Paul Verlaine, French poet
Paul Verlaine, French poet associated with the Symbolist movement. Seen here in a caricature, with the word Anarchy written across his forehead, playing a lyre, with an arrow stuck through a heart

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"Symbolist: Unveiling the Hidden Meanings in Art and Literature" Step into the enchanting world of Symbolism, where art becomes a language that speaks to our subconscious. From Gustav Klimt's mesmerizing masterpiece "The Kiss, " with its golden embrace capturing love's ethereal essence, to the haunting wood engraving "Death as Assassin, " which confronts mortality head-on, these artworks transport us to a realm beyond reality. In Laurits Andersen Ring's "Breakfast with the Morning Newspaper, " we witness a quiet moment frozen in time, inviting us to reflect on the fleeting nature of existence. The enigmatic figures of Arthur Rimbaud and Charles Baudelaire emerge from their poetic realms, leaving behind words that ignite our imagination and challenge societal norms. As we delve deeper into this artistic movement, we encounter Vienna Secessionists like Gustav Klimt himself, surrounded by fellow visionaries who dared to break free from traditional constraints. Their rebellious spirit is embodied in "A Garland for May Day, " an emblematic call for social change and equality. Don Quixote's encounter with Death echoes through centuries as an allegory for mankind's eternal struggle against adversity. Meanwhile, Narcissus gazes at his own reflection in watercolors—a poignant reminder of self-obsession and introspection. Beyond visual arts, symbolism permeates other aspects of life. Winston Churchill emerges as a symbol of resilience during World War II—an iconic figure wielding both power and vulnerability amidst chaos. And in "The Playing Boys, " innocence intertwines with mischief on canvas—reminding us not to lose touch with our inner childlike wonder. Symbolism invites us to decipher hidden messages within each stroke or word—to explore depths beyond what meets the eye. It challenges conventions while embracing ambiguity; it stirs emotions while provoking thoughts.