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Symbolist Collection (#6)

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Background imageSymbolist Collection: Two Heads; Studies of Sheep [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Two Heads; Studies of Sheep [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Two Heads; Studies of Sheep [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Man Playing Piano; Two Sheep [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Man Playing Piano; Two Sheep [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Man Playing Piano; Two Sheep [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Seated Nude Seen from Above, 1888/1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Seated Nude Seen from Above, 1888/1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Seated Nude Seen from Above, 1888/1889

Background imageSymbolist Collection: A Breton Gleaner, 1886. Creator: Paul Gauguin

A Breton Gleaner, 1886. Creator: Paul Gauguin
A Breton Gleaner, 1886

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Reclining Nude [recto], 1894/1895. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Reclining Nude [recto], 1894/1895. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Reclining Nude [recto], 1894/1895

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Manuscript Pages [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Manuscript Pages [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Manuscript Pages [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Manuscript Pages [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Manuscript Pages [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Manuscript Pages [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Le Ballon ('La Ville de Paris investie, confie à l'air son appel à la France'). Allégorie... c1870

Le Ballon ("La Ville de Paris investie, confie à l'air son appel à la France"). Allégorie... c1870
Le Ballon ("La Ville de Paris investie, confie a l'air son appel a la France"). Allegorie a la defense de Paris (1870-1871). Siege de Paris, c1870

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Manuscript Pages [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Manuscript Pages [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Manuscript Pages [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Le Pigeon voyageur ('Echappé à la serre ennemie, le message attendu exalte)

Le Pigeon voyageur ("Echappé à la serre ennemie, le message attendu exalte)
Le Pigeon voyageur ("Echappe a la serre ennemie, le message attendu exalte le coeur de la fiere cite"). Allegorie a la defense de Paris (1870-1871). Siege de Paris, between 1870 and 1871

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Manuscript Pages [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Manuscript Pages [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Manuscript Pages [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Manuscript Pages [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Manuscript Pages [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Manuscript Pages [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Address List; Manuscript Page [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Address List; Manuscript Page [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Address List; Manuscript Page [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Neige (Snow); Itinerary [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Neige (Snow); Itinerary [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Neige (Snow); Itinerary [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Seated Figure and a Cow; Three Studies of a Child's Head, 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Seated Figure and a Cow; Three Studies of a Child's Head, 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Seated Figure and a Cow; Three Studies of a Child's Head, 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Head of a Monkey; Inventory of Bottles and Beverages [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Head of a Monkey; Inventory of Bottles and Beverages [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Head of a Monkey; Inventory of Bottles and Beverages [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Two Figures and a Bench; Three Studies of Men's Heads and One of a Hand [recto], 1884-1888

Two Figures and a Bench; Three Studies of Men's Heads and One of a Hand [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Two Figures and a Bench; Three Studies of Men's Heads and One of a Hand [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Head of a Bearded Man with a Head of a Dog [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Head of a Bearded Man with a Head of a Dog [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Head of a Bearded Man with a Head of a Dog [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Crouching Monkey and Man's Head; Bones and Muscles [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Crouching Monkey and Man's Head; Bones and Muscles [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Crouching Monkey and Man's Head; Bones and Muscles [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Four Fantastic Forms [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Four Fantastic Forms [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Four Fantastic Forms [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Head of a Cow [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Head of a Cow [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Head of a Cow [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: A Man Leaning on a Wall with Five Other Studies; Two Bearded Men Wearing... [recto], 1884-1888

A Man Leaning on a Wall with Five Other Studies; Two Bearded Men Wearing... [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
A Man Leaning on a Wall with Five Other Studies; Two Bearded Men Wearing Hats, and Five Other Studies [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Tahitian Heads, c. 1891/1893. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Tahitian Heads, c. 1891/1893. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Tahitian Heads, c. 1891/1893

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Church Tower; A Sketch of a Fan [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Church Tower; A Sketch of a Fan [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Church Tower; A Sketch of a Fan [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Landscape and Head of Man; Head of Monkey Inside a Square [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Landscape and Head of Man; Head of Monkey Inside a Square [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Landscape and Head of Man; Head of Monkey Inside a Square [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Studies of a Cow [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Studies of a Cow [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Studies of a Cow [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Two Cow's Heads [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Two Cow's Heads [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Two Cow's Heads [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: A Caricature and Five Forms; A Man in Profile, a Winged Creature and a Boy [verso], 1884-1888

A Caricature and Five Forms; A Man in Profile, a Winged Creature and a Boy [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
A Caricature and Five Forms; A Man in Profile, a Winged Creature and a Boy [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Geese; Girls in Bonnets, Geese [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Geese; Girls in Bonnets, Geese [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Geese; Girls in Bonnets, Geese [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Figure Seated on the Ground [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Figure Seated on the Ground [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Figure Seated on the Ground [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Three Studies of Men's Heads, One with Spectacles; Dogs, Children, and Two...[verso], 1884-1888

Three Studies of Men's Heads, One with Spectacles; Dogs, Children, and Two...[verso], 1884-1888
Three Studies of Men's Heads, One with Spectacles; Dogs, Children, and Two Bearded Men in Profile [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Eye and Part of Face; A Breton Woman and Two Men [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Eye and Part of Face; A Breton Woman and Two Men [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Eye and Part of Face; A Breton Woman and Two Men [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Studies of Jugs and Vases; A Man with Moustache and a Boy with a Hat [recto], 1884-1888

Studies of Jugs and Vases; A Man with Moustache and a Boy with a Hat [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Studies of Jugs and Vases; A Man with Moustache and a Boy with a Hat [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Head of a Man with a Study of His Back; Various Sketches with a Peasant...[recto], 1884-1888

Head of a Man with a Study of His Back; Various Sketches with a Peasant...[recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Head of a Man with a Study of His Back; Various Sketches with a Peasant Woman and a Goose [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: A Bearded Man and a Man in Profile [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

A Bearded Man and a Man in Profile [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
A Bearded Man and a Man in Profile [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Monkey and Cottage; Little Breton Boy [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Monkey and Cottage; Little Breton Boy [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Monkey and Cottage; Little Breton Boy [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Four Studies of Breton Women; Shapes and Vases [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Four Studies of Breton Women; Shapes and Vases [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Four Studies of Breton Women; Shapes and Vases [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: A Profile and Four Shapes; Sketch of a Man's Head [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

A Profile and Four Shapes; Sketch of a Man's Head [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
A Profile and Four Shapes; Sketch of a Man's Head [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: A Head of Man with Hat, Seen from Behind; A Standing Woman [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

A Head of Man with Hat, Seen from Behind; A Standing Woman [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
A Head of Man with Hat, Seen from Behind; A Standing Woman [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Woman with Cow, and Goose; Counterproof [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Trees; Sketch of Breton Boy [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Trees; Sketch of Breton Boy [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Trees; Sketch of Breton Boy [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Group of Human Forms; A Man Seated [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Group of Human Forms; A Man Seated [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Group of Human Forms; A Man Seated [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Three Studies of a Man Wearing a Hat [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Three Studies of a Man Wearing a Hat [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Three Studies of a Man Wearing a Hat [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Scribbles; Two Shapes [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Scribbles; Two Shapes [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Scribbles; Two Shapes [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Little Breton Boy; A Pig and a Washerwoman [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Little Breton Boy; A Pig and a Washerwoman [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Little Breton Boy; A Pig and a Washerwoman [recto], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Two Cows; A Seated Breton Woman [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Two Cows; A Seated Breton Woman [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Two Cows; A Seated Breton Woman [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: A Breton Woman Walking; Sketch with Stairs [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

A Breton Woman Walking; Sketch with Stairs [verso], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
A Breton Woman Walking; Sketch with Stairs [verso], 1884-1888

Background imageSymbolist Collection: Two Breton Figures; Bridge at Pont-Aven [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Two Breton Figures; Bridge at Pont-Aven [recto], 1884-1888. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Two Breton Figures; Bridge at Pont-Aven [recto], 1884-1888




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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.