View From The Back Collection (#2)

The boy goes to school on the dolphin's back (engraving)
8636390 The boy goes to school on the dolphin's back (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The boy goes to school on the dolphin's back)

Dumas finds Joseph standing on gazelle's back (engraving)
8636389 Dumas finds Joseph standing on gazelle's back (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dumas finds Joseph standing on gazelle's back)

To the end of the Beach; and back (litho)
8630582 To the end of the Beach; and back (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the end of the Beach; and back)

Official descriptions for the twenty-four main types of bodywork (litho)
8647554 Official descriptions for the twenty-four main types of bodywork (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cat postcard (colour litho)
8643583 Cat postcard (colour litho) by Cobbe, Bernard (fl. 1868-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat postcard. Early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Thy bright smile haunts me still (colour litho)
8656735 Thy bright smile haunts me still (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin "Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thy bright smile haunts me still)

Women sitting and sewing with bad postures (engraving)
8655782 Women sitting and sewing with bad postures (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women sitting and sewing with bad postures)

Nanny carrying a child (engraving)
8655779 Nanny carrying a child (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nanny carrying a child)

Wessex: Fordington, Dorchester (colour litho)
8663372 Wessex: Fordington, Dorchester (colour litho) by Tyndale, Walter Frederick Roofe (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fordington, Dorchester)

Sussex: Back of Mock Bridge House, Shermanbury where Michael Fairless died (litho)
8674129 Sussex: Back of Mock Bridge House, Shermanbury where Michael Fairless died (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back of Mock Bridge House)

Do You Know: Why sailors wear collars? (colour litho)
8668137 Do You Know: Why sailors wear collars? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why sailors wear collars)

Photograph from Travels in Europe and North Africa, 1910 (b/w photo)
3672202 Photograph from Travels in Europe and North Africa, 1910 (b/w photo) by Shaw, Sarah Van Doren (1844-1918); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Frances Wells Shaw papers)

You And Bebe, 1884 (painting)
7431592 You And Bebe, 1884 (painting) by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); 46x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Erik Werenskiold (1855-1938)); Photo © O. Vaering

Untitled (painting)
7432277 Untitled (painting) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925)); Photo © O. Vaering

Falstaff with the body of Hotspur on his back. (print)
7420002 Falstaff with the body of Hotspur on his back. (print) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); (add.info.: Falstaff with the body of Hotspur on his back)

Rasmus Gaihede, 1882
7388591 Rasmus Gaihede, 1882 by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 59x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925)); Photo © O. Vaering

Venus, two satyrs and Cupid, 1587-88 (oil on canvas)
7146888 Venus, two satyrs and Cupid, 1587-88 (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Venus, two satyrs and Cupid, 1587-88)

Two male nudes on a rock, 1890 (b/w photo)
1574231 Two male nudes on a rock, 1890 (b/w photo) by Gloeden, Wilhelm von (1856-1931); (add.info.: Photograph by Wilhelm von Gloeden, (1856 - 1931): German photographer who worked mainly in Italy

Torso of a youth, 1928 (bronze)
7294013 Torso of a youth, 1928 (bronze) by Martini, Arturo (1889-1947); Palazzo Ricci, Museo Arte Italiana del Novecento, Macerata, Italy; (add.info.: Torso of a youth, 1928, Arturo Martini, bronze)

The Smoke, 1924 (oil on canvas)
XIR180449 The Smoke, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Adler, Jules (1865-1952); 160x148 cm; Musee Municipal, Macon, France

Torso of a youth, 1928 (gypsum)
7294012 Torso of a youth, 1928 (gypsum) by Martini, Arturo (1889-1947); Palazzo Ricci, Museo Arte Italiana del Novecento, Macerata, Italy; (add.info.: Torso of a youth, 1928, Arturo Martini, gypsum)

Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas)
7146764 Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Sleeping hermaphrodite, 2nd century (sculpture)
7129796 Sleeping hermaphrodite, 2nd century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Sleeping hermaphrodite, second century AD)

On the couch, 1885-1890 (oil on canvas)
7062551 On the couch, 1885-1890 (oil on canvas) by Zandomeneghi, Federigo (1841-1917); (add.info.: On the couch, 1885-1890, Federico Zandomeneghi, oil on canvas); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Despair Desesperacio. Back side. Bronze. 28x36x15cm. 1899. Museum ref 2801
6265336 Despair Desesperacio. Back side. Bronze. 28x36x15cm. 1899. Museum ref 2801. by Amils, Antoni Alsina i (c.1863-1948); 28x36x15 cm; Museu Diocesa d'Urgell, La Seu d'Urgell

Nocturne, 1887 (oil on canvas)
7313598 Nocturne, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Peterssen, Hjalmer Eilif Emanuel (1852-1928); 81.5x81.5 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Hjalmer Eilif Emanuel Peterssen (1852-1928))

Mother of Pearl and Silver: The Andalusian, c. 1888--1900 (oil on canvas)
7296568 Mother of Pearl and Silver: The Andalusian, c.1888--1900 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 191.5 x 89.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

By the field (b / w photo)
7181860 By the field (b/w photo) by Wendt, Lionel (1900-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: By the field. Illustration for Ceylon by Lionel Wendt (Lincolns-Prager, London)

Torso of Raman (b / w photo)
7181847 Torso of Raman (b/w photo) by Wendt, Lionel (1900-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torso of Raman. Illustration for Ceylon by Lionel Wendt (Lincolns-Prager, London)

Study for "William Rush Carving His Allegorical Figure of the Schuylkill River"
5860824 Study for " William Rush Carving His Allegorical Figure of the Schuylkill River", 1876-1877 (oil on canvas mounted on board) by Eakins

In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho)
2777985 In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Breakfast after the Bath, 1895-98 (pastel on paper laid down on board)
5861883 Breakfast after the Bath, 1895-98 (pastel on paper laid down on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 92--81 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Standing Bather, Seen from the Back, 1879-82 (oil on canvas)
5862086 Standing Bather, Seen from the Back, 1879-82 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 31.7--21.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Paul Cezanne (1839-1906))

Amalie in the garden, 1880
7262788 Amalie in the garden, 1880 by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 34x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

A white lie, 1918
7262779 A white lie, 1918 by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 102x65.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Two Lovers, 1888 (oil on canvas)
7262760 Two Lovers, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 32.7x22.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Vincent van Gogh (1853-90))

Brno, 1841 (engraving)
7262287 Brno, 1841 (engraving) by Poppel, Johann Gabriel Friedrich (1807-82); 9.7x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Gabriel Friedrich Poppel (1807-1882) Captions Brno and Aus d

Reclining nude on a riverbank (oil on canvas)
XPG366324 Reclining nude on a riverbank (oil on canvas) by Benner, Emmanuel (1836-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Emmanuel Benner (1836-96))

Rear view of a French woman in mid-18th century town costume. 1825 (lithograph)
7237207 Rear view of a French woman in mid-18th century town costume. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Belvedere Torso, Museo Pio-Clementino, Vatican. 1779 (engraving)
7237430 The Belvedere Torso, Museo Pio-Clementino, Vatican. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Belvedere Torso, Museo Pio-Clementino)

WW1 poster for the U. S. Marines, 1917 (litho)
7207160 WW1 poster for the U.S. Marines, 1917 (litho) by Leyendecker, Joseph Christian (1874-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lou barullaire le vagabond (drawing)
JEB4868111 Lou barullaire le vagabond (drawing) by Bernard, Valere (1860-1936); 26x35.5 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

View from the rocks of South Bay and the Spa, Scarborough
7243381 View from the rocks of South Bay and the Spa, Scarborough by Newnes, George (1851-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from the rocks of South Bay and the Spa, Scarborough)

Old Manchester: Thatched House Tavern, back of Market Street (litho)
7160622 Old Manchester: Thatched House Tavern, back of Market Street (litho) by Ralston, John (1789-1833); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thatched House Tavern, back of Market Street)

Le sower Drawing by Auguste Carli (1868-1930)
JEB4868632 Le sower Drawing by Auguste Carli (1868-1930) by Carli, Auguste (1868-1930); 26x24 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

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"View from the Back: Exploring the Intimacy and Intrigue of Artistic Perspectives" Step into a world where art unveils hidden narratives, as we delve into the captivating theme of "view from the back. " From delicate pencil sketches to vibrant oil paintings, this collection transports us through time and space, offering glimpses into intriguing stories. In "Female Nude, " created between 1900-1910, an artist's pencil delicately captures the curves and contours of a woman's form. The viewer becomes a silent observer, invited to appreciate beauty in its purest state. Moving further back in time, we encounter Caspar David Friedrich's masterpiece "The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog. " Painted in 1817 with meticulous detail on canvas using oil paints, it presents a mysterious figure standing atop a misty landscape. Our gaze follows his perspective as he contemplates unknown horizons. Jumping forward to 1936 brings us to "Girl in a Red Dress, Seated by a Swimming Pool. " This oil painting on board immerses us in an atmosphere of leisure and relaxation. We observe her elegance from behind – perhaps catching her unaware or preserving her anonymity amidst tranquil surroundings. Rasmus Gaihede's work from 1882 takes us outdoors once again. In this black-and-white photograph titled "Two Male Nudes on a Rock, " two figures are captured against nature's backdrop. Their backs turned towards us evoke curiosity about their story – friends? Lovers? Or simply models posing for artistic exploration? Venturing even further back in history leads us to Titian's masterpiece "Venus, Two Satyrs and Cupid" painted between 1587-88. Here we witness Venus' enchanting allure as she engages with mythical creatures while keeping her own intentions concealed. A shift towards sculpture introduces Jean-Antoine Houdon’s exquisite creation - “Torso of a Youth” in bronze from 1928.