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View From The Back Collection (#4)

"View from the Back: Exploring the Intimacy and Intrigue of Artistic Perspectives" Step into a world where art unveils hidden narratives

Background imageView From The Back Collection: Lady with a Dog, c. 1877 (oil on canvas)

Lady with a Dog, c. 1877 (oil on canvas)
3745700 Lady with a Dog, c.1877 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 39.4x47.8 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; French, out of copyright

Background imageView From The Back Collection: The riverbanks of Arno (near Florence), 19th century (oil on canvas)

The riverbanks of Arno (near Florence), 19th century (oil on canvas)
LRI4576853 The riverbanks of Arno (near Florence), 19th century (oil on canvas) by Abbati, Giuseppe (1836-1868); 95x107 cm; Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageView From The Back Collection: Man on a balcony, Boulevard Haussmann, 1880 (oil on canvas)

Man on a balcony, Boulevard Haussmann, 1880 (oil on canvas)
CH430292 Man on a balcony, Boulevard Haussmann, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 116.5x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageView From The Back Collection: Maternal Heroism (Colour Litho)

Maternal Heroism (Colour Litho)
2778162 Maternal Heroism (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maternal heroism)

Background imageView From The Back Collection: Sketch of Nude Youth (Study for Morning Splendour), c. 1921 (oil on panel)

Sketch of Nude Youth (Study for Morning Splendour), c. 1921 (oil on panel)
RCP330971 Sketch of Nude Youth (Study for Morning Splendour), c.1921 (oil on panel) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); 31.6x40 cm; Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, Falmouth

Background imageView From The Back Collection: Two Men in the Consideration of the Moon; Zwei Manner in Betrachtung des Mondes, c

Two Men in the Consideration of the Moon; Zwei Manner in Betrachtung des Mondes, c
824290 Two Men in the Consideration of the Moon; Zwei Manner in Betrachtung des Mondes, c.1830 (oil on canvas) by Friedrich

Background imageView From The Back Collection: American Student Cheerfulness (Colour Litho)

American Student Cheerfulness (Colour Litho)
2783959 American Student Cheerfulness (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: American student cheerfulness)

Background imageView From The Back Collection: An avalanche of iron (colour litho)

An avalanche of iron (colour litho)
2783862 An avalanche of iron (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An iron avalanche)

Background imageView From The Back Collection: He loses his wife on a motorcycle... and he doesn t notice it (colour litho)

He loses his wife on a motorcycle... and he doesn t notice it (colour litho)
2783713 He loses his wife on a motorcycle... and he doesn t notice it (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: He loses his wife on a motorcycle)

Background imageView From The Back Collection: Young Girl Reading, 1897 (oil on canvas)

Young Girl Reading, 1897 (oil on canvas)
LEF220615 Young Girl Reading, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 40.5x28.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; French, out of copyright

Background imageView From The Back Collection: Pastoral, or Idyll, 1870 (oil on canvas)

Pastoral, or Idyll, 1870 (oil on canvas)
AIS5340621 Pastoral, or Idyll, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 65x81 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; eIberfoto; French, out of copyright

Background imageView From The Back Collection: Mans academy (oil on canvas)

Mans academy (oil on canvas)
JEB4861888 Mans academy (oil on canvas) by Dandre-Bardon, Michel Francois (1700-83); 98x135 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; (add.info.: Mans academy)

Background imageView From The Back Collection: The pitfalls of the war on Soudan (Colour Litho)

The pitfalls of the war on Soudan (Colour Litho)
2785335 The pitfalls of the war on Soudan (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pitfalls of the war on Soudan)

Background imageView From The Back Collection: Mother and Child, c. 1860 (watercolour on rice paper)

Mother and Child, c. 1860 (watercolour on rice paper)
828329 Mother and Child, c.1860 (watercolour on rice paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 27.5x18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and Child)

Background imageView From The Back Collection: Man at the Window. 1875 (oil on canvas)

Man at the Window. 1875 (oil on canvas)
BRM161085 Man at the Window. 1875 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 117x83 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Homme nu-tete vu de dos a la fenetre; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageView From The Back Collection: A Woman Reading in a Sunlit Interior (oil on panel)

A Woman Reading in a Sunlit Interior (oil on panel)
476566 A Woman Reading in a Sunlit Interior (oil on panel) by Holsoe, Carl (1863-1935); 37.5x41.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Background imageView From The Back Collection: Portrait of the Artists daughter, Alethea Garstin, 1898 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the Artists daughter, Alethea Garstin, 1898 (oil on canvas)
BAG236957 Portrait of the Artists daughter, Alethea Garstin, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Garstin, Norman (1847-1926); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageView From The Back Collection: La longue-vue (drawing)

La longue-vue (drawing)
JEB4868694 La longue-vue (drawing) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); 54x41 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; (add.info)




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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.