Visage Collection (#11)

Memnonium / Thebes / 1848
Two vast and trunkless legs of stone stand in the desert...near them..half sunk a shattered visage lies.. nothing beside remains.. and level sands stretch far away Date: 1848

Sir John Floyd Horseback ca 1800-1814 Watercolor
Artokoloro

Portrait of a Woman, 1890 (pastel on paper)
XIR52492 Portrait of a Woman, 1890 (pastel on paper) by Anquetin, Louis (1861-1932); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; French, out of copyright

Portrait of the actress Jeanne Samary, 1877 (study)
BAL35990 Portrait of the actress Jeanne Samary, 1877 (study) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 56x47 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

Portrait of M. Fitzgerald, 1889 (oil on canvas)
XIR188738 Portrait of M. Fitzgerald, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Lefebvre, Jules Joseph (1836-1911); Musee Municipal, Cambrai, France; French, out of copyright

Evening, 1860 (oil on canvas)
XIR187043 Evening, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); Mairie, Cuisery, France; French, out of copyright

Self portrait, c. 1865 (panel)
BAL12493 Self portrait, c.1865 (panel) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 49.8x30.1 cm; Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, CA, USA; French, out of copyright

India-Religion-Festival-Holi
An Indian reveler covered in coloured powder poses during the Lathmar Holi celebrations in the village of Barsana on March 17, 2016

Very un-stuck-up woman, stuck-up with sticking plasters
" Gracious me. But, ain t you the stuck up thing!" Very un-stuck-up American woman, stuck-up with sticking plasters Date: 1908

Algerian woman behind the veil
An absolutely stunning photograph of an Algerian Veiled Woman. Her piercing gaze is the only clue to her hidden visage. A study in reserved modesty Date: 1906

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone Park, 1888
Engraving showing a group of characters standing in the hall of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone Park, USA, 1888. The visage of the visitors hints a number of different nationalities

Greek tragic masks scattered among the ruins of ancient Myra, Turkey, Eurasia

Tiki Taiohae, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Pacific Islands

Villa d Este, Tivoli, Lazio, Italy

A bull cremation sarcophagus, Bali, Indonesia

San Agustine Archaeological Park, Colombia, South America

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"Visage: A Glimpse into the Many Faces of History" Step into a world where masks tell stories, capturing the essence of time and culture. These intricate they are crafted from a unique blend of cotton, clay, and paper, each one holding secrets within its delicate fibers. As we journey through history, we encounter three runaway schoolboys battling seasickness on treacherous waters. Their pale faces reflect their struggle as they navigate turbulent waves in search of freedom. Transporting us further back in time, we find ourselves amidst the enigmatic Sphinx during the reign of Rameses II. Its weathered visage stands as a testament to ancient civilizations' grandeur and mystery. In contrast to this ancient relic, an oil painting from the 19th century captures a young woman adorned with a vibrant turban. Her visage exudes elegance and grace, reflecting societal norms and fashion trends of that era. Moving forward to 1862, Victorine Meurent's portrait comes alive on canvas. Her captivating gaze challenges traditional notions of beauty while embodying strength and defiance against societal expectations. The seasons unfold before our eyes in "Spring, " an exquisite masterpiece painted in 1573. The artist skillfully portrays nature's rebirth through vivid colors adorning youthful faces brimming with joy. Journeying across continents brings us face-to-face with Maori warriors from New Zealand; their tattooed visages symbolize ancestral pride intertwined with fierce warrior spirit—a testament to cultural identity etched upon skin. A Danish composer's portrait reveals Thomas Christian Walther's musical genius emanating from his thoughtful countenance—an ode to creativity captured for eternity on canvas. Love knows no bounds as we witness an intimate double portrait depicting a couple united by affection through centuries past—a tender reminder that love transcends time itself. Peasants hailing from Valais (Switzerland) come alive through an evocative illustration from 1903.