Stare Collection

Anthony Higgins in Peter Greenaways The Draughtsmans Contract (1982)

Madame Helena Blavatsky
Undated cutting of head and shoulders photograph of Madame Helena Blavatsky - founder of Theosophy and the Theosophical Society. HPG/1/13/1 (ii)

Uno Henning in Anthony Asquiths A Cottage on Dartmoor (1929)
Uno Henning in A Cottage on Dartmoor (1929)

Ernest Thesiger in James Whales Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Ernest Thesiger in Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Reflection of red-eyed tree frog in water. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(Controlled Environment)

Benito Mussolini, Italian fascist dictator, c1930s
Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) Italian fascist dictator, often refered to as Il Duce addressing fascist youths on the occasion of the calling up of the conscripts of the 1911 class, about 560

2 Dalmatian Puppies / 1938
These two puppies stare inquisitively into the camera. Owned by Fisher. Date: 1938

Alien and astronaut, artwork
Alien and astronaut, computer artwork. Humanoid alien meeting with an astronaut in a spacesuit. They are standing on an airless, rocky world, under a starry night sky

Vienna, Virginia. Eastern Screech Owl with steel grey eyes stands on a tree stump

Portrait of an Indo Chinese Tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti), Tiger sanctuary, Khao Pardap Chan, Thailand

Burchells zebra (Equus burchelli), Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana, Africa

Eurasian lynx in snow, Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria, Germany
Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in a forest in winter, Bavarian Forest National Park; Bavaria, Germany

Leopard, Okavango Delta
Benton Murphy

Parisien Idyll' A poor man stares into a university forecourt, France. By Pierre Vidal, 1894 (watercolour)
5669494 Parisien Idyll' A poor man stares into a university forecourt, France. By Pierre Vidal, 1894 (watercolour); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A free dog stares at a fierce chained dog by an open gate near fields. French illustration 1890
5617234 A free dog stares at a fierce chained dog by an open gate near fields. French illustration 1890; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ex-Kaiser, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Ex-Kaiser, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Wilhelm II (1859-1941) who was the last German Emperor.

John Lord O'Brian, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
John Lord O'Brian, between c1915 and c1920. Shows lawyer John Lord O'Brian, who served in government roles under five U. S

'L' Andalouse', 1927. Creator: Francis Picabia
'L' Andalouse', 1927. From a private collection.

The Look
Limorf

Petko Petkov

The hypnotist of the night
Ferdinando Valverde

Kilroy Was Here
George

Self portrait, 1920. Creator: Oscar Bjorck
Self portrait, 1920

Self portrait, 1895. Creator: Olof Sager-Nelson
Self portrait, 1895

Self-portrait, 1817. Creator: Louis-Marie Autissier
Self-portrait, 1817

The Artist's son Göran, 3 months, discovers the candle flame for the first time, 1891. Creator: Hanna Pauli
The Artist's son Goran, 3 months, discovers the candle flame for the first time, 1891

The Theologian Ignaz von Döllinger, 1883. Creator: Franz von Lenbach
The Theologian Ignaz von Dollinger, 1883

Hildegard Thorell, the Artist, 1880. Creator: Bertha Wegmann
Hildegard Thorell, the Artist, 1880

Portrait of a Woman, c18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, c18th century

Zhang Fei on the Long Sloped Bridge Turning Away One Million Wei Troops with a Powerful Stare, c1883. From Illustrations for the Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Minamoto Raiko Ason Watching a Spider, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Minamoto Raiko Ason Watching a Spider, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Kozo Kiritaro, Young Priest of the Tengus, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kozo Kiritaro, Young Priest of the Tengus, 1866. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Matsugae Sekinosuke Glowering at a Rat, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Matsugae Sekinosuke Glowering at a Rat, 1866. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Actors Portraits Disguised as a Street Crowd, between circa 1850 and circa 1851. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Actors Portraits Disguised as a Street Crowd, between circa 1850 and circa 1851

Seated Chinese Lion, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Chinese Lion, Late 19th century

Moon-Shaped Rabbit, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Moon-Shaped Rabbit, 18th century

Les Étrangers dévisagés par eux-mêmes, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Etrangers devisages par eux-memes, 1844. La Dame de Carpentras - C'est singulier...ces Parisiennes ne sont pas si elegantes qu'on peut bien le dire!'

Narcissus at the Well, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Narcissus at the Well, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 28

Self-portrait, c.1628. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Self-portrait, c.1628. Other Title(s): Portrait at an Early Age. Despite his lack of experience, the young Rembrandt was not afraid to experiment

Vous raisonnez comme une canne!, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Vous raisonnez comme une canne!, 19th century. Parisian types - You reason like a cane!

Musical group, 1806. Creator: Jacob Willemsz. de Vos
Musical group, 1806

Portrait of the Dentist Bartholomew Ruspini, 1749-1802. Creators: George Romney, Sir Joshua Reynolds
Portrait of the Dentist Bartholomew Ruspini, 1749-1802

M. Loucheur, sous-secretaire d'Etat au ministere de l'Armement et des Fabrications de guerre, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

The Carbuncle, plate three from Zehn Blätter zu Hebels Alemannischen Gedichten, 1820. Creator: Sophie Reinhard
The Carbuncle, plate three from Zehn Blatter zu Hebels Alemannischen Gedichten, 1820. Ten leaves of Hebel's Alemannic poems

Rose, Walter, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rose, Walter, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 11

Rose, Walter, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rose, Walter, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Apr. 11

Furnival, Richard, Captain, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Furnival, Richard, Captain, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Chase, K. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chase, K. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 9

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"Captivated by the Stare: From Madame Helena Blavatsky to Exotic Wildlife" Madame Helena Blavatsky, a renowned spiritualist and author, believed in the power of the intense stare to unlock hidden truths. Anthony Higgins mesmerized audiences with his enigmatic gaze in Peter Greenaway's The Draughtsman's Contract (1982), leaving viewers spellbound. Uno Henning's penetrating stare in Anthony Asquith's A Cottage on Dartmoor (1929) conveyed a sense of mystery and intrigue. Ernest Thesiger's haunting eyes captivated audiences as he portrayed Dr. Pretorius in James Whale's Bride of Frankenstein (1935). A reflection of a red-eyed tree frog staring back at its own image in water showcases nature's captivating beauty and unique adaptations. Two adorable Dalmatian puppies from 1938 captured hearts with their innocent yet curious stares, reminding us of the joy pets bring into our lives. An alien and astronaut locked in an intense gaze within an artwork sparks imagination about unknown encounters beyond our world. In Vienna, Virginia, an Eastern Screech Owl perched on a tree stump commands attention with its steel grey eyes that seem to hold ancient wisdom. The portrait of an Indo Chinese Tiger reveals its piercing stare, symbolizing strength and resilience amidst threats faced by these majestic creatures. Burchell’s zebra roaming freely across Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana captures attention with its striking black-and-white stripes and watchful eyes. Eurasian lynx gracefully navigating through snow-covered landscapes in Bavarian Forest National Park evokes awe with its piercing blue eyes against white surroundings. Asia’s rich cultural heritage is reflected through China’s people whose deep-set gazes reveal stories untold - tales etched upon their souls for centuries.