Chair Back Collection

Queen Alexandra, 1885 (oil on board)
OVR394376 Queen Alexandra, 1885 (oil on board) by Norwegian School, (19th century); 115x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925)

Jean-Louis Provost, seated and resting his Left Arm on the Back of a Chair
989698 Jean-Louis Provost, seated and resting his Left Arm on the Back of a Chair, 1813 (black lead on paper) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)

Nude Baby on Mothers Lap Resting Her Right Arm on the Back of the Chair
825628 Nude Baby on Mothers Lap Resting Her Right Arm on the Back of the Chair, 1913 (pastel on paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 79x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of His Sister, the Archduchess Maria Christine, Seated, Three-Quarter Length
659328 Portrait of His Sister, the Archduchess Maria Christine, Seated, Three-Quarter Length, in a Gold Embroidered Blue Dress Holding a Garland of Flowers, (oil on canvas) by Meytens the Younger

Young Girl Sitting Leaning Against the Back of a Chair; Jeune Fille Assise Appuyee au
656790 Young Girl Sitting Leaning Against the Back of a Chair; Jeune Fille Assise Appuyee au Dossier d un Fauteuil, c.1889 (oil on cradled panel) by Degas

Decorative items (engraving)
2812492 Decorative items (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorative items. Illustration for The Queen Almanac, 1888.); © Look and Learn

A side chair, with pierced design, c. 1899 (carved oak)
1195209 A side chair, with pierced design, c.1899 (carved oak) by Rohlfs, Charles (1853-1936); 120 (high) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Lady Caroline Williamson, 1906 (oil on canvas)
985093 Lady Caroline Williamson, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 148.6x107.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Caroline Williamson. John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)

Portrait Pieter Ernst Hendrik Praetorius Broker
Portrait of Pieter Ernst Hendrik Praetorius, Broker, Draftsman and Painter. Sitting half-figure, looking to the right. Dressed in a dark suit with white plastron

Portrait Lady Maria Francisca Louisa Dommer van Poldersveldt
Portrait of Lady Maria Francisca Louisa Dommer van Poldersveldt (Ubbergen 1848 - 1925 s-Hertogenbosch), Portrait is depicted seated

Portrait Anthonie van der Hout 1783-1859 Half-length
Portrait of Anthonie van der Hout, Portrait of Anthonie van der Hout (1783-1859). Half-length, sitting on a chair with the right arm over the chair back and with a book in hand

bearded man standing hand hip hat chair back
bearded man standing with one hand on hip, the other with hat in hand on chair back; F. Schwarzschild (British, active Calcutta, India 1860s); 1860s; Albumen silver print

man moustache standing holding top hat hand chair back
man with moustache standing, holding top hat in one hand, the other hand on chair back; F.W. Baker (British, active Calcutta, India 1860s); about 1865; Albumen silver print

young man seated arms chair back Hills & Saunders
young man seated, with arms on chair back; Hills & Saunders (British, active about 1860 - 1920s); 1862 - 1865; Albumen silver print

little girl standing holding chair back Jeremiah M
little girl standing, holding a chair back; Jeremiah M. Greene (American, active 1850s - 1890s); 1865 - 1875; Albumen silver print

little boy standing holding cap hand chair back
little boy standing, holding his cap, with hand on chair back with tassels; H. Jaeger & Company; 1865 - 1875; Albumen silver print

woman standing leaning chair back J. G &E. G Short
woman standing, leaning on chair back; J.G. & E.G. Short (British); 1865 - 1875; Albumen silver print

man standing holding hat hand chair back Lew Horning
man standing holding his hat in one hand and holding a chair back with the other; Lew Horning (American, active Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1860s); 1865 - 1875; Albumen silver print

man standing holding book chair back Robert Jefferson
man standing, holding a book over a chair back; Robert Jefferson Bingham (British, 1824 - 1870); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

young man derby hand chair back standing Thomas Edge
young man with derby in hand, with other hand on chair back, standing; Thomas Edge (British, active 1850s - 1870s); 1865-1870; Albumen silver print

little girl posed chair back Barnett M Clinedinst
little girl posed against a chair back; Barnett M. Clinedinst (American, active 1870s - 1880s); about 1879; Albumen silver print

Full-bearded man holding top hat standing leaning
Full-bearded man holding a top hat, standing, leaning on chair back; Alexander Anderson (American, 1775 - 1870); 1860s; Albumen silver print

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"Chair Back: A Journey Through Art and History" Step into the world of art and history as we explore the captivating theme of "chair back. " From Queen Alexandra's regal portrait in 1885 to Jean-Louis Provost's relaxed pose, resting his left arm on the back of a chair, these artistic masterpieces transport us to different eras. In one painting, we witness an intimate moment between a mother and her baby, with the nude infant nestled on her lap while she gently rests her right arm on the back of a chair. The Archduchess Maria Christine is portrayed seated three-quarter length in another artwork, exuding grace and elegance. A young girl finds solace as she leans against the back of a chair in Jeune Fille Assise Appuyee au. This simple yet poignant image captures both vulnerability and strength. Meanwhile, decorative items engraved with intricate designs add an element of sophistication to any space they adorn. Delving further into history, we encounter a side chair from 1899 crafted from carved oak featuring a mesmerizing pierced design. Lady Caroline Williamson's oil-on-canvas portrait from 1906 showcases not only her beauty but also highlights how chairs can become symbols of status and power. Colour lithographs depicting various decorative items remind us that even everyday objects like chairs can be transformed into works of art. These pieces serve as reminders that aesthetics have always played an important role throughout human civilization. Finally, two portraits capture our attention – Pieter Ernst Hendrik Praetorius Broker's commanding presence depicted through his posture against a distinguished chair back; Lady Maria Francisca Louisa Dommer van Poldersveldt radiating poise while seated gracefully. Through these diverse artworks spanning centuries, we are reminded that chairs transcend their utilitarian purpose by becoming subjects for artists seeking to convey emotions or social commentary. So next time you take your seat upon a humble chairback - remember the stories it holds and the artistry it inspires.