Contemplative Collection

Yardley advertisement, 1962
Advertisement for the Lavender range of fragrances and bathroom products by Yardley, featuring an illustration of a pensive woman with large doe eyes. Date: 1962

Christ in the Wilderness, 1898, (1912). Artist: Briton Riviere
Christ in the Wilderness, 1898, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Christina Rossetti / 1866
CHRISTINA ROSSETTI English poet

The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, 1818 (oil on canvas)
XKH141316 The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog, 1818 (oil on canvas) by Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840); 98.4x74.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Portrait of Nelson (oil on canvas)
3244795 Portrait of Nelson (oil on canvas) by Lucy, Charles (1814-73); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: Oil on canvas signed C. Lucy)

Portrait of a young man

Young man wearing an open plaid shirt in a backyard

Sensual face of a young woman

Young man, portrait

Penitent Magdalen, (oil on canvas)
7129325 Penitent Magdalen, (oil on canvas) by Fetti or Feti, Domenico (1589-1624); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Penitent Magdalen, Domenico Fetti, oil on canvas)

UKRAINIAN, 1875 (oil on canvas)
7215235 UKRAINIAN, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: 1875//Oil on canvas In Paris)

Portrait of a young man, cool tone

The Odalisque (oil on canvas laid down on board)
6771455 The Odalisque (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Portaels, Jean Francois (1818-95); 111x89 cm; Private Collection

NYC, Manhattan, Central Park, The Falconer Statue During Autumn
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NYC, Manhattan, Central Park, Wagner Cove During Autumn
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NYC, Manhattan, Central Park, Autumn scene
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NYC, Manhattan, Central Park, Bow Bridge During Autumn

Florida, South Florida, Surfer with Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse in background

Portrait of a Cardinal (charcoal & w/c on paper)
NGW385990 Portrait of a Cardinal (charcoal & w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 25.9x32.7 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Poetry, 1879 (oil on panel)
NGW184291 Poetry, 1879 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 35.5x23 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Self portrait, c. 1870 (oil on canvas)
NUL386962 Self portrait, c.1870 (oil on canvas) by Hovenden, Thomas (1840-95); 61x48 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Actress Diana Rigg in a scene from the television programme The Avengers 1966

Barbara Bouchet actress May 1965

Beethoven, 1906. Artist: Franz Hanfstaengl
Beethoven, 1906. A portrait of German composer Ludwig von Beethoven (1770-1827) sitting in a wood. A print from The Girls own Paper, 18 August 1906

Queen Nenzima of the Mangbetu, Belgian Congo (Congo Republic), 1922. Artist: H Lang
Queen Nenzima of the Mangbetu, Belgian Congo (Congo Republic), 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. In Greek Mythology, Leda, the wife of Tyndareus, King of Sparta, was seduced by Zeus, who disguised himself as a swan. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Curious
Hanna Lee Tidd

La Pensee, 1880 (oil on canvas)
3550967 La Pensee, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 124.5x73.7 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of a young lady, full length, seated in a pensive attitude)

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The Game Keeper's Daughter (w/c on paper)
GLS314121 The Game Keeper's Daughter (w/c on paper) by Walton, Edward Arthur (1860-1922); 45.4x35.7 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

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Portrait of Edmond Duranty, 1879 (tempera, w/c & pastel on linen)
GLS2961 Portrait of Edmond Duranty, 1879 (tempera, w/c & pastel on linen) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 100.9x100.9 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

The Thinker, 1880-81 (bronze)
GLS219843 The Thinker, 1880-81 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 68.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Head of an Old Man, 1881 (oil on canvas)
MAN278072 Head of an Old Man, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Legros, Alphonse (1837-1911); 61.3x50.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

Study for The Vale of Rest (w/c, gouache & gum arabic on paper)
5890678 Study for The Vale of Rest (w/c, gouache & gum arabic on paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 13.3x20.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Graveyard scene at twilight)

Mamma Mia Poveretta, 1901-06 (oil on canvas)
6259441 Mamma Mia Poveretta, 1901-06 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 46x38.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery ; Manchester Art Gallery

At the Window (oil on canvas)
2632476 At the Window (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery ; © NPL - DeA Picture Library

Edmund Spenser, c. 1800-03 (tempera on canvas)
1772304 Edmund Spenser, c.1800-03 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 42x84 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Coach depot in Berlin, Germany, historical woodcut, circa 1870, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, amazed, animal husbandries, arts, arts and crafts, astonished, black, black-and-white, black-white, carriage depot, carriages, carts, chaotic, cities, clutter, coaches

Resting, young woman sitting in an armchair in the living room on Sunday afternoon
1900s, 19th-century, 2 people, activities, activity, adults, apartments, armchairs, auf, black, black-and-white, black-white, break, building, buildings, calm, contemplative, depiction, depictions

Love Memories, young woman contemplating thoughtfully a gift from a lover, 1880, Germany, Historic
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, activities, activity, adult female, adult woman, adults, affair, affairs, affection, boy, children, consider, contemplate, contemplative, dear, deliberate, depiction

Meditation, 1870 (oil on canvas)
5043066 Meditation, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Perrault, Leon Bazile (1832-1908); 129.3x107.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Thoughts of the Future (oil on canvas)
MAN368387 Thoughts of the Future (oil on canvas) by Shepherd, Juliana Charlotte (fl.1858-70 d.1898); 40.2x30.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

John Cassidy (RBS), 1900 (oil on canvas)
MAN277403 John Cassidy (RBS), 1900 (oil on canvas) by Barber, Reginald (1851-1928); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Head of a girl (oil on panel)
MAN368398 Head of a girl (oil on panel) by Jacquet, Gustave (1846-1909); 33x23.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Evangeline (oil on canvas)
3083307 Evangeline (oil on canvas) by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900); 59x53 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery ; Gift of Mr James Gresham

Memories, 1926 (oil on panel)
MAN277417 Memories, 1926 (oil on panel) by Coates, George James (1869-1930); 50.4x37.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

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"Contemplative: A Glimpse into the Soul through Art" In this captivating Yardley advertisement from 1962, a woman's serene gaze transports us to a world of introspection and deep thought. Just like the subjects in these timeless artworks, she embodies the essence of contemplation. Briton Riviere's "Christ in the Wilderness" (1898) takes us on a spiritual journey as we witness Christ's solitude and reflection amidst nature's grandeur. The painting speaks volumes about finding solace in moments of quiet contemplation. "The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog" (1818) by Caspar David Friedrich portrays an enigmatic figure standing atop a misty landscape, inviting us to ponder life's mysteries and our place within it. It reminds us that sometimes, looking inward can lead to profound revelations. Christina Rossetti's poem from 1866 captures the essence of contemplation with its evocative verses that delve into themes of love, loss, and spirituality. Her words resonate deeply with those seeking meaning beyond what meets the eye. The Penitent Magdalen depicted in oil on canvas invites viewers to reflect upon redemption and forgiveness. As we observe her sorrowful expression, we are reminded that self-reflection is often accompanied by growth and transformation. A young man wearing an open plaid shirt stands pensively in his backyard—a simple yet powerful image capturing moments when one seeks clarity amidst everyday surroundings. His thoughtful demeanor hints at inner musings waiting to be explored. Through various portraits—of both men and women—we encounter faces filled with depth and emotion. Each brushstroke reveals layers waiting to be unraveled—the cool tones portraying introspection or sensuality reflecting an individual lost in their own thoughts. Whether it is contemplating faith or exploring personal identity, these artworks remind us that taking time for introspection is essential for personal growth.