Direct Gaze Collection (page 5)

Portrait of Marie-Louise Flygare (g. Lundberg) in Persia 1913-14. Creator: Harald Lundberg
Portrait of Marie-Louise Flygare (g. Lundberg) in Persia 1913-14. She is dressed in a light dress and sun hat and is holding a tennis racket

Portrait of Abmut Merak, 60 years old, Sjokksjokk Sami village, Jokkmokk parish, 1868. Creator: Lotten von Duben
Portrait of Abmut Merak, 60 years old, Sjokksjokk Sami village, Jokkmokk parish, 1868. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her

Portrait of Marie-Louise Flygare (n. Lundberg) in Persia 1913-14. Creator: Harald Lundberg
Portrait of Marie-Louise Flygare (n. Lundberg) in Persia 1913-14

"Mannberg the bellman, Quickjock", 1868. Creator: Lotten von Duben
"Mannberg the bellman, Quickjock", 1868. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her husband Gustaf von Duben in 1868

"Enkan Westerlund, with Daughter. Jockmock", 1858. Creator: Lotten von Duben
"Enkan Westerlund, with Daughter. Jockmock", 1858. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her husband Gustaf von Duben in 1868

Portrait of Nils Paulus Larsson Länta, 26 years old, Sirka's Sami village, 1868. Creator: Lotten von Duben
Portrait of Nils Paulus Larsson Lanta, 26 years old, Sirka's Sami village, 1868. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her husband

Portrait of Elsa Nilsdotter Länta, 35 years old, Sirka's Sami village, 1868. Creator: Lotten von Duben
Portrait of Elsa Nilsdotter Lanta, 35 years old, Sirka's Sami village, 1868. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her husband

Self-portrait of the daguerreot typist and manufacturer Johan Wilhelm Bergström (1812-1881), c1850
Self-portrait of the daguerreot typist and manufacturer Johan Wilhelm Bergstrom (1812-1881), c1850

Portrait of Karin Nilsdotter Finnberg, born Länta, age 50, Sirka's Sami village, 1868. Creator: Lotten von Duben
Portrait of Karin Nilsdotter Finnberg, born Lanta, age 50, Sirka's Sami village, 1868. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her

Portrait of Johan Anders Svensk, 25 years old, Jokkmokk, 1868. Creator: Lotten von Duben
Portrait of Johan Anders Svensk, 25 years old, Jokkmokk, 1868. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her husband Gustaf von Duben in

Portrait of Inga Amundsdotter, 76, Sjokksjokk, 1868. Creator: Lotten von Duben
Portrait of Inga Amundsdotter, 76, Sjokksjokk, 1868. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her husband Gustaf von Duben in 1868

Girl looks out from a doorway, 1890-1920. Creator: Helene Edlund
Girl looks out from a doorway, 1890-1920

Ida and Selma Larsson from Risätra, 1890-1900 Creator: Lars Olsson Akerman
Ida and Selma Larsson from Risatra, 1890-1900

Studio portrait: "Sitting: Lispa Per, Karin Eriksson Standing from left Anna, Edvard... 1890-1900
Studio portrait: "Sitting: Lispa Per, Karin Eriksson Standing from left Anna, Edvard Mathilda and Johanna", 1890-1900

Self-portrait, 1928. Creator: Walther Gamerith
Self-portrait, 1928

"Horn Blower". Young soldier with pack and instruments. (c1850s). Creator: Fritz von Dardel
"Horn Blower". Young soldier with pack and instruments. (c1850s)

Business card, studio portrait of elderly woman knitting. (c1880s). Creator: Karolina Christianson
Business card, studio portrait of elderly woman knitting. (c1880s)

Unknown Sami girl, 1890-1900. Creator: Helene Edlund
Unknown Sami girl, 1890-1900. Studio portrait

Hauling lumber by dog sleds, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Hauling lumber by dog sleds, between c1900 and c1930

Indian chiefs, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Indian chiefs, between c1900 and c1930

Indian girl, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Indian girl, between c1900 and c1930

Child with dog, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Child with dog, between c1900 and c1930

Native boys, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Native boys, between c1900 and c1930

Dog team ready to start with provisions, between c1900 and 1927. Creator: Unknown
Dog team ready to start with provisions, between c1900 and 1927

White children playing, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
White children playing, between c1900 and c1930

Father William Duncan, a missionary, in front of town library, between c1900 and 1923. Creator: Unknown
Father William Duncan, a missionary, in front of town library, between c1900 and 1923

Vegetables, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Vegetables, between c1900 and c1930

Children sleigh riding, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Children sleigh riding, between c1900 and c1930

Bishop who ate his boots, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Bishop who ate his boots, between c1900 and c1930

Trapper with hides and dogs in canoe, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Trapper with hides and dogs in canoe, between c1900 and c1930

Transportation by dog sled, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Transportation by dog sled, between c1900 and c1930

Left to right: Mr. Herron, Frank G. Carpenter and Duncan Stuart, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Left to right: Mr. Herron, Frank G. Carpenter and Duncan Stuart, between c1900 and 1916

Frank G. Carpenter, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Frank G. Carpenter, between c1900 and 1916

Group portrait of a woman and three men, crouched outside, smiling; one... between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Group portrait of a woman and three men, crouched outside, smiling; one of the men is displaying a dish of panned gold, between c1900 and 1916

Sergei Witte, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Sergei Witte, 1905. Sergei Witte, Russian envoy to the Portsmouth Peace Conference, three-quarter length portrait, seated at a table, facing front

Serge Witte in his room at the Wentworth Hotel, Portsmouth, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Serge Witte in his room at the Wentworth Hotel, Portsmouth, 1905. Sergei Witte, Russian envoy to the Portsmouth Peace Conference, three-quarter length portrait, seated at a table, facing front

Japanese, Russian, French, German, American and English newspaper correspondents at Portsmouth, 1905 Creator: Unknown
Japanese, Russian, French, German, American and English newspaper correspondents at Portsmouth, 1905. Reporters on steps of building during the Portsmouth Peace Conference

Serge Witte and Baron Rosen in palm garden at the Wentworth Hotel, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Serge Witte and Baron Rosen in palm garden at the Wentworth Hotel, 1905

Komura and Takahira leaving Wentworth Hotel for peace conference, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Komura and Takahira leaving Wentworth Hotel for peace conference, 1905

Sailors, probably American, and some civilians posed on a cruiser berthed in New York(?), c1905

A crowd of Japanese soldiers; Chinese coolies in right foreground, Manchuria, c1905. Creator: Underwood & Underwood
A crowd of Japanese soldiers; Chinese coolies in right foreground, Manchuria, c1905

Newspaper correspondents and artists at Portsmouth, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Newspaper correspondents and artists at Portsmouth, 1905

Komura and Takahira, with newspapermen, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Komura and Takahira, with newspapermen, 1905

Newspaper correspondents at Portsmouth Peace Conference 1905, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Newspaper correspondents at Portsmouth Peace Conference 1905, 1905

Russian envoys Serge Witte and Baron de Rosen in an automobile, c1905. Creator: Unknown
Russian envoys Serge Witte and Baron de Rosen in an automobile, c1905

Prospector and dog ready for the summer trail, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Prospector and dog ready for the summer trail, between c1900 and 1916

Cordova natives and dogs, between c1906 and 1915. Creator: Eric A. Hegg
Cordova natives and dogs, between c1906 and 1915

Flashlight - Jap soldiers at Chemulpo, after naval battle, standing around bonfire, c1904. Creator: Robert Lee Dunn
Flashlight - Jap soldiers at Chemulpo, after naval battle, standing around bonfire, c1904

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In the world of art and nature, there is a captivating power in the direct gaze. Just like the mesmerizing eyes of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, with its ruby coat shining brightly. It reminds us of the Venus of Urbino, painted by Titian in 1538, where her unyielding stare exudes confidence and allure. Moving through time, we encounter Miss Jane Bowles in Sir Joshua Reynolds' masterpiece from 1775. Her direct gaze speaks volumes about her strength and determination as she challenges societal norms. Similarly, the Harpy Eagle from Panama's Soberania National Park fixes its piercing eyes on you, commanding respect with every glance. Nature continues to astound us with creatures like the Tawny Owl perched against a moonlit sky in the UK. Its unwavering stare seems to hold secrets only known to those who dare to look closely enough. And what could be more adorable than a Red Cavapoo puppy wearing a Father Christmas hat? Its innocent yet direct gaze melts hearts instantly. As we delve into art history once again, Frans Hals' The Laughing Cavalier captures our attention with his mischievous smile and penetrating eyes that seem to know all life's joys and mysteries since 1624. Meanwhile, a female Grizzly bear carries her cub on her back while casting an intense gaze that radiates love and protection. John Singer Sargent's portrait of Olimpio Fusco transports us back to early 20th-century elegance; his subject's steady eye contact reveals both vulnerability and resilience simultaneously. Lastly, Sinbad the male Kakapo curiously peers at us from afar—a rare bird species reminding us of nature's wonders waiting to be explored.