Hand On Face Collection

Female Nude Seated by Fireside, c. 1850-1900 (mantochrome, paper-taped)
990443 Female Nude Seated by Fireside, c.1850-1900 (mantochrome, paper-taped) by Mante, Louis Amedee (1826-1913) & Goldschmidt

'Armenian Lady; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Armenian Lady; The Caucasus, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Laughing Jester, Made 1540s. Creator: Unknown
Laughing Jester, Made 1540s

Self-portrait, c.1860. Creator: Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi
Self-portrait, c.1860; with chair

Portrait of Flip Phillips, Three Deuces(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Flip Phillips, Three Deuces(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

'A Magpie'; after F.Markham Skipworth, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'A Magpie'; after F.Markham Skipworth, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

'The Late John Hancock, Naturalist. 1806-1890, 1890. Creator: John Worsnop
'The Late John Hancock, Naturalist. 1806-1890, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

'"Alone" after Walter Langley, R.I. "Borne on the swift though silent wings of time Old age comes on apace", 1890. From "The Graphic

Portrait of a young girl. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait of a young girl

Les Dawson lends a hand at his mother-in-laws house in Unsworth, near Bury, and the proud mum in law is Mrs Ada Plant, who was on hand to see all the jobs were done around the house

Friedrich Nietzsche 1844-1900, 1934. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900), German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, philologist

A resident affected by the earthquake and tsunami cries during Friday prayers in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, October 5, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

The Infanta Donna Isabella, Governante of Flanders, 1767. Creator: Johann Sebastian Muller
The Infanta Donna Isabella, Governante of Flanders, 1767

Portrait of Madame Anne-Jeanne Cassanea de Mondonville, nee Boucon (1708-1780), c. 1752

Sir Henry Manisty; Judge of the Queens Bench Division, 1890. Creator: George Meisenbach
Sir Henry Manisty; Judge of the Queens Bench Division, 1890

Bewilderment, 1920 (colour etching and drypoint)
991055 Bewilderment, 1920 (colour etching and drypoint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 49.5x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bewilderment. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and drypoint

Young Girls on a Cliff Top, (oil on canvas)
657057 Young Girls on a Cliff Top, (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); 46x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Girls on a Cliff Top. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas

Standing Female Figurine, 500 B. C. / 300 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Standing Female Figurine, 500 B.C./300 B.C

Jas. B. B. Estcourt (1802-1855) General, Taken at the Crimea Shortly Before his Death
Jas. B.B. Estcourt (1802-1855) General, Taken at the Crimea Shortly Before his Death 1802-1855, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Study of a Reclining Female Nude, 1885 (lithograph)
1195553 Study of a Reclining Female Nude, 1885 (lithograph) by Zichy, Mihaly von (1827-1906); 20.5x33 (approx) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Study of Jane Morris Asleep in an Upholstered Armchair, (pencil on blue paper)
1199575 Study of Jane Morris Asleep in an Upholstered Armchair, (pencil on blue paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82)

Eugenie Fiocre, study for Mlle Fiocre in the ballet The Source, c
988857 Eugenie Fiocre, study for Mlle Fiocre in the ballet The Source, c.1867 (pencil on paper laid on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 45.1x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eugenie Fiocre)

Gabrielle Leaning; Gabrielle Acoudee, (oil on canvas)
826344 Gabrielle Leaning; Gabrielle Acoudee, (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 29.5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabrielle Leaning; Gabrielle Acoudee)

A Classical Beauty, (watercolour on paper)
987324 A Classical Beauty, (watercolour on paper) by Ryland, Henry (1856-1924); 43.2x52.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Classical Beauty. Henry Ryland (1856-1924). Watercolour on paper

Mary Reading, (oil on canvas)
985483 Mary Reading, (oil on canvas) by Tarbell, Edmund Charles (1862-1938); 127.5x102.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Reading. Edmund Charles Tarbell (1862-1938). Oil on canvas

Woman with Black Gloves; La Femme aux Gants Noirs, c. 1930 (oil on canvas)
826068 Woman with Black Gloves; La Femme aux Gants Noirs, c.1930 (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 94x128 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Afternoon Pastimes, (oil on canvas)
827363 Afternoon Pastimes, (oil on canvas) by King, Edward R. (active 1883-1924); 50.8x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon Pastimes. Edward R. King (active 1883-1924). Oil on canvas

Lost in the Storm, (oil on canvas)
827107 Lost in the Storm, (oil on canvas) by Ansdell, Richard (1815-85); 82x130.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lost in the Storm. Richard Ansdell (1815-1885). Oil on canvas

Mrs. W. N. Radford, 1929 (oil on canvas)
657297 Mrs. W.N. Radford, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs. W.N. Radford. Sir John Lavery (1856-1941). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1929

Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel)
823290 Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel) by Weir, Robert Walter (1803-89); 75x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Nicholas. Robert Walter Weir (1803-89). Oil on panel

Old Man at Celyran; Vieillard a Celeyran, 1882 (oil on canvas)
825141 Old Man at Celyran; Vieillard a Celeyran, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 54.9x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Man at Celyran; Vieillard a Celeyran)

Hors Concours Femme d Orient, 1919 (oil on canvas)
659607 Hors Concours Femme d Orient, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Tanoux, Henri Adrien (1865-1923); 64.7x53.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hors Concours Femme d Orient)

Aubrey Beardsley, 1894, 1894 (platinum print, mounted on buff paper, gilt paper border)
990437 Aubrey Beardsley, 1894, 1894 (platinum print, mounted on buff paper, gilt paper border) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); 13.65x9.84 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Beardsley)

Castor and Pollux, 1922 (oil on canvas)
988762 Castor and Pollux, 1922 (oil on canvas) by La Fresnaye, Roger de (1885-1925); 28x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Castor and Pollux; Castor et Pollux. Roger de la Fresnaye (1885-1925)

Mother and Child, (oil on canvas)
987375 Mother and Child, (oil on canvas) by Jacobides, Georg (1853-1932); 90.2x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and Child. Georges Jacobides (1853-1932). Oil on canvas

The Parting of the Ways; Am Scheideweg, 1917 (tempera on canvas)
825997 The Parting of the Ways; Am Scheideweg, 1917 (tempera on canvas) by Rohlfs, Christian (1849-1938); 124.5x118 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parting of the Ways; Am Scheideweg)

In the Sunroom, (oil on canvas)
823051 In the Sunroom, (oil on canvas) by Miller, Richard Emil (1875-1943); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Sunroom. Richard Edward Miller (1875-1943). Oil on canvas

News from the Front, 1880 (oil on canvas)
1772166 News from the Front, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Webb, Charles Meer (1830-1895); 91.5x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: News from the Front. Charles Meer Webb (1830-1895). Oil on canvas

Sisterly Love, 1892 (oil on canvas)
1769869 Sisterly Love, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Delobbe, FranAzois Alfred (1835-1915); 100.3x82.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sisterly Love. Francois Alfred Delobbe (1835-1920). Oil on canvas

Portrait d Henry Bernstein, 1910 (oil on canvas)
656791 Portrait d Henry Bernstein, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 80x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait d Henry Bernstein)

Leontine Reading, 1909 (oil on canvas)
989158 Leontine Reading, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 54x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leontine Reading; Leontine Lisant. Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)

Sitting Boy, 1910 (watercolour over pencil on tan paper)
988996 Sitting Boy, 1910 (watercolour over pencil on tan paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 44.5x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sitting Boy; Sitzender Knabe. Egon Schiele (1890-1918)

A Winters Tale of Sprites and Goblins, 1886 (oil on canvas)
985370 A Winters Tale of Sprites and Goblins, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Bunker, Denis Miller (1861-90); 95.3x126.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Saint Peter Meditating; Saint Pierre Meditant, (black and white chalk on beige paper)
659170 Saint Peter Meditating; Saint Pierre Meditant, (black and white chalk on beige paper) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 35x23.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Study of the Deacon for the painting The Religious Procession in the Province of
1195706 Study of the Deacon for the painting The Religious Procession in the Province of Kursk (1880-3), (oil on canvas) by Repin

Portrait of William Morris, 1886 (black and white photograph)
1195399 Portrait of William Morris, 1886 (black and white photograph) by English School, (19th century); 36x29.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: English School)

Woman Seated in an Armchair, (oil on board)
822717 Woman Seated in an Armchair, (oil on board) by Frieseke, Frederick Carl (1874-1939); 50x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman Seated in an Armchair. Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939)

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"Expressions of Emotion: The Power of the Hand on Face" In various moments captured throughout history, we witness the profound impact of placing a hand on one's face. From timeless artworks to real-life events, this simple gesture reveals a range of emotions and experiences. In "Female Nude Seated by Fireside, " an enigmatic mantochrome from the late 19th century, a woman delicately rests her hand against her cheek. Is she lost in thought or contemplating something deeper? The artist leaves us wondering about her inner world. Meanwhile, during Ramadan, a young Muslim boy performs prayers with his hand gently touching his face. As he connects with his faith and seeks spiritual solace, this subtle touch reflects devotion and reverence for his religious traditions. At Kijiji slums, chaos ensues as flames engulf homes. Amidst the turmoil, a resident reacts desperately while attempting to extinguish the fire—his hand pressed firmly against his face in disbelief and determination. This image captures both fear and resilience in the face of adversity. Similarly heart-wrenching is the sight of a devastated resident affected by an earthquake and tsunami during Friday prayers in Palu. Tears stream down their face as they seek solace amidst unimaginable loss—a poignant reminder that sometimes words fail us when faced with overwhelming grief. Moving away from tragedy but still exploring human emotion through artistry is "The Infanta Donna Isabella. " Painted in 1767 by Johann Sebastian Muller, this regal figure places her delicate fingers upon her cheek—an expression that exudes gracefulness and introspection. Contrasting this elegance is "Hercules at the Feet of Omphale, " where Hercules himself covers his eyes with one hand—a symbol not only of physical strength but also vulnerability and submission to love's power. A different kind of portrait emerges through Maurice-Quentin de La Tour's depiction of Madame Anne-Jeanne Cassanea de Mondonville.