Hand On Mouth Collection

Torso or Upper Body with Hand to Mouth, Late Period (724-333 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Torso or Upper Body with Hand to Mouth, Late Period (724-333 BCE)

Madonna and Child, 1430-1450. Creator: Francesco Squarcione
Madonna and Child, 1430-1450

Looking Shy: The Manners of a Young Girl of the Meiji Era, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Looking Shy: The Manners of a Young Girl of the Meiji Era, 1888

Actors, 1855-1857. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Actors, 1855-1857. The central character of this vignette wears an elaborate costume and covers his mouth in a gesture of deep contemplation

Image from album of poetry Haru no iro (image 3 of 3), c1794. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Image from album of poetry Haru no iro (image 3 of 3), c1794

Image from album of poetry Haru no iro (image 2 of 3), c1794. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Image from album of poetry Haru no iro (image 2 of 3), c1794

Seal, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Seal, 18th century

Clucas, E.W. seated outdoors, 1931 June 14. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Clucas, E.W. seated outdoors, 1931 June 14

Portrait d'Henri Rochefort (Victor-Henri, marquis de Rochefort-Luçay, dit), journaliste... 1879
Portrait d'Henri Rochefort (Victor-Henri, marquis de Rochefort-Lucay, dit), journaliste, homme politique et ecrivain (1831-1913), 1879

Portrait thought to be of Henriette Chabot, 1886. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait thought to be of Henriette Chabot, 1886

The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as Moshio in the Play Izu-goyomi Shibai no Ganjitsu... c.1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as Moshio in the Play Izu-goyomi Shibai no Ganjitsu, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1772, Japan, c. 1772

The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as Lady Kikusui (Kikusui Gozen) (?) in the Play Kaeribana... c.1779. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as Lady Kikusui (Kikusui Gozen) (?) in the Play Kaeribana Eiyu Taiheiki (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1779 (?), Japan, c. 1779

Martha Hess as Silence (recto), (pencil and white chalk on buff paper)
824148 Martha Hess as Silence (recto), (pencil and white chalk on buff paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 54.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman with a Hair Chignon; Femme au Chignon, (oil on canvas)
656864 Woman with a Hair Chignon; Femme au Chignon, (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 65x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with a Hair Chignon; Femme au Chignon)

Dancing figures on a terrace, 1911 (oil on canvas)
1194924 Dancing figures on a terrace, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 36x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Street Urchin (oil on canvas)
1767702 Street Urchin (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 61x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Urchin. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Portrait of a Girl, (oil on canvas)
659579 Portrait of a Girl, (oil on canvas) by Wiik, Maria (1853-1928); 40x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Girl. Maria Wiik (1853-1928). Oil on canvas

A Memory - In the Italian Villa, (oil on canvas)
984885 A Memory - In the Italian Villa, (oil on canvas) by Chase, William Merritt (1849-1916); 73.6x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Memory - In the Italian Villa)

Affection, a Javanese Beauty Holding a Child (oil on canvas)
1198445 Affection, a Javanese Beauty Holding a Child (oil on canvas) by Locatelli, Romualdo (1905-1943); 90x70 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Locatelli)

Two Men, Bust Length, Looking Down: a Cartoon for a Tapestry, (black chalk
827611 Two Men, Bust Length, Looking Down: a Cartoon for a Tapestry, (black chalk, pen and brown ink, watercolour and bodycolour) by Romano

The Dressing Room, (pastel on paper laid down on canvas)
658831 The Dressing Room, (pastel on paper laid down on canvas) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 100.4x64.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dressing Room)

A Study for A Parisian Cafe (1875): Gentleman Standing and Jean-Leon Gerome
1195584 A Study for A Parisian Cafe (1875): Gentleman Standing and Jean-Leon Gerome (1824-1904), 1874 (w/c & oil on paper) by Repin

Jean and Coco; Jean et Coco, c. 1902 (pastel on paper laid on canvas)
825620 Jean and Coco; Jean et Coco, c.1902 (pastel on paper laid on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 45.5x41.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean and Coco; Jean et Coco)

Snow Monkey (Macaca fuscata) with snow covered paw in front of mouth, Nagano, Japan, February

La Songeuse, c19th century. Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
La Songeuse, c19th century. From The Studio Volume 103. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

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"Captivating Expressions: Exploring the Power of Hand on Mouth" In the world of art, there exists a myriad of masterpieces that beautifully capture human emotions and gestures. From the enigmatic smile of Mona Lisa to the expressive brushstrokes in Van Gogh's Starry Night, each artwork tells its own unique story. Today, we delve into a captivating theme that transcends time and culture – "hand on mouth. " One such exquisite portrayal is found in "Woman with a Hair Chignon; Femme au Chignon. " Painted delicately on canvas, this timeless piece showcases a woman gently placing her hand over her mouth, evoking an air of mystery and intrigue. What secrets lie behind those parted lips? The artist invites us to ponder. Moving forward to 1911, we encounter another mesmerizing creation titled "Dancing figures on a terrace. " Amidst lively movements frozen in time, one figure gracefully covers their mouth with their hand. Is it laughter or astonishment that prompts this gesture? The painting leaves us wondering about the unseen narrative unfolding before our eyes. Stepping away from classical artistry for a moment, let's explore how even street scenes can encapsulate this intriguing motif. In "Street Urchin, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece captures an innocent child covering their mouth with grubby hands. What thoughts or dreams hide beneath those tiny fingers? Venturing further into portraiture territory lies "Portrait of a Girl. " Here we witness yet another instance where delicate fingertips meet rosy lips – perhaps concealing untold desires or whispered confessions within the subject's heart. As our artistic journey continues through various mediums and styles, we stumble upon unexpected surprises like "A Memory - In the Italian Villa. " This oil-on-canvas composition transports us to idyllic landscapes while showcasing someone lost deep in thought; their hand tenderly touching their lips as if trying to grasp fading memories.