Head Shoulders Collection

'L' Andalouse', 1927. Creator: Francis Picabia
'L' Andalouse', 1927. From a private collection.

Portrait of William Merritt Chase, American impressionist painter, c1910. Artist: Annie Traquair Lang
Portrait of William Merritt Chase, American impressionist painter, c1910. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Woman with Candle, late 1660s. Artist: Godfried Schalcken
Woman with Candle, late 1660s. From the Pitti Palace Gallery, Florence, Italy

Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: James Barry
Jupiter Beguiled by Juno, 18th/early 19th century. From the Sheffield Art Gallery, Sheffield

Youth in a Black Cap, 1666. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Youth in a Black Cap, 1666. From the Nelson Atkins Museum, Kansas City, USA

A Young Man, c1460. Artist: Cosme Tura
A Young Man, c1460. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

A Blond Woman. (Portrait of Germaine Survage), 1918. Artist: Amadeo Modigliani
A Blond Woman. (Portrait of Germaine Survage), 1918. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nancy, France

The Madonna in Majesty (Maesta), 1285-1286. Artist: Cimabue
The Madonna in Majesty (Maesta), 1285-1286. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

An angel playing the lute, 15th century. Artist: Melozzo da Forli
An angel playing the lute, 15th century. Fragment of a fresco, from the Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Rome

The Legend of Saint Lucie, Virgin and Child with Saints (detail), 15th century. From the Art Museum of Estonia, Tallinn

St Jerome, 1521. Artist: Albrecht Durer
St Jerome, 1521. From the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal

Portrait of Eleanor, Queen of France, c1530-1540. Artist: Joos van Cleve
Portrait of Eleanor of Hapsbourg (1498-1558), Queen of France, c1530-1540. Eleanor of Hapsbourg was Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Portugal, then Queen of France and the second wife of Francois I

Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. Artist: Mestre Hilarius
Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. The panels depict Christ praying on the Mount of Olives, St Clare and the Miracle of the Safekeeping and the Lamentation of Christ

Terra ( Land ), c1600. From the German National Museum, Nuremburg

Air, c1600. From the German National Museum, Nuremburg

The assembly of the Sorbonne declare Henry III deposed, January 1589. Museum of Carnavalet, Paris
The assembly of the Sorbonne declare Henry III deposed, January 1589. The Parlement of Paris brought criminal charges against King Henry III of France after his involvement of the Duke of Guise in

The Virgin and the Child, 15th century(?). From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

Woman Adjusting Her Hair in Front of the Mirror, 1930. Artist: Kitano Tsunetoni
Woman Adjusting Her Hair in Front of the Mirror, 1930. From the British Museum, London

Portrait of Jeanne Duval, mid 19th century. Artist: Charles Pierre Baudelaire
Portrait of Jeanne Duval, mid 19th century. From a private collection

Self-portrait, c1850-1867. Artist: Charles Pierre Baudelaire
Self-portrait, c1850-1867. From a private collection

Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, c1497. Artist: Fra Bartolomeo
Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, c1497. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Self-Portrait with a Gold Chain, 1633. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Self-Portrait with a Gold Chain, 1633. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Guard, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Guard, 17th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Portugal

Portrait of an Old Man, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of an Old Man, 17th century. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Portrait of an Old Woman, 1654. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of an Old Woman, 1654. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

Portrait of the Poet Jeremias de Decker, c1666. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of the Poet Jeremias de Decker, c1666

Portrait of Baertje Martens, 1649. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of Baertje Martens, 1649

Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Christ Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple, 1626. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. Artist: Francisco Goya
A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. From the Royal Academy of San Fernando, Madrid, Spain

Alexander the Great Restoring the Throne Usurped by Abdolomino, 17th century. Artist: Bernardo Strozzi
Alexander the Great Restoring the Throne Usurped by Abdolomino, 17th century. From a private collection

Portrait of Mrs Pemberton, c1535. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of Mrs Pemberton, c1535. From the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Two studies of a young womans head, 1716-18. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Two studies of a young womans head, 1716-18. From the collection of the British Museum, London, United Kingdom

Study, 1716-1718. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Study, 1716-1718. From the collection of the British Museum, London, United Kingdom

St Jacques, 18th century. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
St Jacques, 18th century. From the collection of the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest, Hungary

Portrait of a Young Man, c1880. Artist: Fritz Karl Hermann von Uhde
Portrait of a Young Man, c1880

Allegory of Prudence, c1565-1570. Artist: Titian
Allegory of Prudence, c1565-1570. The triple-headed beast - wolf, lion and dog - is a symbol of prudence. From the National Gallery, London

Washington Irving
American author Washington Irving (1783 - 1859), one of the publishers of Salmagundi. Whilst in England from 1815 to 1822, he wrote The Sketch Book

Henry James
The US novelist Henry James, (1843 - 1916), born in New York of Irish and Scottish stock. (Photo by Reginald Haines/Getty Images)

Oval head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist Jean-Franazois Pilatre de Rozier

Dupuy de Laśme, marine engineer who built a dirigible for the French government in 1872, head-and-shoulders portrait, between 1880 and 1900

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Jean Marie Joseph Coutelle, commander of the first military balloon observation unit in 1794

Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jacques Alexandre Ca sar Charles
Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jacques Alexandre Ca© sar Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783

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M. Bureau de Pusy Na© a Port sur Saa┼¢ne en 17[...], da© puta© du Baille d Amont en fche cta© a l assembla© e nationale de 1789

Francesco Arban, between 1830 and 1850, Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Francesco Arban in a circle of clouds

Head-and-shoulders portrait of French chemist, Antoine Laurent Lavoisier. Vignette below portrait depicts his arrest and conviction in 1794 for being a member of the Farmers General

Henri Giffard, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait by E. A. Tilly
Henri Giffard, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait by E.A. Tilly

Mr. Blanchard, after nature by Mr. Bolomey, Benjamin Samuel, 1739-1819, artist, A Rotterdam : Chez M. d Sallieth, between 1780 and 1800

Dupuy de Lome, marine engineer who built a dirigible for the French government in 1872, head-and-shoulders portrait, between 1880 and 1900

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"Head Shoulders: A Captivating Collection of Portraits Through Time" Step into the world of art and explore the captivating power of portraiture with "Head Shoulders. " This collection takes you on a journey through time, showcasing masterpieces by renowned artists from various eras. In William Merritt Chase's portrait, we witness the American impressionist painter himself, captured in Annie Traquair Lang's skilled brushstrokes. The intensity in his eyes reflects his passion for art that transcends time. Godfried Schalcken's "Woman with Candle" transports us to the late 1660s. The soft glow illuminates her delicate features, leaving us mesmerized by her mysterious allure. James Barry's "Jupiter Beguiled by Juno" presents a mythological scene from the 18th/early 19th century. The intricate details reveal an epic tale unfolding before our eyes, reminding us of the timeless fascination humans have had with stories and legends. Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn captures youthfulness in "Youth in a Black Cap. " With every stroke, he brings forth both innocence and curiosity, inviting us to ponder upon life's endless possibilities. Cosme Tura's "A Young Man, " dating back to c1460, showcases exquisite craftsmanship. His enigmatic expression hints at hidden depths within him – perhaps secrets waiting to be unraveled? Amadeo Modigliani introduces us to a blond beauty in his portrait titled " (Portrait of Germaine Survage). " Her elongated features exude elegance and grace as she gazes into eternity with an air of mystery surrounding her persona. "The Madonna in Majesty (Maesta)" by Cimabue takes us back centuries ago when religious devotion was paramount. This masterpiece radiates divine serenity as Mary cradles baby Jesus amidst heavenly splendor. Melozzo da Forli enchants us with an angel playing the lute in a 15th-century artwork.