Hesitation Collection

Cartoon, The Census - April 1891
Cartoon, The Census - Census Taker prompts woman to put her age, ten years older than last time. Date: 1891

Hesitation (Madame Monteaux?), c. 1867. Creator: Alfred Stevens
Hesitation (Madame Monteaux?), c. 1867. [A woman looks at a letter which has been slipped under a closed door]

Hesitation, possibly Madame Monteaux, c. 1867 (oil on panel)
2970317 Hesitation, possibly Madame Monteaux, c.1867 (oil on panel) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 55.5x43.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Martin A

Elizabeth signs Marys death-warrant, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373633 Elizabeth signs Marys death-warrant, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Schrader

Queen Elizabeth signing the death warrant of Mary Queen of Scots, engraved by C
STC418709 Queen Elizabeth signing the death warrant of Mary Queen of Scots, engraved by C. Butterworth (engraving) by Liezen-Meyer

Pygmalion and the Image - The Hand Refrains, 1878 (oil on canvas)
BIR186109 Pygmalion and the Image - The Hand Refrains, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 98.7x76.3 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)
1595075 The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho) by Hardy, David (1837-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black)

A Moments Hesitation, 1910 (pencil and watercolour)
652072 A Moments Hesitation, 1910 (pencil and watercolour) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930); 31.8x40.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Moments Hesitation. Arthur Hopkins (1848-1930)

Beauty and the Beasts, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho)
STC361056 Beauty and the Beasts, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Eating asparagus (colour litho)
1095094 Eating asparagus (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eating asparagus)

Hesitation (b / w photo)
1095067 Hesitation (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hesitation. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Eugenie on the cost of the Seine; Eugenie sur les frais de la Seine, c
824501 Eugenie on the cost of the Seine; Eugenie sur les frais de la Seine, c.1946-47 (oil on board) by Gall, Francois (1912-45); 61.4x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hesitation. Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, October 1897 (colour litho)
3098851 Hesitation. Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, October 1897 (colour litho) by Cain, Georges Jules Auguste (1856-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hesitation)

Hesitation
Ondrej Cechvala

On the threshold of a dream
Luis Câmara

Bather, Evening, 1897. Creator: Camille Pissarro
Bather, Evening, 1897

Falkland Islands, Saunders Island. Southern rockhopper penguins group portrait

By the School Doors, 1897, (1965). Creator: Nikolaj Petrovic Bogdanov-Bel skij
By the School Doors, 1897, (1965). A Russian schoolboy in ragged clothes hesitates before entering the classroom. Painting, also known as On the School Threshold, in the State Russian Museum

Alice and the Bottle, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice and the Bottle, 1930. Alice with the bottle labelled DRINK ME, which she drinks causing her to shrink. From Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland

Pig-stickers, Beware!, 1878. Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India, wearing a topee, tests the point of a spear as his horse rears

Group of king penguins on the beach waiting to enter the ocean, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Group of King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) lined up on the beach at the waters edge waiting to enter the cold waters of the Southern Ocean on South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Group of king penguins in a snowfall waiting to enter the ocean, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Group of King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) lined up at the waters edge in a snowfall waiting to go into the cold waters of the Southern Ocean on South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Alfred Meakin china plate - Lloyd George quotation
Alfred Meakin china plate with decorated border. Transfer reads - BARNSTAPLE. THE RT. HON. D. LLOYD GEORGE, PRIME MINISTER

THE SALLE DE ROBIN, PICCADILLY, LONDON, UK. M. Robin leads on Madame blindfolded, and seats her on an ottoman in the centre of the stage, fronting the audience; having done which

Gauthier Le roman of Lancelot du Lac The Knight in the Cart (Lancelot) based on the tale (c1165-80) by Chretien de Troyes Lancelot, having fallen in love with Guinevere

THE SALLE DE ROBIN, PICCADILLY, LONDON, UK. M. Robin leads on Madame blindfolded, and seats her on an ottoman in the centre of the stage, fronting the audience; having done which

Six-week-old fox cub (Vulpes vulpes) in mid-step, facing forward

The language of the legs
The Language of the legs! - charting the development of a relationship through body language - from Timid to Ecstacy !

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Hesitation: A Glimpse into the Uncertain Moments of History and Art" In this captivating collection, hesitation takes center stage as we explore various artworks and historical events that depict the delicate dance between doubt and decision-making. From a cartoon portraying The Census in April 1891 to Alfred Stevens' enigmatic painting "Hesitation (Madame Monteaux?), " these pieces offer glimpses into human nature's most intricate emotions. Clytemnestra, captured on canvas in c. 1817, reveals a moment frozen in time. Her eyes betray conflicting thoughts as she contemplates her next move, torn between revenge and remorse. Similarly, the pencil sketch "Hesitant Steps" showcases tentative footprints on paper, symbolizing the internal struggle before taking action. The uncertainty continues with another rendition of "Hesitation, " possibly featuring Madame Monteaux in c. 1867. With brushstrokes that seem to echo indecisiveness itself, this oil panel invites viewers to ponder the hidden motives behind each hesitant gesture. Moving beyond artistry alone, we delve into history's hesitations through illustrations such as Elizabeth signing Mary's death-warrant from Hutchinson’s publication. The weight of responsibility hangs heavy upon Queen Elizabeth's face as she grapples with an agonizing choice - an illustration engraved by C. , etching forever their shared moment of hesitation. Pygmalion and his Image also join our exploration; his hand refrains from touching his creation in Jean-Léon Gérôme's 1878 masterpiece. This scene encapsulates Pygmalion's wavering desire for perfection versus accepting imperfection—a timeless tale resonating across centuries. Stepping away from classical themes but not straying far from introspection is William Black's lithograph depicting The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat. Amidst serene waters lies a houseboat adorned with curious characters who pause momentarily, contemplating their next adventure or perhaps questioning the path they have chosen.