Historicism Collection

Woman in a crinoline dress on a greetings card
Woman in a crinoline dress in a garden on a greetings card, with verse below. Date: early 20th century

The oath of Alvar Fanez Minaya (1047-1114) after the conquest of Cuenca (1111) - PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854)
CUL4870941 The oath of Alvar Fanez Minaya (1047-1114) after the conquest of Cuenca (1111) - PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). El juramento de Alvar Fanez Minaya. 1847. (146 x 223 cm). Romanticism

The Heroes' Gate (The Great Gate of Kiev), 1869. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
The Heroes' Gate (The Great Gate of Kiev), 1869. Private Collection

Motifs of Russian architecture: doors, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Motifs of Russian architecture: doors, 1874. Private Collection

Candelabra, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Candelabra, 1874. Private Collection

Design details of the "People's Theater" in Moscow, 1874. Creator: Hartmann
Design details of the "People's Theater" in Moscow, 1874. Private Collection

Corner part of the Mamontov Printing House building, decorated with colored tiles, 1874. Private Collection

Entrance area of ??the building for public lectures, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Entrance area of ??the building for public lectures, 1874. Private Collection

Gate of Mamontov's house in Moscow, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Gate of Mamontov's house in Moscow, 1874. Private Collection

Box of the "People's Theater" in Moscow, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Box of the "People's Theater" in Moscow, 1874. Private Collection

The mug presented to Admiral Greig, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
The mug presented to Admiral Greig, 1874. Private Collection

Sketch of the "People's Theater" in Moscow, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Sketch of the "People's Theater" in Moscow, 1874. Private Collection

Baba Yaga's hut on chicken feet. Russian style clock, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Baba Yaga's hut on chicken feet. Russian style clock, 1874. Private Collection

Julie von Benesch at the age of 8, 1889. Creator: Viktor Oskar Tilgner
Julie von Benesch at the age of 8, 1889

The mother of actor Alexander Girardi, 1889. Creator: Viktor Oskar Tilgner
The mother of actor Alexander Girardi, 1889

Eleonore von Wessely, the wife of building councilor Carl Ritter von Wessely, 1880. Creator: Viktor Oskar Tilgner
Eleonore von Wessely, the wife of building councilor Carl Ritter von Wessely, 1880

The architect Heinrich Freiherr von Ferstel, 1877. Creator: Viktor Oskar Tilgner
The architect Heinrich Freiherr von Ferstel, 1877

Study head, at 1905. Creator: Susanne Renate Granitsch
Study head, at 1905

Young Sicilian, 1902. Creator: Theodor Stundl
Young Sicilian, 1902

Ludwig van Beethoven, 1899. Creators: Robert Weigl, Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven, 1899

Canal in Rotterdam, c1900/1906. Creator: Robert Russ
Canal in Rotterdam, c1900/1906

Sailboats, undated. (c1900s) Creator: Robert Russ
Sailboats, undated. (c1900s)

Josefa Auguste Hops, 1877. Creator: Reinhold Begas
Josefa Auguste Hops, 1877

Six cougars, 1914. Creator: Franz Barwig the Elder
Six cougars, 1914

Birch trees, 1907. Creator: Ferdinand Engelmuller
Birch trees, 1907

Queen Elizabeth of England, undated. (c1910s) Creator: Franz von Matsch
Queen Elizabeth of England, undated. (c1910s)

Oriental prince in adoration pose, c1900. Creator: Franz Bauer
Oriental prince in adoration pose, c1900

Self-portrait, 1927. Creator: Franz Barwig the Elder
Self-portrait, 1927

Street in Rovenska, (after 1897?). Creator: Eugen Jettel
Street in Rovenska, (after 1897?)

Valle Oscura, 1900. Creator: Eugen Jettel
Valle Oscura, 1900

Water carrier, 1909. Creator: Franz Seifert
Water carrier, 1909

Church in Auscha, 1901. Creator: Emil Orlik
Church in Auscha, 1901

The first courtyard of the Salzgries barracks in Vienna, 1880. Creator: Emil Hutter
The first courtyard of the Salzgries barracks in Vienna, 1880

Count Sandor, around 1890/1900. Creator: Ottokar Walter
Count Sandor, around 1890/1900. Probably a template for an illustration or art postcard. Count Sandor was a Hungarian nobleman, around whom anecdotes of his breakneck riding adventures revolved

The artist's wife, seated, 1917. Creator: Egon Schiele
The artist's wife, seated, 1917

The artist's wife, seated, 1917. Creator: Egon Schiele
The artist's wife, seated, 1917

Theodor von Hörmann painting in Taormina, 1894. Creator: Josef Engelhart
Theodor von Hormann painting in Taormina, 1894

Empress Theodora, undated. (c1910s) Creator: Franz von Matsch
Empress Theodora, undated. (c1910s)

Margrave Rüdiger of Bechelaren, 1912. Creator: Franz Metzner
Margrave Rudiger of Bechelaren, 1912

Portrait of Franz Barwig the Younger, around 1921. Creator: Franz Barwig the Elder
Portrait of Franz Barwig the Elder the Younger, around 1921

On the wooden rake, 1897. Creator: Eduard Peithner von Lichtenfels
On the wooden rake, 1897

Back nude, head to the left, 1925. Creator: Josef Wawra
Back nude, head to the left, 1925

Lady with black dress and hat (Alice Hauser), 1901. Creator: John Quincy Adams
Lady with black dress and hat (Alice Hauser), 1901

Farm in Lower Austria, 1914. Creator: Eduard Ameseder
Farm in Lower Austria, 1914

Farm in Lower Austria, 1914. Creator: Eduard Ameseder
Farm in Lower Austria, 1914

Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886. Creator: Edgar Degas
Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886

Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886. Creator: Edgar Degas
Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886

Victor Luithlen, 1905. Creator: John Quincy Adams
Victor Luithlen, 1905

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"Exploring the Beauty of Historicism: A Journey through Time" Step into the enchanting world of historicism, where past and present intertwine to create a captivating tapestry of culture and heritage. As we delve deeper, let us embark on a visual voyage guided by intriguing hints scattered along our path. A woman in a crinoline dress adorns a delicate greetings card, her elegant silhouette embodying the gracefulness of an era long gone. Tower Bridge stands tall, its Southern Main Pier revealing a magnificent masonry superstructure that whispers tales from yesteryears. The Northern Main Pier echoes this sentiment with its own architectural marvels. Venturing further, we encounter the Middlesex Abutment's West Side - an exquisite front elevation that showcases intricate craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Masonry arches gracefully span over both North Pier and Northern Abutment, serving as silent witnesses to centuries past. Intriguingly juxtaposed is Hegel's portrait; his profound philosophical ideas continue to shape our understanding of history's significance even today. Pages from "Times Footsteps for 1876" beckon us to explore historical events etched within their faded ink. Amidst all this grandeur lies simple yet heartfelt gestures captured on greetings cards - a lady amidst blooming gardens and a couple accompanied by their loyal canine companion. These images remind us that history is not solely about monumental structures but also about everyday lives lived against ever-changing backdrops. As we conclude our journey through historicism, vibrant red ribbons symbolize the ties that bind generations together across time. Each bow represents stories waiting to be unraveled while cards carry messages bridging gaps between eras. Historicism invites us to embrace the rich tapestry woven by those who came before us - it encourages appreciation for diverse cultures and reminds us that every moment holds traces of history waiting to be discovered anew.