Kitsch Collection (page 3)

La Vierge aux anges, 1900. Creator: William-Adolphe Bouguereau
La Vierge aux anges, 1900. Virgin and angels

Nymphes, between 1780 and 1831. Creators: Jacques-Antoine Vallin, Hugues Taraval
Nymphes, between 1780 and 1831. Nymphs

La mort de Saint Louis, 1884. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Leloir
La mort de Saint Louis, 1884. The death of St Louis. The king of France lies with arms outstretched, in the attitude of Christ on the cross

Tête de Christ, 1849. Creator: Ary Scheffer
Tete de Christ, 1849. Head of Christ

Four figures at water edge, c1914. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Four figures at water edge, c1914. Four women in classical drapery on rocks near water

"The Launch" - painted by G. Smith, 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Launch" - painted by G
"The Launch" - painted by G. Smith, 1854. This spirited little affair represents an amusing episode in schoolboy life

"Fruits" - painted by George Lance - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1854. Creator: Unknown
"Fruits" - painted by George Lance - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1854. Lance...has chosen his own motto: "Fresh from the teeming lap of bounteous Earth

"The Departure of the Chevalier Bayard from Brescia" - painted by J. C. Hook, 1850. Creator: Unknown
British Institution Exhibition - No. 317. - "The Departure of the Chevalier Bayard from Brescia" - painted by J. C. Hook, 1850

The Rivals - painted by J. Sant, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Rivals - painted by J. Sant, 1850. Exhibition of the British Institution. The scene is on the ice. The object of the Rivals is a coquettish little lady, in her sledge

The Hour-Glass - painted by H. Le Jeune, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Hour-Glass - painted by H. Le Jeune, 1850. Exhibition of the British Institution....two children are curiously watching the sand passing through an hour-glass - that homely measurer of time

The Child's Prayer - painted by R. Redgrave, A.R.A. 1850. Creator: T. Williams
The Child's Prayer - painted by R. Redgrave, A.R.A. 1850. [This] impressively devotional picture...is one of Mr. Redgrave's four contributions to the Royal Academy Exhibition [in London]

Royal Academy Exhibition - "The Infant Academy", Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Royal Academy Exhibition - "The Infant Academy", Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1850. London exhibition of painting. Sir Joshua Reynolds, the first President of the Royal Academy

The Angels Whisper - painted by J. J. Jenkins, 1850. Creators: Horace Harral, K. Johnson
The Angels Whisper - painted by J. J. Jenkins, 1850. Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours. The scene is the cabin of a peasant

The International Exhibition: "The Whisper", by J. Sant, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
The International Exhibition: "The Whisper", by J. Sant, 1862. Engraving of a painting which...arrests the eye...by the force and depth of its effect and the richness of its colour

The International Exhibition: "Love Resting on Friendship", sculptured by Professor... 1862
The International Exhibition: "Love Resting on Friendship", sculptured by Professor Fantachiotti, in the Italian Court, 1862

"Restored", by J. Clark, 1862. Creator: Unknown. "Restored", by J. Clark, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Restored", by J. Clark, 1862. Engraving of a painting....what charming studies of character are this father and daughter, going perhaps to, or coming from, church

"The Wanderer", by J. Clark, 1862. Creator: Unknown. "The Wanderer", by J. Clark, 1862
"The Wanderer", by J. Clark, 1862. Engraving of a painting....absorbed with her little pet kitten, and perhaps led astray by its gambols and friskings, she has

The International Exhibition: "Fetching the Old Mare Home" by F. W. Keyl, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
The International Exhibition: "Fetching the Old Mare Home" by F. W. Keyl, 1862. Engraving of a painting. This carefully and powerfully painted picture tells its simple story well

"A Painter's First Work", by Marcus Stone in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"A Painter's First Work", by Marcus Stone in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1862. Engraving of a painting. Our little incipient painter...has been left at home in an empty room

"Children of the Coast", by E. J. Cobbett, in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862. Engraving of a painting

"The Child's Prayer", by H. Lejeune, from Mr. Morby's Collection, Royal Exchange... 1862
"The Child's Prayer", by H. Lejeune, from Mr. Morby's Collection, Royal Exchange Gallery, 24, Cornhill, 1862. Mr

"Grandfather's Portrait" by W. H. Knight in the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery, 1862. Engraving of a painting

"The Convent Shrine" by Frank Wyburd, in the Gallery of the British Institution, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
"The Convent Shrine" by Frank Wyburd, in the Gallery of the British Institution, 1862. Engraving of a painting. This is a charming and picturesque little composition

A tomato shaped sauce dispenser

Jesus carrying the cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus carrying the cross, 1922. Anton Lang, a player in the Oberammergau Passion Play, as Jesus. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

flamingo in a turkey costume
Pink plastic flamingo decorated to look like a turkey and wearing a pilgrim hat

USA, Nevada, Las Vegas, Elvis statue on the Strip

Religious souvenirs, Las Lajas, Colombia, South America

Boy and Girl sitting in armchair 1923
3779272 Boy and Girl sitting in armchair 1923.; (add.info.: Boy and Girl sitting in armchair 1923.Early 1920s illustration. Artist K Harrow. (no dates) Our Darlings, 1923.? John F Shaw

Tourist souvenirs showing London landmarks Tourist souvenirs showing London landmarks

Antique advertising. Underwood typewriters. Antique illustration. 1923

Carmen Miranda vase with a bunch of grapes Carmen Miranda vase with a bunch of grapes

A pair of china kittens with red spotted bow ties A pair of china kittens with red spotted bow ties

Humpty Dumpty holding a menu at the Pink Cadillac Diner in Lexington Virginia

vintage mannequin of female fast food barhop server on roller skates at with coke on a tray at Stars & Stripes classic American car show

I have always found clowns both bizarre and scary. This kitsch example in Abingdon's annual street Michaelmas Fair rather proves the point

kitsch/cards/souvenir, flower vase, scrap-picture, Germany, 1863, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

advertising, Happy Easter, child and easter-bunny, Trumpf chocolate, Germany, circa 1929, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

kitsch, picture postcard, Happy Easter, Germany, 1902, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Children in a forget-me-not-wreathed boat, (postcard)

Retro Gas Sign in Grand Forks North Dakota

Babycham Reindeer Babycham Reindeer

Lady Hamilton as Nature, 1800/1850

Waylans Hamburgers the Ku Ku sign on Route 66 in Miami Oklahoma Waylans Hamburgers the Ku Ku sign on Route 66 in Miami Oklahoma

Flying duck ornaments on wall

Say it with Music by Irving Berlin. Published London, Francis, Day & Hunter, 1921.Irving Berlin Inc. Angel playing piano

kitsch, easter bunny, Germany, circa 1927, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA

symbol / emblem / icon, fidelity, white dove in flower basket, Germany, 1917, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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"Embracing the Quirky Charm: Exploring Kitsch Around the World" From a statue of Freddie Mercury in Montreux to an "I Love Aruba" sign in downtown Oranjestad they can be found in every corner of the globe. This unique aesthetic captures our attention and transports us into a world where eccentricity reigns supreme. In Europe, Budapest showcases its love for kitsch with souvenir dolls donning traditional Hungarian costumes, while Prague boasts beer steins that add a touch of whimsy to any gathering. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao takes it up a notch with Frank Gehry's architectural masterpiece and Jeff Koons' Puppy sculpture – an enchanting blend of art and playfulness. Even amidst snow-covered landscapes, beach huts at Wells next the Sea stand as colorful symbols of joy and nostalgia. Meanwhile, Marianne Stokes' Childhoods Treasures painting reminds us of simpler times when innocence was cherished. Wrapping gifts may seem mundane, but vintage photographs from the 1950s reveal how even this everyday task can exude kitschy charm. And who could resist a wooden flamingo attached to a pink mailbox on Sanibel Island? It's these unexpected encounters that make life more vibrant. Kitsch is not just about tackiness; it celebrates individuality and embraces unconventional beauty. Whether it's through music or dance like Rock N Roll Dance or through quirky sculptures like Jeff Koons' Puppy, kitsch invites us to let go of conventions and revel in unabashed delight. So next time you stumble upon something wonderfully bizarre – be it Freddie Mercury immortalized in stone or an eclectic collection of trinkets – take a moment to appreciate its playful spirit. Kitsch is all around us if we open our eyes to its captivating allure.