Kitsch Collection (page 6)

Kitsch Christmas Reindeer on Skiis, 1954 (screen print)
3036097 Kitsch Christmas Reindeer on Skiis, 1954 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Kitsch 1950s graphic of a Christmas reindeer on skiis; screen print)

Retro Food: Salad Course, 1957 (screen print)
3036088 Retro Food: Salad Course, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Retro 1950s illustration of a salad course on a table; screen print)

Retro Food: Cooking Utensils, 1957 (screen print)
3036086 Retro Food: Cooking Utensils, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Retro 1950s illustration of various utensils used for cooking and baking; screen print)

Retro Food: Shopping for Groceries, 1957 (screen print)
3036078 Retro Food: Shopping for Groceries, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Retro 1950s illustration of a woman with a full grocery cart shopping at a supermarket;)

Retro Food: Foods and Their Calory Counts, 1957 (screen print)
3036080 Retro Food: Foods and Their Calory Counts, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Retro 1950s illustration of various foods and their calory counts; screen print)

Luxor Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 2012 (photo)
3283674 Luxor Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 2012 (photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Cat with kittens, 1924
FDL71304 Cat with kittens, 1924 by Huber, Leon-Charles (1858-1928); 55x66 cm; Private Collection; eFleur-de-Lys Gallery, London; French, out of copyright

A rare collection of various pop and rock promotional buttons, majority 1970s and 1980s
1766858 A rare collection of various pop and rock promotional buttons, majority 1970s and 1980s by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Retro Food: Recipe Box, 1957 (screen print)
3036087 Retro Food: Recipe Box, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Retro 1950s illustration of a recipe box; screen print, 1957.); Photo eGraphicaArtis; American

Retro Food: Boy Drinking Milk, 1957 (screen print)
3036085 Retro Food: Boy Drinking Milk, 1957 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Retro 1950s illustration of a boy drinking a glass of milk)

Spirit of the Sphinx, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Henry Bacon
Spirit of the Sphinx, late 19th-early 20th century

All Joy on your Birthday, 1930s. Creator: Unknown
All Joy on your Birthday, 1930s

Birthday Greetings, 1933. Creator: Unknown
Birthday Greetings, 1933. Bluebirds on a branch of blossom, with poem

With best Easter Wishes, 1932. Creator: Unknown
With best Easter Wishes, 1932. Ducklings and eggs in a basket of flowers

Have you forgotten me?, 1934. Creator: Florence E Valter
Have you forgotten me?, 1934. Souvenir of Strathpeffer in Scotland

"For Auld Lang Syne"from Aberdeen, 1933. Creator: Unknown
" For Auld Lang Syne" from Aberdeen, 1933. Scottish terriers

A Merry Birthday Wish, c1932. Creator: Unknown
A Merry Birthday Wish, c1932

Thatched cottage, 1930s. Creator: Unknown
Thatched cottage, 1930s

Nicoises in the countryside, Cote d Azur, 1939. Creator: C. T. Howard
Nicoises in the countryside, Cote d Azur, 1939. Women from the south of France in traditional dress

I loved a little typist girl, 1935. Creator: Vera Paterson
I loved a little typist girl... 1935....and life seemed bright and gay, but now I ve finished with her for I hear she clicks all day

Just Arrived at Paignton, Everything O. K. 1933. Creator: Madge Williams
Just Arrived at Paignton, Everything O.K. 1933. Souvenir of the popular seaside resort of Paignton, on the coast of Tor Bay in Devon

Children riding on an elephant, 1932. Creator: Margret Boriss
Children riding on an elephant, 1932

A Good Time Ahead, 1930s. Creator: Florence E Valter
A Good Time Ahead, 1930s. Scottie dogs with ribbons

Circe, 1910. Creator: Frederick Stuart Church
Circe, 1910

Nymph and Water Babies at Play, 1908. Creator: William Baxter Palmer Closson
Nymph and Water Babies at Play, 1908

The Perfume of Roses, 1902. Creator: Charles C. Curran
The Perfume of Roses, 1902

Door Stop, c. 1937. Creator: H. Langden Brown
Door Stop, c. 1937

A cat sat beside a yellow lampshade circa 1960

A cat sitting beside a yellow lampshade circa 1960

A kitten with its paws on a crystal ball circa 1960

Two cats sat on a floral pattern circa 1960

A puppy looking sad circa 1960

A kitten sitting in a glass bowl circa 1960

A poodle sat on a floral seat circa 1960

A kitten on top of a patterned sheet circa 1960

This is a Knickerbocker Glory which will cost you £2. 25p
This is a Knickerbocker Glory which will cost you £ 2.25p. You don t eat it, of course, at that price. Its made of plastic and you just keep it as an ornament

Mini Skirt spring fashion 1968

A model wearing red maxi dress Clothing Fashion Dress October 1969

L amour, 1777. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
L amour, 1777. [Love]

La folie, 1777. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
La folie, 1777

Venus en reflection. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
Venus en reflection. [Venus lost in thought]

Venus desarmant l amour. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
Venus desarmant l amour. [Venus disarming Love]

La toilette de Venus, 1783. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
La toilette de Venus, 1783. [The toilet of Venus]

Nina, ou La Folle par amour (Nina, or The Woman Maddened by Love), 1787

Study for the Apotheosis of Washington in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol Building, ca. 1859-1862

In the Studio, before 1887. Creator: Arnoldo Tamburini
In the Studio, before 1887

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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.