Kitsch Collection (page 7)

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

Jupiter and Danae, 1774. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
Jupiter and Danae, 1774

L Amant surpris. Creator: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
L Amant surpris. [The Lover surprised]

Christmas Morn, 1908. Creator: Will H. Low
Christmas Morn, 1908

Mary Elizabeth Francis, the Artists Daughter, ca. 1840. Creator: John F. Francis
Mary Elizabeth Francis, the Artists Daughter, ca. 1840

Christ Tempted by the Devil, 1818. Creator: John Ritto Penniman
Christ Tempted by the Devil, 1818

St. Genevieve of Brabant in the Forest, 1860s. Creator: George Frederick Bensell
St. Genevieve of Brabant in the Forest, 1860s

Water Lilies, before 1889. Creator: Walter Shirlaw
Water Lilies, before 1889

Pearl of Grief, 1855. Creator: Mary Jane Peale
Pearl of Grief, 1855

The Artists Studio, 1869. Creator: Jozef Cornelius Correns
The Artists Studio, 1869

The Challenge Of Rodomont To Rogero, 1827. Creator: Henry Perronet Briggs
The Challenge Of Rodomont To Rogero, 1827

The Approach to the Celestial City, 1840-1860. Creator: S. Mayson
The Approach to the Celestial City, 1840-1860

The Orange Girl, 1854. Creator: John Phillip
The Orange Girl, 1854

God the Father, after 1664. Creator: Unknown
God the Father, after 1664

The Muses Urania and Calliope, c. 1634. Creators: Simon Vouet, Workshop of Simon Vouet
The Muses Urania and Calliope, c. 1634

The Assumption of the Virgin, c. 1630 / 1632. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
The Assumption of the Virgin, c. 1630/1632

Portrait Of A Young Woman Sitting On Marble Seat, 1882. Creator: William Oliver
Portrait Of A Young Woman Sitting On Marble Seat, 1882

Madame Bergeret, possibly 1766. Creator: Francois Boucher
Madame Bergeret, possibly 1766

The Bath of Venus, 1751. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Bath of Venus, 1751

Allegory of Music, 1764. Creator: Francois Boucher
Allegory of Music, 1764

Allegory of Painting, 1765. Creator: Francois Boucher
Allegory of Painting, 1765

The Apparition of the Virgin, 1530 / 1540. Creator: Girolamo da Carpi
The Apparition of the Virgin, 1530/1540

Landscape - Fruit and Flowers, 1862. Creator: Frances Flora Bond Palmer
Landscape - Fruit and Flowers, 1862

Bacchus and Ariadne, c. 1743 / 1745. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Bacchus and Ariadne, c. 1743/1745

Cupid, Stung by a Bee, Is Cherished by his Mother, 1774. Creator: Benjamin West
Cupid, Stung by a Bee, Is Cherished by his Mother, 1774

Love the Sentinel, c. 1773 / 1776. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Love the Sentinel, c. 1773/1776

Acis and Galatea, 1787. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Acis and Galatea, 1787

The Childrens Story Book, 1890. Creator: Sophie Gengembre Anderson
The Childrens Story Book, 1890

Hope Comforting Love in Bondage, 1901. Creator: Sidney Harold Meteyard
Hope Comforting Love in Bondage, 1901

Easter Greetings postcard - Faith hanging on to her belief
circa 1905

Happy New Year Greetings postcard
circa 1905

Queen Victorias visit to Germany, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Queen Victorias visit to Germany, 1845. Decorative cartouche as the heading to an article about a royal visit by the Queen and Prince Albert. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII

I m Just Beginning to Look Around Here! 1934

Young Jockey on a rocking horse posting a letter
D you know that you owe me a letter? I fear you re an awful forgetter, or are you a jockey to boast how often you re passing the post? 1934

The Virgin appearing to San Filippo Neri, 1760-1819. Creators: Teodoro Viero
The Virgin appearing to San Filippo Neri, 1760-1819

Saint Cecilia playing the organ surrounded by putti, ca. 1640-59

Don t Move, from "The Graphic"Christmas Number, December 1, 1884
Don t Move, from " The Graphic" Christmas Number, December 1, 1884

Sardanapale, from "Le Monde Illustre", May 16, 1874. Creator: Emile Thomas
Sardanapale, from " Le Monde Illustre", May 16, 1874. [After The Death of Sardanapalus by Delacroix]

Valentine - movable wheel postcard, 1913. Creator: Ellen Hattie Clapsaddle
Valentine - movable wheel postcard, 1913

The assumption of the Virgin, who rises with arms outstretched, angels supporting her from below, after Reni, 1792

Saint Louis presenting his sword to Christ, after a ceiling design, 1755-90

Innocence Guarded By Faithfulness, 1761-1831. 1761-1831. Creator: Nicolas Ponce
Innocence Guarded By Faithfulness, 1761-1831

Le Petit Predicateur, 18th century. 18th century. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Le Petit Predicateur, 18th century

All Right!, 1835-56. 1835-56. Creator: Nathaniel Currier
All Right!, 1835-56

She Never Told Her Love, 1857. Creator: Henry Peach Robinson
She Never Told Her Love, 1857

[Countess de Castiglione], August 31, 1895. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
[Countess de Castiglione], August 31, 1895

[Countess de Castiglione], 1895. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
[Countess de Castiglione], 1895

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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.