Kitsch Collection (page 9)

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

[La Comtesse in Ermine Cape], 1860s. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
[La Comtesse in Ermine Cape], 1860s

Le Manteau d Hermine, August 31, 1895. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
Le Manteau d Hermine, August 31, 1895

[Countess de Castiglione], 1858. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
[Countess de Castiglione], 1858

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China, Shanghai, Revolutionary kitsch on sale at at Dongtai antique market, Chairman Mao Zedong and Che Guevara and Red Star shoulder bags Chinese characters read Serve the People

Still Life - Flowers and Fruit in White and Pink Bowl, 1840-60. Creator: Unknown
Still Life - Flowers and Fruit in White and Pink Bowl, 1840-60

The Love Letter, early 1770s. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Love Letter, early 1770s

Blue Jay Sitting on Branch

The High Priests, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The High Priests, 1922. Players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany

The Way of the Cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The Way of the Cross, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) carrying the cross: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Jesus before Pilate, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before Pilate, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) appears before Roman governor Pontius Pilate (Hans Mayr): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

The meeting after the denial, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The meeting after the denial, 1922. St Peter (Andreas Lang) denies Jesus (Anton Lang) three times, and then repents: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Peter denies Jesus, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Peter denies Jesus, 1922. Andreas Lang as St Peter in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Jesus before Ananias, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before Ananias, 1922. Jesus appears before the high priest Annas (or Ananias): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Judas betrays his master, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Judas betrays his master, 1922. Judas (Guido Mayr) betrays Jesus (Anton Lang): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Jesus on the Mount of Olives, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus on the Mount of Olives, 1922. The Agony in the Garden: Jesus and the angel with the cup of suffering: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

The Last Supper, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The Last Supper, 1922. Jesus predicts that one of his Apostles present at the meal will betray him, despite their assertions to the contrary

The journey to Jerusalem, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The journey to Jerusalem, 1922. Players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria

The Anointing, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The Anointing, 1922. Players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany

Child performers in the Oberammergau Passion Play, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Child performers in the Oberammergau Passion Play, 1922. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany

Herod, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Herod, 1922. Gregor Breitsamter as King Herod, player in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Prologue, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Prologue, 1922. Anton Lechner, player in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria

Pilate, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Pilate, 1922. Hans Mayr as Roman governor Pontius Pilate: player in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Caiaphas, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Caiaphas, 1922. Hugo Rutz as high priest Joseph ben Caiaphas in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Ananias, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Ananias, 1922. Sebastian Lang as the high priest Annas (or Ananias) in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

The Magdalene, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The Magdalene, 1922. Paula Rendl as Mary Magdalene in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

John, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
John, 1922. Melchior Breitsamter as St John in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria

Peter, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Peter, 1922. Andreas Lang as St Peter in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria

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

Pieta, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Pieta, 1922. The Virgin Mary (Martha Veit) with the dead Christ (Anton Lang): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Bethany, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Bethany, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) and the Virgin Mary (Martha Veit): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Entrance Arch - Arrowhead Springs Hotel, California, USA
Entrance Arch - Arrowhead Springs Hotel, Arrowhead Springs, California, USA. Date: circa 1910s

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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.