Shyness Collection

The children of the Templeton family seen here arriving in the United Kingdom from Jamaica to join their parents who had emigrated to Britain earlier. 25th November 1954

Signe, 1912 (oil on canvas)
659653 Signe, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 90.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Signe. Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920). Oil on canvas. Dated 1912

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
A young giraffe looks out from behind an adult female in the Kruger National Park, South Africa

La cage Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) 1763 Sun. 0, 93x0, 73 m
JLJ4683410 La cage Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) 1763 Sun. 0, 93x0, 73 m by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Louvre, Paris

The blacksmith, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)
DUV4206259 The blacksmith, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); 14.5 x 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The blacksmith)

The Language of Eyes - each expression of the eyes conveying a different feeling, emotion or reaction. Date: circa 1910s

Eve After Fishing (Modesty), c.1897 (marble)
496181 Eve After Fishing (Modesty), c.1897 (marble) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 79 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Sighing lover knees at the feet of his beautiful engagement in a candle-light interior - girl in romantic dress
PCT4278566 Sighing lover knees at the feet of his beautiful engagement in a candle-light interior - girl in romantic dress and hairstyle - engraving (etching 1845)

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the shyness of trees
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Travelling pigeon. Painting by Miklos Barabas (1810-1898), oil on canvas, 1843
LSE4315340 Travelling pigeon. Painting by Miklos Barabas (1810-1898), oil on canvas, 1843. Hungarian art, 19th century. Magyar Nemzeti Galleria, Budapest, Hungary

Lovers in an Upstairs Room, from The Poem of the Pillow, 1788. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
Lovers in an Upstairs Room, from The Poem of the Pillow, 1788. From the British Museum, London

A composite photograph and illustration, on the theme of shyness. Date: 1954

Lady in a Fur Wrap (oil on canvas)
GLS71621 Lady in a Fur Wrap (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); 62.5x48.9 cm; Stirling Maxwell Collection, Pollok House, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Femme a la fourrure)

Innocence, 1898 (oil on canvas)
MAN277410 Innocence, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 95.3x58 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Lady Anstruther, c. 1763 (oil on canvas)
MAN443317 Lady Anstruther, c.1763 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Bashful, c. 1900 (b/w photo)
BAL144982 Bashful, c.1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

The bashful virgins sidelong looks of love (colour litho)
955949 The bashful virgins sidelong looks of love (colour litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deserted Village published by Constable & Company Ltd 1909)

Portrait of Aubrey Beardsley (1872-98) (litho)
STC170356 Portrait of Aubrey Beardsley (1872-98) (litho) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Mary, from the Orsini Polyptych (tempera on panel) (see also 471172-5)
471173 Mary, from the Orsini Polyptych (tempera on panel) (see also 471172-5) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); 23x14 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Detail of Helene Fourment in a Fur Robe, 1636-38 (oil on wood)
7331254 Detail of Helene Fourment in a Fur Robe, 1636-38 (oil on wood) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 176x83 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Portrait of Paul-Gustave Van Hecke and his wife Norine, 1923 (oil on canvas)
471126 Portrait of Paul-Gustave Van Hecke and his wife Norine, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Berghe, Frits van den (1883-1939); 161x121 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Akt. Portrait d'une femme nue, assise les jambes croisees, de profil esquissant un geste de pudeur
FIA5327260 Akt. Portrait d une femme nue, assise les jambes croisees, de profil esquissant un geste de pudeur. Derriere elle, un tableau de fruits et accroche au mur, un chapeau decore de fruits

Question et reponse (Question and Answer) (Dialogue entre un couple dans le jardin d'un palais de la Rome antique)
FIA5367435 Question et reponse (Question and Answer) (Dialogue entre un couple dans le jardin d un palais de la Rome antique) - Peinture de Stepan (Stefan) Vladislavovich Bakalowicz (1857-1947)

Garcons paysans (Peasant boys). Peinture de Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov Belsky (Bogdanov-Belsky) (Bogdanov Belski)
FIA5348770 Garcons paysans (Peasant boys). Peinture de Nikolai Petrovich Bogdanov Belsky (Bogdanov-Belsky) (Bogdanov Belski) (Bogdanov-Belski) (1868-1945)

Nature morte avec des statuettes de porcelaine. (Still Life with Porcelain Figures)
FIA5327291 Nature morte avec des statuettes de porcelaine. (Still Life with Porcelain Figures). Peinture de Ilya Ivanovich Mashkov (Ilia Machkov, Matchkov) (1881-1944), huile sur toile, 1922

A beautiful time: the little trottins'young women running in the rain, one of them looks seductive at a man
JLJ4571341 A beautiful time: the little trottins young women running in the rain, one of them looks seductive at a man, 1905 (lithograph) by Redon

Portrait d'un jeune homme avec une chemise a fleurs (Portrait Of A Boy In A Shirt With Flowers)
FIA5333457 Portrait d un jeune homme avec une chemise a fleurs (Portrait Of A Boy In A Shirt With Flowers). Peinture de Ilya Ivanovich Mashkov (Ilia Machkov, Matchkov) (1881-1944), huile sur toile

Une fille portant un Kokochnik (A Girl With Kokoshnik). Coiffe haute traditionnelle des femmes russes
FIA5375643 Une fille portant un Kokochnik (A Girl With Kokoshnik). Coiffe haute traditionnelle des femmes russes, reliee par l arriere avec des rubans, l avant est decore de perles et de broderies

Love, Courtship, Marriage (colour litho)
3093334 Love, Courtship, Marriage (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love, Courtship, Marriage. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

We were three girls. Three girls playing with a shepherd and making him uncomfortable
XEE4137653 We were three girls. Three girls playing with a shepherd and making him uncomfortable. Engraving in " Chants et chansons populaire de la France", Tome 2, 1848

Susannah and the Elders (oil on canvas)
3822231 Susannah and the Elders (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); 82.3x67 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; © Calderdale Borough Council

We were three girls. Three girls playing with a shepherd and making him uncomfortable
XEE4137817 We were three girls. Three girls playing with a shepherd and making him uncomfortable. (Chants et chansons populaire de la France) Imagine d Epinal, late 19th century. Private collection

Man making advances on a young woman (colour litho)
7151021 Man making advances on a young woman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Une nouvelle a l ecole (A novice in school) - Peinture de Emilia (Emily) Yakovlevna Shanks (1857-1936)
FIA5371570 Une nouvelle a l ecole (A novice in school) - Peinture de Emilia (Emily) Yakovlevna Shanks (1857-1936), huile sur toile, 1892 - Art russe, 19e siecle - State Tretyakov Gallery

Man kissing shy girl on the cheek (colour photo)
2804487 Man kissing shy girl on the cheek (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man kissing shy girl on the cheek)

The First Party - The Introduction (colour litho)
960855 The First Party - The Introduction (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Party - The Introduction)

The Nymph Salmacis and the Hermaphrodite (oil on copper)
XKH179036 The Nymph Salmacis and the Hermaphrodite (oil on copper) by Albani, Francesco (1578-1660) (studio of); diameter:27 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

"Madame Leroux";By Francis Eleanor Trollope;Mr. Shard conducted Mildred---very shy... 1890
" Madame Leroux" ; By Francis Eleanor Trollope; Mr. Shard conducted Mildred---very shy and shame-faced under all this eloquence--to the carriage, and waited bare-headed in the sunshine, 1890

Useful Ursula, Vain Victor (colour litho)
7157006 Useful Ursula, Vain Victor (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Useful Ursula, Vain Victor)

In the Rose Garden, 1921 (oil on canvas)
XPG443302 In the Rose Garden, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Panitzsch, Robert (1879-1949); Private Collection

Red-eyed Wallflower (Late Subdebbia), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper)
HIG294478 Red-eyed Wallflower (Late Subdebbia), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper) by Weir, John (1907-1951); Private Collection

Riquet has the crown. Folk tale. Illustration of Vaccari and Carrey in "Les beaux tales"collection "Nos
XEE4181551 Riquet has the crown. Folk tale. Illustration of Vaccari and Carrey in " Les beaux tales" collection " Nos loisirs" around 1910. Private collection

In Brittany, Evening Hour, Pont Aven, 1897 (oil on canvas)
823319 In Brittany, Evening Hour, Pont Aven, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 115.5x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In Brittany, Evening Hour, Pont Aven)

Roosilia Drake (oil on canvas)
465988 Roosilia Drake (oil on canvas) by Pickering, Henry (fl.1740-c.1771); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Roosilia Drake (1736-1823) illegitimate daughter of John Manners

The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century)
PER190895 The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century) by Huyot, Jules (1841-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Girl)

Study of a young girl, seated (pen & ink and graphite on paper)
XYC277383 Study of a young girl, seated (pen & ink and graphite on paper) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 21.3x16.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

Portrait du grand duc Constantine Pavlovich de Russie (1779-1831) (Portrait of the Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich of)
FIA5339641 Portrait du grand duc Constantine Pavlovich de Russie (1779-1831) (Portrait of the Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich of Russia). Peinture de Jean Henri Benner (1776-1836)

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"Exploring the Depths of Shyness: A Captivating Journey Through Art and Emotion" Step into the world of shyness, where emotions are beautifully captured on canvas. Francois Boucher's "La cage Painting" portrays a delicate dance between vulnerability and self-protection. In contrast, an engraving from "Imagier de l'enfance" depicts a blacksmith, symbolizing the strength hidden within shy individuals. Transporting us to 1954, a composite photograph illustrates the theme with poignant clarity. Meanwhile, "Lady in a Fur Wrap" whispers secrets only her eyes can convey. Queen Sirikit of Thailand and Princess Chulabhorn exemplify grace amidst shyness as they navigate their royal duties. Innocence takes center stage in an oil painting from 1898, reminding us that shyness often stems from purity of heart. Lady Anstruther's portrait captures both elegance and timidity in equal measure. A bashful figure caught on camera around 1900 reminds us that even fleeting moments can speak volumes about one's introverted nature. Miklos Barabas' painting showcases a traveling pigeon - perhaps symbolic of those who yearn for connection but struggle to break free from their own cages. "The Language of Eyes" speaks directly to those who understand the unspoken words exchanged through glances alone. The majestic giraffe stands tall yet embodies its own form of social anxiety within its unique appearance. Finally, Kitagawa Utamaro's masterpiece reveals lovers confined to an upstairs room - encapsulating the intimate struggles faced by shy souls seeking solace behind closed doors. Through these diverse artworks spanning centuries and cultures, we witness how shyness transcends time and place; it is universal yet deeply personal. Let these masterpieces be our guide as we unravel the enigmatic beauty hidden within every bashful soul.