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Squinting Collection

"Capturing the Essence of Squinting: From Dr Johnson's Reading to Snowflake, the Albino Gorilla" In a quaint corner of Oval

Background imageSquinting Collection: Dr Johnson / Reading / Oval

Dr Johnson / Reading / Oval
Dr Samuel Johnson Writer

Background imageSquinting Collection: 2 Girls / Glasgow / Neg 2817

2 Girls / Glasgow / Neg 2817
Two girls in an East Glasgow street Date: 1973

Background imageSquinting Collection: Self-Portrait, 1927. Creator: Vilhelm Lundstrom

Self-Portrait, 1927. Creator: Vilhelm Lundstrom
Self-Portrait, 1927

Background imageSquinting Collection: Portrait of Amund Persson (Menlös) Hunsi, 64 years old, Tuorpon Sami village, 1868

Portrait of Amund Persson (Menlös) Hunsi, 64 years old, Tuorpon Sami village, 1868. Creator: Lotten von Duben
Portrait of Amund Persson (Menlos) Hunsi, 64 years old, Tuorpon Sami village, 1868. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her husband

Background imageSquinting Collection: Sunshine and Shadow, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)

Sunshine and Shadow, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
985473 Sunshine and Shadow, c.1912 (oil on canvas) by Benson, Frank Weston (1862-1951); 77x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunshine and Shadow. Frank Weston Benson (1862-1951). Oil on canvas

Background imageSquinting Collection: Venus and Cupid (oil on panel)

Venus and Cupid (oil on panel)
3061950 Venus and Cupid (oil on panel) by Valckert, Werner Jacobsz van den (1585-1627); 101.4x75.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageSquinting Collection: Dutch Interior (oil on panel)

Dutch Interior (oil on panel)
1212757 Dutch Interior (oil on panel) by European School; 25.3x35.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; European, out of copyright

Background imageSquinting Collection: The Man with the Monocle, said to be Bidou, c. 1918-19 (oil on canvas)

The Man with the Monocle, said to be Bidou, c. 1918-19 (oil on canvas)
PNY156310 The Man with the Monocle, said to be Bidou, c.1918-19 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 45x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSquinting Collection: The Squint Operation, c. 1840 (colour litho)

The Squint Operation, c. 1840 (colour litho)
CHT236323 The Squint Operation, c.1840 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageSquinting Collection: Push-Pin, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching)

Push-Pin, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191725 Push-Pin, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Background imageSquinting Collection: From the series Famous Actors Past and Present, c

From the series Famous Actors Past and Present, c
CH401509 From the series Famous Actors Past and Present, c.1860-65 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (1786-1865) & Yoshitora, U

Background imageSquinting Collection: Taos Indian (oil on canvas)

Taos Indian (oil on canvas)
1767637 Taos Indian (oil on canvas) by Cassidy, Ira Diamond Gerald (1879-1934); 40.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Taos Indian. Ira Diamond Gerald Cassidy. Oil on canvas)

Background imageSquinting Collection: May Lillie (b / w photo)

May Lillie (b / w photo)
PNP247852 May Lillie (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: married to General Gordon Pawnee Bill Lillie; born May Mannering)

Background imageSquinting Collection: Portrait of James McNeill Whistler, 1871 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of James McNeill Whistler, 1871 (oil on canvas)
6339728 Portrait of James McNeill Whistler, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Greaves, Walter (1846-1930); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageSquinting Collection: The Necklace, (oil on canvas)

The Necklace, (oil on canvas)
984930 The Necklace, (oil on canvas) by Miller, Richard Emil (1875-1943); 66.4x71.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Necklace. Richard Edward Miller (1875-1943). Oil on canvas

Background imageSquinting Collection: Great Grey Owl Winter Portrait

Great Grey Owl Winter Portrait
Mircea Costina

Background imageSquinting Collection: James Callaghan in mock listening pose at press conference - 27th October 1964

James Callaghan in mock listening pose at press conference - 27th October 1964

Background imageSquinting Collection: Prince Charles at Bisley rifle range member of House of Lords team against a team

Prince Charles at Bisley rifle range member of House of Lords team against a team from the House of Commons Duke of Cornwall Pained expression June 1980

Background imageSquinting Collection: Louise France, c1895-1945 (1924). Artist: Edgar Chahine

Louise France, c1895-1945 (1924). Artist: Edgar Chahine
Louise France, c1895-1945 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

Background imageSquinting Collection: The Rare Bird, c1850-1890. Artist: Stanislas Lepine

The Rare Bird, c1850-1890. Artist: Stanislas Lepine
The Rare Bird, c1850-1890. Although generally not considered an Impressionist painter, Stanislas participated in the first Impressionist exhibition held in 1874. He died suddenly in Paris in 1892

Background imageSquinting Collection: Red fox standing on a snow covered ground stalking its prey

Red fox standing on a snow covered ground stalking its prey
Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) standing on the snow covered ground stalking its prey; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Background imageSquinting Collection: A Dog In The Wind

A Dog In The Wind

Background imageSquinting Collection: Dog With Ears In The Wind

Dog With Ears In The Wind

Background imageSquinting Collection: Boy playing in the sprinklers on a hot summer day

Boy playing in the sprinklers on a hot summer day

Background imageSquinting Collection: MESA VERDE: TOURISM, 1939. Tourists looking for Native American hieroglyphics pointed

MESA VERDE: TOURISM, 1939. Tourists looking for Native American hieroglyphics pointed out by a ranger at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939

Background imageSquinting Collection: Vintage World War II poster of a smiling little boy in a straw hat

Vintage World War II poster of a smiling little boy in a straw hat. It reads, Gosh! Look at aem fly! My Pop helps make those planes. With flyers like that and workers like my Pop

Background imageSquinting Collection: A marine drinks water from a canteen

A marine drinks water from a canteen
Central Taining Area, Okinawa, Japan, October 5, 2005 - A marine drinks water from a canteen attached to his M40 chemical/biological protective mask during nuclear

Background imageSquinting Collection: BULLDOG, c1905. Tommy Atkins. Photograph, c1905

BULLDOG, c1905. Tommy Atkins. Photograph, c1905

Background imageSquinting Collection: Studio portrait of mid adult woman sneezing

Studio portrait of mid adult woman sneezing

Background imageSquinting Collection: Man walking along sidewalk

Man walking along sidewalk

Background imageSquinting Collection: Ginger tabby cat

Ginger tabby cat

Background imageSquinting Collection: Asiatic wildcat, also known as Indian desert cat (Felis silvestris ornata)

Asiatic wildcat, also known as Indian desert cat (Felis silvestris ornata), seated with its eyes closed

Background imageSquinting Collection: Boy looking through magnifying glass F008 / 2130

Boy looking through magnifying glass F008 / 2130
MODEL RELEASED. boy looking through a magnifying glass

Background imageSquinting Collection: Elderly woman shading her eyes

Elderly woman shading her eyes
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly woman shading her eyes from bright sunlight

Background imageSquinting Collection: Spotted eagle owl (Bubo africanus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Spotted eagle owl (Bubo africanus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, encompassing the former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa, Africa

Background imageSquinting Collection: Makeup / Mascara 20C

Makeup / Mascara 20C
Woman in a green dressing gown, applying her mascara


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"Capturing the Essence of Squinting: From Dr Johnson's Reading to Snowflake, the Albino Gorilla" In a quaint corner of Oval, Dr Johnson could be seen squinting as he delved into his beloved books. His furrowed brow and narrowed eyes spoke volumes about his deep concentration. Meanwhile, at Parc Zoologic de Barcelona, an extraordinary sight awaited visitors - Snowflake, the magnificent Western Lowland Gorilla. With his alabaster coat and piercing red eyes, he would often squint under the bright sunlight as if contemplating life's mysteries. Two young girls in Glasgow were caught on camera by Neg 2817. Their mischievous grins accompanied their playful squints as they shared secrets only they knew. The renowned artist Sunshine and Shadow painted masterpieces like "Venus and Cupid, " where Cupid's cheeky grin was accentuated by a slight squint that hinted at mischief yet to come. In another work titled "Dutch Interior, " a woman sat near a window with her gaze fixed outside while she gently squinted against the streaming light. "The Man with the Monocle" fascinated art enthusiasts with its enigmatic subject known as Bidou. The man's monocled eye seemed to peer through time itself, creating an air of mystery around him that made viewers instinctively squint in search of answers. Self Portrait; Selbstbildnis showcased an introspective artist who captured every nuance of emotion through watercolor and charcoal on paper. A subtle squint added depth to his self-reflection, inviting viewers into his world. "The Squint Operation" depicted a medical procedure from long ago when litho technology was still in its infancy. The surgeon's focused gaze conveyed both determination and precision required for such delicate work. Push-Pin etching published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 brought humor into play as it portrayed people attempting various activities while squinting in concentration.