Tip Toe Collection

The Pardoners Tale
The three rogues search in the woods for death

Thumbelina kisses the Swallow goodbye
Thumbelina stands on tiptoe and kisses the Swallow goodbye. Illustration to a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, first published 1835

Ballerina Karsavina as Sylphide, 1910 (oil on canvas)
BAL128202 Ballerina Karsavina as Sylphide, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Sorin, Savelij Abramovich (1878-1953); Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: by Savelij Abramovich Sorin).

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Pictufy Studio II

Tip Toe Green
Pictufy Studio II

Balerina Butterfly Dance
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)

Lightning
Natalya Sleta

Descending Night, 1914 (bronze with brown patina)
1767562 Descending Night, 1914 (bronze with brown patina) by Weinman, Adolf Alexander (1870-1952); 143.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Descending Night)

Dancer, 1924 (pastel on canvas)
1197473 Dancer, 1924 (pastel on canvas) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 117.5x64 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

An Elegant Woman in an Interior, c. 1873 (w / c on paper)
1197471 An Elegant Woman in an Interior, c. 1873 (w/c on paper) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 32x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

A Bedtime Prayer, 1858 (oil on canvas)
1769798 A Bedtime Prayer, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Toulmouche, Auguste (1829-90); 73.7x59.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bedtime Prayer. Auguste Toulmouche (1829-1890). Oil on canvas

Temptation, (pen and ink and watercolour on paper)
823445 Temptation, (pen and ink and watercolour on paper) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 36x30.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Temptation. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

The Death of Pierrot by Aubrey Beardsley. Accompanying the illustration in The Savoy, volume 6, was this text: " As the dawn broke, Pierrot fell into his last sleep

Chorus girl dancing in studio, (B&W)

A Ballet Dancer
Denver, Colorado: 1934 A ballet dancer appearing in a production

Pixies dancing

Red Fox - crossing stream - controlled conditions 14685
BB-2520 Red Fox - crossing stream - controlled conditions Vulpes vulpes Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Comparison of height and girth
A small squat, bald and rather rotund Italian gentleman, complains to his slender and tall friend about the disparity in their physicality! Date: 1917

Weight Loss Formula - Mexicain Tea
To lose weight without compromising health - The Mexicain Tea of Doctor Jawas is required. The product is 100% vegetable and available at all Pharmacies. The box costs 9 Francs 50.... 1928

Stylish girl posing with ball
A fantastically stylish and well-compossed photograph of a young lady in a delicate white dress, posing holding a large shiny ball. Date: late 1920s

Statue entitled Pianissimo by F Peleschka. Date: circa 1927

Womans healthy feet
Feet. Healthy feet of a standing woman seen from the side. One of her feet is on tiptoe

Very Tall Man / Streetlamp
An extremely tall, long-legged man under a gas street lamp; his companion has to stand on tiptoe

Potters at Work C19
Potters at work, one barefoot at his wheel and his two colleagues finishing a bowl and putting a vase on a shelf on tiptoe

Smoking in the Street
A shorter man stands on tiptoe to light a cigarette from an extremely tall man

Quadrille Inconveniences
Inconveniences in Quadrille Dancing: a short gentleman struggles on tiptoe as he tries valiantly to turn two tall women with tall hairstyles

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"Tip Toe: A Delicate Dance of Whispers and Farewells" In "The Pardoner's Tale, " the characters tip toe around their true intentions, weaving a web of deception that ultimately leads to their downfall. Just like Thumbelina kisses the Swallow goodbye with a gentle touch, this caption explores the subtle nuances and hidden meanings in various artistic expressions. From "Tip Toe Green, " where nature tiptoes through the grassy meadows, to the graceful movements of a ballerina performing the Butterfly Dance on her tiptoes, there is an undeniable elegance in these delicate gestures. Whether it be "Descending Night" captured in bronze or "Dancer" immortalized on canvas with pastels, each artwork showcases the beauty found in moments when we tread lightly. An Elegant Woman finds herself lost within an interior world as she delicately navigates her surroundings. Meanwhile, Aubrey Beardsley's haunting piece titled "The Death of Pierrot" reminds us that even death can come silently on tiptoe. Through mediums such as oil on canvas or pen and ink watercolor on paper, artists capture fleeting emotions and ethereal scenes. In "A Bedtime Prayer, " painted back in 1858, we witness innocence preserved through whispered prayers before sleep takes hold. And who can resist temptation when it arrives so subtly yet powerfully depicted by skilled hands? Just like lightning strikes without warning but leaves behind its electrifying mark, these artworks leave an indelible impression upon our souls. They invite us to embrace life's whispers and appreciate those quiet moments that often go unnoticed amidst chaos. So let us take inspiration from these diverse works of art—each one reminding us to tread softly through life's labyrinthine paths. For it is in those hushed steps that we discover profound beauty lurking beneath the surface—a beauty only revealed when we dare to tip toe into unknown territories.