Visage Cache Collection

Scene with washerwomen and a woman busy at her toilet, spied on by a man hidden behind a fan
LSE4316410 Scene with washerwomen and a woman busy at her toilet, spied on by a man hidden behind a fan. Painting by Danwon (Kim Hongdo) (1745-1806), ink on paper, Korean art

Mohammed al Amin el Kanemi al Haji (1776-1837), Sheikh of Bornu (Chad, Nigeria)
FLO4635263 Mohammed al Amin el Kanemi al Haji (1776-1837), Sheikh of Bornu (Chad, Nigeria). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by

Fee myosotis marks farewell from the bank of a river - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637706 Fee myosotis marks farewell from the bank of a river - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), based on an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville (1803-1847)

Egyptian costumes: turban riders and tunics. Underneath, women in burqa and a woman of harem has the elaboree
FLO4634758 Egyptian costumes: turban riders and tunics. Underneath, women in burqa and a woman of harem has the elaboree headdress, wearing an embroidered coat and puffy pants

Noblewoman and girl of Livonia, Russian province. She wears a velvet hat with pointed top
FLO4705021 Noblewoman and girl of Livonia, Russian province. She wears a velvet hat with pointed top, and layers of furlined coats

English women in dresses with big shoulder pads, 1572. Young woman in gold hairnet and plumed cap
FLO4644220 English women in dresses with big shoulder pads, 1572. Young woman in gold hairnet and plumed cap, and doctor's wife in unusual hat and veil that hides the hair, mouth and chin

Quaestor vault and preacher boot - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4933498 Quaestor vault and preacher boot - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Woman of Naples with her face veiled and a feather fan in her hand, 16th century
FLO4705361 Woman of Naples with her face veiled and a feather fan in her hand, 16th century.; (add.info.: Woman of Naples with her face veiled and a feather fan in her hand)

Woman of Paris wearing a mask, 1626. Based on Thomas Jefferys Collection of Dresses of Different Nations
FLO4704851 Woman of Paris wearing a mask, 1626. Based on Thomas Jefferys Collection of Dresses of Different Nations, Antient and Modern

The informal umbrella. A gentleman grabs the hand of a young lady and kisses her
FLO4677278 The informal umbrella. A gentleman grabs the hand of a young lady and kisses her, while using his umbrella to prevent her aunt and chaperone from seeing it

Armenian bride wrapped in a sack, supported by two of her nearest relations
FLO4721928 Armenian bride wrapped in a sack, supported by two of her nearest relations. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More

Wedding ceremony among the natives of Ndor (Saint-Louis), Senegal. Griot leading the veiled bride while guests dance in
FLO4619920 Wedding ceremony among the natives of Ndor (Saint-Louis), Senegal. Griot leading the veiled bride while guests dance in the background

The bather of Valpincon, 1808 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4688857 The bather of Valpincon, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 146x97 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The bather called bather of Valpincon)

The Martyrdom of St. Cecile, baroque art, marble sculpture by Stefano Maderno (1576-1636)
YOU4419578 The Martyrdom of St. Cecile, baroque art, marble sculpture by Stefano Maderno (1576-1636), faithful reproduction of the position of the body finds martyrdom during the excavations during

Letter K Kakatoes. Engraving in "Album-Alphabet". A. Quinn, Printer-Publisher, 1885
DUV4207803 Letter K Kakatoes. Engraving in " Album-Alphabet". A. Quinn, Printer-Publisher, 1885. Illustrations by Baron Ernest de Liphart (1847-1934). 28 pages. Dim: 29x22, 5cm

Woman skiing in the forest. Artwork by Karel Spillar (1871-1939), oil on cardboard, 1920. Czech Art 20th century
LSE4315903 Woman skiing in the forest. Artwork by Karel Spillar (1871-1939), oil on cardboard, 1920. Czech Art 20th century. Veletrzni Palace (Fairs Palace), Prague (Czech Republic)

The bather. Painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), 1807. Oil on canvas
JLJ4688206 The bather. Painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), 1807. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0, 51 x 0, 42m. Bayonne, Musee Bonnat by Ingres

Venitians wearing the bauta mask, Italy 18th century, based on a painting by Giovanni Antonio Canal dit Canaletto
FLO4616820 Venitians wearing the bauta mask, Italy 18th century, based on a painting by Giovanni Antonio Canal dit Canaletto (1697-1768)

The stream and the river (Le torrent et la riviere) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214602 The stream and the river (Le torrent et la riviere) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The patre and the lion (Le patre et le lion) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214484 The patre and the lion (Le patre et le lion) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Un valet equestre ou ecuyer, France 18th century, based on a painting by Charles Andre or Carle Van Loo (1705-1765)
FLO4616794 Un valet equestre ou ecuyer, France 18th century, based on a painting by Charles Andre or Carle Van Loo (1705-1765)

Young French villagers, 18th century, based on a painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743)
FLO4616791 Young French villagers, 18th century, based on a painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743) - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

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"Visage Cache: Unveiling Hidden Expressions Through Art" In the world of art, hidden emotions and enigmatic expressions often captivate our imagination. From the mysterious smile of Mona Lisa to the veiled face in "The Bather of Valpincon, " artists have masterfully concealed visages, leaving us intrigued and yearning for more. Take a journey through time as we explore various artworks that embody the concept of "visage cache. " In Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres' masterpiece, "The Bather, " a woman's face remains shrouded by her arm, inviting us to ponder her thoughts and secrets. Moving beyond paintings, Stefano Maderno's marble sculpture depicts St. Cecile in her martyrdom with utmost realism. Faithfully reproduced during restoration work at the Church of St. , this artwork preserves every detail, including the position of her body as it finds solace amidst excavation. Delving into different mediums, Karel Spillar's oil painting transports us to a wintry forest where a woman skis gracefully. Her obscured countenance adds an air of mystery to this Czech 20th-century artwork housed in Prague's Veletrzni Palace. Venturing further into history, we encounter Venetians donning bauta masks based on Canaletto's painting from the 18th century. Lithography by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard captures their masked faces perfectly, highlighting both anonymity and intrigue. As we delve deeper into hidden expressions within artistry, La Fontaine's fables come alive with illustrations depicting tales like "The Stream and The River" or "The Patre and The Lion. " These stories remind us that even animals can hide their true intentions behind clever facades. Stepping back into reality but still within historical context brings us mourning clothing worn during Charles III Duke of Lorraine’s funeral in 1608.