Contemplation Collection

Russia, Moscow, painting of Lenin in front of Kremlin
Isaak Izrailevich Brodsky (1884-1939), Lenin (1870-1924) in front of the Kremlin, 1924

Austria, Vienna, Photographic portrait of Gustav Mahler
Austria - 20th century. Gustav Mahler (Kalischt, 1860 - Vienna, 1911), Austrian composer and conductor of Bohemian origin. Photographic portrait

Christ in the Wilderness, 1898, (1912). Artist: Briton Riviere
Christ in the Wilderness, 1898, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Philosopher in Meditation, 1632 (oil on panel)
XIR267672 Philosopher in Meditation, 1632 (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 28x34 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Two Men Contemplating the Moon, ca. 1825-30. Creator: Caspar David Friedrich
Two Men Contemplating the Moon, ca. 1825-30

A Sikh pilgrim pauses for reflection by Amrit Sarovar, the Pool of Immortality-Giving Nectar, and the Golden Temple. India, Punjab, Amritsar

The New Zealander, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The New Zealander, 1872. A figure sits on the banks of the River Thames contemplating the downfall of the city. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Dream Falls - Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Upper Tahquamenon Falls in Fall Color. Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses close to 50, 000 acres stretching over 13 miles

Beach Ballet
August 1955: A ballet dancer draws circles in the sand with the points of her toes. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8498 - Festival Ballet Dancer - unpub

Germany, Berlin, The Man with the golden helmet painting
Harmenszoon van Rijn Rembrandt (1606-1669), The Man with the Golden Helmet

Havana. View of El Malecon
The MalecAon (officially Avenida de Maceo) is a broad esplanade, roadway and seawall which stretches for 8Akm (5 miles) along the coast in Havana, Cuba

Head of a Young Woman or Head of the Virgin, c. 1490 (silverpoint on paper)
XIR192492 Head of a Young Woman or Head of the Virgin, c.1490 (silverpoint on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 18x16.8 cm; Louvre, Paris

Saint Teresa (Anon)
SAINT TERESA OF AVILA depicted enraptured in contemplation of the sacred heart of Jesus : her own heart is bleeding due to being pierced by an arrow

A Samburu warrior looks out across the eastern scarp of Africas Great Rift Valley at Poro, Northern Kenya where the land drop precipitously 3, 000 feet

Lake Morskie Oko (Eye of the Sea), Zakopane, Carpathian Mountains, Poland, Europe

Italy, Rome, Narcissus
Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi, 1571-1610), Narcissus

A gargoyle stares out from Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Newport Beach Pier at sunset, Newport Beach, Orange County, California, United States of America, North America

Canada, Ontario, Algonquin Provincial Park, Chairs on dock. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Siem Reap, Angkor temples, Buddhist monk in saffron robes meditating (MR)

Into the Mystic - Scotland Forest
In Scotland, between The River Garry and Loch Oich, near the Village of Invergarry is a magical unnamed mossy forest. On this cold December morning a rare event occurred

Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) close up showing sensory facial feathers, Codfish Island / Whenua Hou, Southland, New Zealand, February. Critically endangered

Mr. Churchill contemplates the ruins of the House of Commons, bombed in May 1941, 1941 (1955). Incendiary bombs which fell on the nights of 10

Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC), Greek philosopher
Illustration of a Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC), Greek philosopher

Scottish forest In Scotland, between The River Garry and Loch Oich, near the Village of Invergarry is a magical unnamed magical mossy forest that looks like its right out of a fairytale

Portrait of a young man

Young man wearing an open plaid shirt in a backyard

Sensual face of a young woman

Young man, portrait

Maugham Plays Bridge
27th November 1953: English novelist William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965), the guest of honour at a bridge party at Crockfords Club, contemplates his hand

Skogafoss waterfall, Southern Region, Iceland, Polar Regions

Into the Mystic #2
In Scotland, between The River Garry and Loch Oich, near the Village of Invergarry is a magical unnamed magical mossy forest that looks like its right out of a fairytale

World War I poster of a little girl sitting on her fathers lap and a boy playing
Vintage World War I poster of a little girl sitting on her fathers lap and a little boy playing with toy soldiers. It reads, Daddy, what did you do in the great war?

The Scribe, (oil on canvas)
651541 The Scribe, (oil on canvas) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scribe. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935)

Beethoven in the Forest (litho)
3102327 Beethoven in the Forest (litho) by Schmid, Julius (1854-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beethoven in the Forest. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Oliver Cromwell, 1867 (oil on canvas)
985100 Oliver Cromwell, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Leutze, Emanuel Gottlieb (1816-68); 145.1x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell. Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze (1816-1868). Oil on canvas

Myanmar, Mandalay division, Pyin Oo Lwin. Burmese monk meditating under Dattawgyaik Waterfall (MR)

Young woman in field holding flower, eyes closed

Portrait of a young man, cool tone

Tennessee Williams
US playwright Tennessee Williams (1911 - 1983) reclining with a glass. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Dylan Thomas
10th August 1946: Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953), relaxing outside. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4156 - Nest Of Singing Birds - pub

Buddhist Monks at Kandawgyi Lake at sunset, Pyin Oo Lwin (Pyin U Lwin), Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Ida Bell Wells-Barnett, Leader in civil rights

Austria, Vienna, Portrait of Franz Peter Schubert
Wilhelm August Rieder (1796-1880), Portrait of Franz Peter Schubert (Vienna, 1797-1828), Austrian composer, 1875. Detail

Listvianka, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia (engraving)
6001037 Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia)

Female Nude Seated by Fireside, c. 1850-1900 (mantochrome, paper-taped)
990443 Female Nude Seated by Fireside, c.1850-1900 (mantochrome, paper-taped) by Mante, Louis Amedee (1826-1913) & Goldschmidt

A Buddhist monk exploring the Angkor Archaeological Complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Contemplation: A Journey of Reflection and Serenity" In the vast wilderness, Christ finds solace as he contemplates his purpose in Briton Riviere's masterpiece "Christ in the Wilderness, 1898. " The profound stillness of the scene invites us to delve into our own thoughts. Centuries earlier, a philosopher immerses himself in deep meditation. In Philosopher in Meditation, 1632, we witness his quest for knowledge and understanding through introspection. His serene expression reminds us of the power that lies within contemplation. Gustav Mahler gazes into eternity as captured by a photographic portrait from Vienna. Amidst the chaos of life, he pauses to reflect on his musical creations and seek inspiration from within. Underneath a moonlit sky, two men stand captivated by its ethereal beauty. Caspar David Friedrich's Two Men Contemplating the Moon transports us to an enchanting realm where dreams intertwine with reality. On a tranquil beach ballet unfolds; dancers lost in their own world of contemplation. As they gracefully move across the sand, their minds wander freely like waves crashing against the shore. Amidst Amrit Sarovar's sacred waters stands a Sikh pilgrim who halts for reflection. With eyes closed and hands clasped together, he connects with divinity through silent contemplation. Tahquamenon Falls State Park unveils Dream Falls – nature's masterpiece that inspires awe and introspection. As water cascades down majestic cliffs amidst lush greenery, it beckons us to ponder life's mysteries hidden within its depths. Gustave Doré takes us back to ancient times with The New Zealander painting from 1872. Lost in thought atop ruins overlooking London Bridge, this solitary figure symbolizes humanity’s eternal search for meaning amid changing landscapes. Havana reveals El Malecon – a captivating view that evokes both tranquility and contemplation.