Contradictory Collection

Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph)
1198038 Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph) by Chaurand-Naurac, Jean Raoul (1878-1948)

Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph)
1770036 Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph) by D Ylen, Jean (1866-1938); 128x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets)

Chestnut Seller, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195020 Chestnut Seller, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 47x35 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Costume design for the theatre production Korobotchka, (pencil, w / c, gouache)
1195755 Costume design for the theatre production Korobotchka, (pencil, w/c, gouache) by Sudeikin, Sergei Yurevich (1882-1946); 30.5x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Loves Blossom, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195031 Loves Blossom, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 41x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Poster for the 1923 State Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923 (colour lithograph)
1197758 Poster for the 1923 State Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923 (colour lithograph) by Schmidt, Joost (1893-1948); 68.5x48 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Mountain Landscape with Houses; Berglandschaft mit Hausern, 1912 (oil on canvas)
1768119 Mountain Landscape with Houses; Berglandschaft mit Hausern, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 46.4x54.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The U. S. S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort
1767430 The U.S.S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort Monroe in the Background (oil on board) by Buttersworth, James E

Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph)
1770108 Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); 100x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster advertising Canadian Pacific)

Persian free blown glass bottles, 11th century (glass)
1196753 Persian free blown glass bottles, 11th century (glass) by Persian School, (11th century); 25.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian School)

The Table, Harmony in Red; Le Table, Harmonie Rouge, 1927 (oil on canvas)
1768925 The Table, Harmony in Red; Le Table, Harmonie Rouge, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 92.1x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Table)

Contrasts (Two Spaces), 1934 (oil on panel)
1768392 Contrasts (Two Spaces), 1934 (oil on panel) by Bluemner, Oscar Florianus (1867-1938); 38.1x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Contrasts (Two Spaces)

Two embroidered cushion covers, English, 17th century and early 18th century (silk, wool)
1767220 Two embroidered cushion covers, English, 17th century and early 18th century (silk, wool) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two embroidered cushion covers, English)

Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1195550 Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 36.5x27.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

A group of Ashanti dolls, Akua ba, in different sizes and styles (wood)
1765079 A group of Ashanti dolls, Akua ba, in different sizes and styles (wood) by Ashanti (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A group of Ashanti dolls, Akua ba)

Manila and its Environs: Students from Different Colleges (watercolour)
1767261 Manila and its Environs: Students from Different Colleges (watercolour) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85); 24.7x34.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Manila and its Environs)

A pair of flintlock duelling pistols in a leather travelling case
1764823 A pair of flintlock duelling pistols in a leather travelling case by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1921-1925 (lithograph)
1197757 Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1921-1925 (lithograph) by Belgian School, (20th century); 33.5x25 (approx) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1922-1925 (lithograph)
1197754 Cover for the magazine Het Overzicht, c. 1922-1925 (lithograph) by Belgian School, (20th century); 33.5x25 (approx) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

The Empress Eugenie Visiting the Pyramids, (oil on canvas)
1197497 The Empress Eugenie Visiting the Pyramids, (oil on canvas) by Frere, Charles Theodore (Bey) (1814-88); 67.8x91.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Radha and Krishna, enraptured by each others beauty, c. 1785
1196869 Radha and Krishna, enraptured by each others beauty, c.1785 () by Indian School, (18th century); 19x13.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Two leaves from an album of native and European portraits, c
1196950 Two leaves from an album of native and European portraits, c.1830-1850 (pencil and w/c on paper, mounted on card) by Indian School

A bocha composed of blue satin field embroidered in silver and gilt thread (satin
1767214 A bocha composed of blue satin field embroidered in silver and gilt thread (satin, silver and gilt thread) by Persian School

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"Contradictory Expressions: A Glimpse into the Diverse Artistic World" Step back in time with an advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927. Vibrant colours and lithographic techniques invite you on a journey filled with contradictory hints. Next, immerse yourself in the bustling streets as you encounter a Chestnut Seller through an etching and aquatint print. The juxtaposition of delicate lines and vivid colours creates a paradoxical scene that captures both simplicity and complexity. Intriguingly, a costume design for the theatre production Korobotchka showcases pencil strokes delicately blended with watercolours and gouache. This fusion of mediums mirrors the enigmatic nature of contradictions themselves. Moving forward, explore Loves Blossom through its etching and aquatint technique. Printed in vibrant colours, this artwork presents conflicting emotions intertwined within each stroke—a visual representation of love's intricate dance between joy and pain. Dive into history with a colourful lithograph poster from the 1923 State Bauhaus Exhibition. Its bold composition challenges traditional norms while embracing innovative ideas—an embodiment of contradiction at its finest. Marvel at Mountain Landscape with Houses; Berglandschaft mit Hausern—a captivating oil painting from 1912. Here, contrasting elements coexist harmoniously—nature's serenity against man-made structures—an exquisite portrayal of duality within our surroundings. Witness historical events unfold as The U. S. S Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of American Civil War stands tall amidst Forts—an image that encapsulates opposing forces colliding head-on during times of conflict. Delve into ancient craftsmanship as your eyes meet a raised work embroidered mirror depicting a primitive hunter armed with only a bow and arrow—a reflection on how opposites can intertwine to create something truly remarkable. Experience nostalgia through a colour lithograph poster advertising Canadian Pacific from 1933—a blend of modernity and tradition, inviting viewers to ponder the contradictions of progress.