Hand On Chin Collection

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?

Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow, architect
672758 Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow, architect; (add.info.: Longfellow - engraving Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow Jr (18 August 1854, Portland, Maine - 16 February 1934)

Portrait of Maria Edgeworth
863870 Portrait of Maria Edgeworth; (add.info.: Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849) Anglo-Irish novelist. Author of "Castle Rackrent" (1800) and "Belinda" (1801)

Sidney Webb, Baron Passfield (1859-1947)
863306 Sidney Webb, Baron Passfield (1859-1947); (add.info.: Sidney Webb, Baron Passfield (1859-1947) English political economist and social reformer

French new year postcard depicting two young girls, 1900
3665962 French new year postcard depicting two young girls, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: French new year postcard depicting two young girls 1900)

French postcard dated circa, 1900, showing a young angel with wings
3665652 French postcard dated circa, 1900, showing a young angel with wings by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: French postcard dated circa 1900)

French art-deco, postcard depicting a young woman, 1900
3665665 French art-deco, postcard depicting a young woman, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French art-deco, postcard depicting a young woman 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene
3666077 the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene,; (add.info.: French 19th century, coloured woodblock illustration showing the penitent Saint Mary Magdalene, who)

Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman reflected in a pond bordered with flowers, 1900
3666038 Vintage, French, postcard depicting a pensive woman reflected in a pond bordered with flowers, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage, French)

French new year postcard depicting a middle class woman smiling and surrounded by flowers, 1900
3665966 French new year postcard depicting a middle class woman smiling and surrounded by flowers, 1900 by French Photographer

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Irish dramatist, critic and Fabian in 1902 (engraving)
866214 George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Irish dramatist, critic and Fabian in 1902 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Carl Maria von Weber
864910 Portrait of Carl Maria von Weber; (add.info.: Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) German composer and pianist. A key figure in the transition from Classical to Romantic Music

Gen. Joffre & Poincare, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. Gen
Gen. Joffre & Poincare, between c1914 and c1915. French general Joseph Jacques Ce´saire Joffre (1852-1931) who served during World War I.

Mademoiselle Pourtalès, 1880. Creator: Hugo Salmson
Mademoiselle Pourtales, 1880

Man and Woman before Priest, mid 19th century. Creator: Albrecht Kindler
Man and Woman before Priest, mid 19th century

Seated Female Nude, c.1915-1934. Creator: Isaac Lazerus Israels
Seated Female Nude, c.1915-1934. With legs crossed and a hand under her chin

Seated Female Nude, 1875-1934. Creator: Isaac Lazerus Israels
Seated Female Nude, 1875-1934

The Artist's Mother, 1896. Creator: Akseli Gallen-Kallela
The Artist's Mother, 1896

Woman in rococo costume, unknown date. Creator: Unknown
Woman in rococo costume, unknown date

Chinese Boys, Mid-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Chinese Boys, Mid-19th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Java, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Java, c1797

Eleanor Rigby, Printed c.1910. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Eleanor Rigby, Printed c.1910

A Brown Study, 1895. Creator: Dallet Fuguet
A Brown Study, 1895

After the Bath, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
After the Bath, 19th century

Seated woman with a copper kettle, 1763-1826. Creator: Abraham van Strij
Seated woman with a copper kettle, 1763-1826

Gipsy Women; The Caucasus, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Gipsy Women; The Caucasus, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Portrait of Frans de Haes, Poet and Linguist in Rotterdam, 1732-1771. Creator: Dionys van Nijmegen
Portrait of Frans de Haes, Poet and Linguist in Rotterdam, 1732-1771

Child Holding a Dove, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Child Holding a Dove, c17th century

Philosopher in his Study, 1645. Creator: Jacob van Spreeuwen
Philosopher in his Study, 1645. Other Title(s): Philosopher in his Study

Portrait of Joseph Deutz, c.1648-c.1649. Creator: Michiel Sweerts
Portrait of Joseph Deutz, c.1648-c.1649

Heraclitus, 1628. Creator: Hendrick ter Brugghen
Heraclitus, 1628

Meditation, 1896. Creator: Jozef Israels
Meditation, 1896

Melancholy, 1880-1899. Creator: Jozef Israels
Melancholy, 1880-1899

Roberts, Mary, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Roberts, Mary, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915

Radford, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Radford, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Dalmores, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dalmores, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7

Dalmores, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dalmores, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7

Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowl, Jane, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. 30

Carey, W.F. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Carey, W.F. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916

Burden, James A. Mr. portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 31. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Burden, James A. Mr. portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 31

Burden, James A. Jr. Mr. portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 31. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Burden, James A. Jr. Mr. portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 31

Aitken, Harry E. Mr. portrait photograph, ca. 1914. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Aitken, Harry E. Mr. portrait photograph, ca. 1914

Taylor, Ruth Lee, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Taylor, Ruth Lee, Miss, portrait photograph, 1927

Rainsford, Mrs. seated outdoors, between 1922 and 1924. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rainsford, Mrs. seated outdoors, between 1922 and 1924

Parlo, Dita, Miss, portrait photograph, 1932 Feb. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Parlo, Dita, Miss, portrait photograph, 1932 Feb. 22

Sears, Zelda, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Sears, Zelda, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 7

Wood, Peggy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wood, Peggy, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 27

Portrait of the Artist´s Mother, Cecilia Margrethe Kobke, née Petersen, 1836. Creator: Christen Købke
Portrait of the Artist´s Mother, Cecilia Margrethe Kobke, nee Petersen, 1836

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"Contemplating the Past: A Collection of Hand-on-Chin Moments" In a World War I poster, a little girl sits on her father's lap, her hand resting thoughtfully on her chin, as they both reflect on the sacrifices made for freedom. Against a pristine white background, a young woman smiles softly with her hand delicately placed on her chin, pondering the possibilities that lie ahead. The red howler monkey captivates us with its digitally modified image, its expressive eyes and hand-on-chin pose seemingly contemplating the mysteries of its jungle home. Edgar Degas' masterpiece "Duranty" captures an elegant figure deep in thought, one hand gently supporting his chin as he ponders artistic inspiration. Johnny Carroll, the beloved comedian from Balsall Heath in Birmingham Midlands, entertains audiences with his quick wit and mischievous grin while playfully resting his hand on his chin. Saint John the Evangelist is depicted in intricate detail by Johann Lorenz Haid; head bowed slightly and quill in hand as he pens divine revelations with profound contemplation etched across his face. Leon Davent's "Standing Nude Woman" portrays a timeless beauty lost in introspection; her delicate fingers gracefully touching her chin as she reflects upon life's complexities. Francis Eleanor Trollope introduces us to "Madame Leroux, " whose intriguing tale unfolds through Percy Macquoid's illustration - capturing Madame Leroux lost in thought with one finger lightly grazing her thoughtful chin. The new statue of General Gordon stands tall at Trafalgar Square; visitors pause to admire this tribute to bravery and sacrifice while placing their hands pensively against their chins - honoring history and reflecting upon heroism. Pete Townshend's creative genius shines through Dan Springer's portrait.