Harmonie Collection

WWI - The Central Powers - Propaganda - Harmony. The Central Powers consisted of Germany, Austro-Hungary and The Ottoman Empire up to 1915, when they were joined by The Kingdom of Bulgaria

Harmonie de Fleurs et Tissu Zebre, c. 1917 (oil on canvas)
3504110 Harmonie de Fleurs et Tissu Zebre, c.1917 (oil on canvas) by Marval, Jacqueline (1866-1932); 65x81 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Crane Kalman Gallery, London, UK

Harmony and Juno: from the Triumph of the Gods, Gobelins tapestry, 1699
BAL1049 Harmony and Juno: from the Triumph of the Gods, Gobelins tapestry, 1699 by French School, (17th century); Mobilier National, Paris

Cadmus and Harmonia, 1877 (oil on canvas)
WDM75671 Cadmus and Harmonia, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 102x45 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; (add.info)

Harmony, 1894 (oil on canvas)
XIR201626 Harmony, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; French, out of copyright

Chalice engraved rosmoles family arms city De goede
Chalice engraved with rosmoles, family arms, city arms and De goede Harmonie in the Grutters Gilde, wine glass drinking glass drinking utensils tableware holder lead glass glass

P 5 fig 2 Farben-Kugel oder Construction des
P. 5 with fig. 2, Farben-Kugel; oder, Construction des Verhaltnisses aller Mischungen der Farben zu einander, und ihrer vollstandigen Affinitat

Farbenkugel Farben-Kugel oder Construction des
Farbenkugel, Farben-Kugel; oder, Construction des Verhaltnisses aller Mischungen der Farben zu einander, und ihrer vollstandigen Affinitat

Rouen Cathedral, evening, harmony in brown, 1894 (oil on canvas)
XIR899642 Rouen Cathedral, evening, harmony in brown, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 107x73 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Harmony or, The Three Graces (oil on panel)
XIR38789 Harmony or, The Three Graces (oil on panel) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545); 151x61 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: L Harmonie ou Les Trois Graces; ); German, out of copyright

Jupiter and Semele, 1704 (oil on canvas)
XIR243436 Jupiter and Semele, 1704 (oil on canvas) by Boulogne, Bon de (1649-1717); 147x90 cm; Musee de Tesse, Le Mans, France; (add.info.: Semele)

Apotheosis of Semele (oil on canvas)
XIR226038 Apotheosis of Semele (oil on canvas) by Caron, Antoine (1520-99) (after); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Saumur, France; (add.info)

Jupiter and Semele (oil on canvas)
XIR169532 Jupiter and Semele (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 149x110 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; (add.info.: Semele)

Harmonie. Young man in eighteenth century dress playing a violin, as a woman sits listening with hands clasped. Date c1878

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"Harmonie: A Tapestry of Unity and Beauty" In the midst of the chaos that was World War I, a longing for harmony emerged. The Central Powers sought to manipulate this desire through propaganda, attempting to create an illusion of unity. However, true harmony cannot be forced; it blossoms naturally like flowers in a field. One such depiction of harmonious beauty is found in "Harmonie de Fleurs et Tissu Zebre, " a captivating oil painting from 1917. The vibrant colors and delicate brushstrokes capture the essence of harmony itself, reminding us that even amidst conflict, there is still room for tranquility and balance. Throughout history, artists have explored the concept of harmony in various forms. In "Harmony and Juno: from the Triumph of the Gods, " a Gobelins tapestry dating back to 1699, we witness how gods themselves were believed to embody this ideal. Similarly, "Cadmus and Harmonia, " an oil painting from 1877, portrays two mythical figures intertwined in perfect accord. The pursuit of harmony extends beyond mythology as well. Artists like Claude Monet with his masterpiece "Rouen Cathedral" or Wassily Kandinsky with his work titled simply "Harmony" captured moments where nature's colors blended seamlessly together – creating breathtaking scenes that evoke peace within our souls. But harmony isn't limited to visual arts alone; it finds expression in music too. Lyricism and harmony go hand-in-hand when composers craft melodies that resonate deep within our hearts. Even everyday objects can carry traces of harmonious design – take for instance the chalice engraved with rosmoles family arms city De goede or P5 fig 2 Farben-Kugel oder Construction des Farbenkugel - both showcasing meticulous craftsmanship aimed at achieving aesthetic balance. Ultimately, whether depicted on canvas or woven into tapestries or heard through symphonies, harmony remains a universal aspiration.