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"Inquisitive: A Journey of Curiosity and Wonder" Step into a world where curiosity knows no bounds

Background imageInquisitive Collection: A Kingfisher Amongst Reeds in Winter, 1901 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

A Kingfisher Amongst Reeds in Winter, 1901 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
652079 A Kingfisher Amongst Reeds in Winter, 1901 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 53.3x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: A Little Crake, (watercolour heightened with white)

A Little Crake, (watercolour heightened with white)
651869 A Little Crake, (watercolour heightened with white) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 22.8x31.7. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Little Crake. Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Head of a Youth, (oil on canvas)

Head of a Youth, (oil on canvas)
827975 Head of a Youth, (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Ludovico (1555-1619); 42x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of a Youth. Lodovico Carracci (1555-1619). Oil on canvas

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Parson cursing foxhunters and hounds trampling his garden

Parson cursing foxhunters and hounds trampling his garden after a fox. Despite a warning sign reading Steel traps spring guns set in this garden. The Enraged Vicar

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Cocatoo, 1779 (hand-coloured engraving)

Cocatoo, 1779 (hand-coloured engraving)
986359 Cocatoo, 1779 (hand-coloured engraving) by Hayes, William (fl.1770-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocatoo. William Hayes (fl.1773-1799). Hand-coloured engraving. Engraved in 1799

Background imageInquisitive Collection: A Parrot, 1731-1738 (hand-coloured engraving)

A Parrot, 1731-1738 (hand-coloured engraving)
986232 A Parrot, 1731-1738 (hand-coloured engraving) by Albin, Eleazar (fl.1713-59); 27.7x22.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Parrot. From A Natural History of Birds)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Lady at a Window, (oil on canvas)

Lady at a Window, (oil on canvas)
1197516 Lady at a Window, (oil on canvas) by Irolli, Vicenzo (1860-1945); 91.2x87.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Window Shopping (The Storefront); Un Etalage (La Devanture), 1856-60 (oil on canvas)

Window Shopping (The Storefront); Un Etalage (La Devanture), 1856-60 (oil on canvas)
825613 Window Shopping (The Storefront); Un Etalage (La Devanture), 1856-60 (oil on canvas) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 46x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Fortune Teller (oil on canvas)

The Fortune Teller (oil on canvas)
989288 The Fortune Teller (oil on canvas) by Cortazzo, Oreste (1836-1910/12); 46.4x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Teller. Oreste Cortazzo (b. 1836). Oil on panel

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Peddlers Wares, (oil on canvas)

The Peddlers Wares, (oil on canvas)
989261 The Peddlers Wares, (oil on canvas) by Damschroeder, J.J.M. (fl.1890-1910); 82.5x118.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peddlers Wares. J.J.M. Damschroeder (fl.1890-1910)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: A New Sign for the Old Inn, 1870 (oil on canvas)

A New Sign for the Old Inn, 1870 (oil on canvas)
1767432 A New Sign for the Old Inn, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Henry (1839-1912); 90.2x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Sign for the Old Inn. Henry Bacon (1839-1912)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Transit of Venus, 1883 (oil on canvas laid down on board)

The Transit of Venus, 1883 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
1767350 The Transit of Venus, 1883 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 76.8x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transit of Venus)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Memories of Capri; Ricordi di Capri, 1878 (oil on panel)

Memories of Capri; Ricordi di Capri, 1878 (oil on panel)
1767320 Memories of Capri; Ricordi di Capri, 1878 (oil on panel) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 35x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Memories of Capri; Ricordi di Capri)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Woman in the Stream, 1903 (oil on Eternit panel)

Woman in the Stream, 1903 (oil on Eternit panel)
1196619 Woman in the Stream, 1903 (oil on Eternit panel) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 120x118 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Through the Binoculars, (oil on canvas)

Through the Binoculars, (oil on canvas)
658938 Through the Binoculars, (oil on canvas) by Garcia Mencia, Antonio (1852-1918); 40.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Through the Binoculars. Antonio Garcia Mencia (1852-1918)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: A Corner of my Studio, 1893 (oil on canvas)

A Corner of my Studio, 1893 (oil on canvas)
658702 A Corner of my Studio, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 61x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Corner of my Studio. Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Story Book, 1892 (oil on canvas)

The Story Book, 1892 (oil on canvas)
659563 The Story Book, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Mundt, Emilie Caroline (b.1842); 49x26.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story Book. Emilie Mundt (1842-1922). Oil on canvas. Dated Dec 1892

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Silk Scarf, (oil on canvas)

The Silk Scarf, (oil on canvas)
989732 The Silk Scarf, (oil on canvas) by Corcos, Vittorio Matteo (1859-1933); 58x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silk Scarf. Vittorio Matteo Corcos (1859-1933). Oil on canvas

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Woman and Child Before a Mirror, 1870s (oil on panel)

Woman and Child Before a Mirror, 1870s (oil on panel)
877149 Woman and Child Before a Mirror, 1870s (oil on panel) by Seignac, Paul (1826-1904); 46.4x38.1 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Prying Eyes (colour litho)

Prying Eyes (colour litho)
CHT207474 Prying Eyes (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Otley, 1901 (cyanotype)

Otley, 1901 (cyanotype)
LSH239498 Otley, 1901 (cyanotype) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); 16.5x12 cm; Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; eLinley Sambourne House; English, out of copyright

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Illustration, The Smugglers Cave

Illustration, The Smugglers Cave. late 19th century

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Vestris, Glover, Williams and Liston in comedy Paul Pry

Vestris, Glover, Williams and Liston in comedy Paul Pry
Madame Vestris, Miss P Glover, Mr Williams and John Liston in the popular comedy by John Poole, Paul Pry, which premiered at the Haymarket Theatre, London, in 1825. circa 1825

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day (engraving)

The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day (engraving)
1107132 The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Cows and a dog

Cows and a dog - Dog barring the way of inquisitive cattle wanting to come through the gate. Artist: Berenice Butler Date: circa 1920

Background imageInquisitive Collection: In the Drawing Room, 1897 (pencil, pen and black ink, watercolour and bodycolour on card)

In the Drawing Room, 1897 (pencil, pen and black ink, watercolour and bodycolour on card)
658383 In the Drawing Room, 1897 (pencil, pen and black ink, watercolour and bodycolour on card) by Marold, Ludek or Ludwig (1865-98) (after); 65x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Gardener; Tradgardsmastaren, 1883 (oil on canvas)

The Gardener; Tradgardsmastaren, 1883 (oil on canvas)
659717 The Gardener; Tradgardsmastaren, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 63x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gardener; Tradgardsmastaren. Carl Larsson (1853-1919)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Uninvited Guest, (oil on canvas)

The Uninvited Guest, (oil on canvas)
659585 The Uninvited Guest, (oil on canvas) by Uchermann, Karl K. (1855-1940); 46.5x55.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Uninvited Guest. Karl Kristian Uchermann (1855-1940). Oil on canvas

Background imageInquisitive Collection: After the Bath, (oil on canvas)

After the Bath, (oil on canvas)
658658 After the Bath, (oil on canvas) by Comerre, Leon Francois (1850-1916); 55x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Bath. Leon Francois Comerre (1850-1916). Oil on canvas

Background imageInquisitive Collection: On the Bridge, 1893 (oil on canvas)

On the Bridge, 1893 (oil on canvas)
658448 On the Bridge, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Serra, Enrique (1859-1918); 23.5x37.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Bridge. Enrique Serra Auque (1859-1918). Oil on canvas

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Antoinette Herbert looking in the Mirror, c. 1844 (oil on canvas)

Antoinette Herbert looking in the Mirror, c. 1844 (oil on canvas)
CH401565 Antoinette Herbert looking in the Mirror, c.1844 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 101.1x81.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The inquisitive boy (engraving)

The inquisitive boy (engraving)
669663 The inquisitive boy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The inquisitive boy)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Seated Nude (cyanotype)

Seated Nude (cyanotype)
LSH239480 Seated Nude (cyanotype) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); Linley Sambourne House, London, UK; eLinley Sambourne House; English, out of copyright

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Portrait of a Young Gentleman, 1819 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Young Gentleman, 1819 (oil on canvas)
1195835 Portrait of a Young Gentleman, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Dawe, George (1781-1829); 83.8x67.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The First Lesson; La Prima Lezione, (oil on canvas)

The First Lesson; La Prima Lezione, (oil on canvas)
651417 The First Lesson; La Prima Lezione, (oil on canvas) by Irolli, Vicenzo (1860-1945); 38.1x57.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Lesson; La Prima Lezione)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Head; Kopf, c. 1916 (oil on board)

Head; Kopf, c. 1916 (oil on board)
825780 Head; Kopf, c.1916 (oil on board) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 40x30.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head; Kopf. Alexej von Jawlensky (1864-1941). Oil on board

Background imageInquisitive Collection: A Golden Dream, 1893 (oil on canvas)

A Golden Dream, 1893 (oil on canvas)
HMP394693 A Golden Dream, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Gotch, Thomas Cooper (1854-1931); 96x117 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; English

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Curiosity, a Sketch (w / c on paper)

Curiosity, a Sketch (w / c on paper)
451604 Curiosity, a Sketch (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 9.5x13.3 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Honeymoon Hardships (engraving)

Honeymoon Hardships (engraving)
1047392 Honeymoon Hardships (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honeymoon Hardships, Extracts from a Letter by Angelina)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Turbith, plante de l isle de Zeilan, 1784 (hand-coloured engraving)

Turbith, plante de l isle de Zeilan, 1784 (hand-coloured engraving)
985697 Turbith, plante de l isle de Zeilan, 1784 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); 43.7x28.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Turbith, plante de l isle de Zeilan)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: The Flowers of Venus, 1890 (oil on canvas)

The Flowers of Venus, 1890 (oil on canvas)
658701 The Flowers of Venus, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 59.7x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flowers of Venus. John William Godward (1861-1922)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Playful Friends, 1892 (oil on canvas)

Playful Friends, 1892 (oil on canvas)
658225 Playful Friends, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Eycken, Charles van den (1859-1923); 63.5x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Playful Friends. Charles Van den Eycken (1859-1923). Oil on canvas

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Blackgame, 1928 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

Blackgame, 1928 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
651862 Blackgame, 1928 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 35.6x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackgame. Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Two lovers in a parlour disturbed by prying maids

Two lovers in a parlour disturbed by prying maids
5893733 Two lovers in a parlour disturbed by prying maids. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Two lovers in a parlour disturbed by prying maids moving glasses in a cupboard)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Three Women in Hats; Trois femmes en chapeaux, 1880 (oil on panel)

Three Women in Hats; Trois femmes en chapeaux, 1880 (oil on panel)
1769789 Three Women in Hats; Trois femmes en chapeaux, 1880 (oil on panel) by Clairin, Georges (1843-1919); 38.1x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Women in Hats; Trois femmes en chapeaux)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Jack O Lantern, 1872 (oil on canvas)

Jack O Lantern, 1872 (oil on canvas)
1766751 Jack O Lantern, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack O Lantern... Arthur Hughes (1832-1915). Oil on canvas

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Ducks Swimming in a Sunlit Lake, (oil on canvas)

Ducks Swimming in a Sunlit Lake, (oil on canvas)
989744 Ducks Swimming in a Sunlit Lake, (oil on canvas) by Koester, Alexander (1864-1932); 46.5x72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ducks Swimming in a Sunlit Lake. Alexander Koester (1864-1932)

Background imageInquisitive Collection: Portrait of the Rev. Thoms Wilson D. D. and his Adopted Daughter, Miss Catherine Macauley

Portrait of the Rev. Thoms Wilson D. D. and his Adopted Daughter, Miss Catherine Macauley
990186 Portrait of the Rev.Thoms Wilson D.D. and his Adopted Daughter, Miss Catherine Macauley, (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby



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"Inquisitive: A Journey of Curiosity and Wonder" Step into a world where curiosity knows no bounds. From the playful antics of a curious otter in 2003 to the captivating gaze of Charolais cows in France, every moment is an opportunity to explore. Imagine being transported to Lilliputians sneezing, their tiny world filled with endless questions waiting to be answered. Or venture into Sammamish, Washington State, where a three-month-old Blue Merle Australian Shepherd eagerly discovers the wonders around them. In Yorkshire, witness a cow peering over a stone wall, its eyes filled with intrigue as it seeks new adventures beyond its pasture. Just like John Liston and Paul Pry, two names synonymous with curiosity throughout history. Uncover the mysteries behind R. S. Hudson Limited's Omo Advertisement - what secrets lie within those captivating images that pique our interest? And marvel at "Nude Boy Standing; Stehender Knabenakt, " an oil on canvas masterpiece that invites us to question beauty and innocence. An inquisitive Macaroni Penguin captures our attention as it explores its icy habitat with unwavering determination. Meanwhile, a white-faced black-and-white Border Collie puppy captivates hearts with its innocent yet probing gaze. And who can forget the enigmatic connection between UFOs and White Sands? The allure of the unknown beckons us to seek answers beyond what we know. Join us on this journey through time and space as we embrace our innate sense of curiosity. Let these diverse glimpses into different worlds ignite your own thirst for knowledge and exploration – for there is nothing more powerful than an inquisitive mind ready to unravel life's greatest mysteries.