Juxtaposition Collection

The Two Young Girls - The Beautiful Rosine by Antoine Wiertz
Reproduction of the painting The Two Young Girls or The Beautiful Rosine by Antoine Wiertz (1806-1865). A pretty girl confronts her stark (and dead)

Street stories
Kuntal Biswas

GReDoS
Enrique Rodríguez de Mingo

Window
Kieron Long

Peppered moth (Biston betularia) showing a comparison of the melanistic form f. carbonaria next to the typical paler form on dark soot-covered bark

Composite image of Wallaceas giant bee (Megachile pluto) with European honey bee (Apis melifera)
Composite image of Wallaces giant bee (Megachile pluto) with European honey bee (Apis melifera). This is the worlds largest bee, which is approximately 4 times larger than a European honey bee

Bernie Grant Arts Centre PLA01_09_254
Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham, Haringey, Greater London. The rear building of the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, on the site of the former Tottenham Public Baths

Hyde Park Bowling Green PLA01_03_0409
Hyde Park, Bowling Green, Hyde Park, City of Westminster, Greater London. A man playing barefoot bowling on the public bowling green in Hyde Park, with the Albert Memorial beyond

Durham JLP01_10_26726
Millburngate, Durham, County Durham. An elevated view from the north-west showing Millburngate, Riverside House and surrounding buildings, with Durham Castle beyond

Facing the Street
Kieron Long

POSTCARD WITH TANK
The purveyors of romantic postcards were quick to pick up the theme of the tank, though the juxtaposition of love and death may seem in somewhat dubious taste Date: circa 1917

The Archer, c. 1930-42 (oil on canvas)
908516 The Archer, c.1930-42 (oil on canvas) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 71x91.5 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; Southampton City Art Gallery

Louis Seize Roi des Francais, 18th century. 18th century. Creator: Anon
Louis Seize Roi des Francais, 18th century

Close-up of bright purple and green coleus plant leaves in Ubud District in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

The Gypsy, 1865 (oil on canvas)
3822471 The Gypsy, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 55.8x73.2 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; out of copyright

King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid, 1893 (photo-engraving)
3726038 King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid, 1893 (photo-engraving) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 65.4x29.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Monk and Nixies, 1921 (oil on canvas)
PNH353955 Monk and Nixies, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Jettmar, Rudolf (1869-1939); 120x120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Monch und Nixen; in German mythology)

A River Landscape with a Medieval Town, 1652 (oil on panel)
5888698 A River Landscape with a Medieval Town, 1652 (oil on panel) by Staveren, Jan Adriansz van (1625-68); 32x45 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch

The Friend of Humanity and the Knife Grinder, 1797 (hand-coloured etching)
BAL42770 The Friend of Humanity and the Knife Grinder, 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

Bronze balsamarium in the form of a satyr and maenad, Etruscan, 3rd century BC (bronze)
TFM63397 Bronze balsamarium in the form of a satyr and maenad, Etruscan, 3rd century BC (bronze) by Etruscan (3rd century BC); height=9.4cm cm; Freud Museum, London, UK; eFreud Museum

The City and Country Beaux, c. 1838 (oil on canvas)
CLK339945 The City and Country Beaux, c.1838 (oil on canvas) by Edmonds, Francis William (1806-63); 51.1x61.6 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Begone Dull Care, I Prithee Begone From Me, 1801 (hand-coloured etching)
BAL42767 Begone Dull Care, I Prithee Begone From Me, 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

Elegance and Misery, Mexico City, 1928 (b / w photo)
472867 Elegance and Misery, Mexico City, 1928 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Untitled (gelatin silver print)
660336 Untitled (gelatin silver print) by Atget, Eugene (1856-1927); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Fabric Design, 1916 (pencil & bodycolour on oiled tracing paper)
3431728 Fabric Design, 1916 (pencil & bodycolour on oiled tracing paper) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); 38.3x73.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish

A little girl playing with her doll; two guns and a knapsack are next to her
GBW451458 A little girl playing with her doll; two guns and a knapsack are next to her on the ground, Reims, Marne, France, 1917 (autochrome) by Cuville

Silent Pleading, 1858 (oil on canvas)
3822457 Silent Pleading, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); 94x71.7 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

Peace and War, 1888 (oil on canvas)
3822275 Peace and War, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Cooper, Thomas Sidney (1803-1902); 97.5x152.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

Air traffic control system
Briana K

Under Observation
Chris Hamilton

Paradise Riflebird (Ptiloris paradiseus) young males size each other up between practice displays. Australia

Green-veined White butterfly egg (Pieris napi) above, Orange-tip butterfly egg (Anthocharis)
Green-veined White butterfly egg (Pieris napi) above, Orange-tip butterfly egg (Anthocharis cardamines) below, on Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) Sussex, UK. June

Lamp and trees in mist, Oxford

Balancing Act II

Balancing Act

Bird, street light and moon in Oxford

A surreal site - two teacups on a bench by the Thames Path at Oxford

Lamppost and skyscraper - juxtaposition at the junction of 42nd Street and 5th Avenue
New York, USA - 3 November 2014; no people in view. Strange contrasts in shape, form and colour - a street light and featureless slab-sided skyscraper spotted together at the junction of two of new

Kasuga Grand Shrine, Kyoto- still life with maple leaf, autumn
Nara, Japan - 4 November 1987; Kasuga Grand Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the city of Nara, Japan. Established in 768 AD and rebuilt several times over the centuries

Cat window in Amsterdam 2
Amsterdam, the Netherlands - 22 May 1997; The sort of zaniness that can be seen all over the place in Amsterdam; a city that famously combines borderline craziness with a totally laid-back feel

Cat window in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the Netherlands - 22 May 1997; The sort of zaniness that can be seen all over the place in Amsterdam; a city that famously combines borderline craziness with a totally laid-back feel

Lonely Autumn leaf on the pavement

Overview of Harbour, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Looking through the tres at sunlit forest on the mountains in the Pyrenees in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park in Huesca Provnce, Aragon, Spain

Dark cloud over the sunlit forest of the mountain cliffs in the Pyrenees in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park in the Huesca Province, Aragon, Spain

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"Juxtaposition: A Visual Symphony of Contrasts" In the painting "The Two Young Girls - The Beautiful Rosine" by Antoine Wiertz, innocence and maturity collide as two young girls stand side by side, their contrasting expressions telling different stories. Facing the street, a postcard with a tank captures the essence of contradiction. Amidst bustling city life, an image of war disrupts the tranquility, reminding us of humanity's paradoxical nature. Nature itself showcases juxtaposition in its evolution. The peppered moth reveals a comparison between its light and dark forms, adapting to survive in changing environments – a testament to nature's ability to adapt and transform. A composite image featuring Wallacea's giant bee alongside the European honey bee highlights the vast differences between these species. One is colossal and rare while the other is familiar but small; together they represent biodiversity at its finest. At Bernie Grant Arts Centre, modern architecture stands tall against traditional surroundings – an architectural juxtaposition that symbolizes progress without forgetting our roots. Hyde Park Bowling Green presents another intriguing contrast. In this serene green space surrounded by towering buildings, leisurely games unfold amidst urban chaos – a harmonious blend of relaxation and hustle-bustle. Durham Cathedral offers an awe-inspiring sight as it looms over quaint houses nearby. This striking visual contrast epitomizes how history intertwines with contemporary life in unexpected ways. "The Archer, " painted between 1930-42 on canvas, portrays strength and vulnerability simultaneously. Through skillful brushwork, we witness both power and fragility coexisting within one figure – capturing human complexity beautifully. An anonymous artist crafted "Louis Seize Roi des Francais" during the 18th century. This regal portrait depicts King Louis XVI amid opulence while his reign crumbled under societal unrest – an artistic portrayal reflecting political turmoil hidden behind lavish façades. Street stories come alive through vibrant murals and graffiti, juxtaposing urban decay with artistic expression.