Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Kitsch Collection (page 4)

"Embracing the Quirky Charm

Background imageKitsch Collection: kitsch, easter bunny, Germany, circa 1927

kitsch, easter bunny, Germany, circa 1927, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA

Background imageKitsch Collection: symbol / emblem / icon, fidelity, white dove in flower basket, Germany, 1917

symbol / emblem / icon, fidelity, white dove in flower basket, Germany, 1917, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Background imageKitsch Collection: Kitsch, a18xee

Kitsch, a18xee
a18xee

Background imageKitsch Collection: advertising, cosmetic, make-up, Maybelline Eye Make-Up, 'Happy the Bride with Lovely Eyes'

advertising, cosmetic, make-up, Maybelline Eye Make-Up, "Happy the Bride with Lovely Eyes", advertisement, in English, 1950s

Background imageKitsch Collection: kitsch, Happy Easter, Easter bunny with cart, Germany, circa 1925

kitsch, Happy Easter, Easter bunny with cart, Germany, circa 1925, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA

Background imageKitsch Collection: A Toby jug

A Toby jug

Background imageKitsch Collection: Mc Vities cookies Antique advertising 1930

Mc Vities cookies Antique advertising 1930

Background imageKitsch Collection: kitsch / souvenir, cat family during stroll, lithograph, Germany, circa 1895

kitsch / souvenir, cat family during stroll, lithograph, Germany, circa 1895, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Background imageKitsch Collection: kitsch / souvenir, flower wreath in hearth form, lithograph, Germany, circa 1895

kitsch / souvenir, flower wreath in hearth form, lithograph, Germany, circa 1895, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Background imageKitsch Collection: kitsch/cards/souvenir, car as flower vase, scrap-picture, Italy, circa 1987

kitsch/cards/souvenir, car as flower vase, scrap-picture, Italy, circa 1987, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Background imageKitsch Collection: Entitled: 'Swinging' shows two kittens wearing clothes on a swing

Entitled: "Swinging" shows two kittens wearing clothes on a swing. Harry Whittier Frees (1879 - 1953) was an American photographer who photographed live animals dressed

Background imageKitsch Collection: Portrait of a Whippet against a white wall and patterned carpet

Portrait of a Whippet against a white wall and patterned carpet

Background imageKitsch Collection: little baby girl with red dress with fly agaric hat

little baby girl with red dress with fly agaric hat Postcard motive 19th century Germany

Background imageKitsch Collection: Arm Chair

Arm Chair

Background imageKitsch Collection: kitsch / souvenir, USA, Valentine greetings 'To my Valentine', illustration, 1911

kitsch / souvenir, USA, Valentine greetings "To my Valentine", illustration, 1911, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Background imageKitsch Collection: Circle T Burgers Sign and Boy outside a drive-in in Belen New Mexico

Circle T Burgers Sign and Boy outside a drive-in in Belen New Mexico

Background imageKitsch Collection: Vintage Valentine Day Card

Vintage Valentine Day Card

Background imageKitsch Collection: A kitsch, colourful china piggy bank

A kitsch, colourful china piggy bank This image is exclusive to Alamy and their appointed agents

Background imageKitsch Collection: A giant plastic lobster advertising the Sea Haze fresh fish stall on the seafront at Brighton

A giant plastic lobster advertising the Sea Haze fresh fish stall on the seafront at Brighton, Sussex, England A giant plastic lobster advertising the Sea Haze fresh fish stall on the seafront at

Background imageKitsch Collection: Original print of Miss Wong by Vladimir Tretchikoff

Original print of Miss Wong by Vladimir Tretchikoff

Background imageKitsch Collection: kitsch / souvenir, nodding dog, Germany, circa 1975, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

kitsch / souvenir, nodding dog, Germany, circa 1975, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Background imageKitsch Collection: Anthropomorphism, 'Tommy Atkins', 1905

Anthropomorphism, "Tommy Atkins", 1905

Background imageKitsch Collection: 'The Village Belle' - by H. Schlesinger, from the exhibition at the French Gallery, 1876

"The Village Belle" - by H. Schlesinger, from the exhibition at the French Gallery, 1876. Engraving of a painting....Herr H

Background imageKitsch Collection: Silk embroidery postcard by artist Elsi Gumier of a woman from Andaluciaholding a fan

Silk embroidery postcard by artist Elsi Gumier of a woman from Andaluciaholding a fan and wearing traditional dress of the region, circa 1950s, 1960's

Background imageKitsch Collection: Cauliflower Tureen, Chelsea, c. 1755

Cauliflower Tureen, Chelsea, c. 1755

Background imageKitsch Collection: The Musicians, c.1876-c.1877. An amusing contrast can discerned in this lively scene by Henriette

The Musicians, c.1876-c.1877. An amusing contrast can discerned in this lively scene by Henriette Ronner-Knip, renowned for her sentimental depictions of cats and dogs in domestic interiors

Background imageKitsch Collection: Kitsch cake decoration of girl on phone

Kitsch cake decoration of girl on phone

Background imageKitsch Collection: Seal, Chelsea, 1750/70

Seal, Chelsea, 1750/70

Background imageKitsch Collection: Blarney Inn Motel sign in Shamrock Texas

Blarney Inn Motel sign in Shamrock Texas Blarney Inn Motel sign in Shamrock Texas

Background imageKitsch Collection: Pink plastic flamingo

Pink plastic flamingo

Background imageKitsch Collection: Orange vintage telephone nostalgia 80s 90s retro kitsch blue background wallpaper 3d illustration

Orange vintage telephone nostalgia 80s 90s retro kitsch blue background wallpaper 3d illustration render digital rendering

Background imageKitsch Collection: Plastic blow mold Santa figurine on white background

Plastic blow mold Santa figurine on white background

Background imageKitsch Collection: Quacking his way through life. Shot of a rubber duck against a studio background

Quacking his way through life. Shot of a rubber duck against a studio background Shot of a rubber duck against a studio background

Background imageKitsch Collection: Serie der Gnom verwendet Liebig Fleischextrakt, ein Hochgenuß belohnt die Mühe

Serie der Gnom verwendet Liebig Fleischextrakt, ein Hochgenuß belohnt die Mühe, der Star bettelt um die Brühe / Series of the gnome Liebig uses meat extract, a treat rewards the effort

Background imageKitsch Collection: Garden gnome and garden tools, Germany

Garden gnome and garden tools, Germany

Background imageKitsch Collection: Series months, March and April, little boy standing in the rain with umbrella, April weather

Series months, March and April, little boy standing in the rain with umbrella, April weather, first spring flowers of violets and daisies / Serie Monate, März und April

Background imageKitsch Collection: Armchair Animal Print Safari Leopard Kitsch Style

Armchair Animal Print Safari Leopard Kitsch Style

Background imageKitsch Collection: postcard, kitsch, two children with a coffee grinder, Girl and boy, 1890 / Postkarte, Kitsch

postcard, kitsch, two children with a coffee grinder, Girl and boy, 1890 / Postkarte, Kitsch, zwei Kinder mit einer Kaffeemuehle, Maedchen und Junge, 1890, Historisch, historical

Background imageKitsch Collection: assorted dogs vintage artwork

assorted dogs vintage artwork

Background imageKitsch Collection: vintage circus poster art

vintage circus poster art

Background imageKitsch Collection: decoration, objects of decoration with a kitsch taste

decoration, objects of decoration with a kitsch taste

Background imageKitsch Collection: a maneki neko presenting a multicolor donuts on a doily paper and a pop colorful background

a maneki neko presenting a multicolor donuts on a doily paper and a pop colorful background. Minimal quirky color still life photography

Background imageKitsch Collection: statue china kitsch ceramics fawn appearance collect roe collecting keramik-reh

statue china kitsch ceramics fawn appearance collect roe collecting keramik-reh

Background imageKitsch Collection: A cuckoo clock on a wall

A cuckoo clock on a wall

Background imageKitsch Collection: Dashboard hula girl with ukulele. Isolated

Dashboard hula girl with ukulele. Isolated

Background imageKitsch Collection: roses, kitsch, nostalgic, postcard, picture postcard, child, rose bouquet

roses, kitsch, nostalgic, postcard, picture postcard, child, rose bouquet

Background imageKitsch Collection: Golden Retriever puppy, 8 weeks, with Santa hat

Golden Retriever puppy, 8 weeks, with Santa hat Golden Retriever puppy, 8 weeks, with Santa hat

Background imageKitsch Collection: Retro Nordic Jersey Pattern

Retro Nordic Jersey Pattern Retro Vintage Scandinavian Woolen Jumper Pattern



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Embracing the Quirky Charm: Exploring Kitsch Around the World" From a statue of Freddie Mercury in Montreux to an "I Love Aruba" sign in downtown Oranjestad they can be found in every corner of the globe. This unique aesthetic captures our attention and transports us into a world where eccentricity reigns supreme. In Europe, Budapest showcases its love for kitsch with souvenir dolls donning traditional Hungarian costumes, while Prague boasts beer steins that add a touch of whimsy to any gathering. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao takes it up a notch with Frank Gehry's architectural masterpiece and Jeff Koons' Puppy sculpture – an enchanting blend of art and playfulness. Even amidst snow-covered landscapes, beach huts at Wells next the Sea stand as colorful symbols of joy and nostalgia. Meanwhile, Marianne Stokes' Childhoods Treasures painting reminds us of simpler times when innocence was cherished. Wrapping gifts may seem mundane, but vintage photographs from the 1950s reveal how even this everyday task can exude kitschy charm. And who could resist a wooden flamingo attached to a pink mailbox on Sanibel Island? It's these unexpected encounters that make life more vibrant. Kitsch is not just about tackiness; it celebrates individuality and embraces unconventional beauty. Whether it's through music or dance like Rock N Roll Dance or through quirky sculptures like Jeff Koons' Puppy, kitsch invites us to let go of conventions and revel in unabashed delight. So next time you stumble upon something wonderfully bizarre – be it Freddie Mercury immortalized in stone or an eclectic collection of trinkets – take a moment to appreciate its playful spirit. Kitsch is all around us if we open our eyes to its captivating allure.