Pondering Collection

Portrait of a young man

Young man wearing an open plaid shirt in a backyard

Sensual face of a young woman

Portrait of a young man, cool tone

Statue in glasshouse at the Botanic Gardens, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Man / Wardrobe / Topcoat
A smartly-dressed man looks in his wardrobe and wonders which topcoat to wear

'L' Andalouse', 1927. Creator: Francis Picabia
'L' Andalouse', 1927. From a private collection.

The Meeting, 1884. Artist: Maria Konstantinowka Bashkirtseff
The Meeting, 1884. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

China Clay - The Monk. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

Oedipus and the Sphinx, 1864 (oil on canvas)
WLT204656 Oedipus and the Sphinx, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 105.5x87 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

Seated Female Nude, 1658. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Seated Female Nude, 1658. From a private collection

Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. In Greek Mythology, Leda, the wife of Tyndareus, King of Sparta, was seduced by Zeus, who disguised himself as a swan. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

The Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Departure, 19th / early 20th century. Artist: James Tissot
The Departure, 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection

Elisabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, Electress of the Palatinate, wife to Frederick V, the Winter King
5913166 Elisabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, Electress of the Palatinate, wife to Frederick V, the Winter King. Elisabeth, Reine de Boheme

The Head of a Girl, 1904 (oil on canvas)
659685 The Head of a Girl, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Edelfelt, Albert Gustaf Aristides (1854-1905); 64x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Head of a Girl. Albert Edelfelt (1854-1905)

The Indian Longthought meeting in an early settler home (colour litho)
STC311050 The Indian Longthought meeting in an early settler home (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Swear to me, Hagen, my son!, illustration from
STC324269 Swear to me, Hagen, my son!, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Woman Deep in Thought, c. 1910 (pastel on paper)
AGR127726 Woman Deep in Thought, c.1910 (pastel on paper) by Axentowicz, Teodor (1859-1938); 63x47.5 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Chimpanzee pondering a chess move (colour litho)
982932 Chimpanzee pondering a chess move (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A shepherds shieling (colour litho)
3093621 A shepherds shieling (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A shepherds shieling)

Waiting for an Answer (oil on panel)
BOU202935 Waiting for an Answer (oil on panel) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

bindweed
Jan Slotboom

Three farmers at sheep sale
Three male farmers study the stock at a sheep sale in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales Date: circa 1975

The Astronomer, 1822. Artist: Etienne Frederic Lignon
The Astronomer, 1822. From Volume II (Costumes and Portraits) of Description of Egypt, published under the orders of Napoleon

Joost van den Vondel, 17th century Dutch poet and dramatist, c1870. Artist: H Sluyter
Joost van den Vondel, 17th century Dutch poet and dramatist, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J Van Lenner and J Ter Gouw. (Leiden, AW Sijthoff, c1870)

The Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. Artist: Charles Guillot
The Carmelite Nuns in the Warming Hall, mid 18th century. From the Musee d Art et d Histoire, St Denis, France

Venus and the Lute Player, c1565-1570. Artist: Titian
Venus and the Lute Player, c1565-1570. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

John the Baptist in the Wilderness, 1490-1495. Artist: Geertgen tot Sint Jans
John the Baptist in the Wilderness, 1490-1495. From the Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

The Legend of Saint Lucie, Virgin and Child with Saints (detail), 15th century. From the Art Museum of Estonia, Tallinn

St Jerome, 1521. Artist: Albrecht Durer
St Jerome, 1521. From the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal

The Elegant, 19th century. From a private collection

The Princess Nyosan, 1765. Artist: Suzuki Harunobu
The Princess Nyosan, 1765

Christopher Columbus landing in America, c1760(?)-1770. Artist: Jean Robert Ango
Christopher Columbus landing in America, c1760(?)-1770. Piece taken from the collection of paintings of the Baillif of Breteuil in 1770

Portrait of Thomas Faed in his Studio, 19th century. Artist: John Ballantyne
Portrait of Thomas Faed in his Studio, 19th century. From a private collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Grant in his Studio, 1866. Artist: John Ballantyne
Portrait of Sir Francis Grant in his Studio, 1866. From a private collection

Lord Nelson, c1797-1805. Artist: Sir William Beechey
Lord Nelson, c1797-1805

Portrait of an Old Woman, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of an Old Woman, 17th century. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

Self-Portrait with a Gold Chain, 1633. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Self-Portrait with a Gold Chain, 1633. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Guard, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Guard, 17th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Portugal

Simon the Apostle, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Simon the Apostle, 17th century. From the Kunsthaus, Zurich

Portrait of Rembrandts Brother, Andrien van Rijn ?, 1654. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of Rembrandts Brother, Andrien van Rijn (?), 1654. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow, Russia

Portrait of an Old Woman, 1654. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Portrait of an Old Woman, 1654. From the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow

The Paumgartner Alterpiece, 1498-1504. Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Paumgartner Alterpiece, 1498-1504

St Jacques, 18th century. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
St Jacques, 18th century. From the collection of the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest, Hungary

Zeuxis Choosing a Model from the Beautiful Girls of Croton, 1789. Artist: Francois-Andre Vincent
Zeuxis Choosing a Model from the Beautiful Girls of Croton, 1789. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris, France

Portrait of a dark-haired, long haired man in his early thirties

Head in profile with a question mark, illustration

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"Pondering the Depths of Existence: A Portrait Series" In the tranquil backyard, a young man wearing an open plaid shirt contemplates life's mysteries, lost in thought amidst nature's embrace. With a cool tone and piercing gaze, this portrait captures the essence of a young man pondering his place in the world, searching for meaning beyond what meets the eye. The sensual face of a young woman reveals her deep thoughts as she ponders the complexities of love and desire, her mind wandering through uncharted territories. Encased within a glasshouse at the Botanic Gardens stands a statue frozen in time, inviting us to ponder its significance and reflect on our own fleeting existence. Another portrait showcases a young man immersed in contemplation; his furrowed brow hints at profound introspection as he seeks answers to life's most pressing questions. Against the backdrop of lush greenery, a young man wearing an open plaid shirt finds solace in solitude while pondering his dreams and aspirations under an endless sky. Standing confidently with his laptop before him, this image captures a moment when inspiration strikes—a perfect balance between work and reflection as he ponders new ideas against that wall. A well-dressed gentleman gazes into his wardrobe full of topcoats, contemplating which one will best suit today's adventures—a metaphorical decision that mirrors life choices we all must make. As Aristotle once said: "The unexamined life is not worth living. " These words echo through time as we pause to ponder our own existence—seeking wisdom and understanding along life's winding path. Amidst vast savannahs roams Giraffa camelopardalis—the giraffe—an elegant creature whose elongated neck seems purpose-built for observing distant horizons; perhaps it too ponders its place within this vast ecosystem?