Recoiling Collection

Scene from "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", by Thomas Hardy, 1891. Creator: Hubert von Herkomer
Tess of the D'Urbervilles", By Thomas Hardy; "What makes you draw off in that way, Tess?", 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Ms Fr 226 The Use of Leeches, from The Decameron
CHT176051 Ms Fr 226 The Use of Leeches, from The Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-75) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas)
XIR384521 Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; (add.info)

Barnaby Rudge Sr, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465599 Barnaby Rudge Sr, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Psalm 116, 1870 (stained glass)
3475646 Psalm 116, 1870 (stained glass) by Hart, Frederick Vincent (1843-1914); St Nicholas Church, Cramlington, UK; (add.info.: Cottier & Co); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English, out of copyright

Le Moulin a Vent (colour litho)
3098468 Le Moulin a Vent (colour litho) by Rossi, Lucius (1846-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Moulin a Vent. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, February 1891.); © Look and Learn

A Horse Frightened by a Lion, after George Stubbs (1724-1806), 1788 (engraving by mixed methods on laid paper)
996302 A Horse Frightened by a Lion, after George Stubbs (1724-1806), 1788 (engraving by mixed methods on laid paper) by Stubbs, George Townley (1756-1815); 25x33.1 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario

Self portrait (oil on paper laid down on board)
CH451429 Self portrait (oil on paper laid down on board) by Johnston, David Claypoole (1799-1865); 71.5x51.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

WW1 era Comic Postcard - Little girl threatens her boy... " If I ever catch you at it" ! Date: circa 1916

The Frenchmen in Billinsgate, 1754. A street scene; a Frenchman, his fists doubled, recoils from a fishwife who is in a fighting attitude; another fishwife, seated, holds a lobster to his buttocks

The Butcher, Montmartre Market, 1857-1858. Artist: Honore Daumier
The Butcher, Montmartre Market, 1857-1858. From a private collection

American Art Deco Playing Card Back - Female bather (1) Date: circa late 1920s

giant heaving boulder center giants left right struggling
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Henry VI, Part I, 1890 (litho)
KW428130 Henry VI, Part I, 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VI, Part One)

Study of a man blowing a trumpet in anothers ear, and two figures in conversation, c
XJF311215 Study of a man blowing a trumpet in anothers ear, and two figures in conversation, c.1480-82 (pen and ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); British Museum, London, UK; Italian

Russian Scaevola, from the Syn Otechestva (Son of the Fatherland) 1812
BAL3031906 Russian Scaevola, from the Syn Otechestva (Son of the Fatherland) 1812 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Terebenev

The last visit of Heyling to the old man, illustration from The Pickwick Papers
KW259127 The last visit of Heyling to the old man, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1837 (litho) by Browne

Candide... recula trois pas saisi d horreur, et avanca ensuite par bon procede
XIR172453 Candide... recula trois pas saisi d horreur, et avanca ensuite par bon procede, illustration from chapter 29 of Candide by Francois Voltaire (1694-1778)

Balaam and the donkey with the angel, Herman van Swanevelt, 1629-1641

Market Reports illustrated - Game - Supply Strong. A Fair clearance was effected! A Butcher scares away his customers (a rather well-heeled family)

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"Recoiling: A Journey Through Artistic Expressions" In the realm of art, recoiling takes on various forms, capturing moments of surprise, fear, and astonishment. From Bacchus and Ariadne's passionate encounter to The Finding of Erichthonius' enigmatic allegory, each masterpiece unveils a unique narrative. Barnaby Rudge Sr's intricate pen and ink drawing transports us to the 1920s with its vibrant watercolor accents. Meanwhile, Three Nudes in Attitudes of Terror evokes an unsettling sensation through their black chalk outlines against off-white paper. Ms Fr 226 reveals an ancient practice as it showcases The Use of Leeches from The Decameron. This stained glass depiction in Psalm 116 offers solace amidst chaos while Le Moulin a Vent mesmerizes with its vivid colors dancing across the lithograph. A Horse Frightened by a Lion captures a moment frozen in time—an engraving that encapsulates both danger and vulnerability. In contrast, Self Portrait laid down on board invites introspection into the artist's soul. Phryne and Xenocrates entwine in oil on canvas—a tale of forbidden love told through delicate brushstrokes. Moving forward in time brings us to WW1 era Comic Postcard where innocence meets mischief as a little girl playfully threatens her boy companion. Lastly, we delve into history with The Frenchmen in Billinsgate—depicting cultural exchange between nations during the year 1754. Recoiling becomes not only an individual reaction but also a collective response to unexpected encounters throughout centuries. Through these diverse artworks spanning different mediums and eras, recoiling emerges as more than just physical movement—it is an emotional reflex that artists have masterfully captured for generations to come.