Red Curtain Collection

TheMoment
Marcel Egger

The word and a blow, 1875 (w / c on paper)
STC400546 The word and a blow, 1875 (w/c on paper) by Roberts, Henry Benjamin (1831-1915); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Unknown Man Seated with Parish Church in Background, 1844 (oil on canvas)
1128149 Unknown Man Seated with Parish Church in Background, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Bird, Isaac Faulkner (1803-84); 206.5x145 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Isolde, illustration from The Studio, 1895 (litho)
STC102248 Isolde, illustration from The Studio, 1895 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1828-31 (oil on canvas)
CTS336335 Portrait of Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1828-31 (oil on canvas) by Dawe, George (1781-1829); 348x199.4 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire (oil on canvas)
CTS336352 William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79); 125.7x100.3 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Portrait of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, 1826 (oil on canvas)
CTS336334 Portrait of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Dawe, George (1781-1829); 348x199.4 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Virgin and Child with St. John the Baptist, 1650 (oil on canvas)
CH344431 The Virgin and Child with St. John the Baptist, 1650 (oil on canvas) by Mignard, Nicolas (1606-68); 94x74.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Cafe-Concert, c. 1904 (oil on canvas)
NUL275408 The Cafe-Concert, c.1904 (oil on canvas) by Abel-Truchet, (1857-1918); 54.6x64.8 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Showman (oil on panel)
WAG292697 The Showman (oil on panel) by Keeling, William Knight (1807-86); 9.6x12.1 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

At the Opera, 1866 (oil on board)
WAG292693 At the Opera, 1866 (oil on board) by Phillip, John (1817-67); 61x46.4 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; Scottish, out of copyright

John Butterfield of Cliffe Hall, 1835 (oil on canvas)
1128480 John Butterfield of Cliffe Hall, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Hannah Maria (1810-65); 33x45.7 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas)
3744017 Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas) by Chandler, John Westbrooke (1764-c.1804/05); 76.2x63.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

An Unknown Lady, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)
MHB276662 An Unknown Lady, c.1610 (oil on canvas) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black dress with long-waisted bodice, low-cut neckline, long)

Sally Atkinson, nee Mitchell (oil on canvas)
3822201 Sally Atkinson, nee Mitchell (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 92x72 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Katherine Mary Webb Palmer (1824-1890) (later Lady Lambert)
Artist: Geefs, Fanny - Title: Katherine Mary Webb Palmer (1824-1890) (later Lady Lambert) - Date: 1846 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 171.5 x 130

Standing boy Van Dyck costume set red curtain
Standing boy in Van Dyck costume, set against a red curtain, Red Indians, American Indians, forest, wood, Pierre Francois Eugene Giraud, 1816 - 1881, paper, watercolor (paint), pencil, brush

Lady Jane Mathew and her Daughters, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
XYC306182 Lady Jane Mathew and her Daughters, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 91.4x91.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Mrs Birkhead, nee Eliza Davisdon
British (English) School Oil on Wood 25.4 x 20.3

Henry Pelham-Clinton (1811-1864), 5th Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne
Artist: Cox, Alfred Wilson - Title: Henry Pelham-Clinton (1811-1864), 5th Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 61 x 50.8

Portrait of a Man, c. 1619 (oil on oak panel)
XKH141368 Portrait of a Man, c.1619 (oil on oak panel) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 110x87 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Flemish, out of copyright

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"Behind the Red Curtain: A Glimpse into Artistic Portraits and Timeless Elegance" Step into a world of intrigue and allure as we explore the captivating red curtain that adorns various artworks throughout history. Each painting tells a unique story, capturing the essence of its subjects with remarkable detail. In "Portrait of a Lady, " an enigmatic figure gazes at us from behind the crimson veil, her eyes revealing both vulnerability and strength. The red curtain serves as a metaphorical barrier between her inner thoughts and the outside world, leaving us yearning to uncover her secrets. "The word and a blow, 1875" depicts an intense moment frozen in time. With watercolors on paper, this artwork showcases two figures engaged in heated conversation while standing against a backdrop of rich scarlet drapes. The red curtain acts as both witness and accomplice to their passionate exchange. An intriguing contrast is found in "Unknown Man Seated with Parish Church in Background. " Painted in 1844 using oil on canvas, this portrait features an anonymous gentleman seated before an ornate church facade framed by vibrant red curtains. The juxtaposition hints at his hidden connection to faith or perhaps his role within society. Isolde's lithographic illustration from The Studio transports us to another era entirely - 1895. Against a deep-red background reminiscent of theater curtains, Isolde's beauty shines through delicate lines and intricate details. This ethereal image captures the essence of romance amidst dramatic surroundings. The regal presence of Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna is immortalized in oil on canvas during 1828-31. As she stands gracefully before sumptuous red drapery, her poise exudes elegance fit for royalty. The crimson fabric accentuates her majesty while hinting at untold power behind closed doors. William Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire's portrait reveals him seated confidently against a backdrop of rich red curtains.