Silent Collection (page 8)

Nuns Sewing, (oil on canvas)
827372 Nuns Sewing, (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 57.8x85.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuns Sewing. Leon Augustin Lhermitte (1844-1925). Oil on canvas

William I, Prince of Orange, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World
3714012 William I, Prince of Orange, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub. c.1882 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William I, Prince of Orange)

Aurora (also known as Entre dos luces), c. 1879-85 (oil on canvas)
6331641 Aurora (also known as Entre dos luces), c.1879-85 (oil on canvas) by Blanes, Juan Manuel (1830-1901); 78.7x98.7 cm; Photo eChristies Images; Uruguayan, out of copyright

Sleep and Death conveying the body of Sarpedon to Lycia (engraving)
973681 Sleep and Death conveying the body of Sarpedon to Lycia (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victoria Bridge, Leamington (photo)
727529 Victoria Bridge, Leamington (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Bridge, Leamington)

Jackie Coogan (chromolitho)
666976 Jackie Coogan (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jackie Coogan. Cigarette card, from series on Famous Boys, published by Godfrey Phillips)

Illustration for Rip Van Winkle (colour litho)
2812011 Illustration for Rip Van Winkle (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lya de Putti - Hungarian film actress during the silent era
Lya de Putti (1897-1931) - Hungarian film actress during the silent era. Date: circa 1920s

Lucy Doraine - Hungarian film actress
Lucy Doraine (1898-1989) - Hungarian film actress of the silent era. Date: circa 1920s

Marcella Albani - Italian actress and writer
Marcella Albani (1899-1959) - Italian actress of the silent movie era. Date: circa 1920s

Ricardo Cortez - American silent film actor
Ricardo Cortez (Jacob Krantz) (1900-1977) - American silent film actor, shown here in the role of Paris in The Private Life of Helen of Troy (1927). Date: 1927

Maria Corda - Hungarian actress
Maria Corda (1898-1976) - Hungarian actress and a star of the silent film era in Germany and Austria. Date: circa 1920s

Billie Burke (1884-1970) - American actress, famous on Broadway and in early silent film. Date: circa 1920

Buster Keaton in the silent film Three Ages, vintage press photograph

Actor Charlie Chaplin on his return to the UK in 1931, see signing autographs

Charlie Chaplin, George Bernard Shaw Dominion Theatre 1931
Charlie Chaplin meets George Bernard Shaw at the Dominion Theatre for the UK premiere of City Lights, February 27th 1931

Noble Sissle and his band members in the UK
Noble Lee Sissle (July 10, 1889 - December 17, 1975) was an African-American jazz composer, lyricist, bandleader, singer, and playwright, best known for the Broadway musical Shuffle Along (1921)

Film actor Charlie Chaplin from the 1920s
Studio portrait of film actor Charlie Chaplin from the 1920s

Werner Krauss, German actor, as Shylock in the film The Merchant of Venice, 1923 (b / w photo)
3103011 Werner Krauss, German actor, as Shylock in the film The Merchant of Venice, 1923 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Werner Krauss (1884-1959)

Three photo studies of Hollywood film stars: Buster Keaton, Natalie Talmadge, Constance Talmadge and Buster Collier (all United Artists)

Some impressions of Hollywood Beach Parties where film stars and movie magnates entertain, 1927 (2/4) - showing Karl Dane (seen in MGMs Rookies) and some beach beauties and Larry Kent

A portrait of the Hon Mrs Russell, 1925, recently seen in the British film Human Desires Date: 1925

A portrait of the actress and film star Marjorie Hume, 1925 (now appearing in the film Two Little Vagabonds) Date: 1925

A portrait of the film star Mary Pickford during filming of Human Sparrows, 1926 Date: 1926

Nelson Keys, Dorothy Gish and Will Rogers on set making the Herbert Wilcox film Tip-Toes, 1926 Date: 1926

A portrait of the film star Justine Johnstone, 1926 Date: 1926

A portrait of the American film star Dorothy Mackaill, 1926 Date: 1926

Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Banky in the film Son of the Shiek, 1926 Date: 1926

Alice Adair - Centre - playing Aphrodite in
Alice Adair (Centre) playing Aphrodite in the First National film The Private Life of Helen of Troy (directed by Alexander Korda) with two Marion Morgan dancers, 1927 Date: 1927

Silent Vigil in the Misty Vale of Wan China, Donald Menni
Silent Vigil in the Misty Vale of Wan photogravure from the Grandeur of the Gorges China, illustrated by Donald Mennie, 1920 s

Miss Winifred Barnes, (oil on canvas)
657300 Miss Winifred Barnes, (oil on canvas) by McEvoy, Ambrose (1878-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Winifred Barnes. Ambrose McEvoy (1878-1927). Oil on canvas

The Absinthe Drinkers (Les Declasses), 1881 (oil on canvas)
1073548 The Absinthe Drinkers (Les Declasses), 1881 (oil on canvas) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 108x108 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas)
1769797 The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Brooks, Thomas (1818-92); 86.4x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Abstract Head: Winter Ringing (or Winter Silence); Abstrakter Kopf: Winterlauten
1768510 Abstract Head: Winter Ringing (or Winter Silence); Abstrakter Kopf: Winterlauten, 1933 (oil on board) by Jawlensky

A Girl Reading in an Interior (oil on canvas)
3431778 A Girl Reading in an Interior (oil on canvas) by Ilsted, Peter Vilhelm (1861-1933); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Defeathering Chickens - Late Morning Summer in Brittany
827282 Defeathering Chickens - Late Morning Summer in Brittany; Plumeuses de Poulet - Apres Midi d Ete Bretagne (oil on canvas) by Herland

Voice of Silence, 1907 (oil on canvas)
1195883 Voice of Silence, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Zarubin, Viktor Ivanovich (1866-1928); 72x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zarubin)

Early Morning, Venice, 1891 (oil on canvas)
651059 Early Morning, Venice, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Henri, Robert Cozad (1865-1929); 26.9x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Morning, Venice. Robert Henri (1865-1929). Oil on canvas

Paysage du Boulogne, 1919 (oil on canvas)
652879 Paysage du Boulogne, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 61x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Marlow on Thames, (oil on canvas)
658247 Marlow on Thames, (oil on canvas) by Pether, Henry (fl.1828-62); 47x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marlow on Thames. Henry Pether (fl.1828-65). Oil on canvas

Grace before the Meal, 1927 (oil on canvas)
651293 Grace before the Meal, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Pieters, Evert (1856-1932); 94x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grace before the Meal. Evert Pieters (1856-1932). Oil on canvas

The Silent Wings Memorial, Den Dungen, Holland
This highly original Memorial was designed by local teacher Jos Korsten who is standing beside it. It tells the story of the gliders which landed in the middle of enemy territory in September 1944

Virgin and Child with Saints Joseph and John the Baptist (after Michelangelo
5863719 Virgin and Child with Saints Joseph and John the Baptist (after Michelangelos Madonna del Silenzio), 1561 (engraving & etching) by Bonasone

Behind the scenes in a film studio 1924
Various trick techniques used to achieve certain effects in a film studio, sketched by D. Macpherson in The Sphere. Among the tricks used are a side of a house painted on a floor to give the illusion

Jain Priests, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho)
STC418231 Jain Priests, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

The Hour of Silence, 1897, from L Estampe Moderne
STC193283 The Hour of Silence, 1897, from L Estampe Moderne, published Paris 1897-99 (colour litho) by Meunier, Henri Georges Jean Isidore (1873-1922)

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"Capturing the Essence of Silence: A Glimpse into the Silent Era" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where silence spoke volumes through captivating art and mesmerizing performances. Joseph Farquharson's masterpiece, "The Silence of the Snows, " transports us to a serene winter landscape, where nature whispers its secrets. In October 1921, young Jackie Coogan graced the silver screen with his silent presence. His expressive eyes conveyed emotions that words could never capture, leaving audiences spellbound. As we stroll down Piccadilly Circus in the 1920s, we witness a bustling city frozen in time. The absence of sound amplifies our focus on every intricate detail - from fashionable attire to vintage automobiles - each telling their own story amidst this symphony of stillness. Ivor Novello takes center stage in "The Rat" (1925), enchanting viewers with his magnetic performance. Without uttering a word, he effortlessly draws us into his world and leaves an indelible mark on our hearts. "The Silent Highwayman" lurks in shadows unseen but felt by all who cross his path. With stealthy movements and piercing gazes, he becomes an enigma wrapped in silence. Edna Marion and Stan Laurel take flight on "Flying Elephants, " their comedic genius transcending language barriers. Laughter echoes through silent halls as they transport us to a realm where mirth knows no bounds. No discussion about silence is complete without mentioning Charlie Chaplin - a true master of pantomime whose iconic character forever etched itself into cinematic history. Through physical comedy and poignant moments, he taught us that sometimes actions speak louder than words ever could. A barn owl perches majestically upon its branch; its hushed wings embodying gracefulness within stillness itself. It reminds us that even nature understands the power found within quietude.