Vain Collection (page 11)

Allegory of Vanity, or Young Woman with a Mirror, c. 1515 (oil on canvas)
XIR169559 Allegory of Vanity, or Young Woman with a Mirror, c.1515 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 98x81 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich

The Lovers Dream, 1795 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF153999 The Lovers Dream, 1795 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Thousand Virtues seem to Lackey Her)

Jacob blesses Ephraim and Manasseh, Johannes Pieter de Frey, D. V. Denon, 1780 - 1834
Jacob blesses Ephraim and Manasseh, Johannes Pieter de Frey, D.V. Denon, 1780 - 1834

Narcissus, 1728 (oil on canvas)
XKH147762 Narcissus, 1728 (oil on canvas) by Lemoyne, Francois (1688-1737); 90.7x71.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info)

Rich kids, poor parents, Anonymous, Claes Jansz. Visscher II, 1612-1652

The Toilet: Young woman at her Dressing Table (oil on canvas)
XIR13019 The Toilet: Young woman at her Dressing Table (oil on canvas) by Pater, Jean-Baptiste Joseph (1695-1736); 47x37.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Toilette)

Nathaniel Seymour, c. 1730-35 (oil on canvas)
XYC127228 Nathaniel Seymour, c.1730-35 (oil on canvas) by Richardson, Jonathan (1665-1745); 76.2x63.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Die frisch gebackene ordensritter, 1846. Oil on canvas. Pawel Andrejewitsch Fedotow (1815-1852) Russian painter. Soldier Pompous Vain Landlady Chaotic Untidy Hair Curlers Cat

Vitis rotundifolia, illustration by J. B. Drouot
Pierre Viala (1859-1936), Victor Vermorel (1848-1927), Traite General de Viticulture. Ampelographie, 1901-1910. Tome VII, plate: Vitis rotundifolia. Illustration by J. B. Drouot

Vitis arizonica, illustration by H. Gillet
Pierre Viala (1859-1936), Victor Vermorel (1848-1927), Traite General de Viticulture. Ampelographie, 1901-1910. Tome VII, plate: Vitis arizonica. Illustration by H. Gillet

Vitis cordifolia, illustration by H. Gillet
Pierre Viala (1859-1936), Victor Vermorel (1848-1927), Traite General de Viticulture. Ampelographie, 1901-1910. Tome VII, plate: Vitis cordifolia. Illustration by H. Gillet

Vitis rupestris (Rupestris du Lot), illustration by H. Gillet
Pierre Viala (1859-1936), Victor Vermorel (1848-1927), Traite General de Viticulture. Ampelographie, 1901-1910. Tome VII, plate: Vitis rupestris (Rupestris du Lot). Illustration by H. Gillet

Riparia x Rupestris, illustration by J. B. Drouot
Pierre Viala (1859-1936), Victor Vermorel (1848-1927), Traite General de Viticulture. Ampelographie, 1901-1910. Tome VII, plate: Riparia x Rupestris. Illustration by J. B. Drouot

Vitis californica (Vitis girdiana), illustration by H. Gillet
Pierre Viala (1859-1936), Victor Vermorel (1848-1927), Traite General de Viticulture. Ampelographie, 1901-1910. Tome VII, plate: Vitis californica (Vitis girdiana). Illustration by H. Gillet

Vitis labrusca, illustration by H. Gillet
Pierre Viala (1859-1936), Victor Vermorel (1848-1927), Traite General de Viticulture. Ampelographie, 1901-1910. Tome VII, plate: Vitis labrusca. Illustration by H. Gillet

Vitis bourgaeana, illustration by H. M. Boisgontier
Pierre Viala (1859-1936), Victor Vermorel (1848-1927), Traite General de Viticulture. Ampelographie, 1901-1910. Tome VII, plate: Vitis bourgaeana. Illustration by H. M. Boisgontier

Are our teachings, then, in vain?. Illustration shows Confucius and Jesus Christ standing together on a cloud atop a mountain looking down at the confrontation between the Boxers

Must children die and mothers plead in vain? Buy more Liberty Bonds. Poster showing a mother clutching children as she reaches out for help. Date 1918

Two men on a bridge
Two fops on a bridge in Stockholm, Scene from Swedish every day life 1850s

Revelations on Honeymoon
Revelations - 1st Chapter A hilarious postcard showing a couple on their honeymoon, revealing to each other (for seemingly yht efirst time!) their physical shortcomings

Remarkable results from Edwards Harlene for hair, 1892
A lady admires her reflection in a hand mirror. Her luxuriant hair is thanks to Edwards Harlene for hair: " positively the best hair dressing for strengthening

Lady and Mirror by George Ranstead
A rather arrogant lady, wearing a fashionable ensemble, gazing at her reflection in a large oval mirror, except, spookily, no reflection appears to be forthcoming

Male Corset / 1910
An elderly gentleman, desperate to regain the figure of his youth, has his valet lace him into a corset. Date: 1910

Body builder. Fit middle-aged man flexing his muscles

Womans face

Emperors New Clothes - Princess and the Pea
Illustrations of two well-known Fairy Tales: The Emperors New Clothes (left) and The Princess and the Pea (right)

Cassandra Warns in Vain
Cassandra warns the Trojans that the Greek horse will do them no good at all, but they do not heed her warnings - they never do !

Wittekind Opposes
Wittekind, king of the Saxons, urges his people to oppose Charlemagne, but their efforts are in vain and eventually they have to submit to him as Emperor

American Girl French Hat
An American girl tries on a selection of fashionable, broad brimmed hats trimmed with ostrich plumes in a Paris Milliners

Jeanne D arc at Paris
Jeanne besieges Paris, but in vain - could it be that the saints have deserted her ?

Military Checkpoint 1920
A British military checkpoint which was set up (in vain) to control disorder in the province

German Poster 1928
Poster urging the German people to choose National Socialism lest the sacricices of World War One should be in vain

Traviata - Liebig - 3
Act two, scene eight : Alfredos father, Georgio Germont, tries in vain to console him for the loss of Violetta who has nobly renounced him

Marguerite De Valois
MARGUERITE DE VALOIS brother of Francois I, whose captivity by Carl V she tried in vain to alleviate : spurned by her relatives, she found solace writing tales and poems

Judge Checks Appearance
A newly appointed judge contemplates his reflection, before taking his place on the judges bench, presiding over a court : his wife and clerk inspect him carefully

Evening Cape Coat 1922
Voluminous cape like evening coat by Paul Poiret: oblong yoke in a floral fabric & rounded hem at the back with a red border at the front, plus drop earrings & a headband

Matilda / Petitioning
King Stephens queen, Matilda, pleads in vain for his release to Empress Matilda of Germany, daughter of Henry I, who has invaded England

Bibulus Opposing Caesar
Bibulus, consul with Julius Caesar, tried in vain to oppose his ambitions

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"Vanity Unveiled: A Captivating Glimpse into the Human Obsession with Self" In Arnold Bocklin's "Self-portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle, " vanity dances in harmony with mortality. The artist's blue dress from 1922, reminiscent of a frothy beer, symbolizes indulgence and self-absorption. Lovis Corinth's haunting "Selfportrait with skeleton" serves as a chilling reminder that even beauty succumbs to decay. Antoine Wiertz captures the essence of vanity in "The Two Young Girls - The Beautiful Rosine. " Their delicate features and coquettish smiles reflect an obsession with outward appearance. Meanwhile, "The Last Stand Of The Northamptons At Saran Sar" showcases how pride can lead to downfall on the battlefield. Daniel Maclise's portrayal of Malvolio and the Countess depicts the folly of arrogance, while Narcissus' infatuation with his own reflection in c. 1597-99 reveals a dangerous self-love. Konstantin Andreyevich Somov's whimsical "Harlequin and Death" reminds us that vanity blinds us to our inevitable fate. "Fable / Fox & Grapes" teaches us about unattainable desires born out of conceit, while Princess Ka-Iulani embodies both grace and vulnerability amidst societal expectations. Lastly, a photomontage showcasing women adorned in feathered hats highlights society's obsession with fashion as a means for validation. Through these captivating artworks spanning centuries, we witness humanity grappling with its own image – forever entranced by its own reflection yet blind to its fleeting nature. Vanity remains an enigmatic force that drives us towards self-obsession but also exposes our deepest insecurities.