Queer Collection

Studdy - Three newborn puppies slowly open their eyes
" Alas My Brothers! Tis a queer world to look upon." Three newborn puppies slowly open their eyes for the first time

Flag of Bangladesh before the pink coloured Ahsan Manzil palace in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Asia

Unchilled enthusiasm, winter bathing in the Serpentine (litho)
959138 Unchilled enthusiasm, winter bathing in the Serpentine (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unchilled enthusiasm, winter bathing in the Serpentine)

I Kissed a Girl
Nour Tohme

Radclyffe Hall, English poet and novelist (b/w photo)
8675962 Radclyffe Hall, English poet and novelist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Radclyffe Hall (1880-1943), English poet and novelist

Natalie Clifford Barney and Renee Vivien, France, c.1900 (b/w photo)
3434387 Natalie Clifford Barney and Renee Vivien, France, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: The American poet Natalie Clifford Barney and the British poet Renee Vivien.); Photo © CCI

Misfits
Eric Schwarz

Kiss
Eric Schwarz

Scream
Babak Haghi

OLYMPIA, 1899. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
OLYMPIA, 1899. Photograph shows sailors aboard the [U.S.S.] OLYMPIA waltzing at tiffin time

Portrait of Jerzy Zawieyski (photo)
3319341 Portrait of Jerzy Zawieyski (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerzy Zawieyski, born Henryk Nowicki, (1902 - 1969) was a Polish playwright, prose writer

Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas, 1894 (b/w photo)
3025295 Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas, 1894 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (1854 - 1900) was an Irish writer and poet

Sketch of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w / c on paper)
5905677 Sketch of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Anne Lister (1791-1840) was a diarist

Miss Barney, between c1890 and c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Miss Barney, between c1890 and c1910. Half-length portrait, standing, facing right, wearing diamond printed dress with large sleeves, feathered hat

D. A. Clarke-Smith
British actor D. A. Clarke-Smith (1888-1959) appearing in a variety of guises in the play Queer Fish at the Apollo Theatre. Date: 1931

Jack's Visit to Greenwich II - the Anson Room, model of Portsmouth Dockyard extension, something like a chest, an old friend, a queer vessel

Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud aged 17, 1871 (coloured photo)
7286041 Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud aged 17, 1871 (coloured photo) by Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Xuan Dieu (photo)
3319353 Portrait of Xuan Dieu (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ngo Xuan Diệu (1916 - 1985) more commonly known by the pen name Xuan Diệu, was a prominent Vietnamese poet;); Prismatic Pictures

Portrait of Nobuko Yoshiya (photo)
3319350 Portrait of Nobuko Yoshiya (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nobuko Yoshiya (1896 - 1973) was a Japanese novelist active in Taishō and Showa period Japan

Black Coffee, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Black Coffee, 1895. A rare depiction of same-sex relationships; two women at a cafe table, one has her hand in the others lap

Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble)
3742664 Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Italian School; Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Jamrachs - a queer gong (engraving)
610467 Jamrachs - a queer gong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jamrachs - a queer gong)

Comic postcard, Postcard, letter, phone and money Date: 20th century

Whiffs from Weymouth (engraving)
1616103 Whiffs from Weymouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whiffs from Weymouth)

Queer fish, 1943. Wartime recipes using fish such as ling, rock salmon, skate and dogfish. 1943

Letter U (colour litho)
6032899 Letter U (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter U. Victorian scrap, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble)
3742666 Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Italian School; Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Portrait of Charles Lambert-Bey (1804-64) and Maxime Du Camp (1822-94) (b / w photo)
BLT199756 Portrait of Charles Lambert-Bey (1804-64) and Maxime Du Camp (1822-94) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble)
3742665 Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Italian School; Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Relief depicting Antinous, c. 130 (marble)
3679446 Relief depicting Antinous, c.130 (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo di Villa Albani, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Relief from Hadrians Villa portraying Antinous)

Mary Ann Yates as Cleopatra in Drydens All for Love"c. 1778 (engraving)
3319349 Mary Ann Yates as Cleopatra in Drydens All for Love" c.1778 (engraving) by Edwards, Edward (1738-1806); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miniature of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w / c on paper)
5905678 Miniature of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Anne Lister (1791-1840) was a diarist

There was an Old Man of Cashmere, whose movements were scroobious and queer (litho)
966290 There was an Old Man of Cashmere, whose movements were scroobious and queer (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man of Cashmere)

The International Fisheries Exhibition at South Kensington, Preparation (engraving)
1044125 The International Fisheries Exhibition at South Kensington, Preparation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Zangi
Babak Haghi

body consternation
Babak Haghi

Frog Playing Basketball

Cartoon, The Cult of Queer Pets, showing people in the street, taking their various odd pets for a walk. A lady had recently been seen in Bond Street, London, with a small pig on a lead. Date: 1914

The pink coloured Ahsan Manzil palace in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Asia
The pink colored Ahsan Manzil palace in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Asia

That Queer Censation
The staff of a Fleet Street newspaper or magazine, feel the pressure of work as the spectre of a censor brandishing scissors looms over them during World War One

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"Embracing the Queer Spirit: Celebrating Diversity and Love" In a world where diversity is celebrated, the concept of "queer" transcends boundaries and embraces individuality. Just like three newborn puppies slowly opening their eyes to a new world, the queer community unveils its unchilled enthusiasm for life. Winter bathing in the Serpentine captures this essence perfectly, as it symbolizes breaking free from societal norms and embracing one's true self. The Sydney Mardi Gras 2022 becomes a vibrant canvas where colors blend harmoniously, showcasing unity and acceptance. D. A. Clarke-Smith's artwork titled "Jack's Visit to Greenwich II" reminds us that queerness knows no bounds or limitations, and is an exploration of identity that goes beyond geographical borders. Anne Lister of Shibden Hall sketched on paper represents resilience and courage in expressing oneself authentically. This sketch serves as a reminder that being queer means embracing who you are with pride. The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day becomes a safe haven for individuals to celebrate their uniqueness openly. It stands as a testament to love triumphing over prejudice and discrimination. Looking back at history, we find inspiration in Arthur Rimbaud's portrait at age 17 - his colored photo radiates confidence despite societal expectations. Similarly, Xuan Dieu's portrait reminds us that queerness exists across cultures; it knows no language barriers or cultural divides. "queer" encompasses more than just labels; it embodies love, acceptance, and celebration of diversity. Let us embrace our own unique journeys while standing together united under the rainbow flag – because every color matters.