Pittura vittoriana: quadri e arte dell'età vittoriana, Pagina 23

Un'epoca, non uno stile: la pittura britannica del regno della regina Vittoria, dal dettaglio preraffaellita ai quadri di animali alla bellezza dell'«arte per l'arte».

A portrait of Mrs Pick, showcasing her confident gaze and elegant attire with a lace-edged bonnet and pink ribbon.

Ritratto della signora Pick

Louis Gallait

A golden-haired child with a secretive expression floats against a deep blue and black background, her face luminous and mood unreadable.

Nel paese dell'infanzia

Ethel Reed

An illustration depicting a solitary clergyman in an empty church, reflecting themes of faith and community.

Nei giorni a venire le chiese potrebbero essere più piene

Charles Dana Gibson

A satirical illustration depicting a fashionable crowd disrupted by a sudden wind.

‘È un vento cattivo che non giova a nessuno’

Charles Dana Gibson

Jemima Puddle-Duck leads her ducklings across green grass with a farmhouse and cows in the background.

Jemima Puddle-Duck e i suoi anatroccoli

Beatrix Potter

Two elegantly dressed women share a secret in a moment of intimacy.

Una parola in privato

Charles Dana Gibson

A caricature of a socialite caught between home and the outside world.

Consigli per i mentalmente deboli – Non restare mai a casa, in nessuna circostanza

Charles Dana Gibson

A lively scene depicting a cat and a crow engaged in a playful contest within a Parisian interior.

Il Gatto e il Corvo

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A woman and child sit on a bench, confronted by a formally dressed man, suggesting social tension.

Le Loro Madri (La Caricatura)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

A young couple depicted in a moment of intimacy and distance, reflecting on love's transience.

L'amore morirà

Charles Dana Gibson

A figure in an extravagant costume with a sly smile and a sword, set against shadowy trees.

Mademoiselle de Maupin

Aubrey Beardsley

A well-dressed woman rolls a piece of bread at a lavish dining table, reflecting the quirks of American upper-class life.

Fare pillole di pane

Charles Dana Gibson

A young man recoils in alarm at the sound of his fiancée's voice through a telephone.

Ah! La voce della sua fidanzata

Charles Dana Gibson

A disciplined hall filled with young cadets in red jackets, focused on their work under the watchful eye of an instructor.

Collegio Militare, Chelsea

Augustus Charles Pugin

Cover illustration for the Almanack for 1889 by Kate Greenaway.

Almanacco per il 1889 – copertina

Kate Greenaway

Miss Babbles confidently presents a morning paper in a genteel parlor.

Miss Babbles porta una copia di un giornale del mattino

Charles Dana Gibson

Ampadisto, Design del costume per Il pane altrui

Plinio Codognato

A black dog reading a letter in a vibrant garden filled with foxgloves and daisies.

L'Invito

Beatrix Potter

Walter Crane's 'Mother Hulda' depicts a scene from German folklore.

Madre Hulda

Walter Crane

A group of laborers mowing grass in a field on Porchester Terrace, Bayswater, captured in the early summer light.

Mietitori nel campo in Porchester Terrace, Bayswater, 9 giugno

John Linnell

A tabby cat in a blue-spotted dress and white apron carries butter and milk in a sunlit meadow.

Burro e Latte della Fattoria

Beatrix Potter

Mr. A. Merger hogg reclines in comfort at his country home, surrounded by wealth and leisure.

Il signor A. Merger hogg sta prendendo qualche giorno di meritato riposo nella sua casa di campagna

Charles Dana Gibson

Mr Grubbs, in a nightshirt, sleepwalks through a domestic scene, nearly colliding with a vase.

Il signor Grubbs cammina nel sonno

Charles Dana Gibson

A satirical illustration depicting a domestic scene with Mrs. Meeker hosting a gathering while Mr. Meeker appears uncomfortable.

Il signor Meeker non si oppone così tanto agli intrattenimenti di sua moglie…

Charles Dana Gibson

Mr. Wiggs surveys his summer cottage with his family and a harried estate agent.

Il signor Wiggs affitta un cottage per l'estate

Charles Dana Gibson

A humorous depiction of Mrs. Katcham hosting a celebrity gathering in her lavish salon.

La signora Katcham è orgogliosa di avere sempre l'ultima celebrità a casa sua

Charles Dana Gibson

Walter Crane's 'Myrto’s invocation' depicts a mythological scene with vibrant colors.

Invocazione di Myrto

Walter Crane

A young woman sits at a desk, gazing at an empty space where a letter should be, embodying disappointment.

Nessuna lettera

Charles Dana Gibson

This illustration depicts a scene from Rudyard Kipling's work, capturing a dramatic moment.

New York Herald. Il Diavolo e il Mare Profondo di Rudyard Kipling

Louis Rhead

Walter Crane's 'Nine parts of speech' illustrates the elements of language through vibrant imagery.

Nove parti del discorso

Walter Crane

A young woman elegantly dressed sits with a letter, expressing a mix of amusement and defeat.

Senza uso

Charles Dana Gibson

A theatrical presentation featuring drapery, a scroll, and an equestrian statue framing the name Rochoux.

Antiche stampe di Rochoux

Auguste Delâtre

A group of elegantly dressed figures stands on a rocky shore, their postures stiff with uncertainty.

Su terra ferma

Charles Dana Gibson

A young explorer in a fur coat stands confidently with snowshoes, holding a trophy of the hunt against a backdrop of icy blues and browns.

Con le ciaspole verso i terreni desolati

Edward Penfield

A bustling New York sidewalk scene featuring elegantly dressed women and astonished men.

Sui marciapiedi di New York

Charles Dana Gibson

A young artist struggles to capture the likeness of a weary model in a humorous scene.

L'arte è lunga

Charles Dana Gibson

A social commentary illustration depicting two households observing each other.

I nostri vicini

Charles Dana Gibson

A young man gazes up at a fashionable woman, highlighting social class differences.

Fuori dalla sua classe

Charles Dana Gibson

A bustling hotel lobby scene depicting a poised young woman amidst chaos.

In un hotel affollato

Charles Dana Gibson

A young cowboy with a tipped hat gazes sidelong at his horse, whose head fills the right side of the canvas.

Tracce di pony

Edward Penfield

Ritratto - Signora in abito nero

Axel Jungstedt

This artwork features whimsical figures in a vibrant setting.

Sei nemico o amico?

Kate Greenaway

A contrast between March and April: a figure bracing against the wind in March and two men raising a fence in April.

Calendario Beck 1918: Marzo e Aprile

Edward Penfield

Two scenes depicting rural life: planting in May and a summer landscape in June.

Calendario Beck 1918: Maggio e Giugno

Edward Penfield

A man beside a horse-drawn cart with a harvest basket, and another figure loading fruit under a tree.

Calendario Beck 1918: Settembre e Ottobre

Edward Penfield

A portrait of Joris-Karl Huysmans, depicted with a pen in hand, surrounded by books and a small dog at his feet.

Ritratto di Joris-Karl Huysmans, scrittore (1848-1907)

Adolphe-Ernest Gumery

A boy confronts a ghostly gentleman while a round figure in a striped vest observes from a chair.

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William Wallace Denslow

A bold illustration of a character labeled 'General Merchandise' with a puffed chest and exaggerated military uniform.

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William Wallace Denslow

A boy in a blue suit confronts a giant tomato with a stern face, surrounded by more frowning tomatoes.

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William Wallace Denslow

A lively illustration of a man with an egg-like face in a waistcoat and cap, gesturing with a bulging sack at his side.

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William Wallace Denslow

A group of mischievous figures in striped costumes encircling a bemused boy in a white cap, set against a bold, flat palette.

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William Wallace Denslow

A scene depicting elegantly dressed men and women in a grand drawing room during a formal reception.

Ospiti distinti

Charles Dana Gibson

A family enjoys a sunny day by a river, surrounded by trees and flowers.

Un luogo di balneazione piacevole

Carl Larsson

An artist in a hat leans over a yellow sheet, with a cat watching attentively at the table's edge.

Calendario di manifesti 1897

Edward Penfield

Lawrence Alma-Tadema's painting features three partially depicted figures in a classical setting.

Tre figure, parzialmente rappresentate

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A fairy child with wings perched on a spider's thread, surrounded by delicate greenery.

Puck

Warwick Goble

A whimsical scene of putti sipping champagne at a banquet table beside a sleeping elderly couple.

Putti che sorseggiano champagne al tavolo del banchetto vicino a una coppia anziana che dorme

Charles Dana Gibson

A crowded social scene where viewers are invited to find the nobleman among fashionable figures.

Puzzle. Trova il nobile

Charles Dana Gibson

A lively gathering where a man tells a story while others listen attentively, inviting viewers to find his wife among them.

Puzzle. Trova la moglie dell'uomo che racconta la storia

Charles Dana Gibson

A confident woman in a bold skirt rides a yellow bicycle, her orange hair and white hat contrasting against the graphic background.

Cavalcare uno Stearns e Essere Contento

Edward Penfield

A detailed illustration of a pink rose with layered petals and textured green leaves.

Rosa Centifolia Foliacea

Pierre-Joseph Redouté

A botanical illustration of three pink rose blooms at different stages of opening against a clean background.

Rosa Pumila (Rosa dell'Amore)

Pierre-Joseph Redouté

A young woman in a parlor experiences embarrassment amidst a gathering of elegantly dressed individuals.

Imbarazzante

Charles Dana Gibson

A young woman in 1890s fashion receives a marriage proposal on Saint Valentine's Day.

Impegni, San Valentino

Charles Dana Gibson

An illustration of Ebenezer Scrooge by Charles Dana Gibson, capturing his miserly character.

Scrooge

Charles Dana Gibson

A young woman sits in an ornate chair, looking bored with a tennis racket beside her.

Scopre che l'esercizio non migliora il suo umore

Charles Dana Gibson

A poised horse and a composed driver in a cart, set against a pale background.

Carro di esercizi

Edward Penfield

A poised young woman sits with her dog, ignoring an awkward suitor.

Alcune donne preferiscono i cani

Charles Dana Gibson

Walter Crane's 'Spenser’s Faerie queene Pl.06' is a vibrant illustration from the Victorian era.

La regina delle fate di Spenser Pl.06

Walter Crane

A drawing depicting a Spanish-American veteran recounting war horrors to a group of women.

Studi sull'espressione, mentre un eroe ispano-americano descrive gli orrori della guerra

Charles Dana Gibson

A lively group of young women expressing various emotions while an old gentleman listens.

Studi sull'espressione, mentre un vecchio ascolta…

Charles Dana Gibson

A black sheep and a young boy gaze at each other, framed by a glowing heart in a muted background.

La pecora nera illustrata da William Wallace Denslow

William Wallace Denslow

A parade of cats with distinct expressions, each framed in circular designs, showcasing their personalities.

Lo spettacolo di gatti del Crystal Palace

Louis Wain

A poster featuring a scholar at a desk and a woman in a domestic space, framed by medieval script.

Il chiostro e il focolare

Edward Penfield

A painting depicting a crow and an eagle interacting with a pitcher.

Il corvo e la brocca, l'aquila e il corvo

Walter Crane

An allegorical representation of judgment, featuring a celestial figure and anxious mortals.

La decisione del cielo

Charles Dana Gibson

A charming depiction of a dog and its shadow by Walter Crane.

Il cane e l'ombra

Walter Crane

A mother helps her child try on a new shoe in a sunlit room.

La prima scarpa

Felix Schlesinger

An illustration depicting women managing a crisis while men appear flustered.

Il sesso eroico

Charles Dana Gibson

A caricature depicting the Hopewell-Bonds navigating a European salon filled with aristocrats.

I Titoli Hopewell all'estero

Charles Dana Gibson

A depiction of a jury in deliberation, showcasing their frustration and tension.

La giuria non è d'accordo

Charles Dana Gibson

A young woman gazes out to sea, embodying longing and loyalty in Charles Dana Gibson's artwork.

La ragazza che amò un marinaio

Charles Dana Gibson

A solitary woman in an elegant dress sits in a nearly empty ballroom, surrounded by remnants of a grand celebration.

L'ultimo ospite

Charles Dana Gibson

A crowded music room with a grand chandelier and guests in formal attire, showcasing a vibrant atmosphere.

La Sala della Musica, Padiglione Reale: Il Grande Ballo di Riapertura

Aaron Edwin Penley

A portrait of a man with a complex expression, reflecting his troubled nature.

L'uomo che non piacque a nessuno

Walter Crane

A scene depicting townsfolk gathered under a tree, celebrating the return of a lost child cradled by a villager.

Il Bambino Perduto è Tornato

Albert Fitch Bellows

A satirical illustration depicting the moment a new governess is introduced to her young charges.

La nuova governante

Charles Dana Gibson

A bearded old man with a pickaxe and a cherubic child with a brick engage in a silent exchange, symbolizing destruction and creation.

Il Nuovo Anno 1896

José Guadalupe Posada

A dramatic scene featuring a bold figure reaching out and a woman in a red sari recoiling in alarm under a patterned canopy.

La prova della regina Draupadi

Warwick Goble

A bold inscription on a wooden surface, celebrating the texture and grain of the oak.

La porta di quercia

Alexander Pope