Pittura vittoriana: quadri e arte dell'età vittoriana, Pagina 26

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 ship cutting through green-grey sea with flags waving in the wind.

SS 'Norwich'

A. J. Jansen

A satirical drawing depicting a well-dressed childless couple in a domestic setting, reflecting societal anxieties of the early 20th century.

Suicidio razziale

Charles Dana Gibson

A vibrant depiction of rural life showcasing a farmer's bounty.

Il tesoro del contadino

Walter Crane

A satirical illustration depicting two neighbors caught in a moment of inadvertent intimacy divided by a thin wall.

Il Muro della Festa

Charles Dana Gibson

Walter Crane's 'Adjectives' is a vibrant illustration showcasing the playful nature of language.

Aggettivi

Walter Crane

A pale bloom floats in a shallow basin, its petals illuminated against a dark, textured background.

Natura morta

Abbott Handerson Thayer

An illustration depicting a young woman sitting for her portrait while an artist struggles to capture her likeness.

‘Rimani fermo, per favore’

Charles Dana Gibson

A rotund traveler in a carriage drinks from a bottle while a horse drinks from a trough under a moody sky.

Ognuno la sua forza

Adolf van der Venne

A charming still life painting featuring a freshly baked apple pie.

Una torta di mele Pl 07

Kate Greenaway

A charming depiction of a brother and sister in a pastoral setting.

Fratello e sorella

Walter Crane

A sleek black cat with an arched back and alert eyes, rendered in elegant linework.

Il gatto nero

Charles Dana Gibson

A father struggles to manage a chaotic nursery filled with children and toys.

Il nido

Charles Dana Gibson

John Collier's 'Sentence of Death' depicts a dramatic historical scene.

Sentenza di Morte

John Collier

Two elegantly dressed women share a secret in a grand public space.

Nella ‘galleria sussurrante’—un piccolo prestito

Charles Dana Gibson

A sequence of expressive faces illustrating a range of human emotions.

Studi sull'espressione

Charles Dana Gibson

A gaunt actor dramatically pleads with his landlady in a dimly lit boarding house corridor.

Il tragico e la sua padrona

Charles Dana Gibson

A satirical illustration depicting human visitors in a monkey house, each showing varied expressions.

Studi sull'espressione. Nella casa delle scimmie

Charles Dana Gibson

A group of baboons surrounding an easel, with one holding a brush, all engaged in the act of painting.

Una Visita allo Studio dell'Artista

Gabriel von Max

A newly engaged couple at a large dinner party, surrounded by curious guests.

Studi in espressione. Mostrando una coppia di neofiti in una grande cena

Charles Dana Gibson

A young girl with a crown and embroidered gown holds pale roses, her serious expression illuminated by soft light.

Santa Elisabetta da bambina

Gabriel von Max

A lively dinner scene depicting upper-class social interactions.

La cena

Charles Dana Gibson

A girl gazes softly with downturned eyes, her silvery hair framing her face against a dark background.

Testa di ragazza 0422

Gabriel von Max

A tender moment between a shadowed figure and a luminous girl, cradled in white linens, evoking stillness and hope.

La resurrezione della figlia di Jairo

Gabriel von Max

A Victorian scene depicting a young maid and a mysterious figure.

Dove vai, mia bella donzella?

Walter Crane

A young woman gazes upward, holding a half-open book to her chest against a dark background.

Il risveglio dell'anima

James Sant

A young artist sits in a studio, deep in thought, surrounded by sketches and art supplies.

James Sant

James Sant

A young couple nervously seeks approval from a semicircle of stern-faced elders in a genteel parlor.

Chiedendo agli anziani

Charles Dana Gibson

A drawing of Mrs. William Wilberforce by John Linnell, capturing her quiet reflection.

Studio della signora William Wilberforce

John Linnell

A portrait of a prince and a duke by Charles Dana Gibson.

Un principe e un duca

Charles Dana Gibson

A young woman stands at the threshold of a grand salon, poised in anticipation.

Aspettando di essere presentato

Charles Dana Gibson

A group of elegantly dressed men and women gather in a parlor, embodying the ideals of the Gibson Girl.

Americani

Charles Dana Gibson

Walter Crane's 'The Absurd A.B.C Pl 3' features whimsical illustrations that engage the viewer's imagination.

L'assurdo A.B.C Pl 3

Walter Crane

A satirical drawing depicting elegantly dressed men and women engaged in animated conversation, capturing the essence of social gossip.

L'ultimo scandalo

Charles Dana Gibson

This painting depicts the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin with whimsical characters and vibrant colors.

Il pifferaio di Hamelin Pl 7

Kate Greenaway

A depiction of housemaids in a relaxed setting, showcasing domestic life.

Le cameriere pigre

Walter Crane

An aging patriarch leans towards a younger woman, expressing both reassurance and tension.

Avaro; ‘Se mi succede qualcosa, starai bene’

Charles Dana Gibson

Walter Crane's *Spenser’s Faerie queene Pl.02* is a vibrant illustration inspired by literature.

La regina delle fate di Spenser Pl.02

Walter Crane

A husband and wife sit apart in a Victorian parlor, each stubbornly awake as the clock nears midnight.

Non lasciare che il sole tramonti sulla tua ira

Charles Dana Gibson

A group of elegantly dressed young women offering encouragement to one another.

Coraggio, ragazze!

Charles Dana Gibson

A satirical illustration of Mr. Masher as Capt. Irresistible, showcasing exaggerated courtship rituals.

Il vaudeville della vita, Mr. Masher come Capitano Irresistibile nel Lady Killer

Charles Dana Gibson

An illustration depicting the confrontation between Rudolph Rassendyll and Rupert of Hentzau.

Rudolph Rassendyll. Rupert di Hentzau

Charles Dana Gibson

A whimsical depiction of a cat in a royal court setting.

Gatto a corte

Walter Crane

Two elderly gentlemen share a moment of reunion, embodying years of friendship.

Vecchi amici da

Charles Dana Gibson

Walter Crane's 'The Absurd A.B.C Pl 5' features whimsical illustrations that play with the concept of language.

L'assurdo A.B.C Pl 5

Walter Crane

Walter Crane's 'Perseus and the Gorgons' depicts the mythological hero confronting fearsome creatures.

Perseo e le Gorgoni

Walter Crane

A flirtatious moment aboard a train carriage captured by Charles Dana Gibson.

L'espresso dell'amore

Charles Dana Gibson

A family portrait featuring the Kalinowski family with the artist's self-portrait, set against a peeling brick wall.

Ritratto collettivo della famiglia Kalinowski con l'autoritratto del pittore

Adrian Głębocki

A drawing depicting two American heiresses in a social setting with European gentlemen.

Gli ambasciatori

Charles Dana Gibson

A poised young woman stands confidently amidst foreign admirers in a bustling scene.

La ragazza americana all'estero

Charles Dana Gibson

A young woman exudes confidence and defiance in a social setting, embodying the spirit of the Gibson Girl.

A chi importa?

Charles Dana Gibson

Walter Crane's 'Beauty and the Beast Pl. 12' illustrates a scene from the classic fairy tale.

La bella e la bestia Pl. 12

Walter Crane

Three women engaged in needlework, framed by a window showing a cityscape.

L'applicazione della decorazione

A. Stein

A charming depiction of two children playing outdoors.

Due Bambini

Kate Greenaway

A young man desperately chasing after his fiancée, who is captivated by a celebrity lion-hunter.

Corso Disperato di un Amante la cui Fidanzata è una Cacciatrice di Leoni Confermata

Charles Dana Gibson

A whimsical illustration featuring a cock and a pearl alongside a wolf and a lamb.

Il gallo e la perla, il lupo e l'agnello

Walter Crane

A portrait of the French actress Madame Réjane by Charles Dana Gibson, showcasing her elegance and charisma.

Madame Réjane

Charles Dana Gibson

A pair of golden eagles, one in the foreground with an open beak and gripping a rock, the other half-shadowed in the background.

Coppia di aquile reali

Archibald Thorburn

A young woman offers friendship to a hopeful suitor in a domestic setting.

Il vaudeville della vita. ‘Sarò una sorella per te’

Charles Dana Gibson

A portrait of William Shakespeare alongside Charles and Mary Lamb by Louis Rhead.

William Shakespeare; Charles e Mary Lamb

Louis Rhead

An illustration depicting a young widow in mourning beside her plain friend offering comfort.

Amico piano simpatico alla giovane vedova inconsolabile

Charles Dana Gibson

A mismatched couple seated stiffly, showcasing social discomfort in marriage.

Disadattati matrimoniali

Charles Dana Gibson

A pale figure stands in a fountain, arms raised, surrounded by water and a misty courtyard.

Ondina

John William Waterhouse

A young woman holding a blue bowl, gazing out a window with ships in the background.

Destino

John William Waterhouse

A woman in white stands on marble steps, facing a shadowed court, embodying defiance and sorrow.

Mariamne che lascia il Seggio di Giudizio di Erode

John William Waterhouse

A woman stands on the shore cradling her child, with two men gripping a chest in the surf, under an overcast sky.

Danae

John William Waterhouse

A winding woodland path illuminated by pale light with a solitary figure advancing through dappled shadows.

Una passeggiata nel bosco

Abraham Hulk

A woman pours a glowing green potion from a bowl while standing barefoot in water, surrounded by dark hues of blue and brown.

Circe Invidiosa

John William Waterhouse

A young woman knitting in a chair with a child beside her, while two neighbors converse over a wall in a sunlit garden.

Pettegolezzo

John William Waterhouse

A shadowed figure of Diogenes sits in a clay jar, contrasting with elegantly dressed women above.

Diogene

John William Waterhouse

Psyche in a rose-colored gown opens an ornate box in a dark forest, with pale poppies at her feet.

Psiche che apre la Scatola d'Oro

John William Waterhouse

A young woman stands in a fountain, her hair and dress flowing with water, gazing upward with a sorrowful beauty.

Undina

John William Waterhouse

A girl in a blue-green shawl sits on a stone bench, holding a peacock fan, gazing thoughtfully into the distance.

Sogni di Giorno

John William Waterhouse

A contemplative Cleopatra leans against a sphinx, her expression revealing guarded thought and isolation.

Cleopatra

John William Waterhouse

A young woman stands barefoot, arranging flowers in a terracotta vase in soft Mediterranean light.

Composizione di Fiori

John William Waterhouse

A young woman reclines on a mosaic floor, tracing patterns in the air, surrounded by pillows and a sunflower in a vase.

Dolce Far Niente

John William Waterhouse

A portrait of Miss Claire Kenworthy with a direct gaze, wearing a white dress against a maroon backdrop.

Ritratto della Signorina Claire Kenworthy

John William Waterhouse

A woman leans over a balcony in a sunlit Mediterranean courtyard, surrounded by whitewashed walls and greenery.

Dama su un Balcone, Capri

John William Waterhouse

Ulysses stands bound to the mast of a ship, surrounded by sirens with a stormy sea backdrop.

Ulisse e le Sirene

John William Waterhouse

A woman stands in a barren landscape, drawing a glowing circle with a wand, surrounded by crows and ritual objects.

Il Cerchio Magico

John William Waterhouse

A young woman in a blue gown kneels in a forest, lifting the lid of a golden chest, surrounded by a misty atmosphere.

Pandora

John William Waterhouse

A woman listens intently against a wall, her expression anxious and hopeful, surrounded by rich textiles and a soft light.

Thisbe

John William Waterhouse

A young woman lies in the snow with outstretched arms, surrounded by doves and a gathering crowd.

Santa Eulalia, 1885

John William Waterhouse

A family gathers around a frail child in a temple, seeking healing from a priest amidst a solemn atmosphere.

Un Bambino Malato portato al Tempio di Esculapio

John William Waterhouse

A charming scene depicting Anne Page and Slender in a lively interaction.

Anne Page e Slender

Robert Smirke

A historical painting depicting Fredegonda at the deathbed of Praetextatus.

Fredegonda al capezzale di Praetextatus

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A tense standoff between a stern male manager and a poised young woman in a vintage illustration.

Manager; a meno che tu non ti riprenda, dovrò rompere il nostro contratto

Charles Dana Gibson

A young woman whispers to a gentleman in a moment of conspiratorial intimacy.

Una parola ai saggi

Charles Dana Gibson

A cozy interior scene featuring a child and a father in a well-decorated room.

La stanza di papà

Carl Larsson

A hauntingly direct face emerges from darkness, with wide searching eyes and soft modeling of cheekbones.

Ritratto di una signora

Abbott Handerson Thayer

A whimsical illustration featuring a cock, an ass, and a lion in a playful scene.

Il gallo, l'asino e il leone, l'asino e il cane da compagnia

Walter Crane