Finger On Lips Collection

Woman and Child (Silence), 1855 / 60. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Woman and Child (Silence), 1855/60

French postcard dated circa, 1900, showing a young girl gesturing silence
3665654 French postcard dated circa, 1900, showing a young girl gesturing silence by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: French postcard dated circa 1900)

French postcard with image of a boy holding a fish, 1900 (postcard)
3665529 French postcard with image of a boy holding a fish, 1900 (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG

Female Ascetic (recto), c1600 (recto) Creator: Unknown
Female Ascetic (recto), Folio from an Album (image 3 of 4), c1600 (recto)

Harpocrates Figurine Wearing a Sidelock, 30th Dynasty-Ptolemaic Period (380-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Harpocrates Figurine Wearing a Sidelock, 30th Dynasty-Ptolemaic Period (380-30 BCE)

Harpocrates, 1593. Creator: Jan Muller
Harpocrates, 1593

The Lovers, 1799. Creator: Johann Heinrich Ramberg
The Lovers, 1799

Help Yourself, New York, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Help Yourself, New York, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

A peasant, between 1790 and 1810. Creator: Unknown
A peasant, between 1790 and 1810

Portrait of a little girl with a dog, between 1790 and 1800. Creator: Thomas Peat
Portrait of a little girl with a dog, between 1790 and 1800

Friends with finger on lips standing against grey background, smiling, portrait
1970, Five People, Adults Only, Young Adult, Only Women, Only Young Women, Caucasian Appearance, Studio Shot, Grey Background, Horizontal, Black And White, Photography, Portrait, Front View

Le Silence, 1842 / 43. Creator: Antoine-Augustin Preault
Le Silence, 1842/43

Study: Maude Seated, 1878. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Study: Maude Seated, 1878

Harpocrates, Philosopher, ca. 1611. Creator: Jan Muller
Harpocrates, Philosopher, ca. 1611

Silentium, 1862-64. Creator: Edouard Manet
Silentium, 1862-64

Au Moins Soyez Discret (At Least Be Discreet), 1789. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Au Moins Soyez Discret (At Least Be Discreet), 1789

Mercurio Fanciulo (Mercure enfant), c1850

Evie Greene (1876-1917), English actess, 1902-1903. Artist: Reinhold Thiele
Evie Greene (1876-1917), English actess, 1902-1903. Edith Elizabeth (Evie) Greene was a highly photographed English actress and vocalist who played in London and Broadway

In Love, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

Thanks, vintage French postcard, c1900

Illustration of boy sitting at table, plate of meat and vegetables in front of him, thought bubble showing picture of a sheep

Illustration of a girl next to man smoking a pipe, thought bubble showing healthy lung and smokers lung

Three year old girl F008 / 3141
MODEL RELEASED. Three year old girl

Illustration of woman circling dates on calendar, boy standing near her with finger in his mouth

World War II poster showing the silhouette of a soldier with his finger to his lips
Vintage World War II poster showing the silhouette of a soldier with his finger to his lips. It reads, Keep it to yourself buddy

Racecar Driver in Racecar

Young woman holding finger on lips, posing in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Nurse holding crying baby (B&W)

Studio portrait of mature woman holding finger to lips

Woman chewing nails

The Temple of Heaven, Beijing
The Temple of Heaven, situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming

Silence gesture C013 / 4743
MODEL RELEASED. Silence gesture. Teenage girl holding a finger to her mouth in a widely recognised gesture requesting silence

Silence gesture C013 / 4742
MODEL RELEASED. Silence gesture. Teenage girl holding a finger to her mouth in a widely recognised gesture requesting silence

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"Captivating the Power of Silence: A Journey through Art" In Jean Francois Millet's masterpiece "Woman and Child (Silence), 1855/60, " a woman gently places her finger on her lips, urging us to embrace the tranquility that silence brings. A group of friends stands against a grey background, their fingers on their lips, smiling mischievously in this captivating portrait. Their unspoken bond is stronger than words. Antoine-Augustin Preault's sculpture "Le Silence, 1842/43" portrays the enigmatic power of silence embodied in stone. The figure with its finger on its lips invites us to explore the mysteries hidden within quietude. James Abbott McNeill Whistler's painting "Study: Maude Seated, 1878" captures a moment frozen in time as Maude delicately presses her finger against her lips. Her silent presence speaks volumes about the depth of human emotions. Jan Muller's depiction of Harpocrates, Philosopher ca. 1611 symbolizes wisdom found in silence. With his finger placed thoughtfully upon his lips, he reminds us that sometimes it is best to listen rather than speak. Edouard Manet's painting "Silentium, 1862-64" portrays a contemplative woman with her finger pressed softly against her mouth—a visual representation of introspection and self-restraint amidst chaos. Augustin de Saint-Aubin's artwork "Au Moins Soyez Discret (At Least Be Discreet), 1789" humorously illustrates how even gossiping cherubs can be silenced by placing their tiny fingers upon their rosy lips. The innocence and purity captured in c1850s' "Mercurio Fanciulo (Mercure enfant)" show Mercury as a child playfully putting his index finger over his small mouth—an endearing reminder that secrets are meant to be kept.