Blemish Collection

Alexander Apple 1871
An Alexander apple (with a blemish)

Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap, which claims to cure spots
5308904 Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap, which claims to cure spots, pimples and produces a lovely complexion; (add.info.: Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap)

Pupil at the Irkutsk City School, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Pupil at the Irkutsk City School, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia

Lady in Brown, c. 1855. Creator: Frederick R. Spencer
Lady in Brown, c. 1855. Woman in elaborate bonnet decorated with ribbons and lace

Still Life of Pears, 18th-19th century (oil on canvas)
2957133 Still Life of Pears, 18th-19th century (oil on canvas) by French School; 19x24 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Still Life of Apples, 18th-19th century (oil on canvas)
2957108 Still Life of Apples, 18th-19th century (oil on canvas) by French School; 19x24 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

None can clean their dress from stain, but some blemish will remain (engraving)
3631141 None can clean their dress from stain, but some blemish will remain (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: None can clean their dress from stain)

Advertisement for Viola Cream, c. 1890 (colour litho)
HGL396896 Advertisement for Viola Cream, c.1890 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Jonathan Dwight, ca. 1790. Creator: Joseph Steward
Jonathan Dwight, ca. 1790. Clear view of Dwights hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts

Portrait of the Lady-in-waiting Countess Maria A. Rumyantseva, (1698-1788), 1764. Artist: Aleksei Petrovich Antropov
Portrait of the Lady-in-waiting Countess Maria A. Rumyantseva, (1698-1788), 1764. Antropov, Alexei Petrovich (1716-1795). Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Putting a Good Face On It, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
Putting a Good Face On It, 1863. Palmerston, (The Plasterer), says: Lor Bless You! A Little Bit O Stucco Will Make It Perfect

Jean-Baptiste Budes de Guebriant, 1655. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Jean-Baptiste Budes de Guebriant, 1655

Pigmented skin mole C013 / 7318
MODEL RELEASED. Pigmented skin mole. Pigmented naevus or mole on the skin of a 24-year-old man. Also known as a melanocytic, or melanotic, naevus

Apples severely affected by apple scab, Venturia inaequalis

Golden delicious apples severely affected by apple scab, Venturia inaequalis

Gipsy womans hands
Close-up of a middle-aged gipsy womans hands, blemished with hard work. She is wearing several rings on both hands, and a man-sized watch

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"Blemish: A Historical Reflection on Imperfections and Beauty" In the realm of art, blemishes have long been a subject of intrigue and contemplation. From the whimsical brushstrokes of Alexander Apple in 1871 to Frederick R. Spencer's enigmatic "Lady in Brown" from c. 1855, imperfections have found their place on canvas. Still life compositions like "Still Life of Pears" and "Still Life of Apples, " both dating back to the 18th-19th century, showcase how even nature's bounty is not immune to blemishes. As an engraving reminds us, none can completely cleanse their dress from stains; some blemish will always remain. The pursuit for flawless skin has also left its mark throughout history. An advertisement for Viola Cream circa 1890 highlights society's desire for unblemished complexions, promising a solution to imperfections that plagued many. Portraits such as Jonathan Dwight by Joseph Steward or Countess Maria A. Rumyantseva by Aleksei Petrovich Antropov reveal that even esteemed individuals were not exempt from physical flaws. These depictions capture the essence of beauty beyond surface perfection. John Tenniel's artwork titled "Putting a Good Face On It" speaks volumes about our human tendency to conceal our insecurities behind masks of confidence and composure. This timeless piece serves as a reminder that we all possess flaws beneath our carefully crafted facades. Even centuries ago, Jean-Baptiste Budes de Guebriant understood this truth when he allowed Robert Nanteuil to immortalize his image with all its unique features intact - including any perceived blemishes. Not limited to artistic interpretations alone, real-life examples like pigmented skin moles or apples severely affected by apple scab demonstrate how imperfections are an inherent part of existence itself - reminding us that true beauty lies in embracing our individuality, flaws and all.