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Contradiction Collection

"Contradiction: A Kaleidoscope of Artistic Paradoxes" In the realm of art

Background imageContradiction Collection: Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph)

Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph)
1198038 Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph) by Chaurand-Naurac, Jean Raoul (1878-1948)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph)

Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph)
1770036 Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph) by D Ylen, Jean (1866-1938); 128x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets)

Background imageContradiction Collection: A Puppy for My Lady, (oil on canvas)

A Puppy for My Lady, (oil on canvas)
659164 A Puppy for My Lady, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 25.4x68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Puppy for My Lady. Heywood Hardy (1842-1933). Oil on canvas

The Tightrope Walker, 1904 (pastel on board)
822783 The Tightrope Walker, 1904 (pastel on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 30.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tightrope Walker. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on board

Background imageContradiction Collection: The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard)

The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard)
822998 The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 24.8x34.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Voyeur and Her Bather. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Marigolds and Asters in a Chinese Vase, (oil on canvas)

Marigolds and Asters in a Chinese Vase, (oil on canvas)
822966 Marigolds and Asters in a Chinese Vase, (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 56x69 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marigolds and Asters in a Chinese Vase)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Apples and Quince; Pommes et Coings, 1940 (oil on canvas)

Apples and Quince; Pommes et Coings, 1940 (oil on canvas)
652881 Apples and Quince; Pommes et Coings, 1940 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 33x41.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apples and Quince; Pommes et Coings)

Background imageContradiction Collection: The Tea Party, 1916 (oil on canvas)

The Tea Party, 1916 (oil on canvas)
984927 The Tea Party, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Dunn, Harvey T. (1884-1952); 76.8x97 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tea Party. Harvey T. Dunn (1884-1952). Oil on canvas. Dated 1916

Background imageContradiction Collection: Yellow Pansies, (pastel on board)

Yellow Pansies, (pastel on board)
823116 Yellow Pansies, (pastel on board) by Hills, Laura Coombs (1859-1952); 27.7x33.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yellow Pansies. Laura Coombs Hills (1859-1952). Pastel on board

Background imageContradiction Collection: Contradiction

Contradiction
Greetje van Son

Background imageContradiction Collection: Grandeur Dechue, (oil on canvas)

Grandeur Dechue, (oil on canvas)
658491 Grandeur Dechue, (oil on canvas) by Leroy, Jules (1833-1865); 46.3x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandeur Dechue. Jules Le Roy (1833-1865). Oil on canvas

Background imageContradiction Collection: Man looking at a bust of Beethoven (litho)

Man looking at a bust of Beethoven (litho)
7201320 Man looking at a bust of Beethoven (litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man looking at a bust of Beethoven)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Chestnut Seller, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)

Chestnut Seller, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195020 Chestnut Seller, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 47x35 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageContradiction Collection: Summer, (oil on canvas)

Summer, (oil on canvas)
657636 Summer, (oil on canvas) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer. Paul Nash (1889-1946). Oil on canvas

Background imageContradiction Collection: Costume design for the theatre production Korobotchka, (pencil, w / c, gouache)

Costume design for the theatre production Korobotchka, (pencil, w / c, gouache)
1195755 Costume design for the theatre production Korobotchka, (pencil, w/c, gouache) by Sudeikin, Sergei Yurevich (1882-1946); 30.5x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageContradiction Collection: The Sofa, c. 1937 (etching and drypoint, mounted and framed)

The Sofa, c. 1937 (etching and drypoint, mounted and framed)
991017 The Sofa, c.1937 (etching and drypoint, mounted and framed) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 44.3x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sofa. Louis Icart (1888-1950)

Background imageContradiction Collection: The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas)

The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas)
659687 The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 95x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContradiction Collection: The Favorite Shawl, (oil on panel)

The Favorite Shawl, (oil on panel)
827496 The Favorite Shawl, (oil on panel) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 46.3x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Favorite Shawl. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949). Oil on panel

Background imageContradiction Collection: Bewilderment, 1920 (colour etching and drypoint)

Bewilderment, 1920 (colour etching and drypoint)
991055 Bewilderment, 1920 (colour etching and drypoint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 49.5x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bewilderment. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and drypoint

Background imageContradiction Collection: Loves Blossom, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)

Loves Blossom, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours)
1195031 Loves Blossom, (etching and aquatint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 41x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageContradiction Collection: Leda and the Swan, c. 1934 (etching and drypoint, printed in colours)

Leda and the Swan, c. 1934 (etching and drypoint, printed in colours)
985609 Leda and the Swan, c.1934 (etching and drypoint, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 52x79.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leda and the Swan. Louis Icart (1888-1950)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Magnolias in a Vase, (oil on canvas)

Magnolias in a Vase, (oil on canvas)
985494 Magnolias in a Vase, (oil on canvas) by Wiles, Irving Ramsay (1861-1948); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnolias in a Vase. Irving Ramsey Wiles (1861-1948). Oil on canvas

Background imageContradiction Collection: Countryside, Light and Shade; Paysage, Ombre et Lumiere, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)

Countryside, Light and Shade; Paysage, Ombre et Lumiere, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
652349 Countryside, Light and Shade; Paysage, Ombre et Lumiere, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Montezin, Pierre Eugene (1874-1946); 60.5x74 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Countryside)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Red Roses in a Yellow Pitcher, 1934 (oil on canvas)

Red Roses in a Yellow Pitcher, 1934 (oil on canvas)
650485 Red Roses in a Yellow Pitcher, 1934 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 76x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Roses in a Yellow Pitcher. Walt Kuhn (1880-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imageContradiction Collection: On the Way to Harvest, 1919 (oil on canvas)

On the Way to Harvest, 1919 (oil on canvas)
826793 On the Way to Harvest, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); 49.5x38.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to Harvest. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas

Background imageContradiction Collection: Poster for the 1923 State Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923 (colour lithograph)

Poster for the 1923 State Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923 (colour lithograph)
1197758 Poster for the 1923 State Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923 (colour lithograph) by Schmidt, Joost (1893-1948); 68.5x48 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageContradiction Collection: Mountain Landscape with Houses; Berglandschaft mit Hausern, 1912 (oil on canvas)

Mountain Landscape with Houses; Berglandschaft mit Hausern, 1912 (oil on canvas)
1768119 Mountain Landscape with Houses; Berglandschaft mit Hausern, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 46.4x54.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContradiction Collection: The U. S. S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort

The U. S. S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort
1767430 The U.S.S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort Monroe in the Background (oil on board) by Buttersworth, James E

Background imageContradiction Collection: Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph)
1770108 Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); 100x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster advertising Canadian Pacific)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Persian free blown glass bottles, 11th century (glass)

Persian free blown glass bottles, 11th century (glass)
1196753 Persian free blown glass bottles, 11th century (glass) by Persian School, (11th century); 25.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Persian School)

Background imageContradiction Collection: After a Game of Chess, c. 1930 (oil print)

After a Game of Chess, c. 1930 (oil print)
991512 After a Game of Chess, c.1930 (oil print) by Dubreuil, Pierre (1872 - 1944); 24.76x19.68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After a Game of Chess; Apres la Partie d Echecs)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Bunches of Green and Red Grapes suspended from a Rope, c. 1796 (oil on panel)

Bunches of Green and Red Grapes suspended from a Rope, c. 1796 (oil on panel)
990370 Bunches of Green and Red Grapes suspended from a Rope, c.1796 (oil on panel) by Malaine, Joseph-Laurent (1745-1809); 40.4x32.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContradiction Collection: The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas)

The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas)
659827 The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas) by Wright, George (1860-1942); 40.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The London to York Stagecoaches. George Wright (1860-1942)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Marigolds in a White Vase, (oil on panel)

Marigolds in a White Vase, (oil on panel)
657473 Marigolds in a White Vase, (oil on panel) by Manson, James Bolivar (1879-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marigolds in a White Vase. James Bolivar Manson (1879-1945). Oil on panel

Background imageContradiction Collection: Differents Vases, Furniture, Altars and Tripods Discovered at Herculaneum

Differents Vases, Furniture, Altars and Tripods Discovered at Herculaneum
659225 Differents Vases, Furniture, Altars and Tripods Discovered at Herculaneum (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Paris, Pierre-Adrien (1745-1819); 22.7x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContradiction Collection: The Sutton Sisters, 1871 (oil on canvas)

The Sutton Sisters, 1871 (oil on canvas)
658680 The Sutton Sisters, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-89); 73x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sutton Sisters. Alexandre Cabanel (1824-1889). Oil on canvas

Background imageContradiction Collection: A Still Life with Apples and Grapes, (oil on canvas)

A Still Life with Apples and Grapes, (oil on canvas)
658174 A Still Life with Apples and Grapes, (oil on canvas) by Ribot, Germain (1845-93); 63x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Still Life with Apples and Grapes)

Background imageContradiction Collection: A New Form of Prayer, (pencil, pen and watercolour)

A New Form of Prayer, (pencil, pen and watercolour)
651846 A New Form of Prayer, (pencil, pen and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 32.4x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Form of Prayer. Thomas Rowlandson (b)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Arranging the Lilac, 1906 (oil on canvas)

Arranging the Lilac, 1906 (oil on canvas)
656894 Arranging the Lilac, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Tayler, Albert Chevallier (1862-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arranging the Lilac. Albert Chevallier Tayler (1862-1925). Oil on canvas

Background imageContradiction Collection: In Tow on the Thames in the Fog; Escorte sur la Tamise dans le Brouillard - Op Sleeptouw

In Tow on the Thames in the Fog; Escorte sur la Tamise dans le Brouillard - Op Sleeptouw
655854 In Tow on the Thames in the Fog; Escorte sur la Tamise dans le Brouillard - Op Sleeptouw Genomen op de Theems, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Claus

Background imageContradiction Collection: The Fortune Teller, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Fortune Teller, 1878 (oil on canvas)
989284 The Fortune Teller, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Adrien (1843-1906); 39.7x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Teller. Adrien Moreau (1843-1906). Oil on canvas

Background imageContradiction Collection: The Table, Harmony in Red; Le Table, Harmonie Rouge, 1927 (oil on canvas)

The Table, Harmony in Red; Le Table, Harmonie Rouge, 1927 (oil on canvas)
1768925 The Table, Harmony in Red; Le Table, Harmonie Rouge, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 92.1x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Table)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Contrasts (Two Spaces), 1934 (oil on panel)

Contrasts (Two Spaces), 1934 (oil on panel)
1768392 Contrasts (Two Spaces), 1934 (oil on panel) by Bluemner, Oscar Florianus (1867-1938); 38.1x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Contrasts (Two Spaces)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Two embroidered cushion covers, English, 17th century and early 18th century (silk, wool)

Two embroidered cushion covers, English, 17th century and early 18th century (silk, wool)
1767220 Two embroidered cushion covers, English, 17th century and early 18th century (silk, wool) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two embroidered cushion covers, English)

Background imageContradiction Collection: The Hotel de Ville, Brussels, 1856 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

The Hotel de Ville, Brussels, 1856 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
824147 The Hotel de Ville, Brussels, 1856 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 64.1x90.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hotel de Ville, Brussels)

Background imageContradiction Collection: Sailboats, (oil on canvas)

Sailboats, (oil on canvas)
650457 Sailboats, (oil on canvas) by Lawson, Ernest (1873-1939); 50.8x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailboats. Ernest Lawson (1873-1939). Oil on canvas laid down on board

Background imageContradiction Collection: Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w / c on paper)

Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1195550 Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 36.5x27.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Background imageContradiction Collection: The Print Collectors, (oil on canvas)

The Print Collectors, (oil on canvas)
658552 The Print Collectors, (oil on canvas) by Brunery, Francesco (1845-1926); 61x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Print Collectors. Francois Brunery (1849-1926). Oil on canvas



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"Contradiction: A Kaleidoscope of Artistic Paradoxes" In the realm of art, contradictions often serve as captivating enigmas that challenge our perceptions and ignite our imagination. From the tender brushstrokes of "A Puppy for My Lady" to the vibrant hues of "Apples and Quince; Pommes et Coings, " each stroke on canvas unveils a world where opposites coexist harmoniously. Step into "The Tea Party, " a mesmerizing masterpiece from 1916, where elegance meets chaos in an ethereal dance. Meanwhile, delicate pastels breathe life into "Yellow Pansies, " revealing nature's resilience amidst fragility. As we delve deeper into this artistic journey, an unexpected twist awaits us with the advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train. This vivid lithograph juxtaposes modernity against tradition, inviting us to ponder the paradoxical beauty found in progress. Prepare to be captivated by "Grandeur Dechue, " an oil painting that portrays both splendor and decay within its intricate layers. Witness a man lost in contemplation before Beethoven's bust—a lithographic encounter between silence and symphony. Travel back in time through "Palm Reader, " where mysticism intertwines with realism on canvas. Then immerse yourself in bustling streets depicted by the etching and aquatint technique used in "Chestnut Seller. " Here, simplicity clashes with complexity as colors blend seamlessly together. Finally, bask in the warmth of summer portrayed through bold strokes on canvas—an ode to life's fleeting moments captured flawlessly in "Summer. " And let us not forget about costume design for theater production—Korobotchka—where pencil sketches meet watercolors and gouache paints create characters brimming with contradiction themselves. Through these diverse artworks spanning various mediums and periods, we are reminded that they are not merely inconsistencies but rather opportunities for exploration and introspection.