De Face Collection

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Chopper for Light Sovereign
Engraving of a mechanical chopper used to deface gold coins, which were under weight. In June 1842 the Bank of England recalled millions of gold sovereigns which through wear had lost weight

Salvador Dali Portrait 1980
Portrait dated 27 October 1980 of Spanish painter Salvador Dali, one of the most popular painters of the 20th century. Salvador Dali was born in 1904 in Figueras and died 23 January 1989, aged 85

Portrait of a Woman (oil on canvas)
Ma199973 Portrait of a Woman (oil on canvas) by Calderon, Philip Hermogenes (1833-98); 53.5x43.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Olga de Simard de Pitray, 1841 (gouache on paper)
CHT271744 Olga de Simard de Pitray, 1841 (gouache on paper) by Segur, Louis Gaston de (1820-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

St. James the Greater
AII79521 St. James the Greater by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Self Portrait at the Age of Twenty-Eight, 1500 (oil on panel)
XIR59176 Self Portrait at the Age of Twenty-Eight, 1500 (oil on panel) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 67x49 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; German, out of copyright

Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917). Portrait of Victor Hugo de face, 1886. Drypoint. Sixth of nine states

Defaced reliefs, Passage of Victory, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, january

Defaced statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II, Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt, january

Drunken Degradation
Degradation of Drunkenness : There is no sin which doth more deface Gods image than drunkenness... a curious slab set on a wall in the village of Kirdford, Sussex, England

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic 'De Face': A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the Bullion Office at the Bank of England, where history intertwines with mystery. Amongst its treasures lies a captivating portrait - Salvador Dali's 1980 masterpiece, "De Face. " With every stroke of his brush, Dali invites us to explore the depths of human expression. Adjacent to it hangs another enigma - an oil on canvas titled "Portrait of a Woman. " The artist's skillful hand brings her beauty to life, leaving us wondering about her untold story. In contrast, Olga de Simard de Pitray's gouache on paper from 1841 captures elegance in its purest form. As we venture further into this gallery, our eyes meet St. James the Greater; his divine presence radiates through time. Nearby stands a presumed portrait of Leopold Hugo, evoking curiosity about his significance in history. A carved lion head gazes upon us with an air of regality and power. Its intricate details speak volumes about ancient craftsmanship and symbolism. Moving forward, we encounter Marie Duplessis portrayed as La Lady with Camellias - her allure forever immortalized on canvas. Meanwhile, Miss Mabel Love graces us with her presence from FOLIES-BERGERE; she captivates audiences with her charm and talent. Berthe Morisot tenderly embraces her daughter in their shared portrait - love captured for eternity within brushstrokes. And amidst them all stands a nameless man whose gaze pierces through time itself; who was he? What secrets did he hold? Finally, our journey concludes before an antique statue that has witnessed centuries pass by silently. It reminds us that art transcends generations and connects humanity across eras. In this exhibition called "De Face, " each artwork whispers stories waiting to be heard.