Head On Hand Collection

Mrs. Jens Wolff, 1803 / 15. Creator: Thomas Lawrence
Mrs. Jens Wolff, 1803/15

Madame Francois Buron, 1769. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
Madame Francois Buron, 1769

The Thinker (bronze)
1191978 The Thinker (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; French, out of copyright

Portrait of a Lady, thought to be Mrs Elizabeth Hartley (1751-1824) (oil on canvas)
CHW253952 Portrait of a Lady, thought to be Mrs Elizabeth Hartley (1751-1824) (oil on canvas) by Chamberlain, Mason (1727-87); Chawton House Library, Hampshire

Catherine Maria Kitty Fisher (d. 1767) (oil on canvas)
CHW253949 Catherine Maria Kitty Fisher (d.1767) (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (studio of); Chawton House Library, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: Georgian beauty)

Portrait of Thomas Otway (1652-85) engraved by Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780) (engraving)
CBF171098 Portrait of Thomas Otway (1652-85) engraved by Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780) (engraving) by Beal, Mary (1632-99) (after); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; English, out of copyright

Titlepage and frontispiece to Reliquiae Wottonianiae, 1651 (engraving)
XJF412221 Titlepage and frontispiece to Reliquiae Wottonianiae, 1651 (engraving) by Lombard or Lombart, Pierre (1612-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Woman, 1892 (oil on canvas)
CH402545 Portrait of a Woman, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Petitjean, Hippolyte (1854-1929); 46x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait de Femme; ); Photo eChristies Images; French

Seated Young Woman with Hand Raised to Jawline, 1840s-50s. Creator: Unknown
Seated Young Woman with Hand Raised to Jawline, 1840s-50s

[Seated Young Man Resting Head on Fingers], 1840s. Creator: Unknown
[Seated Young Man Resting Head on Fingers], 1840s

Young Woman with Elbow Resting on Small Pile of Books and Head on Hand, 1840s

Schoolboy at his Desk, c. 1630-45 (chalk on paper)
XKH145251 Schoolboy at his Desk, c.1630-45 (chalk on paper) by Dutch School, (17th century); 23.2x18 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Kim Woodburn, model and TV personality, pictured in 1968 Kim, real name Kim McKenzie, is the star of Channel 4s " How clean is your House

Boy (10-11) sitting at table over open book, head resting on hand, (B&W), close-up

Endre Ady, 1877 -1919. Hungarian poet and journalist. After a contemporary print

Portrait of Adrien Barthe, 1866 (oil on canvas)
XIR414006 Portrait of Adrien Barthe, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: Adrien Barthe (1828-98) French composer; ); French

Thomas Otway (engraving)
XJF406250 Thomas Otway (engraving) by Beale, Mary (1632-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Otway (1652-85) English dramatist; he wrote Venice Preserv d ; ); English, out of copyright

Thomas Otway (engraving)
XJF392679 Thomas Otway (engraving) by Beal, Mary (1632-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Otway (1652-85) English dramatist; he wrote Venice Preserv d ; ); English, out of copyright

Statue of the Thinker on Auguste Rodins tomb in the park of Villa des Brillants
XIR287745 Statue of the Thinker on Auguste Rodins tomb in the park of Villa des Brillants (marble) (b/w photo) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Meudon

Portrait of the Countess of Hallez-Claparede, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XIR182994 Portrait of the Countess of Hallez-Claparede, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Dubufe, Edouard Louis (1820-83); Chateau de Compiegne, Oise, France; French, out of copyright

Young couple lying on grass

Relationship headache C014 / 1326
MODEL RELEASED. Relationship headache

Aristotle, Ancient Greek philosopher C015 / 5780
Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher and naturalist. Aristotle is one of the most important figures in the history of Western thought

Man thinking, artwork
Man thinking, computer artwork

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"Capturing the Essence: A Glimpse into the Intimacy of 'Head on Hand'" In the realm of art, there exists a timeless gesture that speaks volumes about contemplation and introspection - the iconic "head on hand. " Throughout history, this pose has been immortalized by renowned artists who sought to convey a myriad of emotions and narratives. One such depiction is found in Thomas Lawrence's masterpiece from 1803, where Mrs. Jens Wolff delicately rests her head upon her hand, revealing an air of elegance and poise. Similarly, Jacques-Louis David's portrayal of Madame Francois Buron in 1769 exudes grace as she leans thoughtfully against her hand. Moving forward through time, we encounter Auguste Rodin's famous sculpture "The Thinker, " his brow furrowed as he ponders life's complexities with his head supported by his hand. Meanwhile, an anonymous artist captures the essence of mystery in their painting titled "Portrait of a Lady, " believed to be Mrs. Elizabeth Hartley; her gaze distant yet captivating as she gently cradles her chin. Catherine Maria Kitty Fisher comes alive through oil on canvas as she gazes directly at us while resting her head upon her delicate fingers – a portrait that reveals both vulnerability and strength. Jacobus Houbraken's engraved portrait depicts Thomas Otway with his head thoughtfully propped up by his hands – an image that reflects profound intellect. As we delve further into artistic expressions, we discover various interpretations of this timeless pose: from an unknown artist capturing a woman lost in thought during the 1840s-50s to another anonymous creator portraying a young man deep in contemplation during the same era. Finally, our journey concludes with an enchanting painting from 1892 where a lady finds solace amidst books while supporting her weary head upon one hand—a testament to intellectual curiosity and quiet reflection. These diverse artworks remind us of the universal human experience.