Inanimate Collection

Study For Pygmalion And Galatea, c. 1797 (chalk on paper)
6041274 Study For Pygmalion And Galatea, c.1797 (chalk on paper) by Gauffier, Louis (1761-1801); 18.1x24.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Archer, c. 1930-42 (oil on canvas)
908516 The Archer, c.1930-42 (oil on canvas) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 71x91.5 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; Southampton City Art Gallery

Untitled (gelatin silver print)
660337 Untitled (gelatin silver print) by Atget, Eugene (1856-1927); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Coyney twined the stout rope round his left arm (engraving)
736062 Coyney twined the stout rope round his left arm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Watlands; Coyney twined the stout rope round his left arm)

Nature (colour litho)
2795462 Nature (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nature. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

"Ninety-Three", on Board the Corvette "Claymore"(engraving)
1058442 " Ninety-Three", on Board the Corvette " Claymore" (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ninety-Three")

The boy who became a screw, illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438701 The boy who became a screw, illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Triumph, 1881 (etching)
5864230 Triumph, 1881 (etching) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 31.8x48.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: from the series Ein Handschuh (A Glove) 4 5/16 x 9 7/16 in

Untitled (gelatin silver print)
660336 Untitled (gelatin silver print) by Atget, Eugene (1856-1927); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Greville Fane, by Henry James (engraving)
1603547 Greville Fane, by Henry James (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greville Fane, by Henry James)

Still Life with a Gilt Cup, 1635, by Willem Claesz Heda (159
Willem Claesz Heda (1594-1680). Dutch painter. Still Life with a Gilt Cup, 1635. Detail. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

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"Inanimate: A Captivating Glimpse into the World of Still Life and Sculpture" Step into a world frozen in time, where objects come alive with beauty and intrigue. Willem Claesz Heda's "Still Life with a Gilt Cup" transports us to 1635, capturing the delicate play of light on a golden cup, inviting us to ponder its history. Moving forward in time, we encounter an ethereal sketch titled "Study for Pygmalion and Galatea. " The chalk strokes bring life to this mythological tale of love and transformation, leaving us captivated by the artist's vision. In stark contrast, "The Archer" takes us to a different era entirely. Painted between 1930-1942, this oil masterpiece portrays strength and precision as it immortalizes an archer mid-action. The canvas seems ready to burst with energy. Shifting gears once more, we find ourselves face-to-face with an enigmatic gelatin silver print. Its untitled nature leaves room for interpretation as we explore its intricate details that seem both familiar yet elusive. As our journey continues, Coyney twines his stout rope around his left arm in an engraving that speaks volumes about determination and resilience. We can almost feel the tension building within him as he prepares for what lies ahead. Nature beckons next through a captivating color lithograph aptly titled "Nature. " Vibrant hues dance across the page like whispers from Mother Earth herself—a gentle reminder of her boundless beauty surrounding us all. "Ninety-Three, " aboard the Corvette "Claymore, " invites us onto turbulent seas through an engraved scene that captures both danger and camaraderie amidst crashing waves—an adventure frozen forever in ink lines. A whimsical illustration from Coles Funny Picture Book introduces us to "The Boy Who Became a Screw. " Digitally enhanced imagery breathes new life into this timeless tale—reminding us of the power of imagination and transformation.