Pointed Nose Collection

A Chapter of Noses, pub. 1834 (hand coloured engraving)
2958398 A Chapter of Noses, pub. 1834 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

A terrible fellow half as big as the tree by which he was standing
3704749 A terrible fellow half as big as the tree by which he was standing, from Little Brother & Little Sister and Other Tales by the Brothers Grimm, pub.1917 (litho) by Rackham

The Men of Sleepy Hollow (Inside Cover) from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washngton
3474176 The Men of Sleepy Hollow (Inside Cover) from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washngton Irving (1783 - 1859), pub. 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

Schook his bald head and murmured, "Cold, quite cold"
3481734 Schook his bald head and murmured, " Cold, quite cold", from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

The giant breaks his neck, from The Blue Beard Picture Book, pub
3715328 The giant breaks his neck, from The Blue Beard Picture Book, pub. 1879 (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Jack and the Beanstalk; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

"My Lord Duke", said the physician elatedly, "
3481680 " My Lord Duke", said the physician elatedly, " I have the honour to inform your excellency that your grace is in love"

Old man with two sticks, from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub
3100480 Old man with two sticks, from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub. 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young girl in profile with a sharp nose, c. 1858 (pencil on paper)
MMT267100 Young girl in profile with a sharp nose, c.1858 (pencil on paper) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 32x24 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Piero de Medici (1414-69) 1453 (marble)
BEN52668 Piero de Medici (1414-69) 1453 (marble) by Mino da Fiesole (1430-1484); height:54 cm; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

The giant breaks his neck, from The Blue Beard Picture Book, pub. 1879 (colour lithograph), 1879. Jack and the Beanstalk;

Head old man tufts curly hair ear profile left
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Athenian Attic black-figure Tyrrhenian amphora 575-50 BC (terracotta)
XOS1765665 Athenian Attic black-figure Tyrrhenian amphora 575-50 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (6th century BC); 34.3 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

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"The Pointed Nose: A Fascinating Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of noses, where each one tells a unique story. In the pages of "A Chapter of Noses, " published in 1834, an enchanting hand-coloured engraving captures our attention. Amongst them stands a terrible fellow, half as big as the towering tree beside him. His pointed nose adds to his intimidating presence. As we delve deeper into literature, "The Men of Sleepy Hollow" beckon us from inside cover pages. Washington Irving's legendary tale unfolds before our eyes, and amidst it all is a character who shakes his bald head and murmurs, "Cold, quite cold. " Could this be a subtle hint about his pointed nose? Turning to illustrations for children's stories brings forth intriguing imagery. From "The Blue Beard Picture Book, " we witness the giant meeting an unfortunate end as he breaks his neck - but what catches our eye is his distinctive feature: a pointed nose that accentuates his villainous appearance. In another literary masterpiece by Washington Irving titled "Rip Van Winkle, " an old man with two sticks captivates readers' imaginations. The illustration portrays him with tufts of curly hair and an ear profile leftward - yet it is his prominent pointed nose that leaves an indelible impression. Artistic expressions take various forms throughout history; even marble sculptures like Piero de Medici's evoke emotions through their intricate details. Dating back to 1453, this sculpture showcases not only Piero de Medici himself but also highlights the elegance of a finely chiseled pointed nose. Meanwhile, pencil sketches on paper transport us to c. 1858 when a young girl graces us with her profile featuring a sharp nose. This delicate portrayal reminds us that beauty comes in many forms - even in unconventional features such as her distinctively shaped nasal bridge.