Reject Collection

Appius Claudius Persuading the Senate to Reject Pyrrhus Offer of Peace (engraving)
6010788 Appius Claudius Persuading the Senate to Reject Pyrrhus Offer of Peace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sculpture Chapter, from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho)
BWM343573 Sculpture Chapter, from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho) by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Salon des Refuses catalogue entry for Manets Le Bain (
BWM192293 Salon des Refuses catalogue entry for Manets Le Bain ( Dejeuner sur L Herbe ) 1863 by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Architecture Chapter, from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho)
BWM343575 Architecture Chapter, from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho) by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Double Page from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho)
BWM343574 Double Page from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho) by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Double Page from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho)
BWM343572 Double Page from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho) by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Painting Chapter, from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho)
BWM343571 Painting Chapter, from the Salon des Refuses, 1863 (litho) by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Manfred in the Chamois Hunters Hut, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
3744096 Manfred in the Chamois Hunters Hut, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93) (attr.to); 56.8x47.6 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Salon des Refuses catalogue entry for Whistlers Dame Blanche (
BWM192294 Salon des Refuses catalogue entry for Whistlers Dame Blanche ( Symphony in White No.1: The White Girl ) 1863 by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

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Shipwreck At Sunset, Co Donegal, Ireland

Christ Hangs On The Cross

Comic postcard, Take back the Heart that thou gavest -- a female customer rejects the heart delivered by the butcher as it seems to be past its use-by date. Date: circa 1905

Evolution. Chinese women reject traditional shoes and tell Mr John Bull Chinaman, They are no use, we re quite grown out of that sort of shoe! Please take fresh measures

Improvisation 27 Garden Love II 1912 Oil canvas
Improvisation 27, Garden, Love II, 1912, Oil, canvas, 47 3/8 x 55 1/4, 120.3 140.3 cm, Paintings, Vasily Kandinsky, French, born Russia, Moscow, 18661944, Neuilly-sur-Seine, influential treatise

Yes Sir, they had the cheek to reject this picture from the exhibition
XJF441079 Yes Sir, they had the cheek to reject this picture from the exhibition...you can see for yourself how conscientiously I showed the crucifixion of my saint...not a nail is missing

WW2 - Keep em Flying - Off the Beam - It looks as if our plucky pilot was a bit out of line and is now facing the consequences!! Date: 1942

Girl looks longingly at her unobtainable hearts desire
A girl looks longingly and very sadly at her unobtainable hearts desire, sadly buried in a prickly thistle. Date: 1906

Lamartine and the Flags
Alphonse de Lamartine, poet and statesman, urges his countrymen to reject the red flag of revolution and adopt the tricouleur. symbol of liberty. Date: 25 February 1848

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Alphonse de Lamartine, poet and statesman, urges his countrymen to reject the red flag of revolution and adopt the tricolore, symbol of liberty

The Tsars Ukase
Polish villagers listen to the tsars ukase, read to them by their priest. He offers an amnesty to all who lay down their arms, but the rebels reject his kind offer

Vertumnia and Hamadryad
Vertumnia loves a hamadryad, but he doesn t love her; so she disguises herself as an old woman and tells him awful stories of what happens to people who reject love

Appius Claudius
Though old and blind, Appius Claudius convinces the Senate that they should reject the peace proposals offered by Pyrrhus

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"Reject: A Journey of Defiance and Resilience" In the vast realm of art, rejection often serves as a catalyst for innovation and change, and is within these moments of refusal that artists find their true voice, pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms. From ancient times to modernity, the concept of "reject" has been woven into the fabric of artistic expression. One such instance can be found in Appius Claudius persuading the Senate to reject Pyrrhus' offer of peace. This engraving captures a pivotal moment in history when political leaders stood firm against compromise, choosing instead to fight for their ideals. The Salon des Refuses, an exhibition born out of rejection itself, showcased works that were initially denied entry into prestigious exhibitions. Among them was a sculpture chapter that defied convention and provoked thought-provoking discussions about beauty and form. Manet's Le Bain challenged traditional notions of nudity with its raw depiction of bathers. Its inclusion in the Salon des Refuses catalogue sparked controversy but also paved the way for future artists to explore new realms. Architecture too had its share in this journey towards acceptance. The Architecture Chapter from the Salon des Refuses lithograph highlighted unconventional designs that dared to deviate from established norms, pushing boundaries while inviting viewers to question preconceived notions. As we delve deeper into this world shrouded by rejection, we encounter paintings like Love Token - an oil on canvas masterpiece that encapsulates heartbreak and longing through its brushstrokes. Similarly, Manfred in the Chamois Hunters Hut transports us into a realm where solitude becomes a refuge amidst rejection's harsh embrace. Whistler's Dame Blanche challenges societal expectations with its provocative portrayal captured within the pages of Salon des Refuses catalogue entry. This painting dares viewers to confront their own biases while embracing alternative perspectives on femininity. Even comic postcards join this narrative.