Sanguine Collection (#3)

Portrait of the author Maxim Gorky (1868-1939), 1921. Artist: Andreev, Nikolai Andreevich (1873-1932)
Portrait of the author Maxim Gorky (1868-1939), 1921. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Vikenty Vikentyevich Veresaev (1867-1945), 1923. Artist: Andreev, Nikolai Andreevich (1873-1932)
Portrait of Vikenty Vikentyevich Veresaev (1867-1945), 1923. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Alexandra Mikhailovna Kollontai (1872-1952), 1921. Artist: Andreev, Nikolai Andreevich (1873-1932)
Portrait of Alexandra Mikhailovna Kollontai (1872-1952), 1921. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of the Revolutionary Count Pyotr A. Kropotkin (1842-1921), 1920-1921. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of the politician Felix E. Dzerzhinsky (1877-1926), the chairman of Cheka, 1922. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Joseph Stalin (1879-1953), 1922. Artist: Andreev, Nikolai Andreevich (1873-1932)
Portrait of Joseph Stalin (1879-1953), 1922. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Otto Y. Schmidt (1891-1956), 1921-1922. Artist: Andreev, Nikolai Andreevich (1873-1932)
Portrait of Otto Y. Schmidt (1891-1956), 1921-1922. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Countess Anastasia Nikolaevna Shcherbatova (?-1810), nee Dolgorukova. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of Republic Tatarstan, Kazan

From a study in sanguine, c1899. Artist: John William Waterhouse
From a study in sanguine, c1899. From The Studio Volume 44. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1908]

Drawing in Sanguine, c1900 (1903-1904). Artist: Jules Cheret
Drawing in Sanguine, c1900 (1903-1904). From The Studio Volume 30. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1903-1904]

Drawing in sanguine, c20th century (1932). Artist: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Drawing in sanguine, c20th century (1932). From The Studio Volume 104. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

Philosophia, 1502 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Philosophia, 1502 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

A study in Sanguine, 1913. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
A study in Sanguine, 1913. A print from The Art of the Great Masters, by Frederic Lees, Sampson Low, Marston and Co, London, 1913

Portrait of Charles Bonnet (1720-1793). Private Collection

Head of an Old Bearded Man, 1584-1586. Artist: Barocci, Federigo (1528-1612)
Head of an Old Bearded Man, 1584-1586. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Head of a Woman, 1568-1569. Artist: Barocci, Federigo (1528-1612)
Head of a Woman, 1568-1569. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Bust of a Young Woman Turned to the Left, 1637. Artist: Cortona, Pietro da (1596-1669)
Bust of a Young Woman Turned to the Left, 1637. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Pieta, ca 1530-1536. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564)
Pieta, ca 1530-1536. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Portrait of Count Grigory Alexeyevich Shcherbatov (1735-1810). Artist: Molinari, Alexander (1772-1831)
Portrait of Count Grigory Alexeyevich Shcherbatov (1735-1810). Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of Republic Tatarstan, Kazan

Portrait of Konstantin Yakovlevich Bulgakov (1782-1835), 1800s. Artist: Molinari, Alexander (1772-1831)
Portrait of Konstantin Yakovlevich Bulgakov (1782-1835), 1800s. Found in the collection of the Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Seated female nude. Artist: Velde, Adriaen, van de (1636-1672)
Seated female nude. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Self-Portrait, 1740. Artist: Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-1779)
Self-Portrait, 1740. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

Gypsy with a Child, Early 17th cen Artist: Bellange, Jacques (c. 1575-1616)
Gypsy with a Child, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Two Figure Studies of a Young Woman, c. 1716. Artist: Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721)
Two Figure Studies of a Young Woman, c. 1716. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Study of a Standing Dancer with an Outstretched Arm, 1710. Artist: Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721)
Study of a Standing Dancer with an Outstretched Arm, 1710. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Woman Reading and a Girl Playing (Marquise de Pompadour with her daughter Alexandrine), ca 1748. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Boy with a Broken Egg, ca 1756. Artist: Greuze, Jean-Baptiste (1725-1805)
Boy with a Broken Egg, ca 1756. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Standing Nude Girl. Artist: Boucher, Francois (1703-1770)
Standing Nude Girl. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Saddled Horse, c. 1616-1618. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Saddled Horse, c. 1616-1618. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Rubenss Son Nicols Wearing a Red Felt Cap, 1625-1627. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Rubenss Son Nicols Wearing a Red Felt Cap, 1625-1627. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Rubenss Daughter Clara Serena (So named Maid of Honor of Infanta Isabella), c. 1623
Rubenss Daughter Clara Serena (So named Maid of Honor of Infanta Isabella), c.1623. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Nicols Rubens Wearing a Coral Necklace, ca 1619. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Nicols Rubens Wearing a Coral Necklace, ca 1619. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Portrait of Helene Fourment, c. 1630-1631. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Portrait of Helene Fourment, c. 1630-1631. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Two flying putti, study, 1740s. Artist: Pompeo Batoni
Two flying putti, study, 1740s. Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-1787). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Study of the heads, c1527. Artist: Parmigianino
Study of the heads, c1527. Parmigianino (1503-1540). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Study of a horse and two Soldiers, early 17th century. Artist: Giuseppe Cesari
Study of a horse and two Soldiers, early 17th century. Cesari, Giuseppe (1568-1640). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Saint George and the Dragon, 17th century. Artist: Giuseppe Cesari
Saint George and the Dragon, 17th century. Cesari, Giuseppe (1568-1640). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Study of Tax Collectors, 1591-1593. Artist: Giuseppe Cesari
Study of Tax Collectors, 1591-1593. Cesari, Giuseppe (1568-1640). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Head study of a woman looking up, 17th century. Artist: Pietro da Cortona
Head study of a woman looking up, 17th century. Pietro da Cortona (1596-1669). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Standing Actor, 1630s. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Standing Actor, 1630s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Head of the Virgin, late 17th or 18th century. Artist: Louis de Boullogne II
Head of the Virgin, late 17th or 18th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Actor of the Comedie Italienne (Crispin), early 20th century. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Actor of the Comedie Italienne (Crispin), early 20th century. Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Mademoiselle Lender Baron 1893 Crayon brush spatter lithograph printed
Artokoloro

Design Vase mid-18th century Pen black ink brush
Artokoloro

The Most Rev. William Alexander, Archbishop of Armagh
The Most Rev. William Alexander 1824-1911, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland (1899). Staples, Sir Robert Ponsonby Bt. 1853 - 1943. Date: 1899

Head of a Monk. Legros, Alphonse 1837-1911

The Bostonians in distress, en sanguine engraving 1774, Bostonians held captive in a cage suspended from the Liberty Tree

Louis d Or au soleil, en sanguine engraving 1705, Louis XIV sitting next to a table, head resting on his left elbow which rests on his left knee; he is asleep

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"Sanguine: A Glimpse into the Complexities of Human Nature" In the 16th century, the concept of Four Temperaments emerged, categorizing individuals based on their dominant personality traits. Among these temperaments was "sanguine, " representing a lively and optimistic disposition. This captivating portrait from 1921, titled "Portrait of Clara Zetkin, " by Nikolai Andreevich Andreev, captures the essence of sanguinity. As we delve into this artwork, we find ourselves in an unexpected setting – a woman in prison. The juxtaposition between her confinement and her sanguine temperament raises intriguing questions about resilience and inner strength even amidst adversity. Andreev's meticulous study of a woman reveals intricate details that bring forth both vulnerability and determination. Perhaps it is through her unwavering optimism that she finds solace within these walls. The deserted farmhouse at Freeman's Reach further adds to the enigma surrounding our subject. What ill fate has befallen this once-thriving place? Yet, against all odds, there remains an air of hope lingering within its dilapidated walls – reminiscent of our sanguine protagonist's spirit. Moving beyond physicality, we encounter various portraits depicting women who exude confidence and grace. Each stroke on canvas tells a story; each expression conveys resilience in different forms. Steinlen's "Two Nude Models" showcases not only beauty but also celebrates diversity as two distinct figures intertwine harmoniously—a testament to embracing individuality while finding harmony with others. Within this collection lies another dimension – male figure studies that explore human anatomy with great precision. These studies remind us that beneath external appearances lie complex emotions waiting to be understood—emotions which can often embody shades of sanguinity. Finally, a small girl sitting on the ground catches our attention—a symbol of innocence untouched by societal expectations or constraints—an embodiment of untainted optimism.