Anonymity Collection

A Wood- Illustration for King Lear, Act 2 Scene III, 1926 (ink on paper)
PNH356244 A Wood- Illustration for King Lear, Act 2 Scene III, 1926 (ink on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 35.8x20.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

Anon, nameless
Jukyong Park

Das ist mein lieber Sohn
2911231 Das ist mein lieber Sohn; (add.info.: 1814 Hand-coloured etching titled Das ist mein lieber Sohn by Anonymous. Dated 1814.); Universal History Archive/UIG

18th century map of Scotland
5322612 18th century map of Scotland; (add.info.: Map of Scotland dating from the early 18th century decorated with 14 small drawings or plans of important cities. Anonymous engraver.)

Woman in redingote with four collars, wearing an anonymous hat, and a "ribbon of love" on which is found
5856333 Woman in redingote with four collars, wearing an anonymous hat, and a "ribbon of love" on which is found the letters L. M

Wall paintings, detail
3499656 Wall paintings, detail; Diocesan Museum, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Wall paintings (1330-1345). Anonymous

Le petit homme rouge bercant son fils
2911232 Le petit homme rouge bercant son fils; (add.info.: 1814 Hand-coloured etching titled Le petit homme rouge bercant son fils by Anonymous)

Jean Philippe Rameau
3499763 Jean Philippe Rameau; Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Jean Philippe Rameau (Dijon, 1683-Paris, 1764). French composer. Anonymous painting

Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print)
1766825 Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Punishment. Unknown Photographer, 1870s-80s.); Photo © Christie's Images

St Barbara, 4th century Christian virgin martyr, her symbol of a tower, top right. 19th century (anonymous painting)
535044 St Barbara, 4th century Christian virgin martyr, her symbol of a tower, top right. 19th century (anonymous painting); Universal History Archive/UIG

An envelope addressed to Her Majesty the queen, Windsor Castle, dated London 1888 from The Strand Magazine
3432583 An envelope addressed to Her Majesty the queen, Windsor Castle, dated London 1888 from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (print) by English School

Saint Petersburg, 1838 (engraving)
3600065 Saint Petersburg, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Saint Petersburg. Russia. Hermitage Theatre. Anonymous engraving, 1838.); PHAS/UIG

View of the city of Stockholm, Sweden (engraving)
3600031 View of the city of Stockholm, Sweden (engraving); (add.info.: Stockholm. Sweden. View of the city in 1568. Anonymous engraving, 16th century.); PHAS/UIG

Curious woman peeking through a keyhole, anonymous copper engraving around 1810
UIG5414725 Curious woman peeking through a keyhole, anonymous copper engraving around 1810; UIG

After bathing, anonymous engraving around 1845
UIG5414743 After bathing, anonymous engraving around 1845; UIG

Composite print of three scenes: Ships sailing round a South American island: Orchid from Borneo
528542 Composite print of three scenes: Ships sailing round a South American island: Orchid from Borneo: Three Frenchmen riding horses in a steeplechase

View of an Egyptian Temple, Dendera. Early 19th century (aquatint)
545005 View of an Egyptian Temple, Dendera. Early 19th century (aquatint); Universal History Archive/UIG

Le mystere de la vengeance de Notre Seigneur (Story of the Vengeance of our Lord)
542934 Le mystere de la vengeance de Notre Seigneur (Story of the Vengeance of our Lord, Jesus Christ) medieval French mystery play based around the destruction of Jerusalem during the Jewish War of

Map of Florence. 15th century (Italian map)
542886 Map of Florence. 15th century (Italian map); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Japanese Tattooed Man, c.1880 (hand coloured photograph)
1766822 A Japanese Tattooed Man, c.1880 (hand coloured photograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese Tattooed Man. Anonymous)

Model, 1913 (oil on canvas)
FIA5342601 Model, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Jongleur and an acrobat or juggler: A jongleur was a person professionally engaged in musical entertainment
528029 Jongleur and an acrobat or juggler: A jongleur was a person professionally engaged in musical entertainment. 11th century (anonymous manuscript); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration of an ox-powered paddle-wheel boat. 15th century (manuscript based on a description in 4th century)
528019 Illustration of an ox-powered paddle-wheel boat. 15th century (manuscript based on a description in 4th century anonymous Roman military treatise on war machines De Rebus Bellicis')

X? The Stranger of the Party - Y for Yankee - Z for Zinnia and Zoulou, around 1920 (print)
8600190 X? The Stranger of the Party - Y for Yankee - Z for Zinnia and Zoulou, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Two women seated in church (w/c on paper)
NGW385967 Two women seated in church (w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 15.5x12.3 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Two girls standing in church (pencil with w/c on paper)
NGW385983 Two girls standing in church (pencil with w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 13.6x11.2 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Figures in church (w/c on paper)
NGW385988 Figures in church (w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 16.3x14.1 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Figure in Church (pencil & gouache on paper)
NGW385976 Figure in Church (pencil & gouache on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 16.7x12.3 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Woman in profile (mixed media on card)
NGW385969 Woman in profile (mixed media on card) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 17.9x13.1 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Nuns and schoolgirls standing in church (w/c on paper)
NGW385973 Nuns and schoolgirls standing in church (w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 18.5x14.5 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Going to Work, c. 1850-51 (oil on canvas)
GLS224004 Going to Work, c.1850-51 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 55.5x46 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

The rotation of the Giri mountain (balinese colour on canvas)
2564185 The rotation of the Giri mountain (balinese colour on canvas) by Indonesian; Puri Lukisan Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia ; (add.info.: The rotation of the Giri mountain, anonymous artist)

Ramayana (balinese colour on canvas)
2564178 Ramayana (balinese colour on canvas) by Indonesian; Puri Lukisan Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia ; (add.info.: Ramayana, by anonymous artist); Photo © Stefano Baldini

"Dans le hamac" Peinture de Jakov Kalinichenko (1869-1938) 1903 State Regional I
FIA5343288 "Dans le hamac" Peinture de Jakov Kalinichenko (1869-1938) 1903 State Regional I. Pozhalostin Art Museum, Ryasan by Kalinitchenko

Portrait of a Perfect Wife (oil on canvas)
3078703 Portrait of a Perfect Wife (oil on canvas) by English School; (add.info.: Portrait of Perfect Wife by an anonymous Tudor artist. Dated 17th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two Springs, 1910 (oil on canvas)
471203 Two Springs, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Woestyne, Gustave van de (1881-1947); 73x63 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Two stokers at a furnace (pastel & charcoal on paper)
WAG423042 Two stokers at a furnace (pastel & charcoal on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British

X... (unknown)
6523715 X... (unknown) by Henreaux, Lucien L. (pseudonym LSH) (active 1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Silhouettes -- Alphabet. Publisher unknown, 1904 (legal depot BNF)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Loup; Black velvet mask; Schwarze Sammetmaske (engraving)
7196565 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Loup; Black velvet mask; Schwarze Sammetmaske (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

See where my love a-maying goes, with sweet dame Flora sporting (litho)
3655881 See where my love a-maying goes, with sweet dame Flora sporting (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: See where my love a-maying goes)

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"Exploring the Enigma of Anonymity: A Journey through Art and History" In a world where identities are often revealed, anonymity stands as an intriguing concept that captivates our imagination, and is in this realm that we embark on a visual odyssey, delving into diverse artworks from different eras and cultures. We begin with "A Wood, " an illustration for King Lear's Act 2 Scene III, created in 1926. Through ink on paper, the artist portrays characters shrouded in secrecy, their true intentions hidden behind masks of deception. Moving forward to "Going to Work, " a mesmerizing oil painting from the mid-19th century. The faceless figures commuting silently evoke a sense amidst the bustling cityscape, reminding us of how easily we can blend into the crowd. The Balinese colors on canvas come alive next with "The Rotation of Giri Mountain" and "Ramayana. " These vibrant masterpieces transport us to ancient tales where gods and mortals intertwine under veils of mystique – their identities concealed within mythical narratives. Shifting our focus to Italy's rich history, we encounter the "Brotherhood of Misericordia. " This enigmatic group dedicated themselves to acts of mercy while remaining anonymous; their faces hidden beneath hoods as they selflessly served those in need. "Dans le Hamac" by Jakov Kalinichenko takes us further back in time. Painted in 1903, it depicts a woman reclining peacefully in her hammock – her identity obscured by shadows cast upon her serene face. Anonymity becomes synonymous with tranquility here. As we explore further depths, we stumble upon "Portrait of a Perfect Wife. " The subject's veiled countenance leaves room for interpretation - is she hiding something or merely preserving her allure? The answer lies within each observer's perception. Nature beckons us next with "Two Springs, " an oil painting capturing the essence of seasonal renewal.