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An allegory of the arts; and an allegory of spring

Marcus Behmer (German, 1879 – 1958) Die Geravbte orchidee (The robbed orchid), 1903 Signed ‘Marcus Behmer’ (lower right in pencil) Lithograph on paper 16.1/8 x 12in. (40.8 x 30.5cm.) It is apparent Behmer is influenced by the work of Aubrey Beardsley, though this work is no less beautiful in its execution. Little is known regarding his connections to Oscar Wilde though he is obviously an admirer and has many similarities with his private life and incarceration in prison. These works were a personal gift to Baron Detlev von Hadeln, the aristocrat and prominent art historian of the age. Behmer is known to be, since 1903, a member in the first ever homosexual organization in Berlin and was thus probably a part of Adolf Brand’s circle, and may have contributed to Brand’s publication Der Eigene. Until now, few know that Behmer was sentenced in April 1937 by a court in Konstanz to imprisonment for two years, being arrested in Freiburg and at other locations in southern Germany for being a homosexual. At times he was given the opportunity to work as an artist in prison. The works produced in this period are mostly calligraphic designed tablets with Greek text (prayers and Bible quotes...

Circle of Austin Osman Spare (British, 1888 – 1956) Bohemian Fantasy Pen and gouache on paper 13.1/2 x 19.5/8 in. (34.3 x 50 cm.)

Le Reve (The dream) An original theatre poster designed by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen for Le Reve at the Academie Nationale de Musique 96 x 76cm. (incl. frame) New white wood fram...

Le Caf’ Conc A poster for a post-liberation costume ball (retrospective 1900) on 23rd June 1945 designed by Jean Paul Le Verrier (1922-1996)

Mary Viola Paterson (British, 1899 – 1981) Serving tea at the theatre Etching Signed ‘V Paterson’, in pencil (lower right), and number ‘2.’ 5.3/4 x 3.3/4 in. (14.7 x 9.5 cm.) (to pla...

A Brun (French, circa 1900) Raising a glass Pencil, watercolour and gouache on canvas Signed ‘A Brun’ (lower right) 20.1/2 x 15.3/4in. (52 x 40 cm.)

Olga Cairols is a Spanish artist with more than 35 years of career. Olga studied Art History and Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona. She has a bachelors degree in Design, Art ...

Olga Cairols is a Spanish artist with more than 35 years of career. Olga studied Art History and Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona. She has a bachelors degree in Design, Art ...

Olga Cairols is a Spanish artist with more than 35 years of career. Olga studied Art History and Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona. She has a bachelors degree in Design, Art ...

Antique handmade lamp with botanical motifs by Muller Frères. Muller Frères were renowned glassmakers from Lunéville, France, famous for producing art nouveau glassworks. This is a...

Antique handmade lamp by Muller Frères. Muller Frères were renowned glassmakers from Lunéville, France, famous for producing art nouveau glassworks. Beautiful opaque pink handmade ...

This art - work is part of the project INSECT'S LIFE. The paint is made in the author's technique of painting by Vasili Zianko based acrylic painting on canvas using a variety of te...