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Rolling Collection (#8)

Rolling is a universal concept that transcends boundaries and brings joy to various aspects of life

Background imageRolling Collection: Sand Roll

Sand Roll
Sharon Lee Chapman

Background imageRolling Collection: Washington State, Steptoe Butte State Park, Steptoe Sunrise

Washington State, Steptoe Butte State Park, Steptoe Sunrise

Background imageRolling Collection: Washington State, Whitman County. Palouse farm fields

Washington State, Whitman County. Palouse farm fields

Background imageRolling Collection: Old silo and rolling wheatfields as seen from Steptoe Butte state park

Old silo and rolling wheatfields as seen from Steptoe Butte state park

Background imageRolling Collection: Washington State, Palouse, sunrise

Washington State, Palouse, sunrise

Background imageRolling Collection: Idaho, Latah County. Borgen Road Farm

Idaho, Latah County. Borgen Road Farm

Background imageRolling Collection: Idaho, Latah County. Spring farm fields

Idaho, Latah County. Spring farm fields

Background imageRolling Collection: Papiers Peints, Laboratoire, Magasin, c. 1820-35 (porcelain)

Papiers Peints, Laboratoire, Magasin, c. 1820-35 (porcelain)
1766892 Papiers Peints, Laboratoire, Magasin, c.1820-35 (porcelain) by Develly, Jean-Charles (1783-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Papiers Peints, Laboratoire, Magasin)

Background imageRolling Collection: Unwanted Affection (oil on canvas)

Unwanted Affection (oil on canvas)
1769830 Unwanted Affection (oil on canvas) by Meyerheim, Paul Friedrich (1842-1915); 55.9x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Unwanted Affection. Paul Friedrich Meyerheim (1842-1915)

Background imageRolling Collection: Northern Landscape, Spring, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)

Northern Landscape, Spring, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)
4073403 Northern Landscape, Spring, c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840); 35.3 x 49.1 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; German, out of copyright

Background imageRolling Collection: Landscape (oil on unstretched canvas)

Landscape (oil on unstretched canvas)
3664485 Landscape (oil on unstretched canvas) by Priestman, Arnold (1854-1925); 23.5x33.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; British

Background imageRolling Collection: The mill - rolling steel (colour litho)

The mill - rolling steel (colour litho)
3622166 The mill - rolling steel (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mill - rolling steel)

Background imageRolling Collection: South Africa, New Fortifications of Natal (engraving)

South Africa, New Fortifications of Natal (engraving)
1054536 South Africa, New Fortifications of Natal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Africa, New Fortifications of Natal)

Background imageRolling Collection: Night Wave, 1883 (oil on canvas)

Night Wave, 1883 (oil on canvas)
PNH371932 Night Wave, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Severn, Joseph Arthur Palliser (1842-1931); 64x152 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

Background imageRolling Collection: Sketches in a Tobacco Factory in Jamaica (engraving)

Sketches in a Tobacco Factory in Jamaica (engraving)
1046559 Sketches in a Tobacco Factory in Jamaica (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in a Tobacco Factory in Jamaica)

Background imageRolling Collection: Life on Board a Training-Ship, the Making of British Sailors (b / w photo)

Life on Board a Training-Ship, the Making of British Sailors (b / w photo)
1628555 Life on Board a Training-Ship, the Making of British Sailors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life on Board a Training-Ship)

Background imageRolling Collection: Tea Leaf Rolling, For Nectar Tea Co, trade card (chromolitho)

Tea Leaf Rolling, For Nectar Tea Co, trade card (chromolitho)
961406 Tea Leaf Rolling, For Nectar Tea Co, trade card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea Leaf Rolling, For Nectar Tea Co)

Background imageRolling Collection: The Bear Trap (coloured engraving)

The Bear Trap (coloured engraving)
979179 The Bear Trap (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bear Trap.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRolling Collection: New Starkenberg (engraving)

New Starkenberg (engraving)
818751 New Starkenberg (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Starkenberg. View of the mountainous landscape in the district Altenburger Land, in Thuringia)

Background imageRolling Collection: Snowball Effect (chromolitho)

Snowball Effect (chromolitho)
734904 Snowball Effect (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snowball Effect. Liebig card)

Background imageRolling Collection: Job Cigarette Paper, 1895 (colour litho)

Job Cigarette Paper, 1895 (colour litho)
747078 Job Cigarette Paper, 1895 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; French, out of copyright

Background imageRolling Collection: Landscape (crayon & w / c on paper)

Landscape (crayon & w / c on paper)
425782 Landscape (crayon & w/c on paper) by Brill, Rosalie (fl.1920-40); 29x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosalie Brill was the wife of the artist Reginald Brill.); eLiss Fine Art; English

Background imageRolling Collection: The churches that travel (colour litho)

The churches that travel (colour litho)
2778111 The churches that travel (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The churches that travel)

Background imageRolling Collection: Once the laundry is done, and attracted by the hot water in the tub placed above a cart

Once the laundry is done, and attracted by the hot water in the tub placed above a cart, a bride... (colour litho)
2783699 Once the laundry is done, and attracted by the hot water in the tub placed above a cart, a bride... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageRolling Collection: Le bateau a vapeur sur les rapides (engraving)

Le bateau a vapeur sur les rapides (engraving)
2783268 Le bateau a vapeur sur les rapides (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le bateau a vapeur sur les rapides)

Background imageRolling Collection: De Paris En Guyane (engraving)

De Paris En Guyane (engraving)
2783248 De Paris En Guyane (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: De Paris En Guyane)

Background imageRolling Collection: Comic postcard, Man rolling home

Comic postcard, Man rolling home Date: 20th century

Background imageRolling Collection: Glassblowing, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers

Glassblowing, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
REV326118 Glassblowing, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) engraved by Robert Benard (fl.1734) published c.1770 (colour engraving) (see also 326119)

Background imageRolling Collection: 237998

237998

Background imageRolling Collection: Supper Dishes cooked in the New World Gas Cooker

Supper Dishes cooked in the New World Gas Cooker
Supper Dishes cooked in the New World Regulo-Controlled Gas Cooker. 1920s

Background imageRolling Collection: Occupations of the Agagna people, Mariana Islands, plate 29 from

Occupations of the Agagna people, Mariana Islands, plate 29 from
STC206895 Occupations of the Agagna people, Mariana Islands, plate 29 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Campi

Background imageRolling Collection: S.s Britannia, 1842 (oil on canvas)

S.s Britannia, 1842 (oil on canvas)
PEM216894 S.S Britannia, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 74.3x105.4 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; American, out of copyright

Background imageRolling Collection: The soldiers of Pelagius of Asturias rolling boulders down a mountain precipice onto a Muslim army

The soldiers of Pelagius of Asturias rolling boulders down a mountain precipice onto a Muslim army in Spain
5229145 The soldiers of Pelagius of Asturias rolling boulders down a mountain precipice onto a Muslim army in Spain, 8th Century (engraving) by English School

Background imageRolling Collection: The Egg Dance (oil on panel)

The Egg Dance (oil on panel)
1780705 The Egg Dance (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 66.7x104.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageRolling Collection: Days of the Week: Saturday (colour litho)

Days of the Week: Saturday (colour litho)
6032787 Days of the Week: Saturday (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saturday. Days of the Week)

Background imageRolling Collection: Drying and rolling the green tea, China

Drying and rolling the green tea, China. (3 of 4) Date: 1832

Background imageRolling Collection: Cultivation, manufacture, and use of tea (engraving)

Cultivation, manufacture, and use of tea (engraving)
6001054 Cultivation, manufacture, and use of tea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cultivation, manufacture, and use of tea)

Background imageRolling Collection: Rolling up the floor covering at the London Hippodrome

Rolling up the floor covering at the London Hippodrome
Illustration showing stage hands quickly rolling up the floor covering of the arena at the London Hippodrome. The Hippodromes fulsome programme of variety required numerous quick changes between

Background imageRolling Collection: Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, rolling chocolate

Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, rolling chocolate. 1893

Background imageRolling Collection: The Temptation of St Benedict, c. 1587 (oil on canvas)

The Temptation of St Benedict, c. 1587 (oil on canvas)
5938206 The Temptation of St Benedict, c.1587 (oil on canvas) by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); 40.8x59.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian

Background imageRolling Collection: Behind the scenes in a film studio 1924

Behind the scenes in a film studio 1924
Various trick techniques used to achieve certain effects in a film studio, sketched by D. Macpherson in The Sphere. Among the tricks used are a side of a house painted on a floor to give the illusion

Background imageRolling Collection: Tobias and the Angel, 1878 (oil on canvas)

Tobias and the Angel, 1878 (oil on canvas)
5858777 Tobias and the Angel, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Cazin, Jean-Charles (1841-1901); 58.6A--84.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageRolling Collection: Plate 660. Mule; Miscellaneous Performances Denver, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 660. Mule; Miscellaneous Performances Denver, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950636 Plate 660. Mule; Miscellaneous Performances Denver, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.1x34.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageRolling Collection: Plate 657. Rolling a Box; Pony, Lotta, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 657. Rolling a Box; Pony, Lotta, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950633 Plate 657. Rolling a Box; Pony, Lotta, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.2x38.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageRolling Collection: Valley of the Dhoon (engraving)

Valley of the Dhoon (engraving)
818756 Valley of the Dhoon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valley of the Dhoon, Himalaya Mountains.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English

Background imageRolling Collection: Cigar Makers at Seville, from L Espagne by Baron Ch

Cigar Makers at Seville, from L Espagne by Baron Ch
CHT163847 Cigar Makers at Seville, from L Espagne by Baron Ch. Davillier, published in Paris, 1874 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageRolling Collection: Hat factory workers, Southwark, London 1841

Hat factory workers, Southwark, London 1841
Hat factory workers making beaver (or bever) hats at the Christy hat factory in Southwark, London. 1841




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Rolling is a universal concept that transcends boundaries and brings joy to various aspects of life. From Coopers diligently crafting wooden barrels to dung beetles tirelessly rolling their precious cargo, the art showcases determination and skill. In Addo Elephant National Park, two dung beetles can be seen working together, showcasing the power of teamwork in achieving their goal. But rolling isn't just limited to insects; even humans embrace this rhythmic motion. A rock and roll dancing couple effortlessly glides across the floor, showcasing their passion for music and movement. Similarly, sheep below Black Mountain in Brecon Beacons National Park indulge in playful rolls on lush green grass, reminding us that sometimes we need to let go and enjoy life's simple pleasures. In colder climates like the Arctic, even polar bears find delight in rolling around in freshly fallen snow. A young polar bear playfully tumbles through its wintry playground with sheer abandon, reminding us of the importance of embracing our inner childlike spirit and has found its place in exercise routines throughout history. The Women's League of Health & Beauty exercise classes from 1938 demonstrate how rolling movements have been incorporated into fitness regimes for decades. These exercises not only promote physical well-being but also encourage mental rejuvenation. Beyond nature and human activities, rolling extends its influence into culinary delights as well. Puff pastry recipes showcase how delicate layers are meticulously rolled out to create delectable treats that tantalize our taste buds. The beauty is not confined to specific locations either; it can be witnessed anywhere around the world. Whether it's a lone horse gracefully galloping at sunset on Darby Dan Farm or an illustration depicting a rolled paper scroll tied with gold ribbon symbolizing knowledge preserved over time - these images evoke a sense of wonderment associated with this timeless act. Even geographical formations reflect the essence of rolling; The Seven Sisters chalk cliffs stand tall along South Downs National Park, their majestic curves gracefully rolling into the sea.