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1921 Collection (#11)

"1921: A Year of Innovation, Empowerment, and Entertainment" Step into the world of 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Melbourne 1920

Melbourne 1920
An etching showing Melbourne at a distance, looking down the line of a large winding river with reed banks. Date: 1920

Background image1921 Collection: Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Flinders Lane, Melbourne
This etching shows pedestrians and vehicles in Flinders Lane, a minor street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Melbourne from the West

Melbourne from the West
An etching showing Melbourne, Victoria, from the West, with industrial towers and a nearby bridge. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: The Black Horse, Richmond

The Black Horse, Richmond
An etching showing a large carriage, drawn by multiple black horses in Richmond, a town in New South Wales, Australia. Date: 1894

Background image1921 Collection: Port Fairy, 1906

Port Fairy, 1906
An etching showing the distant coastal town houses of Port Fairy, beside the Moyne River, in southwestern Victoria, Australia. Date: 1906

Background image1921 Collection: The Ferry

The Ferry
This etching shows a small ferry boat travelling along the calm waters, with a large cluster of trees and a mountain behind. Date: 1893

Background image1921 Collection: The Bather

The Bather
This etching shows a woman, happily bathing in the shallow water beside a rock. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: The Riva, Venice

The Riva, Venice
An etching of The Riva, in Venice, Italy, with a vast amount of people of different walks of life populating the walkway. Date: 1880

Background image1921 Collection: Towers at Kampen, Holland

Towers at Kampen, Holland
This etching shows some large bell towers, the tallest one being the Nieuwe Toren, (New Tower), located in Oudestraat, in the city of Kampen, Netherlands

Background image1921 Collection: Border Towers

Border Towers
A landscape etching of some border towers, on an expansive, flat countryside. Date: circa 1894

Background image1921 Collection: LAbside d Notre Dame

LAbside d Notre Dame
This etching shows the apse of the Notre Dame cathedral in paris, overlooking the Seine River. Many high ranking clergy were buries in this part of the cathedral. Date: 1854

Background image1921 Collection: The Little Mast, Venice

The Little Mast, Venice
This etching shows a mast, stood in the streets of Venice Italy, with pedestrians and some dogs walking around it. Date: circa 1880

Background image1921 Collection: Windmill Hill, Dorsetshire

Windmill Hill, Dorsetshire
A landscape etching of Windmill Hill, in Dorsetshire, England. Date: 1877

Background image1921 Collection: Sunset in Ireland

Sunset in Ireland
A landscape etching of a narrow, winding river during sunset in Ireland. Date: 1863

Background image1921 Collection: Wharf Interior, The Thames

Wharf Interior, The Thames
An etching showing an interior of a business premises on the East London Wharf by The Thames River. The business proprietor, William Jones, a lime burner, is leaning on a nearby barrel. Date: 1859

Background image1921 Collection: Sir Anthony Van Dyck

Sir Anthony Van Dyck
A self portrait etching of Flemish Baroque artist, Sir Anthony Van Dyck, 1599-1641, seen with only his head in detail, looking behind. Date: circa 1630

Background image1921 Collection: The Three Trees

The Three Trees
A landscape etching showing three trees on some elevated grassland by a river, under a cloud formation. Date: 1643

Background image1921 Collection: Rembrandt's Mother

Rembrandt's Mother
This portrait etching shows Neeltgen Willemsdochter van Zuytbrouck, the mother of Dutch Golden Age painter, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. Date: 1628

Background image1921 Collection: Melancholia

Melancholia
This etching shows a glum looking winged figure, a personification of melancholia, surrounded by a number of objects symbolising carpentry, alchemy, geometry and numerology. Date: circa 1514

Background image1921 Collection: Yardley & Co Advertisement

Yardley & Co Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Yardley & Co, a perfumery and fine soap maker established in 1770. The illustrations show the art in perfumery

Background image1921 Collection: Walter Cathro Advertisement

Walter Cathro Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Walter Cathro Pty, Ltd. promoting Holeproof Hosiery. The illustration shows a woman stretching on her bed, showing off the leg wear. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Angus and Robertson Advertisement

Angus and Robertson Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Angus and Robertson Limited, Sydney based publishers. The image shows a design for a book cover for A Book For Kids, by Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis

Background image1921 Collection: Winter Light

Winter Light
A landscape watercolour painting showing a simple, crude bridge spanning a small river in an australian country side. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Royal Doulton Advertisement

Royal Doulton Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Royal Doulton, showing a figurine made by Charles John Noke. A mortal on the knee of the Gods. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: The Salvage Yard

The Salvage Yard
This pencil drawing shows a large salvage yard for ships and vessels. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: The Barn

The Barn
A charcoal drawing showing a view of a bark, with a flock of chickens spread outside, from the concealed view of hanging tree branches. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Landscape Drawings

Landscape Drawings
Two pencil drawings showing Australian countryside scenes, featuring a river with a manned boat. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: The Old Park Gates

The Old Park Gates
Pencil drawing showing some gates to a park, with an opening. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Evening Landscape

Evening Landscape
Landscape oil painting on a warm sunset lit evening in an Australian countryside. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Wood-duck

Wood-duck
An oil painting of two dead wood ducks hung over a branch of a tree, with a lolling tongue. Date: circa 1857

Background image1921 Collection: Gika-Gika Pottery

Gika-Gika Pottery
A painting showing a presentation of Gika-Gika pottery, including a pot inlaid with aboriginal design, pot with opalescent glaze over coloured body and pastoral design

Background image1921 Collection: English Landscape

English Landscape
A landscape oil painting of patchy rolling hills of fields and copses in an English countryside. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: A Dry Season

A Dry Season
This oil painting shows a small group of bovine animals, drinking what they can from a waterhole during the dry season. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Autumn in Paris

Autumn in Paris
An oil painting showing a bridge spanning a river in Paris, France, with nearby pedestrians travelling along the waters edge walkway. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Ludlow Castle

Ludlow Castle
An oil painting of the medieval fortification, Ludlow Castle, overlooking the River Teme in Shropshire, England. The castle was built circa 1066-85 by Walter de Lacy. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Mother and Sons

Mother and Sons
An oil painting group portrait showing a mother with her two sons at each side, each with similar facial features. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: A Valley of the Tweed

A Valley of the Tweed
Oil painting showing sunlight striking a landscape of hills and distant mountains. Awarded the Wynne Prize in 1921. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Avro Limousine Type 546 aeroplane, sectional elevation

Avro Limousine Type 546 aeroplane, sectional elevation Date: 1921

Background image1921 Collection: A hand drawn gun limber hearse party

A hand drawn gun limber hearse party
British Army - A hand drawn gun limber hearse party at Ladha camp on the North-West Frontier (Then India, now Pakistan). Date: 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Motorcycle with sidecar

Motorcycle with sidecar. Date: circa 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Light Cruiser at anchor

Light Cruiser at anchor
An unknown Light Cruiser, at anchor, somewhere in the Far East. Date: 1921

Background image1921 Collection: Soldiers at Ladha camp on the North-West Frontier

Soldiers at Ladha camp on the North-West Frontier
British Army - Soldiers at Ladha camp on the North-West Frontier (Then India, now Pakistan). Date: 1921

Background image1921 Collection: W. Heath-Robinson: Coal mine

W. Heath-Robinson: Coal mine, drawn for the 1922 Heath Robinson Calendar commissioned by Atherton Collieries. Date: 1921

Background image1921 Collection: W. Heath-Robinson: Coal mine pi-head

W. Heath-Robinson: Coal mine pi-head, drawn for the 1922 Heath Robinson Calendar commissioned by Atherton Collieries. Date: 1921

Background image1921 Collection: W. Heath-Robinson: Coal washing shed

W. Heath-Robinson: Coal washing shed, drawn for the 1922 Heath Robinson Calendar commissioned by Atherton Collieries. Date: 1921

Background image1921 Collection: W. Heath-Robinson: Coal sorting shed

W. Heath-Robinson: Coal sorting shed, drawn for the 1922 Heath Robinson Calendar commissioned by Atherton Collieries. Date: 1921

Background image1921 Collection: W. Heath-Robinson: Old miner

W. Heath-Robinson: Old miner, drawn for the 1922 Heath Robinson Calendar commissioned by Atherton Collieries. Date: 1921

Background image1921 Collection: HMS Hornet, Acheron-class Destroyer

HMS Hornet, Acheron-class Destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer that served during the First World War and was sold for breaking in 1921. She was the seventh Royal Navy ship to be named Hornet




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"1921: A Year of Innovation, Empowerment, and Entertainment" Step into the world of 1921, where creativity knows no bounds and society is undergoing remarkable transformations. In Heath Robinson's automated Dining Room without servants (1 of 4), witness a marvelously intricate contraption that replaces traditional household staff with ingenious mechanisms. The dawn of change continues as women break barriers in the legal field, becoming the first barristers in this groundbreaking year. Travel back in time to the 17th century through captivating artwork depicting a mysterious Plague doctor. Immerse yourself in history as you explore Heath Robinson's Kitchen (3 of 4), a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness. Experience pure joy alongside a young boy playing with his beloved Marklin Toy Train - an enchanting reminder of simpler times. Delve into nature's beauty at Norfolk Broads/Thurne, where serene waters and picturesque landscapes await your discovery. Feel the thrill pulsating through boxing enthusiasts during The Dempsey-Carpentier Fight in 1921 - an epic clash etched forever in sports history. Indulge your senses with Bournville Cocoa Poster, enticing you to savor every sip while embracing life's little pleasures. Enter Heath Robinson's Drawing Room (2 of 4) and be captivated by its whimsical charm; it serves as a sanctuary for imagination amidst changing times. Celebrate Jackie Coogan's rise to stardom in October 1921 - an iconic child actor who captured hearts worldwide. Witness urban planning excellence come alive at Welwyn Garden City - an exemplary model showcasing harmonious town development principles that shape communities for generations to come. Finally, find solace atop Church Cliff overlooking Kinver village near Stourbridge, England –a place where tranquility meets breathtaking vistas.