Artificial Collection (#4)

DDE-90025776
UAE, Dubai. Aerial of Palm Jumeirah artificial islands shaped like palm fronds, and Burj al Arab Hotel in the background. Date: 08/07/2005

DDE-90025765
UAE, Dubai. Aerial of Palm Jumeirah artificial islands shaped like palm fronds, and Burj al Arab Hotel in the background. Date: 08/07/2005

DDE-90024948
Sumatran Elephant in the river (Elephas maximus sumatranus), Gunung Leuser national park, Sumatra, Indonesia, UNESCO World Heritage Site Date: 12/08/2006

The Bubble (photogravure)
3618397 The Bubble (photogravure) by Brigman, Anne W. (1869-1950); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; © Minneapolis Institute of Art; © Minneapolis Institute of Art

Urn, designed and made by Flight, Barr and Barr, c. 1815 (artificial porcelain)
490980 Urn, designed and made by Flight, Barr and Barr, c.1815 (artificial porcelain) by British School, (19th century); h:18.60 w:11.40 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The mock serenade a scene from Don Quixote. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Disobedient Prophet slain by a Lion
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Disobedient Prophet slain by a Lion

La Fontaines Fables - The Wolf turned Shepherd
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Wolf turned Shepherd

Drone view of Matala artificial caves on the rock by the beach at Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Artists Conception of Space Station Freedom, 1991. Creator: Alan Chinchar
Artists Conception of Space Station Freedom, 1991. Alan Chinchars rendition of the Space Station Freedom in orbit. The painting depicts the completed space station

Artificial Gravity Space Station, 1969. Creator: NASA
Artificial Gravity Space Station, 1969. The station was to rotate on its central axis to produce artificial gravity. The majority of early space station concepts created artificial gravity one way or

The Singapore Flyer and Flower Dome from the OCBC Skyway, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

The Supertree Grove from the OCBC Skyway at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

The Supertree Grove and Cloud Forest Dome from the OCBC Skyway, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

The Supertree Grove and downtown skyline from the OCBC Skyway at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

The eye in health and disease (engraving)
5223913 The eye in health and disease (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The eye in health and disease)

Sinking Blocks of artificial Stone at Cherbourg (engraving)
3624791 Sinking Blocks of artificial Stone at Cherbourg (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking Blocks of artificial Stone at Cherbourg)

An artificial sun-beach (b / w photo)
3651747 An artificial sun-beach (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An artificial sun-beach)

Disabled girls making artificial roses for Alexandra Day (b / w photo)
3637621 Disabled girls making artificial roses for Alexandra Day (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rock Work (engraving)
5204529 Rock Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rock Work. Illustration for The Builder, 7 May 1870.); © Look and Learn

Vases antiques decouverts dans la province de la Pouille et dans les environs de Rome (engraving)
5993167 Vases antiques decouverts dans la province de la Pouille et dans les environs de Rome (engraving) by European School

L affranchi Pollion faisant jeter un esclave aux murenes de ses viviers (engraving)
5993161 L affranchi Pollion faisant jeter un esclave aux murenes de ses viviers (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aswan Dam, under construction, April 1901 (b / w photo)
5998025 Aswan Dam, under construction, April 1901 (b/w photo) by George, D.S. (fl.1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aswan Dam, under construction, April 1901)

In front of a Shop (Window), 1866 (oil on canvas)
5615451 In front of a Shop (Window), 1866 (oil on canvas) by Barvitius, Viktor (1834-1902); 32.5x24.5 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; Czech, out of copyright

Japanese Artificial Flower-Maker (engraving)
655308 Japanese Artificial Flower-Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese Artificial Flower-Maker)

The artificial river, Lord Burlingtons Chiswick Villa (pen & ink with wash on paper)
449331 The artificial river, Lord Burlingtons Chiswick Villa (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Rigaud, Jacques (1681-1754); 36x70 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Village of Shafat, on the supposed site of Nob, the City of the Priests (engraving)
2774954 The Village of Shafat, on the supposed site of Nob, the City of the Priests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Village of Shafat)

English Electric Canberra B. 2 WV787
Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment - English Electric Canberra B.2 WV787 (msn 71644), water-spray tanker for icing tests

Comic postcard, golf, an artificial bunker Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, selling fresh fish Date: 20th century

Gathering it in: the camera in the far south. Page from The Illustrated London News, 26th August 1922, with a photograph by Herbert Ponting of the Castle Iceberg lit by artificial light in the depths

The Queens Jubilee Celebration at Hong-Kong, the Chinese Procession (engraving)
1595035 The Queens Jubilee Celebration at Hong-Kong, the Chinese Procession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Celebration at Hong-Kong)

The Great Egg Question, Sketches at a Poultry Farm (engraving)
1594792 The Great Egg Question, Sketches at a Poultry Farm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Egg Question, Sketches at a Poultry Farm)

Friars cowl or larus, Arisarum vulgare. Arum arisarum Linn. Sp. plant 1370. Arisarum a larges feuilles. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz

Mandrake, female, Mandragora officinarum, Atropa mandragora, Mandragore femelle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Common milkweed, Asclepias syriaca. Linn. Sp. Pl. 313. l Ouatte. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Candlenut, Crotn laccifer. Croton lacciferum Linn. Sp. 1426, Burm. 204. Halecus terrestris, Rumph. 3 p.199 T.127. Ricin en arbre aromatique

Low mallow, Malva pusilla
Low mallow or round-leaved mallow, Malva pusilla. Malva rotundifolia, Linn. 969. La mauve sauvage. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Starfish plant and white swallow-wort
Starfish plant, Orbea variegata 1 and white swallow-wort, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria 2. Stapelia variegata Linn. Asclepias du Cap de Bonne Esperance 1, Asclepias vincetoxicum Linn. Dompte-venin

Cornucopian shrub, Copianthus indica, Hil. Dec. Tom. 1, Copianthe des Indes. Amaranthus species. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Elkhorn plant, Rhombophyllum dolabriforme (Hatchet-leaved fig marigold, Mesembryanthemum dolabriforme). Mesembryanthemum a feuilles en forme de langue

Gooseberry, Ribes grossularia. Linn. Grosselier epineux. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Species of geranium, Geranium umbellicatum
Unresolved species of geranium, Geranium umbellicatum. Bec de grue ombellique. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior after a botanical illustration by Mlle. de St

European holly, Ilex aquifolium, Linn. Sp. plant 130. Le Houx. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Mandrake, Mandragora officinarum. Atropa mandragora, Linn. Sp. plant 250. Mandragore. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale
Autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies, Colchicum autumnale, Linn. Colchique d Automne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Starfish flower or carrion plant, Stapelia hirsuta Linn. Asclepias d Affrique. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Lebanon cedar, Cedrus libani
Lebanon cedar Cedrus libani Pinus cedrus Linn. Cedre avec tous les details de sa fructification. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

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"Exploring the Boundaries of Artificial: From Tesla's Vision to Modern Marvels" In 1899, Nikola Tesla, the brilliant scientist and inventor, envisioned a world where science would unlock new possibilities. His experiments with electricity laid the foundation for artificial advancements that continue to shape our lives today. One such marvel is "Artificial Moonlight" by David Wright. This breathtaking artwork captures the ethereal beauty of moonlit nights, reminding us of our fascination with artificial illumination. Looking at a satellite image of North America at night, we witness how cities glow like beacons in the darkness - evidence of humanity's relentless pursuit to conquer nature through artificial means. But it's not just about lights; artifice extends beyond aesthetics. Take French artificial fishing flies or English counterparts - meticulously crafted imitations designed to deceive fish into biting. These tiny creations showcase human ingenuity in replicating nature's allure. Similarly, bonsai dwarf pines have been shaped over years using meticulous techniques since 1889 C013 / 8769. These miniature trees embody patience and dedication as they mimic their full-sized counterparts through careful cultivation. Moving beyond nature-inspired artifice, we encounter everyday examples like false teeth - an innovation that has restored countless smiles and improved quality of life for many individuals worldwide. The realm also encompasses medical breakthroughs such as hip replacements. Artwork depicting this advancement pays tribute to figures like Douglas Bader, a flying ace during World War II who continued his heroic feats despite losing both legs in an accident – showcasing resilience empowered by technology. Advancements don't stop there; prosthetic robotic arms are now possible thanks to computer-driven precision engineering. Imagining these bionic limbs brings forth visions of limitless potential for those who have lost their natural appendages. On a grand scale lies Palm Islands construction in Dubai – man-made islands reshaping coastlines and pushing boundaries on what can be achieved artificially. The audacity of such projects showcases human ambition and engineering prowess.