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Balanced Collection (#6)

Finding balance in the most unexpected places: from a precariously perched Studebaker Six in Yosemite to the rough Tor Rocks of Bodmin Moor

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Bucking Bronco, (oil on canvas)

The Bucking Bronco, (oil on canvas)
822690 The Bucking Bronco, (oil on canvas) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 86.4x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bucking Bronco. Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945). Oil on canvas

Background imageBalanced Collection: Woman with a basket of fruit on her head, c. 1867-98 (b / w photo)

Woman with a basket of fruit on her head, c. 1867-98 (b / w photo)
PEF446196 Woman with a basket of fruit on her head, c.1867-98 (b/w photo) by Bonfils Studio (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; French

Background imageBalanced Collection: Never before had the king of beasts become a balancer (Colour Litho)

Never before had the king of beasts become a balancer (Colour Litho)
2778394 Never before had the king of beasts become a balancer (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Horse, to illustrate Good Points (engraving)

Horse, to illustrate Good Points (engraving)
969950 Horse, to illustrate Good Points (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse, to illustrate Good Points)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Scenes along the Danube, Iron Gates District (engraving)

Scenes along the Danube, Iron Gates District (engraving)
1044092 Scenes along the Danube, Iron Gates District (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes along the Danube, Iron Gates District)

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Dancers; Les Danseuses, (pastel on canvas)

The Dancers; Les Danseuses, (pastel on canvas)
658637 The Dancers; Les Danseuses, (pastel on canvas) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 73.5x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dancers; Les Danseuses)

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Skaters; Les Patineuses, (oil on canvas)

The Skaters; Les Patineuses, (oil on canvas)
659156 The Skaters; Les Patineuses, (oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 60x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Skaters; Les Patineuses. Jean Beraud (1849-1935). Oil on canvas

Background imageBalanced Collection: In countries where it is exaggerated (colour litho)

In countries where it is exaggerated (colour litho)
2778131 In countries where it is exaggerated (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In countries where it is exaggerated)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Bringing in the Jyuala to Town, c. 1895 (b / w photo)

Bringing in the Jyuala to Town, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701573 Bringing in the Jyuala to Town, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; South African, out of copyright

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Broncho Buster, 1895 (bronze with brown patina)

The Broncho Buster, 1895 (bronze with brown patina)
1767495 The Broncho Buster, 1895 (bronze with brown patina) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 61 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broncho Buster. Frederic Remington (1861-1909)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Dancer, Fourth Position Front, on Left Leg, Third Study (back view), c. 1882-1885; c

Dancer, Fourth Position Front, on Left Leg, Third Study (back view), c. 1882-1885; c
1195955 Dancer, Fourth Position Front, on Left Leg, Third Study (back view), c. 1882-1885; c.1919-1937 (bronze with brown patina) by Degas

Background imageBalanced Collection: A Sculptors Studio (oil on canvas)

A Sculptors Studio (oil on canvas)
823602 A Sculptors Studio (oil on canvas) by Andersen, Wilhelm (1867-1945); 120.4x100.4. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sculptors Studio. Wilhelm Andersen (1867-1945). Oil on canvas

Background imageBalanced Collection: At the Theatre, (oil on canvas)

At the Theatre, (oil on canvas)
823563 At the Theatre, (oil on canvas) by Stubner, Robert Emil (1874-1931); 61x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Theatre. Robert Emil Stubner (1874-1931). Oil on canvas

Background imageBalanced Collection: Flower Gatherers, 1916 (oil on canvas)

Flower Gatherers, 1916 (oil on canvas)
827098 Flower Gatherers, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Ferrer Comas, Eduardo (19th century); 75x65.4m cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Gatherers. Edouard Ferrer-Comas (19th century)

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Song of Spring, 1900 (oil on canvas)

The Song of Spring, 1900 (oil on canvas)
989895 The Song of Spring, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Bracquemond, Felix (1833-1914); 195.6x141 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Song of Spring. Felix Bracquemond (1833-1914). Oil on canvas

Background imageBalanced Collection: Illustration of the Basic Food Groups, 1946 (screen print)

Illustration of the Basic Food Groups, 1946 (screen print)
2622221 Illustration of the Basic Food Groups, 1946 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage diagram of the Basic Seven Food Groups; screen print)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Circus Performers; Les Artistes de Cirque, (oil on canvas)

Circus Performers; Les Artistes de Cirque, (oil on canvas)
656280 Circus Performers; Les Artistes de Cirque, (oil on canvas) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); 91.4x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus Performers; Les Artistes de Cirque)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Harlequin Dancers; L Arlequin aux Danseuses, 1896 (pastel)

Harlequin Dancers; L Arlequin aux Danseuses, 1896 (pastel)
651506 Harlequin Dancers; L Arlequin aux Danseuses, 1896 (pastel) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 198x119.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Harlequin Dancers; L Arlequin aux Danseuses)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Turk Mounted on Chestnut Coloured Horse, c. 1810 (oil on canvas)

Turk Mounted on Chestnut Coloured Horse, c. 1810 (oil on canvas)
1197554 Turk Mounted on Chestnut Coloured Horse, c. 1810 (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 37.7x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageBalanced Collection: Jockeyakt, 1925 (oil on canvas)

Jockeyakt, 1925 (oil on canvas)
824343 Jockeyakt, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 111x150.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jockeyakt. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938). Oil on canvas

Background imageBalanced Collection: After the Bath, 1890-1900 (pastel counterproof with pastel on paper)

After the Bath, 1890-1900 (pastel counterproof with pastel on paper)
988863 After the Bath, 1890-1900 (pastel counterproof with pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 48.2x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Bath; Apres le Bain)

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Bronco Buster, (bronze with greenish brown patina)

The Bronco Buster, (bronze with greenish brown patina)
985509 The Bronco Buster, (bronze with greenish brown patina) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 56.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bronco Buster. Frederic Remington (1861-1909)

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Archer (bronze & ivory figurine, green onyx base on ivory feet)

The Archer (bronze & ivory figurine, green onyx base on ivory feet)
985528 The Archer (bronze & ivory figurine, green onyx base on ivory feet) by Preiss, Johann Philipp Ferdinand (1882-1943); 22 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscribed in the base F)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Fool indeed!... or I ll forfeit the box (colour litho)

Fool indeed!... or I ll forfeit the box (colour litho)
3094313 Fool indeed!... or I ll forfeit the box (colour litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fool indeed!... or I ll forfeit the box)

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Bathers (The Joyful bathing); Les Baigneuses (La Joyeuse baignade)

The Bathers (The Joyful bathing); Les Baigneuses (La Joyeuse baignade)
826025 The Bathers (The Joyful bathing); Les Baigneuses (La Joyeuse baignade), 1899-1902 (oil on canvas) by Cross, Henri-Edmond (1856-1910); 134x132 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Extravagant Races (Colour Litho)

The Extravagant Races (Colour Litho)
2777702 The Extravagant Races (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The extravagant races)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Bather Standing; Baigneur Debout, c. 1885-88 (pencil on van Gelder paper)

Bather Standing; Baigneur Debout, c. 1885-88 (pencil on van Gelder paper)
653019 Bather Standing; Baigneur Debout, c. 1885-88 (pencil on van Gelder paper) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 45.1x22.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bather Standing; Baigneur Debout)

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Ballet Lesson, (oil on board)

The Ballet Lesson, (oil on board)
658636 The Ballet Lesson, (oil on board) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 64.8x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballet Lesson. Pierre Carrier-Belleuse (1851-1933). Oil on board

Background imageBalanced Collection: Crossing a Torrent on the Flanks of the Ruwenzori, from an article entitled

Crossing a Torrent on the Flanks of the Ruwenzori, from an article entitled
KAT323424 Crossing a Torrent on the Flanks of the Ruwenzori, from an article entitled To the Mountains of the Moon published in The Graphic October 27th 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Paris Observatory Meridian Circle, after a 19th century drawing

The Paris Observatory Meridian Circle, after a 19th century drawing
2619048 The Paris Observatory Meridian Circle, after a 19th century drawing, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Background imageBalanced Collection: Dancer, Fourth Position Front, on Left Leg, Third Study, c. 1882-1885; c

Dancer, Fourth Position Front, on Left Leg, Third Study, c. 1882-1885; c
1195954 Dancer, Fourth Position Front, on Left Leg, Third Study, c. 1882-1885; c.1919-1937 (bronze with brown patina) by Degas

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Virgin of the Guadaloupe, (oil and mother of pearl on panel)

The Virgin of the Guadaloupe, (oil and mother of pearl on panel)
987933 The Virgin of the Guadaloupe, (oil and mother of pearl on panel) by Mexican School, (18th century); 42x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBalanced Collection: The House of Cards, 1888 (oil on canvas)

The House of Cards, 1888 (oil on canvas)
989739 The House of Cards, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Tayler, Albert Chevallier (1862-1925); 53.4x64.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The House of Cards. Albert Chevallier Tayler (1862-1925)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Large Crouching Bather; Grande baigneuse accroupie, 1906-1907 (bronze with green patina)

Large Crouching Bather; Grande baigneuse accroupie, 1906-1907 (bronze with green patina)
1768203 Large Crouching Bather; Grande baigneuse accroupie, 1906-1907 (bronze with green patina) by Bourdelle, Emile-Antoine (1861-1929); 101.6x121.9x78.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Gauda Raga: Third Putra of Dipak, c. 1750 (gouache)

Gauda Raga: Third Putra of Dipak, c. 1750 (gouache)
1766439 Gauda Raga: Third Putra of Dipak, c.1750 (gouache) by Pahari School (18th century); 26x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gauda Raga: Third Putra of Dipak)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Offering to the Great Spirit, (oil on canvas)

Offering to the Great Spirit, (oil on canvas)
822907 Offering to the Great Spirit, (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 88.5x117 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Offering to the Great Spirit. Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Chicks, 1863 (oil on panel)

Chicks, 1863 (oil on panel)
823086 Chicks, 1863 (oil on panel) by Tait, Arthur Fitzwilliam (1819-1905); 27.6x27.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicks. Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819-1905). Oil on panel

Background imageBalanced Collection: The Musicians; Les musiciens, c. 1930 (oil on canvas)

The Musicians; Les musiciens, c. 1930 (oil on canvas)
826069 The Musicians; Les musiciens, c.1930 (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 94x128 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Musicians; Les musiciens. Henri Lebasque (1865-1937)

Background imageBalanced Collection: Well balanced diet (version 2)

Well balanced diet (version 2)
Victoria Glinka

Background imageBalanced Collection: British Personnel at NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, where human spaceflight training

British Personnel at NASA Manned Spacecraft Center, where human spaceflight training, research, and flight control are conducted, Houston, Texas, USA, Monday 2nd November 1964. Our picture shows

Background imageBalanced Collection: Vegetable Seller, Paris

Vegetable Seller, Paris
A working class woman in Paris, selling vegetables from a basket balanced on her head Date: 16th century

Background imageBalanced Collection: ORANGE & LEMON SELLER ORANGE & LEMON SELLER

ORANGE & LEMON SELLER ORANGE & LEMON SELLER
A woman sells oranges and lemons from baskets on her arm and balanced on her head Date: 18th century

Background imageBalanced Collection: MUFFIN SELLER / PETHERICK

MUFFIN SELLER / PETHERICK
A muffin man with a tray of muffins balanced on his head rings a handbell to let people know of the fresh muffins for sale Date: circa 1880

Background imageBalanced Collection: GIRL WITH POTS C1850

GIRL WITH POTS C1850
A German girl with remarkably long plaits carries her basket of earthenware pots securely balanced on her head. Date: circa 1850

Background imageBalanced Collection: Street trade - muffin man

Street trade - muffin man
Muffin man coming round on Sunday would balance them on a tray on his head, ringing a large bell, calling out Muffins... Muffins.... Date: Circa 1905

Background imageBalanced Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20104666

EyeUbiquitous_20104666
USA, Colorado, Colorada Springs, Garden of the Gods public park, balanced sandstone rock

Background imageBalanced Collection: Kermario menhirs in Carnac, Morbihan, Brittany, France, Europe

Kermario menhirs in Carnac, Morbihan, Brittany, France, Europe

Background imageBalanced Collection: Old Lisbon street

Old Lisbon street
A woman walks through a rough, graffiti daubed street in old Lisbon, Portugal. She carries a large sack on her head. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1989




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Finding balance in the most unexpected places: from a precariously perched Studebaker Six in Yosemite to the rough Tor Rocks of Bodmin Moor. Even amidst uncertainty, our bodies strive for equilibrium. No fear, just resilience. Just like Mexican Hat Rock and Balanced Rock, we too can find stability amidst chaos. And let's not forget about nourishing ourselves with a balanced diet – it's the key to overall well-being. Sometimes life feels like a long drawn-out puzzle, but we can always learn from William Heath Robinson's whimsical artistry. Cats effortlessly balancing on cat dates remind us that grace is found even in the simplest moments. Like the best Jaffa grapefruit label suggests, finding harmony is as sweet as enjoying nature's bounty. Whether it's a street scene in Hanoi or Thomas Crane's Muffin Man illustration, balance transcends borders and cultures.