Beginning Collection (#26)

Beginning of the Flood, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

[The Verse Beginning with Wa], Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1772 and 1774], 1 print : woodcut, color; 22.6 x 15.7 cm. Print shows a woman standing before a man sitting on the floor

Kadoide yoshi, Leaving on a trip. Totoya, Hokkei, 1780-1850, artist, [between 1825 and 1835], 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.9 x 17.1 cm

Gold Band Alabastron; Unknown; Eastern Mediterranean or Italy; end of 1st century B.C. - beginning of 1st century A.D.; Glass; Object: H: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)

Sunrise over Canyon del Muerto, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona USA

Sunrise over the Grand Canyon from Mather Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona USA

A thailand flower

Orange crocus flowers -Crocus- in the snow, Eckental, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Woman In Bonnet Hoeing In Garden
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Woman In Bonnet Hoeing In Garden. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Little girl surprised by the Easter Bunny on Easter Day
To Greet you on Easter Day ! Little girl surprised by the Easter Bunny on Easter Day - or perhaps it is visa-versa!! Date: circa 1906

USA, Hawaii. Fern growing from a crack in cooled lava
Fern growing from crack in cooled lava, Hawaii, USA

Adult Sandhill crane with day old chick, Grus canadensis, Florida
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) with chick on grass, Florida

Sandhill crane chick just born with parent at nest on lotus pond, Grus canadensis
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) with chick on nest, Florida

Queen butterfly just emerged from chrysalis, Danaus gilippus, Central Florida garden
Queen butterfly just emerged from chrysalis (Danaus gilippus), Central Florida garden

Monarch on lantana, Danaus plexippus, controlled, Florida

Black Swallowtail from chrysalis, Papiliopolyrenes asterius, Myakka River State Park, FL
Black Swallowtail from chrysalis (Papiliopolyrenes asterius), Myakka River State Park, FL

Milkweed seeds, CA

San Diego, California. An original thirteen colony USA flag, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala

USA, Hawaii, Maui, Sunset

A display of tulip bulbs for sale at the flower market in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tulip bulbs for sale at a market in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Full moon rising above spruce tree forest, northern Yukon

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Morocco - Ksour (= fortified villages) and kasbahs (= fortress) in the fertile Dades Gorge in the southern foothills of the High Atlas mountains

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Morocco - The almond blossom in the fertile Dades river valley at the southern edge of the High Atlas mountain range takes place end of January and beginning of February

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Morocco - Villages in the fertile Dades Gorge in the southern foothills of the High Atlas mountains. The blossom of the almond trees (Prunus dulcis)

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Morocco - Berber women in the village of Adai, near the town of Tafraoute in the Ameln Valley. Beginning of February at the blossom of the almond trees (Prunus dulcis). Date:

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Frost - ice crystals formed on dry reeds - early morning frost - snow covered bank of a frozen lake - late winter - beginning of March Date:

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Frost - ice crystals formed on dry reeds and branches of trees - severe frost in early morning - reeds along a light wood on a snow covered bank of a frozen lake - late winter - beginning of March

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Egg Eating Snake - swallowing the egg and beginning to arch its neck (Dasypeltis fasciata) Date:

A V2 on display in Trafalgar Square
A V-2 on display in Trafalger Square with a crowd listening to a speech by Clement Atlee at the beginning of Thanksgiving Saving Week. 15 September 1945. Date: 1945

William III (William of Orange 1650-1702) co-ruler of Great Britain and Ireland with wife Mary II from 1689, and sole ruler after her death in 1694

European Recovery Act, known as the Marshall Plan, the United States programme for the rebuilding of Europe after World War II and to stop the spread of Communism

Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum (1850-1916) Irish-born British soldier and statesman. Secretary of State for War at beginning of World War I

Beginning of conquest of Siberia. Cossacks under Jermak Timofejew attacking army of Khan Kutschuma on the River Irtysch 1580. Oleograph c1900

Johann Tserklaes, Count Tilly (1559-1632) Flemish soldier. Commanded Catholic army at beginning of Thirty Years War (1618-48) Succeeded Wallenstein as Commander-in-Chief Imperial Forces 1630

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), c1790. The music below the portrait is the beginning of his song Das Veilchen ( The Violet ) dated 8 June 1789

Couple on a Bridge c1876. Jasper Cropsey (1823-1900) American Painter and Architect, Hudson River School. Man and woman chatting on a simple wooden bridge over river running through a valley

Siege of Paris 885-886 by the Vikings (Northmen). Considered by some to be the beginning of Norman power in France. Battle War Military Nineteenth century Trade Card Chromolithograph

St Philip Baptising the Eunuch. Oil on wood. Jan van Scorel (1495-1562) Netherlandish Romanist painter. Philip the Evangelist (The Deacon) baptising Ethiopian

Beginning of the Battle of Little Big Horn River, Montana, 25 June 1876. Plains Indians and U.S. Cavalry. From painting by Sioux Indian Amos Bad Heart Buffalo

Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811) French soldier, navigator and mathematician. Elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1756 while secretary to the French Embassy in London

Total Solar Eclipse, 1851. Bue Island, Norway, 28 July 1951, the end of totality, light just beginning to return. Edinburgh observatory sent an expedition to make observations of the eclipse

Westminster Bridge, London, looking from the south bank of the Thames. This is the bridge rebuilt by Thomas Page (1803-1877) beginning in 1853

Henry Redvers Buller (1839-1908) British soldier. Won V. C. at Inhlobane, in Zulu War, 1879
Henry Redvers Buller (1839-1908) British soldier. Won V.C. at Inhlobane, in Zulu War, 1879. Commander-in-chief at beginning of 2nd Boer War. Relieved Ladysmith, 1900

American Civil War 1861-65: Federal (northern) prison in Fort Lafayette, New York Harbour, used to hold Confederate (southern) prisoners from the beginning of the war. View in one of the casemates

Reaper beginning to cut crop of wheat with a sickle. Chromolithograph from English childrens book of 1867

Third Eddystone lighthouse on Eddystone Rocks, 15 miles south of Plymouth in the English Channel, built by the English civil engineer John Smeaton (1724-1792) beginning in 1756

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"Embarking on a Cosmic Journey: Exploring the Beginning of Time and Space" This captivating artwork takes us back to the very beginning of our universe, where the cosmic microwave background reveals secrets about its origin. The intricate timeline showcases the evolution of galaxies, stars, and planets over billions of years. Amidst this celestial display, we find an intriguing poster that reads "It's Mine. " – a reminder that every individual has their own unique journey to embark upon in this vast cosmos. Another poster catches our attention with its patriotic message: "Canada, the right land for the right man. " It speaks volumes about opportunities awaiting those who dare to begin anew in unfamiliar territories. Moving forward, we stumble upon a heartwarming illustration titled "I'm beginning to think somebody loves me. " by G. E Studdy. This whimsical piece reminds us that love is often found when we least expect it – even amidst new beginnings. As we delve deeper into history, powerful posters like "Your Britain - Fight for it NOW" evoke memories of wartime struggles during World War I. Accompanied by Daily Telegraph front pages from 1914, 1918, and 1919, these artifacts serve as poignant reminders of humanity's resilience during times of great adversity. Transitioning from human endeavors to nature's wonders, an exquisite sculpture marks the starting point of South West Coast Path in Minehead. This symbolic artwork invites hikers on a transformative journey along Somerset's breathtaking coastline – a perfect metaphor for personal growth and new beginnings. The inclusion of Charles Haddon SpurgeonN's youthful portrait adds another layer to this narrative; his inspiring life story exemplifies how one can rise above challenges and embrace fresh starts with unwavering determination. Further along our exploration lies Bernadette at Grotto 1905 – an image capturing hope and faith within sacred surroundings. Its presence reminds us that spiritual awakenings often coincide with moments when we dare to begin anew.