Beyond Collection

Above and Beyond
Tom Windeknecht

Looks beyond the wall
Giuseppe DAmico

The wall
Giuseppe DAmico

To go beyond is as bad as to fall short (colour litho)
5205412 To go beyond is as bad as to fall short (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: To go beyond is as bad as to fall short)

Punch cartoon: Oxford undergraduates living beyond their means (engraving)
5237215 Punch cartoon: Oxford undergraduates living beyond their means (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford undergraduates living beyond their means)

EyeUbiquitous_20102626
Switzerland, Bern, River Aare with the Bundeshaus Parliament building beyond

EyeUbiquitous_20102636
Switzerland, Ticino, Dotra, Scattered settlement of Dotra with snow glacier of Rheinwaldhorn mountain beyond 3402 metres

EyeUbiquitous_20102635
Switzerland, Ticino, Dotra, Scattered settlement of Dotra with snow glacier of Rheinwaldhorn mountain beyond 3402 metres

Motor boat trip Dead Sea Lisan Point Costigan
Motor boat trip around the Dead Sea. The Lisan, Point Costigan. Beyond the foaming wake of speed boat. 1920, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Festa della Porchetta Bologna Collection festival prints
Festa della Porchetta in Bologna, Collection of festival prints, Belmond, Giovanni Antonio, 1696-1775, Etching, engraving, ca

Camera Work Beyond 1905 A Horsley Hinton British
Camera Work: Beyond, 1905. A. Horsley Hinton (British, 1863-1908). Photogravure

Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand (1768-1848) writing his Memoi
Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand (1768-1848). French writer and politician. Chateaubriand writing his Memoirs from Beyond the Grave, 1848-1850, during his trip to Thionville. Engraving

Patients and nurses in front of Quex House
A group of patients, with five VAD nurses, in front of Quex House in about 1915. On the left can be seen the Winter Garden, a large conservatory joined to the drawing room of Quex House

Hospital Mess, Quex Park 1917. The Winter Garden, between Quex House and the Museum buildings served as the Mess for the VAD Hospital at Quex Park

Belgian Patients & VAD Staff, B Ward, Quex Park.This ward was situated in the first gallery of the Museum, built in 1896, The Gallery housed a diorama (right hand side of photograph)

Display with Glass Barriers
Hand coloured. Illustration of some kind of display with glass barriers, with a corner running down the centre of the image

personified Gratitude, Arnold Houbraken, 1710 - 1719

Seascapes with boats and rowing boat, Adam Silo, 1689-1760

Israelites cross the Jordan, Pieter Huys, Pieter van der Borcht (I), 1545 - 1577

Man has left his study to see beyond the sky, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz (II), 1689

Landscape with Shepherds by a River and a Town Beyond (recto), Figure Studies and Roman Ruins (verso); Jan van Scorel or Workshop, Dutch, 1495 - 1562; Netherlands

Dr. Syntax, a Bay Racehorse, Standing in a Coastal Landscape, an Estuary Beyond Signed and dated, lower left: " JWARD [monogram] RA 1820 ~", James Ward, 1769-1859, British

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"Beyond the Wall: Exploring Boundaries and Breaking Barriers" In the realm of literature, Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand, a prominent figure from the 18th century, delved into his innermost thoughts while writing his Memoirs. With pen in hand, he looked beyond the confines of his surroundings to capture the essence of his experiences. Just as Chateaubriand sought to transcend physical walls through words, we too can find inspiration by looking beyond our own limitations. The wall becomes a metaphor for obstacles that stand in our way – whether they be mental or societal constructs. Sometimes, going beyond what is expected can lead us astray. As depicted in a vivid color lithograph titled "To go beyond is as bad as to fall short, " we are reminded that balance is key. It serves as a cautionary tale against excessive ambition or recklessness. In an amusing Punch cartoon from yesteryears, Oxford undergraduates living beyond their means are humorously portrayed. This engraving captures the folly of exceeding one's resources and highlights the importance of financial prudence. But going they are also bring about positive change and progress. In captivating photographs taken by EyeUbiquitous_20102626 and EyeUbiquitous_20102636 respectively, we witness patients and nurses standing proudly in front of Quex House - an institution where boundaries were pushed to provide exceptional care during challenging times like World War I. Quex Park Hospital Mess in 1917 reveals Belgian patients alongside VAD (Voluntary Aid Detachment) staff on B Ward at Quex Park - demonstrating unity amidst diversity when individuals come together with compassion and understanding. Moreover, modern-day displays with glass barriers symbolize how society has evolved technologically but still maintains certain boundaries for safety reasons. These barriers remind us that progress often comes hand-in-hand with responsibility towards ourselves and others. Ultimately, "beyond" encompasses both the risks and rewards of exploring uncharted territories.