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Blows Collection (#3)

"Blows: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" In the enchanting world of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by William McLaren, blows take on a mystical significance

Background imageBlows Collection: The Walls of Jericho by Alfred Sutro

The Walls of Jericho by Alfred Sutro
Promotional postcard for The Walls of Jericho by Alfred Sutro. First produced Garrick Theatre, 31st October 1904. The walls of London Society crumble in the background as the angel blows his trumpet

Background imageBlows Collection: Suffragette and Bugle

Suffragette and Bugle. Suffragette in pretty dress with flared skirt, feathered hat and white boots, blows a bugle with banner proclaiming Votes for Women Date: circa 1908

Background imageBlows Collection: Trifles Light as Air by Barribal

Trifles Light as Air by Barribal
A pretty young woman idly blows bubbles with a pipe. Date: 1919

Background imageBlows Collection: Testing Sound Waves

Testing Sound Waves
Ray Kulz blows his trumpet, Jimmy Noel strums his guitar and George Macdonald strikes the cymbal into an OSCILLOSCOPE to see if sound waves vary. Very much so! Date: 1930s

Background imageBlows Collection: Charles Macklin, Actor 6

Charles Macklin, Actor 6
CHARLES MACKLIN Irish actor and writer comes to blows in The timorous baronet. Date: 1697? - 1797

Background imageBlows Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, young, man, offers, hand, seated, woman, another, woman, stands

Drawings Prints, Print, young, man, offers, hand, seated, woman, another, woman, stands
Drawings and Prints, Print, A young man offers his hand to a seated woman, another woman stands between them and a third blows a trumpet behind them, set within an elaborate frame, Artist, Artist

Background imageBlows Collection: Nude woman viewed holding fabric blows looking

Nude woman viewed holding fabric blows looking
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Background imageBlows Collection: A SNUG CABIN, OR PORT ADMIRAL, Come Hurricane, and drink your wine, heres to

A SNUG CABIN, OR PORT ADMIRAL, Come Hurricane, and drink your wine, heres to, The wind that blows, the ship that goes, And the lass that loves a sailor

Background imageBlows Collection: A Tale of the Sea: tis an Ill Wind that Blows Nobody any Good, for the Misadventure

A Tale of the Sea: tis an Ill Wind that Blows Nobody any Good, for the Misadventure Gives Three Men a Chance of Showing their Valour, 1890 Engraving

Background imageBlows Collection: Allegory of the transience, Anonymous, Pieter van den Berge, 1694 - 1737

Allegory of the transience, Anonymous, Pieter van den Berge, 1694 - 1737

Background imageBlows Collection: Allegory of the majority of William V, 1766, print maker: Cornelis van Noorde, 1766

Allegory of the majority of William V, 1766, print maker: Cornelis van Noorde, 1766

Background imageBlows Collection: Severed heads for a prince on a throne, Arnold Houbraken, 1699

Severed heads for a prince on a throne, Arnold Houbraken, 1699

Background imageBlows Collection: Bed of Prince Maurits, 1625, Jan Hendriksz. Verstraelen, Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne

Bed of Prince Maurits, 1625, Jan Hendriksz. Verstraelen, Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne, 1625

Background imageBlows Collection: Two monkeys smoking pipe, Quirin Boel, David Teniers (II), unknown, 1635 - 1690

Two monkeys smoking pipe, Quirin Boel, David Teniers (II), unknown, 1635 - 1690

Background imageBlows Collection: Bakker blows a horn, Francois de Maleck, Adriaen van Ostade, 1800 - 1900

Bakker blows a horn, Francois de Maleck, Adriaen van Ostade, 1800 - 1900

Background imageBlows Collection: Allegory of Fame and History, Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1645 - 1706

Allegory of Fame and History, Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1645 - 1706

Background imageBlows Collection: Bakker blows a horn, Adriaen van Ostade, 1646 - 1650

Bakker blows a horn, Adriaen van Ostade, 1646 - 1650

Background imageBlows Collection: Two times Amor connected by a ribbon with eachother, print maker: Boetius Adamsz

Two times Amor connected by a ribbon with eachother, print maker: Boetius Adamsz. Bolswert, M. Reen, 1590 - 1633

Background imageBlows Collection: Travel with caution, print maker: Marcus Gheeraerts I attributed to, Gerard de Jode

Travel with caution, print maker: Marcus Gheeraerts I attributed to, Gerard de Jode, after 1585 - 1608 and/or after 1649

Background imageBlows Collection: Couple making music, Jan van Somer, 1655 - 1700

Couple making music, Jan van Somer, 1655 - 1700

Background imageBlows Collection: Theatrum anatomicum van Leidse Academie, 1609. Jacob Marcus, 1609

Theatrum anatomicum van Leidse Academie, 1609. Jacob Marcus, 1609

Background imageBlows Collection: Man with a Pipe, Jan van der Bruggen, Jan Verkolje I Petrus Staverenus, 1659-1740

Man with a Pipe, Jan van der Bruggen, Jan Verkolje I Petrus Staverenus, 1659-1740

Background imageBlows Collection: Title page with the equipment of a warship and a trumpet player, Reinier Nooms, 1652

Title page with the equipment of a warship and a trumpet player, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1656

Background imageBlows Collection: Baker blows a horn, Abraham Bloteling, 1655 - 1690

Baker blows a horn, Abraham Bloteling, 1655 - 1690

Background imageBlows Collection: Allegory on the death of William III, King of England, Pieter van den Berge, Anonymous

Allegory on the death of William III, King of England, Pieter van den Berge, Anonymous, 1702 - 1704

Background imageBlows Collection: Triumph of fame, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, c. 1565

Triumph of fame, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, c. 1565

Background imageBlows Collection: Pipe Smoking Man in chair, Michael Sweerts, 1643 - 1661

Pipe Smoking Man in chair, Michael Sweerts, 1643 - 1661

Background imageBlows Collection: Five figures watch as a cherub from a cloud blows upwards, Jan Luyken, wed

Five figures watch as a cherub from a cloud blows upwards, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz II, 1689

Background imageBlows Collection: Gregory, a bishop, being ill-treated by opponents and the beheading of a monk in

Gregory, a bishop, being ill-treated by opponents and the beheading of a monk in Constantinople, Jan Luyken, Jacobus van Hardenberg, Barent Visscher, 1701

Background imageBlows Collection: Mother threatens to punish her child with rod blows, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz (II)

Mother threatens to punish her child with rod blows, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz (II), Cornelis van der Sys, 1712

Background imageBlows Collection: Sea chart of part of the White Sea in Russia, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen (I)

Sea chart of part of the White Sea in Russia, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen (I), unknown, 1681-1799

Background imageBlows Collection: Sea chart of part of the Elbe, the Weser and Jadebusen, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen I

Sea chart of part of the Elbe, the Weser and Jadebusen, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen I, unknown, 1681 - 1799

Background imageBlows Collection: Element air as a young man on clouds between flying birds, print maker: Nicolaes de Bruyn

Element air as a young man on clouds between flying birds, print maker: Nicolaes de Bruyn, Maerten de Vos, 1581 - 1656

Background imageBlows Collection: Map of the heerlijkheid Maarsseveen, The Netherlands, Philibert Bouttats, 1665 - 1731

Map of the heerlijkheid Maarsseveen, The Netherlands, Philibert Bouttats, 1665 - 1731

Background imageBlows Collection: Dainagon tsunenobu, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1835 or 1836], 1 print

Dainagon tsunenobu, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, [1835 or 1836], 1 print : woodcut, color; 24.5 x 37.2 cm. Print shows two men carrying baskets suspended from a long shoulder pole

Background imageBlows Collection: Arab Musician blowing a small horn - Algeria

Arab Musician blowing a small horn - Algeria, North Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBlows Collection: Art Nouveau - pretty girl blowing bubbles

Art Nouveau - pretty girl blowing bubbles
Fantastic Art Nouveau postcard - pretty blonde girl wearing a flowing red dress blowing bubbles. Date: circa 1900

Background imageBlows Collection: Picture No. 10761265

Picture No. 10761265
Tiny sand dunes form around the scanty vegetation of the northern Namib Desert from where the strong wind blows the sand towards the belt of large dunes. Date:

Background imageBlows Collection: View of upland river valley with Spindrift of fine snow blown off by wind at sunset, Allt Mor

View of upland river valley with Spindrift of fine snow blown off by wind at sunset, Allt Mor, Glenmore Forest, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, March

Background imageBlows Collection: On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence

On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence you have looked on felon blows, On butchers work of which the waste lands reek: Now, in Gods name

Background imageBlows Collection: English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel on a steamer

English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel on a steamer on their way to France for a continental holiday. Little girls, arm-in-arm with older brother, clutch their dolls

Background imageBlows Collection: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Two men (Russia and Japan) fighting with boxing gloves

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Two men (Russia and Japan) fighting with boxing gloves as a Japanese torpedo blows up a Russian battleship. Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) Japanese artist

Background imageBlows Collection: Filling a firework rocket. The case or coffin of paper is placed in a form

Filling a firework rocket. The case or coffin of paper is placed in a form and forced to a good fit with a couple of sharp blows with a mallet

Background imageBlows Collection: A Tale Of The Sea: tis An Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Any Good

A Tale Of The Sea: tis An Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Any Good, For The Misadventure Gives Three Men A Chance Of Showing Their Valour, 1890 Engraving

Background imageBlows Collection: New Holland TM150 tractor with Vaderstad seed drill, with wind blown dust in field, Sweden, may

New Holland TM150 tractor with Vaderstad seed drill, with wind blown dust in field, Sweden, may

Background imageBlows Collection: New Holland TM150 tractor, drilling in field with wind blown dust, Sweden, may

New Holland TM150 tractor, drilling in field with wind blown dust, Sweden, may

Background imageBlows Collection: John Deere tractor pulling harrows, harrowing field with wind blown dust, Sweden, spring

John Deere tractor pulling harrows, harrowing field with wind blown dust, Sweden, spring

Background imageBlows Collection: Close-up of tractor pulling harrows, harrowing field with wind blown dust, Sweden, spring

Close-up of tractor pulling harrows, harrowing field with wind blown dust, Sweden, spring




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"Blows: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" In the enchanting world of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by William McLaren, blows take on a mystical significance. As Sir Gawain faces his fearsome opponent, each blow exchanged holds the fate of honor and chivalry. Like dandelion seeds flying away in the wind, they have a way of dispersing power and influence across generations. Just as Charles Martel's decisive victory in 732 halted an advancing force, these blows shape history itself. In the bustling 1930s, glass blowing became an art form that mesmerized audiences. The delicate dance between fire and breath created masterpieces that filled the air with fairy-like forms, capturing both imagination and admiration. A woman standing tall amidst gusts of autumn wind embodies resilience against life's challenges. Her hair billowing like a flag in defiance, she embraces change with grace while remaining steadfast against nature's powerful blows. Even constables find themselves in trouble when unexpected circumstances arise. Blows to their reputation test their resolve as they navigate through difficult situations with integrity and determination. The hunter blowing his horn echoes through ancient forests, signaling both triumph over prey captured but also respect for nature's harmonious balance. Each blast carries stories untold within its echo. Les Travailleurs De l'Enlaidissement (The Workers of Uglification) depict society grappling with industrialization’s impact on aesthetics—a blow to traditional beauty standards—forcing them to redefine what is truly captivating amid rapid changes. As theater curtains bulge before revealing breathtaking performances, anticipation builds within every spectator's heart—a collective breath held before being released into applause—an exhale that mirrors life’s most exhilarating moments. Girl Undressing XI captures vulnerability amidst intimacy—the gentlest touch or whisper can unleash emotions akin to a gusty blow—revealing layers hidden beneath external facades—a tender reminder of our shared humanity.