Blows Collection (#5)

Two boys playing at riding a Carriage. One urges on the team of four piebald hobby horses with a whip, while the other sends forth a blast on his horn announcing their departure. Date: circa 1910s

Miss Zena Dare blowing a large bubble
Miss Zena Dare (Actress) blowing a large bubble out of a long clay pipe Date: 1905

Todder blowing bubbles
A young toddler sat atop a padded stool playing with a large bubble, that he has blown through a pipe Date: circa 1906

Military music - Knights horn(3 of 8)
A knight of the 12th century blows on a horn

Girl Blows Dandelion
A young girl blows a dandelion, at the side of the road on a windy day Date: 1950s

Dust Storms Dust Devil coming in from the empty quarter / North Yemen

Dust Storms Dust Devil - Tsavo National Park, Kenya

Dust Storm Dust Devil coming in from the empty quarter / North Yemen

Windblown sand on beach and sand dunes, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, july

Soil blowout on uncultivated peat fen in drying high wind, Bardney / Nocton Fen, Lincolnshire, England, february

Tractor with snow blower, blowing snow from blocked rural road, North Dakota, U. S. A. february
Tractor with snow blower, blowing snow from blocked rural road, North Dakota, U.S.A. february

Sand blown from beach forming dunes building up against garden wall next to houses in seaside resort town, Lytham St. Anne's, Lancashire, England, january

Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seedhead, seeds from clock being blown by boy, Norfolk, England, may

Council workers clearing away sand blown from beach and dunes onto road and pavement in seaside resort town, Lytham St. Anne's, Lancashire, England, january

Sand blown from beach and dunes onto road and pavement in seaside resort town, Lytham St. Anne's, Lancashire, England, january

View of desert sand dunes with windblown sand, Sahara, Morocco, may

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) immature, close-up of head, resting on beach in sandstorm, Lincolnshire, England

Bulletproof glass. Technicians testing a pane of Sentry-Glas Plus bulletproof glass against axe blows delivered by a robot arm

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) windblown leaves in autumn colour, blurred movement, London, England

The Toreador
A Toreador blows a woman a kiss

M. Leon Coutier finishing a hand-axe of Acheulean type
How stone-age tools were made: a modern recontruction of prehistoric skill. Coutier seen striking light blows along the roughed-out edge with a boxwood hammer

Windy Weather 1918
When windy weather blows a good coat, shawl or fur wrap will protect a girl from the cold. Failing that a passing soldier will do just as well

Servants Washing Line
The intimate apparel of the female servants of the Edwardian Country House blows in a good drying wind out side the attic room window

Boy Spouting Water
A boy blows water out of his mouth as he swims backstroke in Majorca, Spain

Tasting the Soup
Lady lightly blows on the soup before testing it from the pot

Fight in a Pub
Sons of Friendship - drinkers come to blows

Couple and Spaniel
While its master and mistress quarrel, a Blenheim King Charles spaniel waits patiently till the storm blows over

Fighting at Alicante
Throughout Spain, royalists and insurgents come to blows : fighting in front of the theatre at Alicante

Siegfried Blows his Horn
He blows his horn and penetrates the magic flames which encircle the sleeping Brunnhilde

Tale / the Goose Girl
The Goose Girl watches as the wind blows Conrads hat away (at her request). (Grimm)

French Page
A French page blows a hunting horn while attending his master in the field

Levite Blowing Horn
A Levite blows the horn

Hunting / Deer / 13th C
The dogs secure their catch while a gentleman on horseback blows the hunting horn

Family on Washing Day
A French blanchisseuse leans over the tub while her daughter pegs things out to dry and her little boy blows bubbles

Girl Blowing Candle
Good Night ! a little girl in her nightie blows out her candle

THE MAINE BLOWS UP
The Us cruiser Maine is blown up in Havana harbour, allegedly by the Spanish, leading to the American invasion of Cuba and the end of Spanish rule

Industry / Glass 1827
A glass-blower rests the molten glass on a stool while he blows it into shape

The Showman
A street entertainer sets up his stand, while his assistant blows his trumpet to attract an audience

Girl Blowing Bubbles
A young girl blows bubbles, each one containing an illustration of a household chore

CASQUE D OR POSTCARD
CASQUE D OR real name : Amelie Elie Noted Parisienne gigolette who achieved lasting fame when two apache friends came to blows (vitriol) over her

Myth / Classical Myth / Fama
Fame blows her trumpet to proclaim a hero

Hen and Two Cocks
A hen watches in trepidation as two cocks come to blows over her

Hush-A-Bye (Greenaway)
- though here its Rock-a-bye baby on the tree top... when the wind blows, the cradle will rock, when the bough breaks, cradle will fall

JOHORE EXPLOSION
The iron paddle-steamer Johore blows up off Singapore

THE KENT ABLAZE
East Indiaman Kent, bound for Bombay, weathers storm in the Bay of Biscay but catches fire; luckily the Cambria passes near and rescues nearly all before she blows up

London / Cries / Newsman
The newsman blows his horn to attract people who will buy his papers

The Simple Life
THE SIMPLE LIFE - Dinner time in the barely furnished home of a formidable New Woman - she reads Votes for Women to her sandalled hubbie while snow blows into the room

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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.