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Central Collection (#90)

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Background imageCentral Collection: Hotel de Corinto, Nicaragua, Central America

Hotel de Corinto, Nicaragua, Central America
Hotel de Corinto, Corinto, Nicaragua, Central America. Date: circa 1905

Background imageCentral Collection: Native Indians, Guatemala, Central America

Native Indians, Guatemala, Central America
Native Mayan Indians (K iche), in the town of Chichicastenango (also known as Santo Tomas), Guatemala, Central America. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCentral Collection: Street in San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America

Street in San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America
Street in San Salvador, capital city of El Salvador, Central America. Date: circa 1925

Background imageCentral Collection: Street scene, San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America

Street scene, San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America
Street scene in San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America. Date: circa 1940

Background imageCentral Collection: Main street, San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America

Main street, San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America
Main street in San Jose, capital city of Costa Rica, Central America. Date: circa 1925

Background imageCentral Collection: Chad - Milk Sellers at N Djamena (Fort-Lamy)

Chad - Milk Sellers at N Djamena (Fort-Lamy). Date: circa 1930s

Background imageCentral Collection: Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Smoking a chillim pipe

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Smoking a chillim pipe. In Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, a hookah is called chillim. Date: 1905

Background imageCentral Collection: Uzbekistan - Nomadic Uzbeks - Tashkent with Yurt and pot

Uzbekistan - Nomadic Uzbeks - Tashkent with Yurt and pot
Uzbekistan - Nomadic Uzbeks - Tashkent with Yurt, drying rack, horses and lare cooking pot. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCentral Collection: Tableware. 1-375 AD. Roman import objects. Germanic Tribes

Tableware. 1-375 AD. Roman import objects. Germanic Tribes
Germanic Tribes. Tableware. Early Roman Imperial Period (1-375 AD). Roman import objects. From Lubsow Graves, Pomerania (now Poland). Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Background imageCentral Collection: Berlin Gold Hat. Fine gold leaf. 1000 BC

Berlin Gold Hat. Fine gold leaf. 1000 BC
Berlin Gold Hat. Thin gold leaf. Late Bronze Age. 1000 BC. Detail. Unknown origin, probably South Germany. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageCentral Collection: Panayot Ivanov Hitov (1830 A?o??n? 1918). Was a Bulgarian

Panayot Ivanov Hitov (1830 A?o??n? 1918). Was a Bulgarian hajduk, national revolutionary and voivode. Engraving. The Spanish and American illustration, 1876. Colored

Background imageCentral Collection: Nervous system Leonardo da Vincis drawing. 15 th century

Nervous system Leonardo da Vincis drawing. 15 th century. Leonardo studies the central nervous system in the ox brain an ingenious technique allows him to reproduce the shape of the brain ventricles

Background imageCentral Collection: The Last Judgement by Michelangelo. 16th century. Vatican Ci

The Last Judgement by Michelangelo. 16th century. Vatican Ci
Michelangelo (Michelangelo Buonarroti) (1475-1564). Italian artist. The Last Judgement. Fresco. 1536-1541. Detail. Central part. Sistine Chapel. Vatican Museums. Vatican City

Background imageCentral Collection: Finland. Helsinki. The torchbearer lamps by Emil Wikstrom (1

Finland. Helsinki. The torchbearer lamps by Emil Wikstrom (1
Finland. Helsinki. The torchbearer lamps. Two of the four monumental granite sculptures in Finnish romantic style, designed in 1904 by architect Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950)

Background imageCentral Collection: Buddha statue with dharmachakra mudra gesture. 2nd-3rd centu

Buddha statue with dharmachakra mudra gesture. 2nd-3rd centu
Buddha statue with dharmachakra mudra gesture. Gandhara. 2nd-3rd centuries AD. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageCentral Collection: Mycenean Art. Greece. Palace of Nestor, near Pylos. 1300-120

Mycenean Art. Greece. Palace of Nestor, near Pylos. 1300-1200 B.C. Bronze Age. Ruins. Northeast stoa. Region of Peloponnese

Background imageCentral Collection: Genealogy of the house Menduza-Moctezuma. From left to right

Genealogy of the house Menduza-Moctezuma. From left to right. Tezozomoc, Quaquahpitzuac, Moctezuma. National Museum of Anthropology. Mexico

Background imageCentral Collection: The Aachen Passion Altar. 1505-1510

The Aachen Passion Altar. 1505-1510. By the Master of the Altars of Aachen, Late Gothic anonymous painter. Detail. Calvary. Central panel. Treasury Museum of the Cathedral of Aachen. Germany

Background imageCentral Collection: Gothic art. Cathedral of Santa Maria de Regla. Tympanum of t

Gothic art. Cathedral of Santa Maria de Regla. Tympanum of the central portico in the main facade. Christ the Judge between angels with the attributes of the Passion

Background imageCentral Collection: Aristotle (384-322 BC). Classical Greek philosopher

Aristotle (384-322 BC). Classical Greek philosopher
Aristotle (384-322 BC). Classical Greek Philosopher. A student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. Statue of Aristotle at the Athens Academy. Athens. Central Greece. Attica. Europe

Background imageCentral Collection: Apollo. Greek Mythology. Athens. Greece

Apollo. Greek Mythology. Athens. Greece
Apollo. (Greek Mythology). Is the god of music, archery and healing. Statue of Apollo at the Athens Academy. Athens. Central Greece. Attica. Europe

Background imageCentral Collection: Statue of Discobolus in front the Panathenaic Stadium (Kalli

Statue of Discobolus in front the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaron). K. Dimitriad, 1927. Athens. Greece

Background imageCentral Collection: Byzantine Art. Marble slab with geometrical relief. Greece

Byzantine Art. Marble slab with geometrical relief. Greece
BYZANTINE ART. GREECE. Marble slab with a relief decorated about floral and geometric motifs intertwined. The central part represents an eagle circumscribed in a circle

Background imageCentral Collection: Hacienda Panpania, Cerro de Pasco, Peru, South America

Hacienda Panpania, Cerro de Pasco, Peru, South America, a ranch in a mining district of central Peru. Date: circa 1905

Background imageCentral Collection: Two women police officers mounting horses, London

Two women police officers mounting horses, London
Two women police officers in the process of mounting their horses in a Central London street. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1977

Background imageCentral Collection: Two women police officers on horseback, London

Two women police officers on horseback, London
Two women police officers on horseback in Central London. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1977

Background imageCentral Collection: Woman police officer at Piccadilly Circus, London

Woman police officer at Piccadilly Circus, London, surrounded by pedestrians on a busy day. She is wearing the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Background imageCentral Collection: Bus Stop 1960S

Bus Stop 1960S
The 505 bus at a bus stop, destination Waterloo Station & Marble Arch, via Charing Cross, central London. Date: 1960s

Background imageCentral Collection: Mexican Slums 1982

Mexican Slums 1982
Slum conditions in Michacan, Mexico, Central America. Date: 1982

Background imageCentral Collection: Nicaraguan Slums 1982

Nicaraguan Slums 1982
Slum conditions in Managua, Nicaragua, Central America. Date: 1982

Background imageCentral Collection: Pea Tenderometer

Pea Tenderometer
Testing the tenderness of peas for canning with a machine called a Tenderometer. A metal blade is forced through a central container and the scale records the measurement. Date: 1950s

Background imageCentral Collection: French bombarding fort of San Juan de Ulua, Mexico

French bombarding fort of San Juan de Ulua, Mexico
The French navy bombarding the fort of San Juan de Ulua (Saint-Jean d Ulloa), overlooking the seaport of Veracruz in Mexico, during the Pastry War. Date: 27 November 1838

Background imageCentral Collection: Posada, Illustration to a story, La Noche Venturosa

Posada, Illustration to a story, La Noche Venturosa
Illustration to a story, La Noche Venturosa -- The Lucky Night or the Queen of Blas and Bato. Date: circa 1900

Background imageCentral Collection: Piccadilly Gem Box, Piccadilly Arcade, London W1

Piccadilly Gem Box, Piccadilly Arcade, London W1
Piccadilly Gem Box, a jewellery shop on the east side of Piccadilly Arcade, London W1. circa 1910s

Background imageCentral Collection: F Rush newsagent, Paradise Street, Marylebone, London

F Rush newsagent, Paradise Street, Marylebone, London
F Rush newsagent, tobacconist and confectioner, Paradise Street (now Moxon Street), off Marylebone High Street, London, with staff and customers posing outside. circa 1920

Background imageCentral Collection: Chiltern Court and Baker Street Station, London

Chiltern Court and Baker Street Station, London
Chiltern Court and Baker Street Station, on the corner of Baker Street and Marylebone Road, London. circa 1930

Background imageCentral Collection: Richelieu Palace Hotel, Oxford Street, Central London

Richelieu Palace Hotel, Oxford Street, Central London
Richelieu Palace Hotel and Restaurant, Oxford Street, Central London. Date: circa 1900

Background imageCentral Collection: Flora and Gill pursued by their enemy Luzbel, Mexico

Flora and Gill pursued by their enemy Luzbel, Mexico -- originally an illustration for a magicians programme. circa 1900

Background imageCentral Collection: Birth of Queen Elizabeth

Birth of Queen Elizabeth
Portrait of HRH The Duke & Duchess of York & Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. Photo: Central News, London Date: 1923

Background imageCentral Collection: Mercato Vecchio, Florence, Italy

Mercato Vecchio, Florence, Italy
" A broad piazza, known to the elder Florentine writers as the Mercato Vecchio. This piazza, though the scene of a provision market from time immemorial

Background imageCentral Collection: Cartoon, Epiphany 1916, WW1

Cartoon, Epiphany 1916, WW1
Cartoon, Epiphany 1916, illustrating a contemporary version of a childrens song about the Three Kings. Here, the three kings are from Turkey, Bulgaria and Austria

Background imageCentral Collection: WW2 poster, Britains Aircraft Exhibition, London

WW2 poster, Britains Aircraft Exhibition, London
WW2 Ministry of Information poster, Britains Aircraft Exhibition, on the John Lewis bombed site, Oxford Street, London W1. Admission free

Background imageCentral Collection: Cartoon, The Bulgarian Cad, WW1

Cartoon, The Bulgarian Cad, WW1
Cartoon, The Bulgarian Cad (with a pun on his large nose), showing King Ferdinand of Bulgaria admiring himself in a hand mirror. Date: 1915

Background imageCentral Collection: Cartoon, King Ferdinand of Bulgaria and Judas, WW1

Cartoon, King Ferdinand of Bulgaria and Judas, WW1
Cartoon, King Ferdinand of Bulgaria and Judas, both seen as betrayers. Judas hanged himself in remorse after betraying Christ, and he now offers Ferdinand a rope for him to do the same. Date: 1915

Background imageCentral Collection: Ferry with passengers, Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Ferry with passengers, Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico
A ferry loaded with passengers near the port of Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Date: 1910s

Background imageCentral Collection: Mexican senorita in Villa Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico

Mexican senorita in Villa Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico
Mexican senorita wearing traditional costume in Villa Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico. Date: circa 1940

Background imageCentral Collection: General view of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

General view of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Date: circa 1905

Background imageCentral Collection: Street view in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Street view in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Street view in the Avenida 16 de Septiembre, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, with a festival taking place. Date: circa 1920




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"Central: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the heart of history with a visit to Central. From the powerful L Battery to the majestic Royal Horse Artillery, this place is steeped in military grandeur. As the sun sets over Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, in Australia, Central reveals its connection to nature's wonders. The vibrant hues painting the sky reflect on this ancient landmark, reminding us of our smallness in the face of Earth's vastness. Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000) captures our planet's breathtaking beauty from space. In Central, we are reminded that we are all interconnected inhabitants of this blue oasis floating amidst an infinite universe. The artistry of Diego Rivera comes alive within these walls. His masterpiece "RIVERA" tells stories of struggle and triumph through vivid strokes and bold colors. It serves as a reminder that art has always been central to societal change. "The Workers May-Pole, " designed for a socialist poster, stands tall as a symbol of unity and equality at Central. It represents the power that lies within collective action towards social progress. Warwick County Mental Hospital holds stories untold within its walls. At Central, we acknowledge mental health as central to overall well-being and strive for compassion and understanding for those affected by it. Beaver Creek Ski Resort offers thrilling adventures via gondola rides high above Colorado's snowy peaks. Here at Central, we celebrate both natural beauty and human ingenuity coming together harmoniously. Jan van Eyck & Hubert van Eyck's artistic brilliance takes center stage at Central. Their works transport us back in time while reminding us that creativity transcends generations - forever remaining central to human expression. Telluride's Main Street against winter backdrop showcases how communities thrive even amidst harsh conditions. At Central, we honor resilience and adaptability as essential qualities needed for growth. San Miguel de Allende enchants with La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel Church dominating the skyline.