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Collapsing Collection (#4)

"From towering structures to historical ruins, the captivating collapse of time and space

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Into the blue

Into the blue
Inside of Mendenhall ice save

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Island Archway at Great Ocean Road after been collapse

Island Archway at Great Ocean Road after been collapse

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Demolishing a building with a wrecking ball

Demolishing a building with a wrecking ball

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Illustration of collapsed section of the Earths crust forming rift valley

Illustration of collapsed section of the Earths crust forming rift valley

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Palmyra, Syria

Palmyra, Syria
Palmyra is an ancient ruined city situated 215 km northeast of the Syrian capital, Damascus. The ancient ruins are a Unesco World heritage Site and surrounded by palm trees

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Derelict house with collapsing roof

Derelict house with collapsing roof
Crumbling house with collapsing roof in Tintern on the river Wye

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Abandoned rail yard

Abandoned rail yard

Background imageCollapsing Collection: The Destruction of the House of Job, central panel of the Triptych of the Virtue of Patience

The Destruction of the House of Job, central panel of the Triptych of the Virtue of Patience
XIR62173 The Destruction of the House of Job, central panel of the Triptych of the Virtue of Patience, 1521 (oil on panel) by Orley

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Caricature of Louis XVIII (1755-1824) 1815 (coloured engraving)

Caricature of Louis XVIII (1755-1824) 1815 (coloured engraving)
XIR33229 Caricature of Louis XVIII (1755-1824) 1815 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: la mauvaise charge; ); French

Background imageCollapsing Collection: State of the Nation, 10th June 1829 (colour etching)

State of the Nation, 10th June 1829 (colour etching)
XCF290974 State of the Nation, 10th June 1829 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufactures and commerce support the Workmen)

Background imageCollapsing Collection: The Death of General Sir Ralph Abercromby, illustration from Englands Battles by Land

The Death of General Sir Ralph Abercromby, illustration from Englands Battles by Land
KW270881 The Death of General Sir Ralph Abercromby, illustration from Englands Battles by Land and Sea by Lieut. Col. Williams (engraving) by Stothard

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Death of Samson, Judges 26: 28-30, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible

Death of Samson, Judges 26: 28-30, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible
KW259181 Death of Samson, Judges 26:28-30, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible, engraved by G.Larlante, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Background imageCollapsing Collection: The Horrible Consequences of a Terrible Earthquake in San Francisco, illustration

The Horrible Consequences of a Terrible Earthquake in San Francisco, illustration
XIR217547 The Horrible Consequences of a Terrible Earthquake in San Francisco, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 29th April 1906 (coloured engraving) by French School

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Commencement of the earthquake in Messina in 1783 (engraving)

Commencement of the earthquake in Messina in 1783 (engraving)
KW238035 Commencement of the earthquake in Messina in 1783 (engraving) by Italian School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Almighty God - My Mother, from The Monk engraved by Victor Edouard L Epine

Almighty God - My Mother, from The Monk engraved by Victor Edouard L Epine
XJF137490 Almighty God - My Mother, from The Monk engraved by Victor Edouard L Epine (1835-92) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lafitte, Louis (1770-1828) (after); Private Collection; French

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Collapsed gallery during a Catholic worship in the house of the Spanish ambassador

Collapsed gallery during a Catholic worship in the house of the Spanish ambassador in London, 1623, Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa I, 1698

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Bridge in Paris collapses during a procession, 1633, France, Caspar Luyken, Pieter van der Aa

Bridge in Paris collapses during a procession, 1633, France, Caspar Luyken, Pieter van der Aa (I), 1698

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Floor of the home church of the imperial attorney Count von Bercka collapses, 1697

Floor of the home church of the imperial attorney Count von Bercka collapses, 1697, Jan Luyken, Pieter van der Aa I, 1698

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Roman soldiers make a tower on the wall of Gamala collapse by undermining it, Jan Luyken

Roman soldiers make a tower on the wall of Gamala collapse by undermining it, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1704

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Statue of a Collapsing Niobid

Statue of a Collapsing Niobid; Unknown; Italy (?), Europe; 1st century; Marble; Object: 118 x 77 x 52.5 cm (46 7/16 x 30 5/16 x 20 11/16 in.)

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Ancient Ruins of Palmyra, Syria

Ancient Ruins of Palmyra, Syria
From the western gate looking towards Diocletians Camp, the Damascus Gate and the Tower Tombs on Umm al-Belqis, the scattered ancient ruins of Palmyra in Syria

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Bored And Drunk

Bored And Drunk
A drunken revelry with drinkers collapsing under the table, dancing on its top and being sick. Entitled, Miseries of the Country

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Picture No. 10756076

Picture No. 10756076
Clavel tower at Kimmeridge, coast of Dorset, just before it was moved inland to avoid collapsing over the cliff. Nov. 2006 Date:

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Hyperinflation of German currency, 1923

Hyperinflation of German currency, 1923. The depreciation in value of money made paper notes so worthless that children used them as building blocks

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Eroded sea cliffs and damaged chalets after December 2013 tidal surge, Hemsby, Norfolk, England

Eroded sea cliffs and damaged chalets after December 2013 tidal surge, Hemsby, Norfolk, England, January

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Eroded sea cliffs and damaged chalet after December 2013 tidal surge, Hemsby, Norfolk, England

Eroded sea cliffs and damaged chalet after December 2013 tidal surge, Hemsby, Norfolk, England, January

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Relief portraying Temple of Jupiter which collapsed during Pompei Earthquake in 63 a. d

Relief portraying Temple of Jupiter which collapsed during Pompei Earthquake in 63 a. d
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Relief portraying the Temple of Jupiter which collapsed during the Pompei Earthquake in 63 A.D. From the lararium of Cecilia Giocondos house in Pompei

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Euro economic crisis, conceptual artwork

Euro economic crisis, conceptual artwork
Euro economic crisis. Conceptual artwork of a crumbling euro symbol endangering crowds of people, representing countries affected by the European sovereign debt crisis that began in 2010

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Big Bang vs Big Bounce, artwork

Big Bang vs Big Bounce, artwork
Big Bounce vs Big Bang. Computer artwork comparing the Big Bang theory (bottom) with the Big Bounce theory (top) of the formation of the known universe

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Big Bounce cyclic double universe

Big Bounce cyclic double universe, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the presence of a cyclic double universe as proposed by the Big Bounce theory of the formation of the known

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Black hole formation, artwork

Black hole formation, artwork
Black hole formation. Computer artwork showing the formation of a black hole in four steps (from left to right). A black hole (far right) is formed when the core of a star (far left)

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Danger Collapsing Cliffs Sign - on coast Skipsea East Riding of Yorskhire UK

Danger Collapsing Cliffs Sign - on coast Skipsea East Riding of Yorskhire UK
MAB-1389 Danger Collapsing Cliffs Sign on coast Skipsea East Riding of Yorskhire UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Collapsing houses on cliff edge severe coastal erosion Happisburgh North Norfolk Coast UK

Collapsing houses on cliff edge severe coastal erosion Happisburgh North Norfolk Coast UK
MAB-989 Collapsing houses on cliff edge severe coastal erosion Happisburgh North Norfolk Coast UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Ruined clapper bridge over river, East Dart River, Dartmoor N. P. Devon, England

Ruined clapper bridge over river, East Dart River, Dartmoor N. P. Devon, England
Ruined clapper bridge over river, East Dart River, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Potts disease

Potts disease. Coloured X-ray of the spine of a patient with Potts disease, or tuberculosis (TB) of the spine. The vertebrae (brown blocks) have become compacted and inflamed (red, yellow)

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Arthritis of the spine, X-ray

Arthritis of the spine, X-ray

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Arthritis of the back, X-ray

Arthritis of the back, X-ray
Arthritis of the back, coloured X-ray. Lumbar arthritis caused by chondrocalcinosis, a condition where crystals of calcium pyrophosphate are deposited in soft tissues

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Nerve demyelination, TEM

Nerve demyelination, TEM
Nerve demyelination. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a Schwann cell and a nerve fibre, showing the early collapse of its myelin sheath

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Euro crisis, conceptual artwork

Euro crisis, conceptual artwork
Euro crisis, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Unstable economy, conceptual image

Unstable economy, conceptual image. British pound coins falling from a stack

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Smokestack demolition, 19th century

Smokestack demolition, 19th century
Smokestack demolition, 19th-century artwork based on a photograph. This is the moment just after explosives have been detonated at the base of the smokestack to to topple it

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Global warming, composite image

Global warming, composite image
Global warming. Composite image of a house destroyed by the sea as a result of rising water levels. Rising sea levels are one result of global warming

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Erosion by rising sea levels, global warming in the Indian Ocean, Maldives

Erosion by rising sea levels, global warming in the Indian Ocean, Maldives

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Collapsing tarmac road at cliff edge on coast road Skipsea East Riding of Yorskhire UK

Collapsing tarmac road at cliff edge on coast road Skipsea East Riding of Yorskhire UK
MAB-1391 Collapsing tarmac road at cliff edge on coast road Skipsea East Riding of Yorskhire UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageCollapsing Collection: The Great Fire in Clerkenwell

The Great Fire in Clerkenwell
A large building in Clerkenwell collapsing as it is engulfed by flames. Firemen in 1880s uniform can be seen attempting to subdue the fire with hosepipes

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Houses on edge of severely eroded cliffs Happisburgh North Norfolk Coast UK

Houses on edge of severely eroded cliffs Happisburgh North Norfolk Coast UK
MAB-992 Houses on edge of severely eroded cliffs Happisburgh North Norfolk Coast UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageCollapsing Collection: Views of the dilapidates former cannery site at Butedale along the inside passage in British

Views of the dilapidates former cannery site at Butedale along the inside passage in British Columbia, Canada
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageCollapsing Collection: The temple of Soleb built during the reign of Amenophis III

The temple of Soleb built during the reign of Amenophis III, Soleb, Nubia, Sudan, Africa




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"From towering structures to historical ruins, the captivating collapse of time and space. " Tinsley cooling towers in Sheffield stood tall as symbols of industrial might, until their demolition brought them crashing down. The Crucifixion by Pietro Lorenzetti depicts the moment when everything seemed to collapse for Jesus on the cross, evoking powerful emotions. World War II left behind haunting ruins in Berlin's center, a stark reminder of the devastating collapse caused by conflict. Southwark Fair in 1733 witnessed joyous celebrations before its eventual decline and collapse into obscurity, as depicted in an engraving from that era. The Campanile's sudden collapse in St Marks Square shook Venice to its core, leaving only remnants of its once majestic presence. Queen Victoria Street bore witness to London Fire Brigade's valiant efforts during the Blitz when buildings collapsed under relentless bombings. Hogarth Restored illustrates Southwark Fair's vibrant atmosphere before it eventually succumbed to changing times and collapsed into history books. A poignant cartoon captures German women donning uniforms during WWI when empires crumbled and nations collapsed amidst global turmoil. Abandoned buildings stand as eerie reminders of past glory now damaged or condemned; they silently tell tales dreams and aspirations across Canada. In Patagonia's Moreno Glacier, melting ice creates a mesmerizing spectacle with collapsing glacier walls giving birth to icebergs that drift away into oblivion – nature’s own cycle of creation and destruction unfolds before our eyes. In these diverse examples lies a common thread - whether man-made or natural, collapses serve as potent reminders that nothing is permanent but change itself.