Colour Format Collection (#2)

Cat Cooks
circa 1880: Kittens cooking rat pie on a New Years greetings card. Raphael Tuck & Sons (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Victorian Nurses
1890: A group of Queen Victoria nurses in uniform. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Purple Orchid
circa 1850: Laelia majalis (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Planet Neptune
circa 1970: Neptune, fourth largest of the planets in our solar system. The atmosphere consists mostly of hydrogen and helium

The Betting Post
circa 1800: Gentlemen on horseback clamour to place their bets at a race track. Original Artist: By Rowlandson. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

British Museum
circa 1810: The new British Museum interior in London. Original Publication: From Ackermanns Repository of Arts. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Drunk & Disorderly
circa 1835: English policemen known as a peelers after Robert Peel reorganised the Police Force, keeping the peace. The caption reads Meeting With Good Support. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Women Of Tibet
circa 1910: Two Tibetan women wearing traditional striped aprons, elaborate headdresses and abundant jewellery. Original Publication: From a photograph by Shephard

People Of The World
circa 1850: From left to right, they include (top row) a Bushman, a Namaqualand woman, a Loango woman, a man from Darfur in the Sudan, a New Hebridean, a Tasmanian

The Last Charruas
circa 1800: A group of South American Indians wearing fur lined capes. One of the men is carrying a bow and arrow. The last of the Charruas (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Milk Maid
circa 1813: A woman selling milk in the street from pails carried on a yoke. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Metropole Theatre
circa 1879: Publicity material for the Metropole Theatre and Opera House at Camberwell, London, owned and managed by J B Mulholland

Yoke Of Oxen
circa 1880: A yoke of oxen will plough one acre in a day, or draw one ton and a quarter for a distance of 20 miles. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Marine Flora
1st September 1810: Three types of marine coral showing, clockwise, venus fern, brain madrepore and red coral. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Indian Embroidery
circa 1900: Two designs for Indian hand-embroidered satins. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Ready For The Ball
1866: A victorian fashion plate from La Mode Illustree, showing two ladies in extravagant hooped ballgowns. Published in Paris, 1866 Vict 0102 79 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Milkmaid
circa 1800: A young girl with a milking stool and bucket prepares to draw milk from the cows. Original Artwork: Painting by William Pearce, (British artist)

Malay People
circa 1850: Five people from the Malay Archipelago; from left to right, two Dayaks or Dyaks from Borneo (a Saghai Dayak and a Loondoo Dayak), and three natives of Java (a priest)

Sami And Inuits
circa 1800: From left to right, two Swedish Sami, two Norwegian Sami, two Inuits from Victoria Land in Antarctica and an Inuit from Cape Barrow in the Arctic

Saucy Tartars
circa 1800: Three blushing Tartar women wearing ankle length robes and head scarves. Original Artwork: Engraved by Medland after Geisler. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Jungle Warfare
circa 1970: Rear view of a soldier wading waist-high through a river during combat in the Vietnam War. (Photo by Preston Moore/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Underground Train
circa 1900: An early underground train on the Central London Railway, opened in 1900, which eventually became the Central Line. This engine could be driven in both directions

Horseracing Humour
circa 1850: Jockeys being weighed in and horses being rubbed down at a race course. Original Artist: By Rowlandson. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Aaron Copland
circa 1970: Influential American composer, pianist and conductor, Aaron Copland (1900 - 1990). Won the Pulitzer prize for Music in 1944

Chrysler Building
circa 1929: View of the Chrysler Building under the last stages of construction in midtown Manhattan, New York City. The tower is covered with scaffolding

Sea Spray
1954, A wave breakes on a groyne at the sea side. Original Publication : Picture Post - Sea Spray - unpub. 1954 (Photo by Picture Post/Getty Images)

Burning Bridge
11th April 1758: Crowds look on as the temporary wooden bridge adjacent to Old London Bridge is destroyed by fire. The fire was thought to have been arson by watermen opposed to the increased

Peonies
circa 1775: Two peonies and a dragonfly. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Stand At Ease
1798: Stand at Ease, Supporting Arms. The resting position of a British sentry carrying a musket. Original Artwork: Drawn by Rowlandson. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Prussian Fishwife
circa 1800: A fisherwoman with her child in East Frisia. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Farm Friends
circa 1800: A young farmboy chatting with a spinner. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Henry VIIs Chapel
circa 1800: The chapel of King Henry VII in Westminster Abbey, London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Le Bivouac Russe
circa 1800: Le Bivouac Russe ou La Provision de Jour et de Nuit. Two Russian soldiers warming themselves by the fire in a small encampment. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Mah-To-Toh-Pa
circa 1800: Mahtotohpa or Four Bears, second chief of the Mandans. Original Artwork: Engraving by J Harris after a painting by George Catlin. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Prejudice Of Colour
circa 1800: A white man discriminates against a black man on the grounds of his colour. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Papagos
circa 1800: Two Papago women carrying a bow and two long poles through a clump of cactus. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Sarony, Major & Knapp after a drawing by Arthur Schott

Wild Horses
circa 1800: A Native American hunter aims his lasso at a group of wild horses on the plains. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Natives Of California
circa 1800: A man and a woman from among the indigenous population of California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Ah-Quee-we-Zaints
circa 1800: Ah-Quee-we-Zaints, known as The Boy, of the Ojibwa tribe. Original Artwork: Engraving by J Harris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Italian Women
circa 1800: Two groups of Italian women in colourful costumes. One woman fills her jug at a public fountain. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Durin. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Georgians
circa 1800: An elderly Georgian man draws on his pipe as he chats to a younger man, who is also smoking a long-stemmed pipe. Original Artwork: Engraved by Medland after a drawing by Geisler

Sunday Ladies
circa 1800: Two country women from the region of Erfurt in central Germany, dressed in their Sunday best. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Chelsea College
circa 1800: A hall full of uniformed students at Chelsea Military College, London. Original Artist: By Rowlandson and Pugin, aquatinted by Sunderland. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Dog Fight
circa 1800: Two men try and restrain two boys and their dogs, as one animal sinks its teeth into the others neck. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Pagan Irish
circa 1800: The Costume of the Pagan Irish. A man in a long white robe lifts up a naked baby boy to the heavens, watched by a man in a striped hood and leggings, and a large dog

Belem Sailors
circa 1800: A sailor carries a woman onto a crowded vessel at Belem harbour (also called Para), in northern Brazil. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Country Encounter
circa 1800: A young Basque man talks to a woman carrying a pot on her head. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Gatternicht. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Outdoors In Bole
circa 1800: Two wolves approach a baby bundled up in fur on a mountain in Bole, in the north of Sweden; and a woman talks to a fisherman from Reykjavik in Iceland

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"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of Colour Format: From The Book Of Kells to Waterloo" Immerse yourself in a world where art and history intertwine, as we delve into the captivating realm of colour format. Journey back in time to witness the intricate beauty of The Book Of Kells, an ancient illuminated manuscript that showcases stunning hues meticulously crafted by skilled hands. Feel the fiery passion ignite within you as you encounter the fierce Welsh Dragon, its vibrant red scales symbolizing power and strength. Stand tall alongside The Scots Guard, their resplendent tartan kilts adorned with a kaleidoscope of colors representing centuries-old traditions. Witness nature's fury unleashed as Krakatoa Erupts, painting the sky with a breathtaking palette of fiery oranges and deep purples. Let your heart be filled with joy and warmth during A Christmas Carol, where vivid imagery transports us to Dickensian London adorned in festive shades of green and red. Prepare for an unexpected twist as you enter the whimsical world of Lobster Jockey - a delightful fusion of imagination and color that will leave you mesmerized. Marvel at Chicken And Cockerel's playful display; their feathers boast an array of vibrant hues that mirror nature's own artistic brushstrokes. Admire the regal elegance exuded by Gordon Highlander, his kilt draped in rich earthy tones embodying Scottish heritage. Feel inspired by President Roosevelt's bold presence captured through striking monochromatic portraits that emphasize character over color. Let Wolfgang Mozart's symphonies transport you on a melodic journey painted with harmonious notes from every shade imaginable. Observe Small Birds flit among blossoming flowers; their delicate plumage showcasing an enchanting spectrum ranging from soft pastels to brilliant jewel tones. Finally, stand witness to history being made at Waterloo - where armies clashed amidst swirling clouds of dust while flags fluttered in patriotic pride against stormy skies painted with shades of courage and sacrifice.