Concepts And Ideas Collection

Cigar-Smoking Child
Three year-old Robert Quigley smoking a cigar, Washington DC, 30th August 1928. Quigley apparently started smoking when, as a one year-old on his fathers knee

Cart Before The Horse
An unusual harness race, with the driver facing backwards, takes place at Weequahic Park, Newark, New Jersey, 17th October 1928

17th century city, plan of Augsburg, Germany
Typical fortifications and references. Rich in details, beautifully aged paperPublished by J. Stockdale, Piccadilly 1800

Hermes and the Infant Dionysus
Antique illustration of a Hermes and the Infant Dionysus

Jesus Praying in the Garden
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus Praying in the Garden

Victorian London - A shady place
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A dark alley in Whitechapel circa 1870

Perm Machine
A model having her hair permed by a permanent wave machine at the Hairdressing Fair, White City, London, 25th October 1928. (Photo by Henry Miller News Picture Service/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

The Heavenly Choir, a scene from Dante Paradiso. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Satan and Beelzebub
" Satan and Beelzebub and scene from the Miltons Paradise Lost. Forthwith upright he rears from off the pool His mighty stature. Engraving from 1870

Death of a Knight
Vintage engraving by Dore from 1879 showing the gruesome death of a knight

Illustration in black and white of the Last Supper
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The mouth of Hell
" The mouth of Hell, a scene from Miltons Paradise Lost. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Angel of Victory and the First Crusaders
Vintage engraving showing a luminous angel leading the armies of the first crusade as they advance towards Jerusalem in the Holyland

Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Illustration)
Illustration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Original artwork by Keith Reicher

Haunted doorway
Grunge doorway, entrance to the haunted house

Papyrus Depicting Tutankhamun and His Wife Ankhesenamun
This beautiful garden scene shows Tutankhamun receiving flowers from his wife Ankhesenamun. This scene comes from an ivory chest that was found in his tomb in 1922

Minos
In Greek mythology, Minos was a mythical king of Crete, son of Zeus and Europa. After his death, Minos became a judge of the dead in Hades. Engraving from 1870

David and Goliath
" Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing David and Goliath. Goliath was described as a giant Philistine warrior

The angel appears to Joshua
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Vision of the Empyrean
" The vision of the Empyrean, a scene from Dantes Paradiso. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

The true cross by Gustave Dore (1832 aa 1883)The Crusaders are roused by the sight of the true cross

Joseph and Marys Flight into Egypt
Vintage colour lithograph from 1882 Joseph and Mary fleeing to Egypt with the baby Jesus

Palm Sunday
Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832 - 1883)

Jesus Drives Out a Demon
Engraving by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (March 26, 1794 - May 24, 1872)

Jesus Christ blessing the Little Children
Vintage colour lithograph from 1880 of Jesus Christ blessing the Little Children

Hymn Practice
A group of children rehearsing Easter hymns before an Easter morning performance at the White House for US President Calvin Coolidge and the First Lady, Washington DC, circa 1925

Model Hairstyles
A woman with a selection of model heads, which have been prepared for a display at the Hairdressing Fair, White City, London, 25th October 1928

The laughing audience (1733).Designed by William Hogarth((1697-1764)and engraved by Jones&Cie in 1828.Now in the public domain.Backgrounds:

Japanese Woodblock Print Samauri Battle 1850
This 1850 print is part of a tryptich battle scene by the great Utagawa Yoshitsuru, (worked 1847-1852) ašIt depicts the opening siege of Minamoto no Yoritomo; Hojo Tokimasa

Ships of William the Conqueror
"Vintage engraving from the Bayeux Tapestry showing the Ships of William the Conqueror, in 1066"

Bayeux Tapestry - Edward the Confessor
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, Edward's instructions to Harold"

Bayeux Tapestry - Harold's Oath
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, Harold's Oath of Fealty to William of Normandy"

Bayeux Tapestry - Battle of Hastings
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, the Battle of Hastings and the Death of King Harold."

Bayeux Tapestry - Coronation of King Harold
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, showing the Coronation of King Harold"

Jesus Christ disputing in the Temple
Vintage colour lithograph from 1880 of Jesus Christ disputing with the elders in the temple

Traditional Victorian London Fleet Street shop front (illustration)
"Scanned directly from Old and New London - Its History, its people and its places, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. 1878

Winking Man
An old man winking circa 1930 s. (Photo by Frederic Lewis/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

The punishment of Gluttony
" The punishment of Gluttony, a scene from Dantes purgatory. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Niagara Falls
" Niagara Falls, Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Abraham journeying into the land Canaan, a scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Daniel
" The prophet Daniel, a scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Singing of the Blessed
" Singing of the Blessed, a scene from Dantes Paradiso. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Submarine world
" A submarine world, a scene from the Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

The Stygian Lake
" The Stygian Lake, with the Ireful Sinners, Dante and Virgil enter the fifth circle of Hell and come to the Stygian marsh or Styx

The coming of Raphael, a scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

The mock serenade a scene from Don Quixote. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

The angel and Saint John
The angel showing Jerusalem in ruins to Saint John. A scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Coming of the boat
" Coming of the boat. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

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Concepts and ideas transcend time, taking us on a journey through history. From the enigmatic image of a cigar-smoking child in Victorian London, to the mythical tale of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, our minds wander through realms both familiar and fantastical. Like putting the cart before the horse, these concepts challenge our perceptions and ignite our imagination. In an intricately planned 17th century city like Augsburg, Germany, we see how ideas manifest into tangible reality. Just as Jesus prayed in the garden for guidance, we too seek inspiration from higher powers. The power-hungry reign of King Henry VIII reminds us that even great leaders are bound by their own desires. An illustration in black and white captures the solemnity of The Last Supper, reminding us of sacrifice and unity. Through ancient papyrus depicting Tutankhamun and his wife Ankhesenamun, we glimpse into a world long gone but not forgotten. To Camelot we go - where legends come alive. Harvest time brings abundance and gratitude while ships sailed by William the Conqueror symbolize exploration and conquest. Concepts and ideas shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. They invite us to question norms, explore new frontiers, honor traditions past or create entirely new ones. So let your mind wander amidst these captivating hints; embrace curiosity as you unlock doors to infinite possibilities.