Contours Collection

1782-5 Map of New York
A map of New York

The sun sets behind oak trees after a rain storm in Los Angeles, California, December 12, 2014. A Pacific storm pounded Southern California with heavy rain and high winds on Friday

A capybara stands in a lagoon at sunset at the Hato La Aurora
A capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) stands in a lagoon at sunset at the Hato La Aurora, Casanare province December 16, 2012

Dark clouds cover the sky in downtown Shanghai, August 6, 2012. Heavy rains will hit many areas in south and east China from Sunday to Tuesday, as Typhoon Haikui is moving northwestward from Okinawa

Silhouette of an African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) snarling, Mkuze, South Africa. September. White Fang - this leopard bared its fangs to the hyenas threatening his prey

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) male stag silhouetted at dusk, rut season, Jura, Scotland, UK, September

Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) two silhouetted at sunrise, Msai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Canyonlands National Park, near Moab, Utah

Grand Tetons and reflection in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Autumn at Grand Tetons, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Sunrise Point at Sunrise, Bryce Canyon National Park, Southern Utah

A man wears an anonymous mask on the fourth and final day of the Firefly Music Festival
A man wears an " anonymous" mask on the fourth and final day of the Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware U.S. June 17, 2018. Picture taken June 17, 2018

A runner makes his way along a trail on a butte in front of the super Moon at Papago
A runner makes his way along a trail on a butte in front of the " super Moon" at Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona May 5, 2012

Runners taking part in NVAs Speed of Light create visual display with their light suits
Runners taking part in NVAs Speed of Light create a visual display with their light suits during a performance on Arthurs Seat during the Edinburgh International Festival in Edinburgh August 8, 2012

U. S. flags are projected on facade of the U. S. Embassy, during during the U. S
U.S. flags are projected on facade of the U.S. Embassy, during during the U.S. Presidential election, in London, November 6, 2012

A cyclist rides across the Mimico Creek Bridge inside Humber Bay Park in Toronto, November 25, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Blinch TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A woman labourer carrying cement is silhouetted against the setting sun at the site of a commercial complex on the outskirts of Jammu November 22, 2012

Clouds gather above a cow as it grazes in a drought-effected paddock on the outskirts of the New Zealand town of Blenheim, located in the south islands Marlborough district March 12, 2013

Miners walk along a mountain on their way to search for jade stones at a jade mine in Hpakant, Kachin state, Myanmar November 24, 2015. Picture taken on November 24, 2015

A penitent is reflected in a puddle of water after rain fell at the Humildad
A penitent is reflected in a puddle of water after rain fell at the " Humildad" brotherhood Palm Sunday procession during Holy Week in Malaga, southern Spain, March 24, 2013

High-tension electrical power pylons are seen in silhouette as the eastern sky brightens at sunrise in Puisseguin, southwestern France, October 24, 2015. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Sandhill cranes land in flooded fields to roost for the night at the Sandhill Crane Reserve near Thornton, California, November 3, 2015

People walk past the walls of Jerusalems Old City lit in blue, white and red, colours of the French flag, in solidarity with Paris, in Jerusalem November 15, 2015

Migrating starlings fly at dusk past electricity pylons silhouetted by the sunset of a clear autumn evening in the Kent countryside, in Graveney, Britain, October 26, 2015

Cranes fly over the Great Plain of Hortobagy, Hungary October 22, 2015. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A view of a deforested area in Rio Pardo, Rondonia state, Brazil, September 13, 2019. REUTERS/Bruno Kelly

Details of a sand dune in Namibia An abstract image of a oxide rich sand dune in Namibia

A sand dune rises above the fog line in Sossusvlei, Namibia A peak of a sand dune rises above the fog in Sossusvlei, Namibia

Contrasted abstract of the Oxide rich red sand dunes in the great sand sea of Namibia Contrasted abstract of the Oxide rich red sand dunes in the great sand sea of Namibia

Red sand dunes under the morning light in Sossusvlei, Namibia An abstract image of a large red sand dune in Namibia

Coloured Wooden Maskoids
This photograph shows a selection of three coloured wooden masks from New Guinea, similar in style, but different in shape, with curving lines swathing the facial contours. Date: circa 1924

Anatomical Figure
A drawing of a male, anatomical figure, pointing directly forwards, showing the texture and contours of human muscles. A drawing by a student of the National Gallery Schools, Melbourne

Imitating poison frog (Ranitomeya imitator) resting on leaf, Tarapoto, Peru. Cropped

A Map inspired by Candide by Francois Voltaire (1694-1778
CHT171374 A Map inspired by Candide by Francois Voltaire (1694-1778) for a competition organised by the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees in Paris

Contour Compass
XIR156105 Contour Compass by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Marine, Paris, France; (add.info.: surveys the contouring of the land; also known as a Boussole a Eclimetre; ); French

The Triumph, plate two from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut)
3500290 The Triumph, plate two from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 25x32.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Print and Drawing Club; Swiss

The Lie, plate one from Intimacies, 1897 (woodcut)
3500287 The Lie, plate one from Intimacies, 1897 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 18x22.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Print and Drawing Club; Swiss

Money, plate five from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut)
3500286 Money, plate five from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 18x22.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Print and Drawing Club; Swiss

Sketches of Figures and Foliage (verso) (chalk with pen & brown ink on paper)
3500016 Sketches of Figures and Foliage (verso) (chalk with pen & brown ink on paper) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 26.9x20.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Extreme Measure, plate six from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut)
3500291 Extreme Measure, plate six from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 25.4x32.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Print and Drawing Club; Swiss

The Irreparable, plate ten from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut)
3500283 The Irreparable, plate ten from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 17.8x22.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Getting Ready for a Visit, plate eight from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut)
3500289 Getting Ready for a Visit, plate eight from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 25.1x32.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Cogent Reason, plate four from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut)
3500288 The Cogent Reason, plate four from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 17.8x22.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Breton Bather, 1886-87 (charcoal & pastel with ink on paper)
3499996 Breton Bather, 1886-87 (charcoal & pastel with ink on paper) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 58.5x35 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Mrs. Charles B

Five O Clock, plate seven from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut)
3500293 Five O Clock, plate seven from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 25.2x25.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Print and Drawing Club; Swiss

The Others Health, plate nine from Intimacies, 1898
3500292 The Others Health, plate nine from Intimacies, 1898 by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Print and Drawing Club; Swiss, out of copyright

The Fine Pin, plate three from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut)
3500285 The Fine Pin, plate three from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Print and Drawing Club; Swiss

The winding road climbing up the remote and rugged wilderness area of the Cederberg mountains in the distance
Cederberg mountains, Western Cape Province, South Africa

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"Exploring the Intricate Contours: From Ancient Maps to Wildlife and Fashion" Discovering the hidden beauty of contours, we journey back in time to 1782-5 with a Map of New York, where delicate lines unveil the city's early landscape. Moving forward, we encounter Coloured Wooden Maskoids that showcase intricate patterns carved into masks, reflecting cultural diversity. Delving deeper into nature's wonders, an Anatomical Figure reveals the complexity of human form. Meanwhile, a poison frog imitates its surroundings by resting on a leaf in Tarapoto, Peru—a testament to nature's artistry. As day turns to dusk, a capybara gracefully stands in a lagoon at sunset at Hato La Aurora. Dark clouds loom over downtown Shanghai as if painting an abstract masterpiece against the sky. In wildlife's realm, an African leopard snarls fiercely while its silhouette captures our imagination in Mkuze, South Africa. A majestic red deer stag silhouetted at dusk during rut season evokes both power and tranquility amidst Scotland's Jura region. Witnessing nature awaken anew each morning brings us two silhouetted Masai giraffes basking in sunrise's golden glow—an enchanting sight indeed. Shifting gears from natural landscapes to fashion history; three Summer gowns from Paris 1927 grace our vision with their elegant contours—timeless creations that embody sophistication and style. Returning once more to nature's embrace—the sun sets behind oak trees after a rainstorm in Los Angeles—casting ethereal shadows upon earth’s canvas. Lastly, we glimpse into human expression as an anonymous mask adorns a man during Firefly Music Festival’s final day—a symbol of anonymity and liberation within artistic realms. From ancient maps to wildlife encounters and captivating fashion designs—the world around us is adorned with mesmerizing contours waiting for us all to explore and appreciate their unique allure.