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Contrasting Collection (#2)

"Contrasting Worlds: From the majestic African elephant to the agile African Wild Dog, nature's diversity unfolds before our eyes

Background imageContrasting Collection: Not Enough to Go Round (litho)

Not Enough to Go Round (litho)
8663496 Not Enough to Go Round (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Not Enough to Go Round. A cartoon on the numerical inferiority of our male population)

Background imageContrasting Collection: The contrast between the lifestyle of the wealthy and the poor in England, 1865 (engraving)

The contrast between the lifestyle of the wealthy and the poor in England, 1865 (engraving)
5616370 The contrast between the lifestyle of the wealthy and the poor in England, 1865 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageContrasting Collection: Giant Chinese mandarin (b/w photo)

Giant Chinese mandarin (b/w photo)
8672164 Giant Chinese mandarin (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant Chinese mandarin)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Kissing couple (chromolitho)

Kissing couple (chromolitho)
8635600 Kissing couple (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageContrasting Collection: George Cooke the caricaturist (litho)

George Cooke the caricaturist (litho)
8655873 George Cooke the caricaturist (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Cooke the caricaturist. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageContrasting Collection: A delightful harmony and contrast of colours (colour photo)

A delightful harmony and contrast of colours (colour photo)
8647459 A delightful harmony and contrast of colours (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A delightful harmony and contrast of colours)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Buck up, you'll soon be dead (colour litho)

Buck up, you'll soon be dead (colour litho)
8656605 Buck up, you'll soon be dead (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buck up, you'll soon be dead. Large woman and her smaller husband)

Background imageContrasting Collection: The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard)

The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard)
822998 The Voyeur and Her Bather, (oil on canvasboard) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 24.8x34.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Voyeur and Her Bather. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II (b/w photo)

Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II (b/w photo)
8672652 Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Coffee in tins with centre cut-out; Plan and directions for coffee window (b/w photo)

Coffee in tins with centre cut-out; Plan and directions for coffee window (b/w photo)
8647499 Coffee in tins with centre cut-out; Plan and directions for coffee window (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Marigolds and Asters in a Chinese Vase, (oil on canvas)

Marigolds and Asters in a Chinese Vase, (oil on canvas)
822966 Marigolds and Asters in a Chinese Vase, (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 56x69 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marigolds and Asters in a Chinese Vase)

Background imageContrasting Collection: The Dark Day of May19, 1780 (engraving)

The Dark Day of May19, 1780 (engraving)
8655503 The Dark Day of May19, 1780 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dark Day of May19, 1780)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Old woman looking in a mirror and seeing her younger self (colour litho)

Old woman looking in a mirror and seeing her younger self (colour litho)
8656712 Old woman looking in a mirror and seeing her younger self (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy New Year)

Background imageContrasting Collection: He stoops to conquer (colour litho)

He stoops to conquer (colour litho)
8635499 He stoops to conquer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: He stoops to conquer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageContrasting Collection: Her lord and master (litho)

Her lord and master (litho)
8635610 Her lord and master (litho) by Horina, Hans (1865-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her lord and master. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageContrasting Collection: David with a sling kills Goliath (litho)

David with a sling kills Goliath (litho)
8675945 David with a sling kills Goliath (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: David with a sling kills Goliath. 1 Samuel 17:49)

Background imageContrasting Collection: Pittosporum tenuifolium, Tawhiwhi Tom Thumb

Pittosporum tenuifolium, Tawhiwhi Tom Thumb
Plants, Shrubs, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Deep purple undulate leaves with contrasting light green young growth of the evergreen shrub Tawhiwhi Tom Thumb

Background imageContrasting Collection: Small emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) male below female both displaying eyespots on Gorse

Small emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) male below female both displaying eyespots on Gorse, Captive, UK, April

Background imageContrasting Collection: Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) On Wild sweet pea flower, Captive, UK, July

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) On Wild sweet pea flower, Captive, UK, July

Background imageContrasting Collection: British Longhair Cats, tomcats, black and red coated (Highlander, Lowlander, Britannica)

British Longhair Cats, tomcats, black and red coated (Highlander, Lowlander, Britannica) sitting on large log, with autumn foliage

Background imageContrasting Collection: Elevated view of Deoksugung Palace and skyscrapers, Seoul, South Korea

Elevated view of Deoksugung Palace and skyscrapers, Seoul, South Korea

Background imageContrasting Collection: Giant hand sculpture (Mano De Desierto) rises from the sands of the Atacama Desert, Chile

Giant hand sculpture (Mano De Desierto) rises from the sands of the Atacama Desert, Chile
Giant hand sculpture (Mano De Desierto constructed by Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrzabal) rises from the desolate Atacama Desert, along the Pan American Highway; South of Antofagasta, Chile

Background imageContrasting Collection: Ink art, Ink Hearts, with pink and red floral influences on a black background and the word 'Loved'

Ink art, Ink Hearts, with pink and red floral influences on a black background and the word 'Loved"
Ink art, Ink Hearts, with pink and red floral influences on a black background with the word 'Loved'; Artwork

Background imageContrasting Collection: Ink art, Ink Hearts, with pink, red and gold floral influences

Ink art, Ink Hearts, with pink, red and gold floral influences; Artwork

Background imageContrasting Collection: Reves, c. 1894 (litho)

Reves, c. 1894 (litho)
2630775 Reves, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Background imageContrasting Collection: Contrasting Bathroom

Contrasting Bathroom

Background imageContrasting Collection: Orange coloured Seashore Lichens (Xanthoria parietina) and Sea Ivory (Ramalina siliquosa) UK

Orange coloured Seashore Lichens (Xanthoria parietina) and Sea Ivory (Ramalina siliquosa) UK, August

Background imageContrasting Collection: Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) close up of feathers. Captive, Brazil, South America

Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) close up of feathers. Captive, Brazil, South America

Background imageContrasting Collection: Masked butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus) with acropora coral. Egypt, Red Sea

Masked butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus) with acropora coral. Egypt, Red Sea. Red Sea endemic

Background imageContrasting Collection: Bowling Club pavilion PLA01_04_005

Bowling Club pavilion PLA01_04_005
Old Trafford Bowling Club, Pavilion, Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Trafford, Greater Manchester. The pavilion of the Old Trafford Bowling Club, seen from the east

Background imageContrasting Collection: Imperial Palace East Garden and skyscrapers of Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan

Imperial Palace East Garden and skyscrapers of Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan

Background imageContrasting Collection: Imperial Palace East Garden, Tokyo, Japan

Imperial Palace East Garden, Tokyo, Japan

Background imageContrasting Collection: Chinese sign and colonial buildings, Macau, China

Chinese sign and colonial buildings, Macau, China

Background imageContrasting Collection: Sungnyemun Gate, skyscrapers and traffic, Seoul, South Korea

Sungnyemun Gate, skyscrapers and traffic, Seoul, South Korea

Background imageContrasting Collection: Skyscraper and Bell Pavilion (Bosingak), Seoul, South Korea

Skyscraper and Bell Pavilion (Bosingak), Seoul, South Korea

Background imageContrasting Collection: Jong-ro Tower, and Bell Pavilion (Bosingak), Seoul, South Korea

Jong-ro Tower, and Bell Pavilion (Bosingak), Seoul, South Korea

Background imageContrasting Collection: Deoksugung Palace and skyscrapers, Seoul, South Korea

Deoksugung Palace and skyscrapers, Seoul, South Korea

Background imageContrasting Collection: Sungnyemun Gate and skyscrapers at dusk, Seoul, South Korea

Sungnyemun Gate and skyscrapers at dusk, Seoul, South Korea

Background imageContrasting Collection: Modern architecture inside shell of former Securitate building, Piata Revolutiei

Modern architecture inside shell of former Securitate building, Piata Revolutiei, Bucharest, Romania

Background imageContrasting Collection: Hofe am Bruhl shopping mall and Baroque architecture, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Hofe am Bruhl shopping mall and Baroque architecture, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageContrasting Collection: Colonial and modern architecture in downtown Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Colonial and modern architecture in downtown Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Background imageContrasting Collection: Seated Woman With Red Tie

Seated Woman With Red Tie
An advertisement illustration portraying a seated young woman outside, wearing a contrasting red tie and dress belt. Date: circa 1939

Background imageContrasting Collection: House In The New Forest, Garden Front

House In The New Forest, Garden Front
An architectural photo lithograph of the garden front of a house in the New Forest, reproduced from a design by the architect, T

Background imageContrasting Collection: A Fishing Smack

A Fishing Smack
This painting shows a large, red sailed smack, a traditional fishing boat, contrasting heavily with the steamer, visible in the background. Date: circa 1923

Background imageContrasting Collection: The Tea Cup

The Tea Cup
A simple still life painting of a red teacup and saucer, contrasting with a dark background, a silver bell in the form of a woman holding a vase of flowers is standing behind

Background imageContrasting Collection: Rabbits

Rabbits
This woodcut shows a pair of contrasting white and black rabbits nestled beside some lettuce leaves in a fenced garden. Date: circa 1921

Background imageContrasting Collection: America. An artist in the Far West. Been looking for you

America. An artist in the Far West. Been looking for you
Two cowboys in fringed jackets having an argument, one then shoots the other dead. This subject, shoot first, ask questions later, appeared many times in British magazines in the nineteenth century

Background imageContrasting Collection: View of Medinet El-Fayoum, Oasis in the Sahara Desert, c. 1868, Egypt, Historic

View of Medinet El-Fayoum, Oasis in the Sahara Desert, c. 1868, Egypt, Historic
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, arid, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, barrenness, black, black-and-white, black-white, contrast, contrasting, copy, countryside, depiction, depictions, desert




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"Contrasting Worlds: From the majestic African elephant to the agile African Wild Dog, nature's diversity unfolds before our eyes. " "A bird's eye view of Valparaiso, where old-world charm meets modern vibrancy in this colorful Chilean city. " "Unveiling the Victorian era's strict etiquette through 'Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family' - a glimpse into contrasting social norms. " "The juxtaposition of past and present captured as a canal boat glides beneath Manchester's iconic Beetham Tower. " "A burst of vibrant pink Clematis Montana Rubens against a backdrop of lush greenery - nature showcasing its contrasting beauty. " "In an arid desert landscape, a transparent man walks alone, symbolizing the stark contrast between presence and emptiness. " "Step back in time with an advert for Dolcis shoes from 1941 - five coupons granting access to fashionable shopping amidst wartime austerity. " "Exploring the evolution of communication: bridging gaps between old and new methods that have shaped human connection throughout history. " "A nostalgic Penny Farthing photo reminds us of how far we've come in transportation technology - embracing progress while honoring tradition. " "The mesmerizing sand dunes of Sossusvlei stand tall against Namibia's vast Namib Desert, showcasing contrasting textures and hues. " "Gentians bloom delicately at the foot of Switzerland’s mighty Eiger mountain – nature’s way of harmoniously blending fragility with strength. " "In 'A Puppy for My Lady, ' brushstrokes bring together tenderness and loyalty on canvas – capturing love’s timeless essence.