Curl Collection (#4)

Plate 324. Curling 50-lb. Dumb-Bell, Model, 3 / 4 length, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950312 Plate 324. Curling 50-lb. Dumb-Bell, Model, 3/4 length, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.9x45.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

The Children of Paul Sandby (oil on canvas)
3744259 The Children of Paul Sandby (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 23x19 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (see also 698747)
698746 Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (see also 698747) by Bosio, Francois Joseph, Baron (1768-1845) (after); 59x38x22 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Bust of Louis XIV (1638-1715) c. 1678-81 (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346023 Bust of Louis XIV (1638-1715) c.1678-81 (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: bust of Louis XIV; Sun King; ); French

Bust of Louis de France (1661-1711) Monseigneur le Dauphin, known as Le Grand Dauphin
XIR346014 Bust of Louis de France (1661-1711) Monseigneur le Dauphin, known as Le Grand Dauphin, 1679 (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Chateau de Versailles

Bust of Robert de Cotte, 1707 (see also 346009, 346010) (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346011 Bust of Robert de Cotte, 1707 (see also 346009, 346010) (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris

Queen Marie-Therese of Austria (1638-83) (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346001 Queen Marie-Therese of Austria (1638-83) (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Basilique Saint-Denis

Fashion plate, Paris, illustration from Le Moniteur de la Mode
REV326159 Fashion plate, Paris, illustration from Le Moniteur de la Mode, engraved by Lecomte, 1845 (colour engraving) by David, Jules (1808-92) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Head Studies (coloured chalks on paper)
449366 Head Studies (coloured chalks on paper) by Quellinus, Artus I (1609-68) (attr. to); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees;

Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving)
1614173 Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition)

Portrait of Dona Maria Teresa Apodaca de Sisma giving a titbit to her dog (oil on canvas)
RAF35715 Portrait of Dona Maria Teresa Apodaca de Sisma giving a titbit to her dog (oil on canvas) by Esteve, Augustin (1753-c.1820/36); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London

Portrait of a Young Woman in White Satin (oil on canvas)
3744685 Portrait of a Young Woman in White Satin (oil on canvas) by English School, (17th century); 86x73 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Newstead Abbey)

Claire Clairmont (1798-1879), 1819 (oil on canvas)
3744665 Claire Clairmont (1798-1879), 1819 (oil on canvas) by Curran, Amelia (1775-1847); 47x35 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Newstead Abbey); (add.info)

By the Pond, c. 1898 (aquatint and drypoint on paper)
990509 By the Pond, c.1898 (aquatint and drypoint on paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 33x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By the Pond. Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)

Hairstyle with a garland of wild flowers, Paris, 1829 (colour engraving)
REV326156 Hairstyle with a garland of wild flowers, Paris, 1829 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Bust of Louis XIV (1638-1715) 1679 (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346024 Bust of Louis XIV (1638-1715) 1679 (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: bust of Louis XIV; Sun King; ); French, out of copyright

Bust of Robert de Cotte, 1707 (see also 346010, 346011) (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346009 Bust of Robert de Cotte, 1707 (see also 346010, 346011) (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris

Bust of Louis II Prince of Bourbon, known as Le Grand Conde (bronze) (b / w photo)
XIR346004 Bust of Louis II Prince of Bourbon, known as Le Grand Conde (bronze) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Duke of Enghien; Great; ); French

Portrait of Rahel Varnhagen von Ense (1771-1833) born Levin
JHG252933 Portrait of Rahel Varnhagen von Ense (1771-1833) born Levin, engraved by Gottfried Kustner (1800-64) (litho) (b/w photo) by Daffinger

Little girl dressed up (colour photo)
3095958 Little girl dressed up (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl dressed up)

Girl with flowers (colour photo)
3095441 Girl with flowers (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with flowers)

The Fates (Past, Present and Future) (gouache on paper)
SNM128703 The Fates (Past, Present and Future) (gouache on paper) by Lundgren, Egron Sellif (1815-75); 50x70 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Portrait of Joseph-Nicolas Barbeau Dubarran, half-length, his Arms Folded, (black chalk
990036 Portrait of Joseph-Nicolas Barbeau Dubarran, half-length, his Arms Folded, (black chalk, brush and gray wash) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 19 diam

New Year Card (colour photo)
3096212 New Year Card (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year Card. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Girl In Hood With Flowers (b / w photo)
3095436 Girl In Hood With Flowers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl In Hood With Flowers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Maquette for Jane Gott as a Babe in the Wood, 1829 (terracotta)
828516 Maquette for Jane Gott as a Babe in the Wood, 1829 (terracotta) by Gott, Joseph (1785-1860); 8.4x18x8 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Maquette for Margaret Gott as a Babe in the Wood, 1829 (terracotta)
828514 Maquette for Margaret Gott as a Babe in the Wood, 1829 (terracotta) by Gott, Joseph (1785-1860); 7x18x8 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Medallion Portrait of Mrs Elizabeth Gott, 1835 (marble)
828500 Medallion Portrait of Mrs Elizabeth Gott, 1835 (marble) by Gott, Joseph (1785-1860); diam: 17 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; British

Combined priming flask and wheel-lock spanner, c. 1600-50 (horn with brass & steel mounts)
490937 Combined priming flask and wheel-lock spanner, c.1600-50 (horn with brass & steel mounts) by European School, (17th century); 18.1x5.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Head of Endymion, 1819-22 (marble)
482177 Head of Endymion, 1819-22 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; Italian, out of copyright

Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (detail) (see also 698746)
698747 Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (detail) (see also 698746) by Bosio, Francois Joseph, Baron (1768-1845) (after); 59x38x22 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

Fashion plate, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Courrier des Dames
REV326157 Fashion plate, Paris, illustration from Le Petit Courrier des Dames, 1830 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Daydreaming (colour litho)
REV326155 Daydreaming (colour litho) by Dubufe, Claude-Marie (1790-1864) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: reflexion, reverie; ); French, out of copyright

Indifference (colour litho)
REV326153 Indifference (colour litho) by Mauduit, Charles Louis Victor (b.1788); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: l indifference; ); French, out of copyright

Statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715), cour d honneur of Hotel Carnavalet, c
XIR346020 Statue of Louis XIV (1638-1715), cour d honneur of Hotel Carnavalet, c.1687-89 (bronze) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Eye portrait, c. 1810
CH340798 Eye portrait, c.1810 by English School, (19th century); height: 2.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: right eye with blue iris)

Bust of Antoine Coypel (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346012 Bust of Antoine Coypel (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Bust of Jean-Baptiste Colbert de Torcy (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346003 Bust of Jean-Baptiste Colbert de Torcy (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); ChAteau de Versailles

Portrait of Mrs Jane Marcet (1769-1858) (litho)
TRI141701 Portrait of Mrs Jane Marcet (1769-1858) (litho) by English School, (19th century); The Royal Institution, London, UK; eRoyal Institution; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Henry Spencer (1620-43), 1st Earl of Sunderland, 1643 (oil on canvas)
NUL130957 Portrait of Henry Spencer (1620-43), 1st Earl of Sunderland, 1643 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); English, out of copyright

Charles II (oil on canvas)
3744684 Charles II (oil on canvas) by Wright, John Michael (1617-94) (after); 115x96 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Newstead Abbey); (add.info)

The Adventures of "Jim"(engraving)
1046524 The Adventures of " Jim" (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of " Jim")

Cathy
Peter Turner

Oooh... whos that !?
Goran Jovic

Ray of Light
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Mushroom Picker
Derek Galon MA FRPS FOPS

The White Legend
Shikhei Goh

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"Curl: A Journey through Time, Nature, and Imagination" Step into the magical world of "curl, " where unexpected connections weave together different realms. Just like Dorothy's iconic curls in the Wizard of Oz, this concept takes us on a whirlwind adventure. Imagine standing on the sandy shores of the Grand Cayman Islands, mesmerized by the rhythmic dance of waves curling towards you. The power and grace captured in each crest mirror Leon Battista Alberti's artistic genius – his ability to infuse life into every stroke. But let's not forget about Toto. Even an Australian Kelpie dog can embrace curls with humor and style. Picture this adorable pup wearing a wig adorned with hair curlers, glasses perched on its snout, and a dressing gown – it's pure canine charm. Speaking of royalty, Queen Mary herself knew how to make heads turn with her elegant curls. As she posed for photographs alongside King George V, her regal presence exuded confidence and sophistication. Delve deeper into nature's wonders as we encounter a snake skeleton meticulously preserved by Albertus Seba. Its intricate curves remind us that even in death, beauty persists – much like moth antennas observed under an electron microscope; their delicate spirals hold secrets waiting to be unraveled. Travel back in time to ancient Cyprus where Phoenician art reveals a bust of a bearded man with captivating curly locks. This artifact from the 6th century hints at stories untold but eternally preserved within its stone embrace. Nature never ceases to amaze us; just ask any naturalist who finds themselves mobbed by Pteroglossus beauharnaesii birds or captivated by snakes studied by Albertus Seba. These encounters highlight both danger and fascination intertwined within our world's diverse ecosystems. As we journey further across continents, Simon Bolivar emerges as another symbol of resilience and determination amidst South America's fight for independence.