Directions Collection (#2)

All directions sign post, Key West, Florida, USA

Road signs in the "Salinas Grandes"salt flat, Jujuy, Argentina
Road signs in the " Salinas Grandes" salt flat, Jujuy, Argentina

Directions
Gabriella Roberg

WW2 Royal Navy Petty Officer And Lookout
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a look-out watching all directions from his crow's nest

Circular House Design
An architectural illustration with plans, for a round house, with blocks jutting out of three directions, situated in a countryside park setting. Date: early 1900s

La Prise
A collection of illustrative studies based on a French soldier, he is standing in example, with different postures and directions indicating gestures of anxiety, impatience, frustration

War In The Air
A painting which shows the action of a dogfight in the clouds between military planes, which are swirling in all directions. Date: circa 1918

Town Houses
An etching of a narrow lane of a town, with pedestrians walking in various directions, tall buildings stand at each side, with store fronts making up the base. Date: circa 1921

Gulls On Water
An oil painting which simply shows a flock of gulls swimming on the water, all going in different directions. Date: circa 1920

Piazza Delle Erbe, Verona
A painting of the Piazza Delle Erbe, a market square in Verona, northern Italy, filled with figures walking in all directions, one is carrying a crying baby

Great Gable
A landscape watercolour painting of Great Gable, a mountain in the Lake District, given the name for it's pyramid like appearance from Wasdale

Leicester Square
A painting which conveys a hectic atsmosphere of movement and urgency in Leicester Square, with flurries of people walking in all directions, under spot lights. Date: circa 1917

Blue Shoes
Portrait oil painting of a young woman with a little girl. Both of them are wearing shiny blue shoes and holding a small bouquet of flowers, looking in different directions. Date: circa 1930

Roadside meeting with Durham County farmer, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Roadside meeting with Durham County farmer. North Carolina. He gives road directions by drawing in dirt with stick

Evangalist directs Christian to the Wicket-Gate, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c
2638224 Evangalist directs Christian to the Wicket-Gate, from The Pilgrims Progress published by John F Shaw & Co, c.1900s (litho) by Dudley

Markens Grode, 1916 (oil on canvas)
5917543 Markens Grode, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Sohlberg, Harald Oscar (1869-1935); 68x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The Three Companions, 4719. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
The Three Companions, 4719

L Europe en 1871, 1871 (colour litho)
XCF290996 L Europe en 1871, 1871 (colour litho) by Hadol, Paul (1835-1875); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Wind rose from a maritime compass, 1596 (copper)
LRI3930753 Wind rose from a maritime compass, 1596 (copper) by Dudley, Robert (1574-1649); diam: 34 cm; Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; British

Window with two male saints, c. 1860 (stained glass)
3474827 Window with two male saints, c.1860 (stained glass) by Clayton, John Richard (1827-1913); St James, Kilkhampton, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Clayton & Bell); eAlastair Carew-Cox; British

Inquiring The Way (oil on canvas)
3822281 Inquiring The Way (oil on canvas) by Cuyp, Aelbert (1620-91) (attr.to); 112x100 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; Dutch, out of copyright

International marine telegraphic communications of the world in use to-day
6008320 International marine telegraphic communications of the world in use to-day, showing the directions taken and the number of cable lines in operation in each route (litho) by English School

Every road leads in two directions (colour litho)
5205408 Every road leads in two directions (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every road leads in two directions)

Fork in the Road at Motomachi, 1834 (colour woodblock print)
1069189 Fork in the Road at Motomachi, 1834 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 22.2x35.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mr. and Mrs

Compass of the Winds, 1693 (colour litho)
STC414278 Compass of the Winds, 1693 (colour litho) by Mortier, Pierre (Pieter) (1661-1711); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Comic postcard, Woman at the Tower of London Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman looking for nearest toilet Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar at the Tower of London Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Directions on the beach Date: 20th century

English huntsman in hunting pinks and boots examining a fox in a cage by candlelight, 19th century. Facey Romford receiving a bag fox from Willia Watkins. A maid in apron and petticoats watches

Consulting Authorities: woman out for a cycle ride asking a group of children for directions (colour litho)
6001256 Consulting Authorities: woman out for a cycle ride asking a group of children for directions (colour litho) by Granville-Smith

Boy on penny farthing bicyle (engraving)
5198372 Boy on penny farthing bicyle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy on penny farthing bicyle. Illustration for The Boys Own Paper, 1885)

Gas Station Attendant Giving Tourists Directions, 1951 (screen print)
3036075 Gas Station Attendant Giving Tourists Directions, 1951 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Pointing out the Way, 1874 (oil on canvas)
THA100417 Pointing out the Way, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Linnell, John (1792-1882); 76.2x108 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley

A remarkable photograph (b / w photo)
3652723 A remarkable photograph (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A remarkable photograph)

The Choice of Hercules, 1712 (oil on canvas)
1217856 The Choice of Hercules, 1712 (oil on canvas) by Matteis, Paolo di (1662-1728); 198.2x256.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

The Heir of the Ages, by James Payn (engraving)
1623241 The Heir of the Ages, by James Payn (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heir of the Ages, by James Payn)

Amateurs with the Highland Bagpipes (engraving)
1596436 Amateurs with the Highland Bagpipes (engraving) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateurs with the Highland Bagpipes)

Tourists Abroad (engraving)
1596053 Tourists Abroad (engraving) by Groome, William Henry Charles (1881-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tourists Abroad. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 August 1889)

Santa Claus on a French Christmas postcard
Santa Claus getting directions from a chimney sweep on a French Christmas postcard. circa 1900s

Our Coastguard (litho)
1056274 Our Coastguard (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

Every Road leads in two Directions, 1932 (colour litho)
473418 Every Road leads in two Directions, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese proverb also found in many other cultures; from the 2nd series of)

Compass, illustration from The Seamans Secrets by John Davis
498316 Compass, illustration from The Seamans Secrets by John Davis, published 1594 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La terre et le ciel (colour litho)
5205029 La terre et le ciel (colour litho) by Fraipont, Gustave (1849-after 1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: La terre et le ciel)

A game keeper giving directions to a couple fox hunting, 19th century
6337303 A game keeper giving directions to a couple fox hunting, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: A game keeper giving directions to a couple fox hunting, 19th century)

Carrier pigeons
LLM462152 Carrier pigeons by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrier pigeons. Illustration for The Feathers and Fur Picture Book (George Routledge, c 1890)

Honeymoon Hardships (engraving)
1047392 Honeymoon Hardships (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honeymoon Hardships, Extracts from a Letter by Angelina)

Steeplechase by Members of the Houses of Commons at Bicester (engraving)
1055541 Steeplechase by Members of the Houses of Commons at Bicester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Guiding the Way: From Police Officers to Children, Signs Point Us in All Directions" In the vibrant streets of Key West, Florida, United States of America, North America, a police officer patiently guides a group of curious children towards safety. As they pass by an array of colorful signposts pointing in all directions, their sense of adventure is ignited. On the picturesque landscapes of Exmoor, Somerset, a majestic Highland cow stands beside a direction signpost at Porlock Post Junction. Domestic cattle graze peacefully nearby as if following the guidance offered by these signs. Crossing over Pont de la Passerelle on the magnificent River Rhone in Vienne, Rhone Valley, France; travelers find solace in road signs that lead them to new destinations. Each arrow symbolizes endless possibilities and invites exploration. Amidst the bustling concrete jungle of Manhattan lies Central Park - an oasis for weary city dwellers seeking respite from their daily routines. A weathered signpost amidst lush greenery reminds visitors that even within this vast urban landscape there are hidden paths waiting to be discovered. In Kars, nestled in north-east Anatolia Turkey - where Asia Minor meets Eurasia - Ataturk Caddesi proudly displays its street sign. It serves as a reminder that even amidst cultural diversity and historical richness one can always find their way home. Nature's wonders never cease to amaze us; Venus flytraps with delicate yet deadly traps capture our attention and remind us how intricately life is interconnected. These carnivorous plants seem to follow invisible directions leading them towards survival. Delving into history takes us back to 1807 when Hogarth Faces adorned walls across Europe depicting various emotions through vivid expressions. Just like these faces guide viewers through emotional journeys; so do directions guide us through life's twists and turns. The Royal Humane Society's instructions issued in May 1872 offer hope for those seemingly lost in the abyss of despair.