Earth Collection (page 4)

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. This map is centred on the Pacific Ocean, at longitude 140 degrees west. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas

Passenger Pigeon-Extinct
PASSENGER PIGEON (Ectopistes migratorius) Probably once the most numerous bird on Earth, the Pigeon became extinct in 1914

Copernicuss System (1)
A representation of his system, showing Earth circling the sun which illumines different parts of the globe according to the time of day and the season of the year

Continental Drift
5 diagrams illustrating the positions of the continents 380 mya, 200 mya, 135 mya, 50 mya and the present

Digital world, conceptual artwork. Map of the Earth composed of a printed circuit board

Foucault Demo, 1851
Leon Foucault uses his pendulum to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth, at the Pantheon, Paris, 1851

Insects / Bee
Humble bees; the wood bee (top) and earth bee (bottom)

Listen to the Universe
Al Barizi

Peringuey's adder
Thor Hakonsen

Artwork of the solar system
Solar system. Artwork of the solar system, showing the paths (blue lines) of the nine planets as they orbit around the Sun

Picture No. 10780619
Ethiopia - child surma: tribe of south west Ethiopia. Taking and drinking the blood of a cow Date:

Southwest Cactus Landscape
Little Dean

Gladiator road near Pienza, Val d Orcia, Tuscany, Italy

Joseph Lyne (Ignatius)
JOSEPH LEYCESTER LYNE known as Father Ignatius controversial Welsh churchman, founded monastery at Llanthony, believed in flat earth, etc. Date: 1837 - 1908

Whole Earth, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. Arctic and Antarctic ice is white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

First View of Earth from Moon
The worlds first view of Earth taken by a spacecraft from the vicinity of the Moon. The photo was transmitted to Earth by the United States Lunar Orbiter I

Parable of the sower (chromolitho)
7157041 Parable of the sower (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the sower)

Ubiquitous bulldozer by G. H. Davis
The ubiquitous bulldozer: a mechanical tool of peace becomes an important weapon during the Second World War. Date: 1944

Arrival of souls purgatory engraving 1870
The Dore Gallery by Edmund Ollier - Cassel, Petter and Galpin (London-New York) 1870

Vintage Map of the World
Vintage map of the world from 1837

Satan and Beelzebub engraving
Satan and Beelzebub

Map of Europe 1721

Doryaspis swim amongst a bed of Anthozoa
8-inch-long jawless fish of the genus Doryaspis swim amongst a bed of Anthozoa of the order Actiniaria (AKA sea anemones) 410 million years ago in what is today the Svalbard archipelago in Norway

Picture No. 10741229
Carisbrooke Castle, a historic motte-and-bailey castle, village of Carisbrooke, near Newport, Isle of Wight Date:

Picture No. 10780603
Ethiopia - Surma: tribe of south west Ethiopia. Children taking and drinking the blood of a cow. Date:

Saturn V rocket launch, artwork. The Saturn V was the launch vehicle for NASAs Apollo program of manned missions to the Moon. The Apollo program took place between 1961 and 1975

Soviet space-walk, artwork
Soviet space-walk. Computer artwork of a Soviet Union cosmonaut performing an extra-vehicular activity (EVA, spacewalk) in orbit over the Earth

Bomb crater in Minington Road, Leyton, WW2
A bomb crater in Minington(?) Road, Leyton, East London, during the Second World War, 22 October 1944

Global overpopulation, conceptual artwork. Map of the world made out of babies, representing the overpopulation of the Earth. Overpopulation is thought to be a major cause of climate change

Subaru Impreza WRC

The Earth
According to Hindu belief, the Earth is supported on elephants, standing on a tortoise, which floats in the Universal Ocean

Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood)
8617890 Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots, c.1550-59 (oil on wood) by Anonymous; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; Photo © Fine Art Images

The Earths Awakening, 1909, (c1930). Creator: Edward Atkinson Hornel
The Earths Awakening, 1909, (c1930). A group of girls celebrate the coming of Spring, indicated by the snowdrops in the foreground

Thrilling Wonder Stories scifi magazine cover - THE IONIAN CYCLE
THE IONIAN CYCLE (William Tenn) A space traveller from Earth encounters some interesting fauna emerging from eggs, pods, shells or whatever. Date: 1948

World map by Mathieu Albert Lotter, Augsburg, 1778
World map from 1778. Original hand-colored copper engraving by Matthieu Albert Lotter (1741 - 1810, Augsburg) with route of James Cooks First Circumnavigation (1770), through Tahiti

Planet Earth on human hands, breaking down and crumbling with fragments falling apart. Airbrush illustration

Picture No. 10741248
Osmington White Horse, Cherhill Downs, Osmington, Dorset Date:

Picture No. 10741179
Ickworth House, a country house outside Bury St. Edmunds - a neoclassical structure topped by a giant rotunda in a park laid out by Capability Brown, Suffolk Date:

Picture No. 10864327
Australian Aboriginal rock art Date:

Picture No. 10864324
Aboriginal art Bigge Island. Date:

Picture No. 10848257
Tonga - tapa cloth Date:

Picture No. 10848250
Tonga - tapa cloth being made from tree bark Date:

Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer C017 / 7118
Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer

Voyager probe trajectory, artwork C018 / 0285
Voyager probe trajectory, artwork. Artwork of the trajectory of one of the Voyager probes as it travels out of the solar system

Early Precambrian Earth
An impression of the Earths surface during the early Precambrian period (4, 500 to 543 million years ago), by Barry Evans

Conquest of the Earth, Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
THE CONQUEST OF THE EARTH - An invader from Andromeda describes his home Date: 1930

Amazing Stories Scifi magazine cover, The Golden Planetoid
THE GOLDEN PLANETOID - A mysterious alien spacecraft lands in the Russian steppes Date: 1935

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"Exploring Earth: A Journey through Time and Space" In the vastness of the universe, our home planet, Earth, holds a special place. From its breathtaking landscapes to its intricate ecosystems, a marvel that has captivated humanity for centuries. (Sunrise in Space by Leonov) As astronauts gaze out into the cosmos from their space stations, they witness spectacular sunrises over our blue planet. The vibrant colors paint a picture of hope and new beginnings. (Al-Idrisi's world map, 1154) Centuries ago, cartographers like Al-Idrisi meticulously crafted maps that showcased Earth's diverse continents and oceans. These ancient depictions remind us of how far we have come in understanding our world. (Earthrise over Moon, Apollo 8) The iconic photograph taken during the Apollo 8 mission captures an awe-inspiring moment when humans first witnessed Earth rising above the lunar horizon. It serves as a reminder of our interconnectedness and fragility on this pale blue dot. (Flat Earth map of the world showing it to be a plane) Throughout history, different beliefs about the shape of our planet have emerged. This flat earth map represents an era when knowledge was limited but curiosity boundless. (First Picture of the Earth and Moon in a Single Frame) In another milestone for space exploration, we marveled at seeing both our celestial neighbor and ourselves together in one frame. It symbolizes humanity's quest for discovery beyond our earthly boundaries. (Earthrise photograph artwork) Artists have been inspired by this profound image too; they transform it into stunning works that evoke emotions and provoke contemplation about mankind's place in the universe. (The Coming of Spring, 1899 (c1930). Creator: Edward Atkinson Hornel) Nature has always played an essential role on Earth – seasons change with rhythmic precision. Paintings like "The Coming of Spring" capture the beauty and renewal that spring brings, reminding us of Earth's eternal cycles.