Elaborate Collection (page 4)

Dorma Leigh in 1920
Dorma Leigh (1890 - ?), British stage performer, appearing here in The Whirligig, at the Palace Theatre, London. 1920

Royal Wedding 1871 - wedding cake
A magnificent royal wedding cake for the wedding of Princess Louise to the Marquis of Lorne in 1871, made by Queen Victorias chief confectioner at Windsor Castle

Mask dancers in Kerala, India
Two mask dancers in Cochin, Kerala State, India

Tunisian woman with elaborate coin necklace
Tunisian woman with elaborate necklace made of many strings of coins with holes in the middle, metal bangles, thin silken clothing and a pointed hat

Lady Coursing
A lady and her greyhound at a coursing meeting : her outfit is in prune-coloured velvet, the dogs is less elaborate. Date: 1913

Hopi Potter 1908
Nampeyo, a renowned pot-maker of the Hopi village of Tewa, northeastern Arizona : her pots are hand-made in every sense - no wheel or elaborate tools are used

Portrait of two dancers in traditional Thai classical dance costume, smiling and looking at the camera, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

A supposed Holy man dressed as Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, posing for photographs, Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Partially submerged tilted Shiva temple below the ghats on the edge of the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

View over Gonder and the Royal Enclosure from the top of Fasiladas Palace, Gonder, Gonder region, Ethiopia, Africa

Queens robing room, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Traditional carved wooden door in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Costume Design for Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
3060378 Costume Design for Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1914 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Brailovsky, Leonid Mihhaylovich (1867-1937); The Museum of the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow

Fula tribeswoman in headdress, French Sudan, West Africa
Fula (Fulah, Fulani) tribeswoman in an elaborate headdress, French Sudan, West Africa. Date: 1922

Great crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) performing courtship ritual at dawn, Cheshire, UK April

Railway station and hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. circa 1920

Copper Moulds
Copper jelly and cream moulds - the more elaborate cost as much as 18 shillings, a great deal of money in those days, 30 or more in year 2000 term"

The Masked Ball (colour photo)
3091199 The Masked Ball (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Masked Ball. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Palacio de los Leones, Nasrid Palaces, Alhambra, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Indian Dance (La Marquise de Casati), 1912. Artist: Leon Bakst
Indian Dance (La Marquise de Casati), 1912. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection

La Calavera de la Catrina, 1913 (zinc etching) (b / w photo)
XIR190234 La Calavera de la Catrina, 1913 (zinc etching) (b/w photo) by Posada, Jose Guadalupe (1851-1913); 12x16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, North Africa
Dance of the Ouled Nails in Southern Algeria, showing their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

Royal Wedding 1947 - the cake
Wedding cake made by Mr F. Schul of McVitie and Price in Harlesden, London for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in November 1947

Luzzu fishing boat, Mgarr harbour, Gozo, Malta, Mediterranean, Europe

Detail of the Nine Dragons Screen, Palace of Tranquility and Longevity, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

The top of a Totem Pole, Duncan, Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Princess Beatrice in 1860
Princess Beatrice, later Priness Henry of Battenberg (1857-1944), fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert photographed in 1860

The Catholic Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, the fifth largest in the world, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Baroque exterior, The National Ceramics Museum, Valencia, Spain, Europe

Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace) where Eva Peron (Evita) used to appear on the this balcony, Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Cafe Tortoni, a famous tango cafe restaurant located on Avenue de Mayo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Monument to Princess Olha (Olga) at Mykhaylivska Square in front of St. Michaels Monastery, Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

Native American Powwow, Taos, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Sylvan Brothers clock on Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America, North America

Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Trumpet player, Plaza de la Catedral, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Statue in front of the dome of the U. S. Capitol Building, evening light, Washington D
Statue in front of the dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, evening light, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

Carpet shop, Kapali Carsi, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Campanile (bell tower) of Ivan the Great, Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Sunset over Red Square, The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Sultans Palace, Muscat, Oman, Middle East

Mint tea, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa

Three old men watch the world go by on a street in Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, Nepal, Asia

Swayambhunath (Swayambhu) (Monkey Temple) Buddhist stupa on a hill overlooking Kathmandu, taken at dawn with Orion in the sky behind the prayer flags, Kathmandu, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nepal

Chinese temple in Miri, Sarawak, island of Borneo, Malaysia

Art Nouveau architecture, 13 Alberta iela, Riga, Lativa, Baltic States, Europe

St. Marks Square, Venice, Veneto, Italy

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"Unveiling the Masterpieces: From Rose Windows to Ethiopian Cherubs, a Journey through Elaborate Art" Step into the world of intricate craftsmanship and artistic brilliance as we explore some of the most elaborate creations across different cultures and eras. Starting with the mesmerizing Rose window, we find ourselves transported to the medieval stained glass windows in North Transept at Chartres Cathedral. These magnificent works of art tell stories through vibrant colors and intricate details, leaving us in awe of their beauty. Moving on to another historical landmark, let's delve into the D-Day Map 1944. This meticulously crafted map played a crucial role during World War II, guiding troops towards victory and reminding us of the importance of strategic planning. From war zones to spiritual sanctuaries, La Sagrada Familia takes center stage. Gaudi's masterpiece combines architectural grandeur with spiritual symbolism, captivating visitors with its soaring spires and intricate facades. Venturing further south to Andalucia in Spain, we encounter Virgen del Carmen tilework. The delicate patterns adorning this artwork reflect both cultural heritage and artistic finesse that is unique to this region. No discussion about elaborate art would be complete without mentioning Michelangelo's Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Every brushstroke tells a story as biblical scenes come alive above our heads – an enduring testament to human creativity. Closer home in England lies The Cathedral at Peterborough - a stunning example of Gothic architecture adorned with winged heads depicting Ethiopian cherubs. Their ethereal presence adds an extra layer of intricacy to this already remarkable structure. Traveling northwards brings us face-to-face with Lincoln Cathedral's West front and Exchequer Gate - two architectural marvels showcasing exquisite craftsmanship from centuries past. Across continents now stands Buddhist stupa known as Boudha at Bodhanath in Kathmandu – an embodiment of peace and spirituality rendered through meticulous construction techniques. Shifting gears, we find ourselves in the realm of justice.