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Equilibrium Collection (#4)

"Finding Balance: Exploring Equilibrium in Art, Literature, and Life" In the realm of art and philosophy, a concept that has captivated minds for centuries

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: AKC_0047

AKC_0047
Galanthus - variety not identified Snowdrop White subject

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Lime, Citrus aurantiifolia

Lime, Citrus aurantiifolia

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: AKC_0036

AKC_0036
Magnolia - variety not identified Magnolia White subject Black b/g

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: AMF_0119

AMF_0119
Pyrus communis Conference Daytime Outdoor Still life Close-up View - Front view View - Aerial view Orientation - Vertical orientation Several Creative Fruiting season - Summer Crops Edible Fruit

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: AMF_0120

AMF_0120
Pyrus communis Conference Daytime Outdoor Still life Close-up View - Front view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Three Creative Fruiting season - Summer Crops Edible Fruit Colour Nobody

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: AMF_0115

AMF_0115
Chrysanthemum Roma Chrysanthemum Yellow subject Yellow b/g

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: AKC_0083

AKC_0083
Malus domestica - variety not identified Apple Black & white Black b/g

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: AKC_0068

AKC_0068
Echinops - variety not identified Globe thistle Purple subject White b/g

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: AKC_0057

AKC_0057
Galanthus - variety not identified Snowdrop White subject White b/g

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Paul Cinquevalli, 1859

Paul Cinquevalli, 1859

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Pyramid Of Organic Apples

Pyramid Of Organic Apples

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: A Rock Balanced Precariously Between Two Others In Chiricahua National Monument

A Rock Balanced Precariously Between Two Others In Chiricahua National Monument, Southeastern Arizona

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Statue of the Ancient Egyptian god Thoth in baboon form

Statue of the Ancient Egyptian god Thoth in baboon form. Thoth was usually portrayed with the head of an ibis, but in Ancient Egyptian mytholigy he also took the form of a baboon in his manifestation

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Torricellis demonstration of the effect of atmospheric pressure on a column of liquid, 1643 (1873)

Torricellis demonstration of the effect of atmospheric pressure on a column of liquid, 1643 (1873)
Evangelista Torricellis demonstration of the effect of atmospheric pressure on a column of liquid, 1643 (1873). Torricelli (1608-1647), Italian physicist and mathematician

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Equilibrium of solids, c1850

Equilibrium of solids, c1850. Physical principles including the lever, pulley, and inclined plane. Educational plate published in Wurtemberg, Germany, c1850

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Equilibrium of Liquids, c1850

Equilibrium of Liquids, c1850. Hydrostatics and its applications, including a siphon (17), bellows (paradoxical instrument) (8), Bramahs hydraulic press (19), an intermittent spring

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Balancing act at the Alhambra

Balancing act at the Alhambra
Les Kiners-Moulins performing The Tribulations of a Soubrette, an extraordinary balancing act at the Alhambra in London in 1903. Date: 1903

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Young Women with Pitchers by Francisco de Goya

Young Women with Pitchers by Francisco de Goya
Francisco de Goya (1746-1828). Spanish romantic painter. Young Women with Pitchers. 1791-1792. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Japanese history. Fruit seller

Japanese history. Fruit seller. Colored engraving from 1882

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Japanese history. Fruit seller. Colored engraving from 1882

Japanese history. Fruit seller. Colored engraving from 1882

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: The Great Dutch Equilibrists Bottle Feat, at Astleys, 1846

The Great Dutch Equilibrists Bottle Feat, at Astleys, 1846
The Great Dutch Equilibrists Bottle Feat, at Astley s, 1846

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Equilibrium of solids: educational plate published Wurtemberg c. 1850. Principles of Lever

Equilibrium of solids: educational plate published Wurtemberg c. 1850. Principles of Lever
Equilibrium of solids: educational plate published Wurtemberg c.1850. Principles of Lever, Pulley, Inclined Plane

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Equilibrium and the movement of the air: educational plate published Wurtemberg c

Equilibrium and the movement of the air: educational plate published Wurtemberg c.1850. Height of air, Depth of ocean. Ballooning, Diving, Vacuum, Barometer, Air Pump, Diving Bell, Syringe, Air gun

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Equilibrium of liquids: Hydrostatics and its applications, including Siphon (17)

Equilibrium of liquids: Hydrostatics and its applications, including Siphon (17), Bellows (paradoxical instrument) 8, Bramahs hydraulic press (19), Intermittent spring, Water reservoir, water level

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Evangelista Torricellis (1608-1647) demonstration 1643. It showed that the height

Evangelista Torricellis (1608-1647) demonstration 1643. It showed that the height of a column of liquid is governed by atmospheric pressure

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: The Great Dutch Equilibrists Bottle Feat, at Astleys, 1846

The Great Dutch Equilibrists Bottle Feat, at Astleys, 1846
The Great Dutch Equilibrists Bottle Feat, at Astley s, 1846

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: girl swimming underwater C017 / 1264

girl swimming underwater C017 / 1264
Girl of five with goggles swims underwater

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: girl swimming underwater C017 / 1277

girl swimming underwater C017 / 1277
Girl of five with goggles swims underwater

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Lavender aromatherapy F006 / 7243

Lavender aromatherapy F006 / 7243
Lavender aromatherapy

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Balancing stones F007 / 0338

Balancing stones F007 / 0338
Balancing stones in a desert

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Balance, conceptual artwork F006 / 9951

Balance, conceptual artwork F006 / 9951
Balance, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Balance, artwork F006 / 8689

Balance, artwork F006 / 8689
Balance, computer artwork

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Density, conceptual artwork F006 / 8614

Density, conceptual artwork F006 / 8614
Density, conceptual computer artwork

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Advertisement for railway equipment

Advertisement for railway equipment
Advertisement for W B Dick & Co of London, Manufacturers of Light Railways and Tramway Materials. Showing various railway items, with a depiction of Kerrs Patent Portable Railway at the centre

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Computer artwork of a mobile

Computer artwork of a mobile
Mobile. Computer artwork of a mobile. For this mobile to remain in equilibrium, each side of each arm must balance the other side

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Acupuncture needles

Acupuncture needles on a stone. Acupuncture is a system of healing that has been practised in Eastern medicine for thousands of years

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Balancing demonstration

Balancing demonstration. Objects that would not normally balance, such as this open penknife on the edge of a table, can be made to balance if extra weights are added in a certain configuration

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: See-Saw by Susan Beatrice Pearse

See-Saw by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Four children play together on a rudimentary see-saw, although one little girl seems to have fallen off one end

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Tiny Red Goby (Pleurosicya sp) Two resting on coral Mabul Island, Borneo, Malaysia. (RR)

Tiny Red Goby (Pleurosicya sp) Two resting on coral Mabul Island, Borneo, Malaysia. (RR)
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Detail of Hellenistic stoa

Detail of Hellenistic stoa, Acropolis of Lindos, island of Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageEquilibrium Collection: Binz, Rugen

Binz, Rugen, West Pommerania Mecklenburg, Germany, Europe




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"Finding Balance: Exploring Equilibrium in Art, Literature, and Life" In the realm of art and philosophy, a concept that has captivated minds for centuries. From Eliphas Levi's iconic depiction of Baphomet as the embodiment of the Equilibrium of Opposites to Owen Greenwood & E. Quilibrium's daring triumph at the 1957 Sidecar TT race, this notion permeates various facets of human existence. The image SUB_0157 transports us to ancient Egypt, where we encounter a statue depicting Thoth in baboon form. This divine representation symbolizes not only wisdom but also the delicate balance required to maintain harmony within oneself and society. Delving further into visual arts, DDE-90023127 showcases an enchanting engraving illustrating the preservation of equilibrium. The intricate details highlight how even seemingly chaotic elements can find stability when properly aligned. Meanwhile, a vivid colour litho captures a circus gymnast defying gravity with a handstand. This awe-inspiring feat reminds us that equilibrium extends beyond mere physicality; it encompasses mental fortitude and discipline. Transported to Venice through an evocative engraving titled "Rope Dancer, " we witness another breathtaking display of balance. The tightrope walker gracefully navigates between two extremes - danger and poise - reminding us that life itself is an ongoing act of finding equilibrium amidst uncertainty. As we reflect on these diverse representations, it becomes clear that equilibrium is not limited to artistic expressions alone. It permeates every aspect of our lives - from personal relationships to societal dynamics. Just like Baphomet represents opposing forces harmoniously coexisting within one entity, so too must we strive for balance amid conflicting aspects in our own lives. Equilibrium serves as both a guiding principle and an aspiration for humanity. It urges us to seek harmony amidst chaos while embracing the interconnectedness between contrasting elements.