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Explaining Collection (#6)

"Explaining the Uncharted: From Admirals to Historians, Hints of Enlightenment" In a world filled with mysteries and unanswered questions, the art becomes paramount

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Husband and wife talking to salesman

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Two men, one pointing to blueprint

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Woman listening to salesman in doorway

Background imageExplaining Collection: Horse Trainer standing up for his principles

Horse Trainer standing up for his principles
Owner - " I heard as how you ve been fighting with Bob Smith?" " Yus. He said my sister was cross-eyed." " But you haven t got a sister?" " I know that

Background imageExplaining Collection: A professor explaining to an audience the nature of a balloo

A professor explaining to an audience the nature of a balloo
A professor filling and explaining to an audience the nature of a balloon

Background imageExplaining Collection: Wilbur Wright explaining the technicalities of his aircraft

Wilbur Wright explaining the technicalities of his aircraft to King Edward VII at Pau in 1908. Date: 1908

Background imageExplaining Collection: William Harvey (1578-1657) English physician, in Windsor Park. (1870). Harvey explaining

William Harvey (1578-1657) English physician, in Windsor Park. (1870). Harvey explaining to Charles 1 the results of his investigations into reproduction

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France, Lyon, The grain of wheat
Louis Janmot (1814-1892), The Grain of Wheat

Background imageExplaining Collection: Hospital consultation F006 / 8893

Hospital consultation F006 / 8893
Hospital consultation

Background imageExplaining Collection: Boyles law of gases, artwork

Boyles law of gases, artwork
Boyles law of gases. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Background imageExplaining Collection: Combined gas law, artwork C013 / 4731

Combined gas law, artwork C013 / 4731
Combined gas law. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Background imageExplaining Collection: Pressure-temperature gas law, artwork C013 / 4730

Pressure-temperature gas law, artwork C013 / 4730
Pressure-temperature gas law. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Background imageExplaining Collection: Pressure-temperature gas law, artwork C013 / 4729

Pressure-temperature gas law, artwork C013 / 4729
Pressure-temperature gas law. Computer artwork explaining the gas laws as described by the combined gas law equation: PV=kT, which shows the relationship between the pressure (P), volume (V)

Background imageExplaining Collection: Burmese delegation visiting LFB HQ

Burmese delegation visiting LFB HQ
A Burmese parliamentary delegation visiting LFB Headquarters, 29 May 1957. Showing the LFB Assistant Chief Officer explaining the equipment in use in the Brigade to members of the delegation

Background imageExplaining Collection: Zamora Pyxis. 946. This pyxis has a notice explaining

Zamora Pyxis. 946. This pyxis has a notice explaining

Background imageExplaining Collection: Raphael (1483-1520). Joseph Explaining His Dreams

Raphael (1483-1520). Joseph Explaining His Dreams to his Brothers. 1518-1519. VATICAN CITY. Vatican Palaces. Decoration of the Loggia. Representation of the History of Joseph. Renaissance art

Background imageExplaining Collection: The Romance of the Rose. s. XIV. The young boy

The Romance of the Rose. s. XIV. The young boy
The Romance of the Rose. s.XIV. The young boy in love is in the garden of delight, and there he finds a fountain with an inscription explaining that Brother Narcissus died in there. Gothic art

Background imageExplaining Collection: Treatise on the plague in France. Depicting a

Treatise on the plague in France. Depicting a group of doctors explaining the disease to the King. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Background imageExplaining Collection: Professor demonstrating a balloon

Professor demonstrating a balloon
A Professor filling and explaining to an audience the nature of a balloon. 1784

Background imageExplaining Collection: Initiation of the Prince of the Royal - Secret

Initiation of the Prince of the Royal - Secret
" The Mason Army camps whilst waiting for the definitive assault" says the Brother charged with explaining the grand battle plan tot eh new candidate. 1890s

Background imageExplaining Collection: Cubs learning about the Royal Navy

Cubs learning about the Royal Navy
A young Naval Officer explains aspects of a Royal Navy ship to a group of Cub Scouts in Aden, Yemen. They lean over a piece of equipment and the officer points at one of the boys. circa 1968

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Antonio Arias Fernandez
ANTONIO ARIAS FERNANDEZ Spanish artist, presumably on his deathbed, and presumably explaining what he would like to paint if he only felt up to it. Date: 1620 - 1684

Background imageExplaining Collection: Guillaume Amontons, French physicist

Guillaume Amontons, French physicist
Guillaume Amontons (1663-1705). Historical artwork of the French physicist and inventor Guillaume Amontons demonstrating his optical telegraphy system to the Dauphin of France

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Dom Gauthey, French monk and inventor
Dom Gauthey, historical artwork. Dom Gauthey was a French Benedictine monk who invented a method of transmitting messages by sound in 1782

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Chiropractor and patient
MODEL RELEASED. Chiropractor and patient. The chiropractor is using a model of the spine to the patients condition to her

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Incontinence
MODEL RELEASED. Incontinence. General practitioner explains the use of a urinary incontinence pad to to an elderly patient. Incontinence is an uncontrollable, involuntary passing of urine

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Pollution control exercise
MODEL RELEASED. Pollution control exercise. Technician explaining the use of an inflatable boom to a group during a training exercise at a beach

Background imageExplaining Collection: 19th Century power cycle diagram

19th Century power cycle diagram. Historical diagram demonstrating that the efficiency of a power cycle depends on the temperature in an engine. Published in 1890

Background imageExplaining Collection: 17th century lecture by Nicolas Lemery

17th century lecture by Nicolas Lemery
17th century chemistry lecture. Artwork showing local people attending a chemistry lecture by the French chemist Nicolas Lemery (1645-1715)

Background imageExplaining Collection: Old Salt teaches knot tying to a young boy

Old Salt teaches knot tying to a young boy
An elderly sailor teaches a young lad how to tie some nautical knots. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageExplaining Collection: William Ewart Gladstone in the House of Commons, 1886

William Ewart Gladstone in the House of Commons, 1886
Engraving showing W.E. Gladstone (1809-1898) explaining to the House of Commons his scheme for the Government of Ireland, 8th April 1886

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Churchill Cartoon
Churchill, First Sea Lord, depicted as a circus impresario explaining to the audience that Britannia has been taken ill and will not be able to perform

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National Insurance
The beginning of the Welfare State : a booklet issued by the Ministry of National Insurance, explaining the benefits of the scheme which gives us all sickness benefits

Background imageExplaining Collection: Guide talking to tourists at the Inca fortification of Sacsayhuaman, near Cuzco

Guide talking to tourists at the Inca fortification of Sacsayhuaman, near Cuzco, Peru, South America

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Consultation
MODEL RELEASED. Consultation. Registrarexplaining a hip replacement operation to apatient during a consultation

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General practice nurse
MODEL RELEASED. General practice nurse talking to a patient

Background imageExplaining Collection: Jesus and Judas

Jesus and Judas
He restrains his disciples from attacking Judas, explaining that he was only doing what he had to do

Background imageExplaining Collection: Blunt / Atmospherical Ref

Blunt / Atmospherical Ref
A diagram explaining atmospherical refraction




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"Explaining the Uncharted: From Admirals to Historians, Hints of Enlightenment" In a world filled with mysteries and unanswered questions, the art becomes paramount. Throughout history, notable figures have taken on this noble task, shedding light on the unknown and guiding us towards understanding. Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten and General Montgomery strategized their way through war-torn battlefields, meticulously explaining their plans for victory. Their leadership paved the way for triumph in times of chaos. Christopher Columbus found himself at La Rabida in 1872, passionately explaining his ambitious voyage across uncharted seas. With determination in his eyes, he sought support for his audacious quest that would forever change our perception of the world. Jane Austen's timeless novel "Sense & Sensibility" delves into human emotions like no other. Through her eloquent prose and relatable characters, she masterfully explains the complexities of love and societal expectations. Even butlers had their own school dedicated to explaining proper etiquette and service. The School for Butlers taught aspiring servants how to navigate high society with grace and finesse - an essential skill in maintaining order behind closed doors. During the Spanish Civil War, a leaflet emerged offering guidance on survival amidst chaos. It explained how to protect oneself during turbulent times when uncertainty reigned supreme – a beacon of hope amidst despair. Platina's encounter with a deceased historical figure revealed an eerie truth about one's actions echoing beyond death itself. This haunting revelation served as a cautionary tale that explained how living virtuously is crucial even after we depart from this earthly realm. Film producer Anthony Asquith paused amidst bustling film sets in Twickenham to provide instructions that would shape cinematic masterpieces. His keen eye for detail allowed him to explain his vision effortlessly while leaving an indelible mark on British cinema history. The Annunciation painting by F. Adam depicted divine intervention explained through art.