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February Collection (#6)

February: A month of historic milestones, celestial wonders, and profound visions

Background imageFebruary Collection: A1GP 2007/08, Rd 7, Durban

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 7, Durban
24.02.2008 Durban, South Africa, Neel Jani (SUI), driver of A1 Team Switzerland - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 7, Durban

Background imageFebruary Collection: Clouds III

Clouds III
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageFebruary Collection: Clouds I A

Clouds I A
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageFebruary Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 8, Durban

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 8, Durban
25.02.2007 Durban, South Africa, Tomas Enge, Driver of A1Team Czech Republic - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 8, Durban, Sunday Race 1 - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Background imageFebruary Collection: A1GP 2007/08, Rd 6, Eastern Creek

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 6, Eastern Creek
03.02.2008 Sydney, Australia, Michael Ammermuller (GER), driver of A1 Team Germany - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 6, Eastern Creek

Background imageFebruary Collection: Travaux des Champs, March up and February down. Romanesque art

Travaux des Champs, March up and February down. Romanesque art. Fresco of the choir of the church Saint Aignan
JEB4919248 Travaux des Champs, March up and February down. Romanesque art. Fresco of the choir of the church Saint Aignan (11th and 12th century) in Brinay, Cher (18120), Centre

Background imageFebruary Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 7, Eastern Creek

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 7, Eastern Creek
02.02.2007 Eastern Creek, Australia, Christian Murchison, Driver of A1Team Singapore - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 7, Eastern Creek, Friday - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Background imageFebruary Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 7, Eastern Creek

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 7, Eastern Creek
04.02.2007 Eastern Creek, Australia, Alex Yoong, Driver of A1Team Malaysia - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 7, Eastern Creek, Sunday Race 2 - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Background imageFebruary Collection: History of Egypt, Illustration from the magazine The Graphic, volume XXV, n.637. February, 11, 1882

History of Egypt, Illustration from the magazine The Graphic, volume XXV, n.637. February, 11, 1882
3599991 History of Egypt, Illustration from the magazine The Graphic, volume XXV, n.637. February, 11, 1882; (add.info.: History of Egypt. The Kedhive and some leaders of the national party)

Background imageFebruary Collection: Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish playwright, novelist, poet

Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish playwright, novelist, poet
537587 Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish playwright, novelist, poet; (add.info.: Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Irish playwright, novelist, poet and wit, left England to tour America.Cartoon from Punch London

Background imageFebruary Collection: Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor, lecturing on his telephone at Salem (top)
532045 Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor, lecturing on his telephone at Salem (top) while friends in his study at Boston listen to his lecture - 12 February 1877

Background imageFebruary Collection: Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): British troops reconnoitring in mountains between Cabul valley

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): British troops reconnoitring in mountains between Cabul valley
530485 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): British troops reconnoitring in mountains between Cabul valley and plain of Jellalabad. Wood engraving February 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFebruary Collection: Page of A Perfect Diurnal of the Passages in Parliament, London, 1642

Page of A Perfect Diurnal of the Passages in Parliament, London, 1642. This daily account of the proceedings of
527989 Page of A Perfect Diurnal of the Passages in Parliament, London, 1642. This daily account of the proceedings of Parliament for 27 February to 6 March

Background imageFebruary Collection: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian cruiser Varyag steaming out of harbour to engage with

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian cruiser Varyag steaming out of harbour to engage with the Japanese fleet at
530150 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian cruiser Varyag steaming out of harbour to engage with the Japanese fleet at the Battle of Chemulpo, at which she was sunk

Background imageFebruary Collection: February (1850). Medallion of Louis Arbant. Ceiling of the Galerie d'Apollon at the Musee du

February (1850). Medallion of Louis Arbant. Ceiling of the Galerie d'Apollon at the Musee du Louvre in Paris
ETI4397365 February (1850). Medallion of Louis Arbant. Ceiling of the Galerie d'Apollon at the Musee du Louvre in Paris.; (add.info.: February (1850). Medallion of Louis Arbant

Background imageFebruary Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 7, Eastern Creek

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 7, Eastern Creek
04.02.2007 Eastern Creek, Australia, Robbie Kerr, Driver of A1Team Great Britain - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 7, Eastern Creek

Background imageFebruary Collection: Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian siege guns in front of Paris

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian siege guns in front of Paris. Wood engraving, 11 February 1871
530572 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Prussian siege guns in front of Paris. Wood engraving, 11 February 1871; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFebruary Collection: Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul)

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul)
530488 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul). Gatling gun bastion making ready to repel attack by the Ghazis, 23 December 1879

Background imageFebruary Collection: The Poor Man's Friend': Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, London, February 1845

The Poor Man's Friend': Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, London, February 1845
527863 The Poor Man's Friend': Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, London, February 1845, showing Death as the friend of the old or sick unemployed manual labourer

Background imageFebruary Collection: Christopher Columbus greeted by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella of Castile on his return

Christopher Columbus greeted by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella of Castile on his return from his first voyage to
528577 Christopher Columbus greeted by Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella of Castile on his return from his first voyage to the New World, February 1493

Background imageFebruary Collection: First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley

First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley
528696 First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley, Governor and Commander-in Chief of Natal, at Battle of Majuba Hill, South Africa, 17 February 1881

Background imageFebruary Collection: Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80, 000 in Switzerland
538297 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80, 000 in Switzerland, February 1871. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFebruary Collection: 8626728

8626728

Background imageFebruary Collection: Quote February Badass

Quote February Badass
Orara Studio

Background imageFebruary Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220603 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Background imageFebruary Collection: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised by the Tsarina, 1904 (print)
538068 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, supervised by the Tsarina, 1904 (print); (add.info.: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Workroom in the Winter Palace)

Background imageFebruary Collection: Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February 1881, lst Boer War. British under General Colley

Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February 1881, lst Boer War. British under General Colley, routed by the Boers
538009 Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February 1881, lst Boer War. British under General Colley, routed by the Boers. 92nd Gordon Highlands in retreat

Background imageFebruary Collection: February - Cutting Weather (engraving)

February - Cutting Weather (engraving)
537527 February - Cutting Weather (engraving); (add.info.: February - Cutting Weather. A typical day at Dr Swishtail's Academy. George Cruikshank cartoon from The Comic Almanack for 1839)

Background imageFebruary Collection: Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott

Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott
527661 Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Erne's Mayo estates was one of the first victims

Background imageFebruary Collection: A1GP 2008/09, Rd 5, Gauteng

A1GP 2008/09, Rd 5, Gauteng
19.02.2009 Johannesburg, South Africa, Tiger cub at the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve- A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2008/09, Round 5, Gauteng, Thursday - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Background imageFebruary Collection: Romanesque art: fresco of the choir of the church of Notre Dame de Charly

Romanesque art: fresco of the choir of the church of Notre Dame de Charly. Charly, Cher, Centre, France
JEB4923167 Romanesque art: fresco of the choir of the church of Notre Dame de Charly. Charly, Cher, Centre, France. Calendar painted on the double arches on both sides of the choir

Background imageFebruary Collection: A1GP 2008/09, Rd 5, Gauteng

A1GP 2008/09, Rd 5, Gauteng
21.02.2009 Johannesburg, South Africa, Grid girls - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2008/09, Round 5, Gauteng, Saturday - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Background imageFebruary Collection: January and February (chromolitho)

January and February (chromolitho)
8677387 January and February (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: January and February, snowball fight and the carnival)

Background imageFebruary Collection: Illustration for February for Edmund Spenser's poem The Shepherd's Calendar, 1597. Woodcut

Illustration for February for Edmund Spenser's poem The Shepherd's Calendar, 1597. Woodcut
527787 Illustration for February for Edmund Spenser's poem The Shepherd's Calendar, 1597. Woodcut.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFebruary Collection: St Gothard Tunnel linking Italy and Switzerland by rail. Workmen from the two ends of the tunnel

St Gothard Tunnel linking Italy and Switzerland by rail. Workmen from the two ends of the tunnel breaking through last
530608 St Gothard Tunnel linking Italy and Switzerland by rail. Workmen from the two ends of the tunnel breaking through last piece of rock and meeting, 29 February 1880

Background imageFebruary Collection: Revolution in Paris, February 1848. Scene in front of the Foreign Ministry with the crowd chanting

Revolution in Paris, February 1848. Scene in front of the Foreign Ministry with the crowd chanting Mourir pour la
530806 Revolution in Paris, February 1848. Scene in front of the Foreign Ministry with the crowd chanting Mourir pour la patrie. Wood engraving, 1848; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFebruary Collection: Unification of Italy: Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878), first King of Italy from February 1861

Unification of Italy: Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878), first King of Italy from February 1861, shaking Leopold II
530365 Unification of Italy: Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878), first King of Italy from February 1861, shaking Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany, out of Italy

Background imageFebruary Collection: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian cruiser foundering at the Battle of Cehmulpo, 9 February 1904

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian cruiser foundering at the Battle of Cehmulpo, 9 February 1904
530151 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian cruiser foundering at the Battle of Cehmulpo, 9 February 1904.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageFebruary Collection: Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80
538294 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: General Bourbaki's defeated French army of about 80, 000 retreating into Switzerland, 30 January-1 February 1870-1871

Background imageFebruary Collection: A1GP 2006/07, Rd 8, Durban

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 8, Durban
25.02.2007 Durban, South Africa, Nico Hlkenberg, Driver of A1Team Germany - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 8, Durban, Sunday Race 2 - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Background imageFebruary Collection: Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1944

Background imageFebruary Collection: Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1942

Background imageFebruary Collection: Client: Rhona Roy - Model: Pattie Boyd

Client: Rhona Roy - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot on February 13, 1964 (3/3). The first shoot with the iconic 1960s model by Nancy Sandys Walker

Background imageFebruary Collection: Client: Rhona Roy - Model: Pattie Boyd

Client: Rhona Roy - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot on February 13, 1964. The first shoot with the iconic 1960s model by Nancy Sandys Walker (2/3). Date: 1964

Background imageFebruary Collection: George Newnes - Flair Magazine - Pattie Boyd

George Newnes - Flair Magazine - Pattie Boyd
Client: George Newnes - Promotion for Flair Magazine - Rhona Roy Dress - Model Pattie Boyd - February 13, 1964. Date: 1964

Background imageFebruary Collection: Client: George Newnes - Rhona Roy Dress - Pattie Boyd

Client: George Newnes - Rhona Roy Dress - Pattie Boyd
Client: George Newnes - Promotion for Flair Magazine - Rhona Roy Dress - Model Pattie Boyd - February 13, 1964. Date: 1964

Background imageFebruary Collection: Client: Rhona Roy - Model: Pattie Boyd

Client: Rhona Roy - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot on February 13, 1964. The first shoot with the iconic 1960s model by Nancy Sandys Walker (1/3). Date: 1964

Background imageFebruary Collection: Client: Harvey Nichols - large straw hat - Pamela Minchin

Client: Harvey Nichols - large straw hat - Pamela Minchin
Client: Harvey Nichols - model: Pamela Minchin in a large straw hat - shoot: February 7, 1947 Date: 1947




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February: A month of historic milestones, celestial wonders, and profound visions. In the realm of craftsmanship, February witnessed the artistry of Dry Stone Walling standing tall as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. As the world grappled with the turmoil of war, HMS Exeter arrived at Plymouth in 1940 during the Second World War, symbolizing hope amidst chaos. Meanwhile, HMAS Melbourne (21) sailed proudly through treacherous waters, exemplifying Australia's unwavering commitment to peacekeeping. Yet not all tales from it can heroic; it also sheds light on society's struggles. The shadows cast by intemperance remind us of our collective responsibility towards responsible drinking habits. Amidst these trials and tribulations emerged moments of sweetness like Tate & Lyle Refinery - a beacon of sugar-coated joy that tantalized taste buds around the globe. History beckons us back further to witness pivotal battles such as the Battle of Sobraon in 1846 when courage clashed against adversity on distant shores. The haunting sound of Stuka planes reverberates through time as they were advertised with deadly precision – reminding us how propaganda can shape perception even in times of conflict. Beyond earthly boundaries lie cosmic marvels. Jupiter and Io mesmerize our senses through an enchanting image captured by New Horizons spacecraft – a reminder that there is still so much left to explore beyond our own planet's confines. In matters spiritual, Bernadette experienced her first divine vision during this sacred month – an encounter that would forever change her life and inspire countless others along their own spiritual journeys. Education too finds its place within February's embrace as Montessori schools nurture young minds with innovative teaching methods designed to unlock each child's unique potential for growth and learning But amid progress lies tragedy; Giordano Bruno burns at stake for his revolutionary ideas challenging conventional beliefs - a somber reminder that the pursuit of knowledge can sometimes come at a great cost.