Giant Collection (page 5)

Japanese Giant Carp
In a Japanese legend, O Tsuru sees a giant carp, dead, washed up on the shore of Lake Biwa : it is a monster that eats dogs, cats and even swimming people

Buddha Statue, Kamakura
The Daibutsu - a giant statue of the Buddha at Kamakura, Japan

Charles Byrne, Giant
Charles Byrne (1761-1783) known as the Irish Giant, who was 8 feet 4 inches tall, depicted with various Edinburgh notables

Sphinx / Rameses II Period
The Sphinx during the period of Rameses II. The Pharoah rides to pay homage to the giant visage

Jack Climbing Stalk
Jack, having grown the beanstalk from the magic seed given him by a fairy, uses it to enable him to reach the home of the Giant, whom he plans to kill

Youth Learns Fear / Grimm
A boy fearlessly encounters two giant black cats on his journey to discover the meaning of fear Date: circa 1905

Fairies and Snowball
Fairies and children play with a giant snowball, each seeing which can push it hardest

Don Quixote relives his past glories
A scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title relives his past glories, surrounded by objects from his travels. To dream the impossible dream

Children with large pudding on a Christmas card
Children attacking a large pudding on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Picture No. 12479652
Giant Panda, wearing Birthday party hat Date:

Working at height JLP01_01_089_54
PLYMOUTH B POWER STATION, CITY OF PLYMOUTH. A worker laying bricks to the top of the chimney shaft during the construction of Plymouth B Power Station

A 400-plus year old balete tree with a freshwater spring flowing from its base, Lazi, Siquijor Island, Central Visayas, Philippines

Giant Teapot, Welsh Tea House Ty Te Caerdydd Garden, Gaiman, The Welsh Settlement, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Musee d Orsay, giant ornamental clock, Paris, France

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The Wawona Tree, 1901 (colour litho)
473487 The Wawona Tree, 1901 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wawona Tree, also known as Wawona Tunnel Tree)

Giant Sinuous Pine tree and its root, at Bendestorf, near Hanover, Germany, 1901 (colour litho)
473478 Giant Sinuous Pine tree and its root, at Bendestorf, near Hanover, Germany, 1901 (colour litho) by European School

Giant Fig Tree at Anna Maria Bay, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, 1901 (colour litho)
473482 Giant Fig Tree at Anna Maria Bay, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, 1901 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sequoiadendron giganteum (Mammoth tree) of California, 1901 (colour litho)
473481 Sequoiadendron giganteum (Mammoth tree) of California, 1901 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood)

Argentine Giant Cactus Bloom in B&W
Dan McCauley IV

David With the Head of Goliath and Two Soldiers, 1620. Creator: Valentin de Boulogne
David With the Head of Goliath and Two Soldiers, 1620.

Biggest 4 Shriners at Rochester (end to end they are 26 ft. 1 in.), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Biggest 4 Shriners at Rochester (end to end they are 26 ft. 1 in.), between c1910 and c1915.

Galatea, 1896. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Galatea, 1896. From the myth of Polyphemus and Galathea. The scene recreates the theme of beauty and the beast, a symbol of woman as the embodiment of a beauty that is beyond man's reach.

The Chinese Giant, Chang, with his wife and attendant dwarf, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Chinese Giant, Chang, with his wife and attendant dwarf, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, of '...a young gentleman named Chang-Woo-Gow

Floppy the Whale
Sue Skellern

Humpback whale in active group
Barathieu Gabriel

Fantasy Beautiful Whale
Xuan Thai

Fantasy Beautiful Whale
Xuan Thai

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Albian Camar, master Aeditue de l'Ile Sonnante et ses oiseaux - illustration by Gustave Dore for complete works by
PCT4282122 Albian Camar, master Aeditue de l'Ile Sonnante et ses oiseaux - illustration by Gustave Dore for complete works by Francois Rabelais - Fifth Book by Pantagruel by Dore

The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater
BEN5473796 The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater. Greek ceramic decorated by the painter from Talos (Inv.1501), 400-390 BC. Height: 75 cm

Tale of the Thousand and One Nights: Simbad the Sailor's Journey: " the giant woke up
FGL5484998 Tale of the Thousand and One Nights: Simbad the Sailor's Journey: " the giant woke up and went out of the palace " Illustration by Gustave Dore, 19th century; Fototeca Gilardi

Giant bellflower, Campanula latifolia
5855816 Giant bellflower, Campanula latifolia; (add.info.: Giant bellflower, Campanula latifolia. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Front of the Great Temple in Abu Simbel, Giant sandstone statues of Ramses II
5669377 Front of the Great Temple in Abu Simbel, Giant sandstone statues of Ramses II. By Canon G Frederick Weston, 1850 (watercolour); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bust of Roman Emperor Commodus. Giant head in the Old Lateran Palace. Copperplate engraving from Pietro Paolo
FLO4997259 Bust of Roman Emperor Commodus. Giant head in the Old Lateran Palace. Copperplate engraving from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilii's Il Museo Capitolino (The Capitoline Museum), Rome

Poison bulb, giant crinum lily or spider lily, Crinum asiatium. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical
FLO4985628 Poison bulb, giant crinum lily or spider lily, Crinum asiatium. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Odysseus and Polyphemos, king of the Cyclops, 1887
7125131 Odysseus and Polyphemos, king of the Cyclops, 1887; (add.info.: Odysseus and Polyphemos, king of the Cyclops. From A Popular History of Greece, published 1887.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Giant Grim and Feeble-Mind. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603513 Giant Grim and Feeble-Mind. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction The Pilgrim's Progress by John)

Colossus of Rhodes (engraving)
8635139 Colossus of Rhodes (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colossus of Rhodes. Illustration from Hellas)

Bran the Blessed, giant and king of Welsh mythology (litho)
8664137 Bran the Blessed, giant and king of Welsh mythology (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bran the Blessed, giant and king of Welsh mythology)

Wasted Effort (colour litho)
8673243 Wasted Effort (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wasted Effort)

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Metal sculptors working on the National Bismarck Memorial, Berlin (b/w photo)
8626386 Metal sculptors working on the National Bismarck Memorial, Berlin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tyrolean giant (b/w photo)
8672171 Tyrolean giant (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tyrolean giant)

Woman with giant feet (b/w photo)
8672170 Woman with giant feet (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with giant feet)

The Monster Crinoline, Turin Carnival (engraving)
8676305 The Monster Crinoline, Turin Carnival (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monster Crinoline, Turin Carnival, Italy)

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"Unleashing the Power of Giants: From Mythical Creatures to Human Ingenuity" Step into a world where giants roam, both in folklore and reality. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness the epic encounter between a valiant knight and an imposing green giant. The tale reminds us that even heroes face formidable challenges. Speaking of giants, let's turn our gaze towards the stars. At Palomar Observatory, nestled among California's mountains, stands a colossal 200-inch telescope—a testament to humanity's quest for knowledge about our vast universe. But not all giants reside in distant realms or celestial bodies. Take Old Orkney Whiskey, for example—an elixir crafted with meticulous care over centuries. Each sip reveals flavors as rich and robust as the legendary Kraken attacking ships during stormy seas and can also be found within human creations like Da Vinci's crossbow—a marvel of engineering that showcases Leonardo's genius beyond his renowned artworks. Its intricate design embodies innovation on a grand scale. Yet sometimes giants emerge from nature itself—like the awe-inspiring giant octopus lurking beneath ocean depths. With its tentacles swirling gracefully through underwater kingdoms, it captivates our imagination with its mysterious presence. And who could forget Godzilla? This iconic creature from Japanese cinema has stomped its way into our hearts since its debut in 1954. A symbol of destruction and resilience combined, Godzilla reminds us that even monsters have their stories to tell. In another realm altogether lies Sir Gawain and his encounters with rabbits & hares—a whimsical twist on traditional tales where these small creatures take on larger-than-life roles alongside noble knights. As Theodore Roosevelt joins John Muir amidst towering trees in C1903 photographs, they embody two environmental giants whose efforts shaped conservation history forever—inspiring generations to protect our natural wonders. Even promotional recruitment cards for the U. S Navy depict sailors standing tall, ready to face the challenges of the sea.