Globe Collection (#4)

Advert for Asprey selection of household items 1937
Selection of items from Asprey, Bond Street: Glass luminous World lamp, gentlemans pigskin compactus case with ivory fittings, miniature reproduction clock in walnut, brocade evening bag

Antique India Map
India Map, - Antique style. Includes mountains and water bodies. High detail - vector illustration

Illusion: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Illusion - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: If you see the illusion you are enlightened, but if you think that you are enlightened you are in the illusion. ~ Papaji

Advertisement for Harness world famed Electropathic Belts, c. 1890 (engraving)
XJF486362 Advertisement for Harness world famed Electropathic Belts, c.1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sedna, Kuiper Belt Object
Sedna. Computer artwork of Sedna, one of the largest objects in the Kuiper Belt of the outer solar system. It is a candidate for a tenth planet because it has a relatively stable orbit

Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) from The Narrative and Critical History
BAL111015 Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) from The Narrative and Critical History of America, edited by Justin Winsor, London, 1886 (engraving) by English School

Mercury hemisphere, MESSENGER image C016 / 9722
Mercury hemisphere, MESSENGER image. North is at top. This image is centred at longitude 220 degrees West. The colours show chemical and mineralogical differences between the rocks

Tetraodon lineatus, globe fish

Library attendant

France, Paris. Tourist souvenir details

Crystal skull and Maya pyramid, artwork
Crystal skull and Maya pyramid, computer artwork

Allium giganteum flower head

Fullerene molecule, computer artwork
Fullerene molecule. Computer artwork of the spherical fullerene molecule C320. Fullerenes are a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

CHARLES LINDBERGH (1902-1974). American aviator. Lindbergh Atop the World. Oil painting by Theodore LaBonte, 1928

Cooks New Zealand Tours
Cover illustration for Cooks New Zealand Tours, showing tropical flora and fauna in a landscape. Date: 1897

Lloyds Underwriter examining a globe, 1886
Engraving showing a Lloyds of London insurance underwriter, closely examining a globe of the Earth, 1886

The new Globe Theatre with the Tate Gallery of Modern Art (Tate Modern) in background, Bankside, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

New Globe Theatre, Bankside, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coram / Hogarth / Holl
THOMAS CORAM philanthropist and founder of the Foundling Hospital

Shakespeare / Chan / Legoux
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE English playwright and poet. Rectangular portrait with a view of the Globe Theatre underneath

Copernicus / Lunar Eclipse
Copernicus observing a lunar eclipse in Rome, Italy

Antique Finland Map
Finland Map, - Antique style. Includes mountains and water bodies. High detail - vector illustration

Fuji Broadcasting Center, Tokyo, Japan

Corner of a Library, 1711. Creator: Jan van der Heyden
Corner of a Library, 1711. An interior set against a plain wall with a bookcase to one side on which are neatly arranged volumes in perfect order

Nemesis (the Great Fortune), c.1502. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Nemesis (the Great Fortune), c.1502. A powerful, middle-aged female figure, nude and winged, is placed on a globe and moves suspended between the clouds, overlooking a broad valley landscape

The philosopher, 1642. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
The philosopher, 1642. An elderly, bald-headed, bearded apostle look-alike pores over a vast tome, still more ancient than himself, in complete concentration. Two globes are to his right.

World Map Art Illustration 01
Rafal Kulik

World Map Art Illustration 02
Rafal Kulik

World Map Art Illustration 04
Rafal Kulik

World Map Art Illustration 03
Rafal Kulik

World Map Art Illustration 05
Rafal Kulik

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Rafal Kulik

World Map Art Illustration 07
Rafal Kulik

World Map Art Illustration 08
Rafal Kulik

World Map Art Illustration 09
Rafal Kulik

World Map Art Illustration 10
Rafal Kulik

A clock in the form of a celestial globe supported by the shoulders of Atlas
5308088 A clock in the form of a celestial globe supported by the shoulders of Atlas.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a clock in the form of a celestial globe supported by the shoulders of Atlas)

A group of people on board a boat going down a river which runs through a narrow, rocky gorge
3566491 A group of people on board a boat going down a river which runs through a narrow, rocky gorge by Unknown photographer

Bridge of the Via Mala (or Viamala), in the gorge of the Hinterrhein River, Canton of Graubunden
3561540 Bridge of the Via Mala (or Viamala), in the gorge of the Hinterrhein River, Canton of Graubunden; (add.info.: Canton of Graubunden, Switzerland 1890 ca)

A collection of various astronomy tools
3740719 A collection of various astronomy tools; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a collection of various astronomy tools. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A milking machine invented by Edward M Knolling of Sandy Creek
3732505 A milking machine invented by Edward M Knolling of Sandy Creek; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a milking machine invented by Edward M. Knolling of Sandy Creek)

View of a narrow rocky gorge
3568607 View of a narrow rocky gorge by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: France 1880 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Map showing the expansion of the white races throughout the world
3521940 Map showing the expansion of the white races throughout the world; (add.info.: Map showing the expansion of the white races throughout the world)

19th century mathematical instrument maker
673332 19th century mathematical instrument maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Mathematical Instrument Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG

German Fundrasing Poster Opfertag in Bayern, 1916 pub. 1916, Munich (colour litho)
1073875 German Fundrasing Poster Opfertag in Bayern, 1916 pub. 1916, Munich (colour litho) by Munzer, Adolf (1870-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrifice in Bavaria)

Drapeau de la Liberte flotte sur la Terre. Flag of Liberty float above Earth
5674956 Drapeau de la Liberte flotte sur la Terre. Flag of Liberty float above Earth. by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); (add.info.: Histoire. France. Iere Guerre Mondiale)

Pavel Yablochkov's candle arc lamp
5310264 Pavel Yablochkov's candle arc lamp; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pavel Yablochkov's candle arc lamp (1876). The globe is cut away to show the two parallel carbon rods

Tycho Brahe's great celestial globe
5308102 Tycho Brahe's great celestial globe.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tycho Brahe's great celestial globe on which he plotted the positions of the stars he observed)

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"The Globe: A Window into the Eternal Mysteries of our World" Step back in time and explore the captivating history of our planet through the lens of a globe. From ancient maps like the Flat Earth depiction, challenging conventional beliefs, to Queen Elizabeth I's majestic Armada portrait, showcasing her global ambitions, each representation tells a unique story. Travel further back to 1265 with Mappa Mundi, an ink and color masterpiece that reveals London's perspective on the world during medieval times. Witness how humanity's understanding evolved as we gaze upon Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000), a breathtaking satellite image capturing Earth's beauty from space. Beyond our terrestrial realm lies cosmic wonders such as the Cosmic Microwave Background and sizes of planets in our Solar System. These astronomical revelations remind us of both balance and drama existing within our universe. The globe symbolizes eternity itself - an everlasting reminder that while we are mere specks in this vast cosmos, there is much left to uncover. NASA's exploration efforts propel us towards unlocking these mysteries day by day. But it is not only knowledge that captivates us; it is also performance. The Globe Performance takes center stage as artists transport audiences across time and space through their craft. Just like Durer’s world map from 1515 or Derek Jarman’s Angel in Caravaggio (1986), they inspire awe and ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our reach. And let us not forget those who dared challenge conventionality - individuals like Charles Darwin, whose groundbreaking work revolutionized biology forever. His legacy reminds us that even when faced with skepticism, exploring new frontiers can lead to profound discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. So let this globe be more than just an object; let it be a gateway to infinite possibilities – where astronomy meets artistry, where mystery intertwines with science – reminding us all that there is still so much left for humanity to explore on this beautiful planet we call home.