Gold Collection (page 2)

Landscape painting by Claude Lorrain (1600-1682), with a shepherd and his sheep in the foreground, and cattle on a road in the middle ground. Date: 17th century

Oriolus oriolus, Eurasian golden oriole
Plate 31 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Harley Davidson Hydraglide Panhead

Teton Range at sunset, from Snake River Overlook, Grand Teton National Park, WY

Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Hunstman taking a nap with his foxhound at Melton Mowbray Station! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Poster for Jazz in June Season at BFI Southbank (3 - 28 June 2009)
JAZZ IN JUNE Dizzy (aka Dizzie) Gillespie

Islamic manuscript

11th Hussars at Balaclava, Charge of the Light Brigade, Crimean War. Date: 1854

Muslim prayer carpet, Palestinian Authority, Middle East

Royal Palace Door, Fes, Morocco

Gold Lunulae and Axehead, Early Bronze Age, St Merryn, Cornwall
Two Early Bronze Age gold lunulae and copper alloy flat axehead found in a barrow at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn in 1864. They were discovered on the west side of the bay, near the cliff edge

Advertising card for Thoms Castile Soap of Manchester
Advertising card by Louis Wain for the Gold Medal-winning Thoms Castile Soap - the Best in the World - manufactured by David Thom & Co. Ltd. of Pendleton, Manchester

Front Room, Islington High Street, oil on canvas, in a plain gold painted frame, by Frank Stanton, signed and dated 1968. Date: 1968

Be yourself gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

India, Punjab, Amritsar, the Golden Temple - the holiest shrine of Sikhism just before dawn

Eric Liddell celebrating his Olympic win at Edinburgh Univer
Eric Liddell, the 400m gold medallist at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, crowned and chaired at Edinburgh University where he had studied science

St. Michaels gold-domed cathedral, Kiev, Ukraine, Europe
St. Michaels Golden-Domed Monastery is a functioning monastery in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Originally built in the Middle Ages, the monastery comprises the Cathedral itself, the Refectory of St

Fiat Multipla MPV

Nativity scene, with the Three Kings bearing gifts
A Christmas Nativity scene, with the Three Kings bearing gifts for the Baby Jesus

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Sri Lanka Colombo Face of Golden Buddha on Lotus Road

Shaftesbury / Gold Hill
Shaftesbury, Dorset: Gold Hill

Holy Sacrament monstrance in St. John the Baptist church, Xewkija, Gozo, Malta, Europe

Trust your journey gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

Sea view of Accra, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
Sea view of Accra, from Government House, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa, with fishing canoes on the water in the distance. Date: circa 1924

The Trundholm sun chariot. Early Bronze Age. C. 1400 BC
Prehistory. The Trundholm sun chariot. Early Bronze Age. C. 1400 BC. Scandinavian

Sir Harcourt Gilbey Gold, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR HARCOURT GILBEY GOLD (1876-1952) Oarsman and President of the Oxford University Boat Club (OUBC), in flannels and blazer. Caption: Tarka Date: 1876 - 1952

USA, North Carolina. Sunset Beach pier at sunrise
USA, North Carolina. Sunrise at Sunset Beach pier. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont. com

Prayer flags with the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
Boudhanath Stupa in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Boudhanath is a UNESCO world heritage site

Europe, Germany, Bavaria, Passau
Ornate pipe organ, St. Stevens Cathedral, Passau, Bavaria, Germany

Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929) artist. Ruby, gold and malachite, 1902

Ford Escort Mk. 1 twin-cam
Ford Escort Mk.1 twin-cam

Trundholm Sun Chariot
The Trundholm Sun Chariot is a late Nordic branze Age artifact discovered in Denmark that has been interpreted as a dispiction of the sun being pulled by a mare that may have relation to later Norse

Thailand, Bangkok. Giant reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho

Music cover for Two Marionettes Polka, composed by May Ostlere. Two puppets (without strings!) are depicted dancing on a small stage, framed by red and gold curtains

The Gold Souk, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Animation Cel from Michel Ocelots Kirikou et la Sorciere (1998)

Islamic manuscript

Islamic manuscript

The kings two daggers, one with a blade of gold, the other of iron, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Old Royal Naval College and Canary Wharf N060982
GREENWICH PARK, London. A sunset view from Greenwich Park looking towards the Queens House, National Maritime Museum and The Old Royal Naval College

Kenwood House K011295
KENWOOD HOUSE, London. Interior detail of the arch of one of the mirrored recesses in the Library, 2001

Kenwood House K011293
KENWOOD HOUSE, London. Interior view of the capital of one of the Corinthian columns in the Library, 2001

Nativity / Magi Travel
WIR BRINGEN MYRRHEN, WIR BRINGEN GOLD... The Three Kings bring myrrh, gold and frankincense to Jesus

Lord Byron / Greek Costume
GEORGE GORDON, LORD BYRON English poet, depicted here in his costume as a Greek patriot

The Albert Memorial K980925
THE ALBERT MEMORIAL, London. Detail of the gilded statue of Prince Albert

Osborne House J030034
OSBORNE HOUSE, East Cowes, Isle of Wight. Interior view of the Drawing Room. Some items shown maybe on loan from the Royal Collection

Compass with Darwin signature J970123
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. A gold compass with the signature " C Darwin "

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Captivating and radiant, gold has always held a mesmerizing allure. From the vibrant brushstrokes of Gypsy Splendour by Laura Knight to the opulent adornments of Anne Boleyn and her entourage in their golden attire, this precious metal has long been associated with splendor and royalty. In the realm of sports, gold symbolizes triumph and victory. Just like Eric Liddell's unforgettable Olympic 400m race finish in 1924, where his determination propelled him to claim the ultimate prize. And let us not forget the resplendent gold mask of Tutankhamun, housed within the Egyptian Museum in Cairo; a testament to ancient craftsmanship that continues to captivate visitors from around the world. Literature too finds its golden moments. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness tales woven with valor and honor - qualities as enduring as gold itself. Meanwhile, nature showcases its own golden wonders through creatures like Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly; an exquisite reminder of nature's artistry. Gold is not confined to art or nature alone but also plays a significant role in religious ceremonies worldwide. As Pope Francis presides over Easter Holy Mass at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, his presence exudes reverence amidst a sea of devoted followers adorned with touches of shimmering gold. Music takes on a golden hue when legendary singer Rod Stewart graces stages across Tyne and Wear with his timeless performances at Gateshead International Stadium – an experience that glimmers eternally in fans' memories. Even architectural marvels embrace this captivating color palette: think of ice skaters gracefully gliding below Rockefeller Centre building on Fifth Avenue – their movements reflecting off icy surfaces while surrounded by glistening lights that evoke visions of pure enchantment.