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Hung Collection (#7)

"Hung in History: From the Battle of Isandula to Gustave Dore's Illustrations

Background imageHung Collection: Drying fishing nets at Hastings, Sussex

Drying fishing nets at Hastings, Sussex
Newly washed fishing nets being hung out to dry at Hastings, Sussex. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageHung Collection: Li Hung-Chang

Li Hung-Chang
LI HUNG-CHANG Chinese statesman, ambassador to France, prime minister. Date: 1823 - 1901

Background imageHung Collection: Roman Girl Fountain 1875 Oil canvas 67 x 39 1 / 2

Roman Girl Fountain 1875 Oil canvas 67 x 39 1 / 2
Artokoloro

Background imageHung Collection: Modern Versions twenty-four Paragons Filial Piety

Modern Versions twenty-four Paragons Filial Piety
Artokoloro

Background imageHung Collection: Illustration double hung sash window

Illustration double hung sash window

Background imageHung Collection: A Shooting Excursion in Turkey: the Return: we Thought we Presented an Imposing Spectacle

A Shooting Excursion in Turkey: the Return: we Thought we Presented an Imposing Spectacle, our Horses being Hung Round with Festoons of Ducks

Background imageHung Collection: Still Life with a Leg of Veal (oil on canvas)

Still Life with a Leg of Veal (oil on canvas)
XIR91017 Still Life with a Leg of Veal (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); 98x74 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Background imageHung Collection: Blasoen of the Chamber of Rhetoric De witte Angieren Haarlem, Jan Pottey

Blasoen of the Chamber of Rhetoric De witte Angieren Haarlem, Jan Pottey
Blasoen of the Chamber of Rhetoric " De witte Angieren" Haarlem, Jan Pottey, 1625-1700, The Netherlands

Background imageHung Collection: Country Fair, ca. 1610, William Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, Robert de Baudous, Richard

Country Fair, ca. 1610, William Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, Robert de Baudous, Richard Lubbaeus, 1595 - 1612

Background imageHung Collection: Hans Worst, Anonymous, Monogrammist TG (uitgever), 1570 - 1650

Hans Worst, Anonymous, Monogrammist TG (uitgever), 1570 - 1650

Background imageHung Collection: Tavern scene with three figures with a fireplace, Pieter Schenk I, Adriaen van Ostade

Tavern scene with three figures with a fireplace, Pieter Schenk I, Adriaen van Ostade, 1670-1713

Background imageHung Collection: Hanging codfish, Moskenes, Lofoten, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Hanging codfish, Moskenes, Lofoten, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageHung Collection: Statue of Li Hongzhang, Shanghai, China

Statue of Li Hongzhang, Shanghai, China
Li Hongzhang (Li Hung Chang) (18231901) - a politician, general and diplomat of the late Qing Empire who quelled several major rebellions and served in important positions of the Imperial Court

Background imageHung Collection: North America, USA, Massachusetts, Acton. Indian corn on display

North America, USA, Massachusetts, Acton. Indian corn on display
USA, Massachusetts, Acton. Indian corn on display

Background imageHung Collection: Kitchen utensils in stainless steel hanging on hooks in the Provence kitchen: raper

Kitchen utensils in stainless steel hanging on hooks in the Provence kitchen: raper
Kitchen utensils hanging on hooks in the Provence kitchen: raper, stainer, sieves, funnels, spoons, grinder. Clos des Iles Le Brusc Six Fours, Cote d Azur, Var, France

Background imageHung Collection: The Carpet Merchant. Oil on canvas. Addison Thomas Millar (1850-1913) American painter

The Carpet Merchant. Oil on canvas. Addison Thomas Millar (1850-1913) American painter. Display of carpets and rugs hung up and spread on ground in an oriental market

Background imageHung Collection: Aerial Telegraph. Roman signal towers. A basket containing fire was hung from an

Aerial Telegraph. Roman signal towers. A basket containing fire was hung from an arm near the top of the tower and used to signal a message which was passed along a chain of similar towers

Background imageHung Collection: Printing office. On left compositors are at work setting up text using letters

Printing office. On left compositors are at work setting up text using letters from case in front of them. Centre back type is being inked ready to be printed on to paper in flatbed screwjack press

Background imageHung Collection: Roman soldiers using two forms of battering ram against the walls of a fortress

Roman soldiers using two forms of battering ram against the walls of a fortress. B is hung on a chain hanging from a frame

Background imageHung Collection: Demonstrating the strength of a vacuum. Vessel from which air has been evacuated mounted in frame

Demonstrating the strength of a vacuum. Vessel from which air has been evacuated mounted in frame. A rope attached is passed over two pulley wheels

Background imageHung Collection: Bulletin of Latest News, Chinatown

Bulletin of Latest News, Chinatown
Vintage linen postcard showing an elderly Chinese man and young girl reading news printed in Chinese hung on the exterior of a brick wall

Background imageHung Collection: North Africa, Morocco, Marrakech, skeins of yellow, red and dark wool hung out to dry in sun

North Africa, Morocco, Marrakech, skeins of yellow, red and dark wool hung out to dry in sun, high angle view

Background imageHung Collection: Drying fish C016 / 8428

Drying fish C016 / 8428
Drying fish. Fish hung up in the sun to dry. This is a traditional way of preserving the fish for later use

Background imageHung Collection: Nomad camp, Russia C013 / 5372

Nomad camp, Russia C013 / 5372
Nomad camp. Mother and child at a nomad camp in Kamchatka Oblast, Russia

Background imageHung Collection: The Hung. Table 11. Illustration from The miseries

The Hung. Table 11. Illustration from The miseries
" The Hung. Table 11. Illustration from " The miseries of war", 1633, series based on the Thirty Years War. Engraving."

Background imageHung Collection: Kitchen utensils hanging on hooks in the Provence kitchen: raper, stainer, sieves

Kitchen utensils hanging on hooks in the Provence kitchen: raper, stainer, sieves, funnels, spoons, grinder. Clos des Iles Le Brusc Six Fours, Cote d Azur, Var, France

Background imageHung Collection: Ducks breast (magret or filet de canard) hanging on hooks in a temperature controlled

Ducks breast (magret or filet de canard) hanging on hooks in a temperature controlled room to make dried ducks breast. Ferme de Biorne duck and fowl farm Dordogne, France

Background imageHung Collection: Austria, Tirol, Innsbruck. Hanging sign

Austria, Tirol, Innsbruck. Hanging sign

Background imageHung Collection: Afghanistan, Ghazni. Brightly-colored dyed wool dries on poles in Ghazni in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Ghazni. Brightly-colored dyed wool dries on poles in Ghazni in Afghanistan

Background imageHung Collection: Afghanistan, Ghazni. Colorful woolen yarn dries on wooden poles in Ghazni in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Ghazni. Colorful woolen yarn dries on wooden poles in Ghazni in Afghanistan

Background imageHung Collection: Afghanistan, Ghazni. Brightly-colored wool, recently dyed, is hung to dry in Ghazni, Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Ghazni. Brightly-colored wool, recently dyed, is hung to dry in Ghazni, Afghanistan

Background imageHung Collection: FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. A woman and her sucking infant tied together in a bag and thrown into a river

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. A woman and her sucking infant tied together in a bag and thrown into a river and four men hanged for eating a goose on a fast day

Background imageHung Collection: Washington, DC Spectators at side of the Capitol, which is h

Washington, DC Spectators at side of the Capitol, which is hung with crepe and has flag at half-mast during the grand review of the Union Army. Date photographed 1865, printed 1905

Background imageHung Collection: Coronation 1937 - Bond Street arrayed in white

Coronation 1937 - Bond Street arrayed in white
Bond Street hung with white banners which are floodlit to celebrate the Coronation of King George VI in May 1937. The white banners, 30 feet by 6 feet

Background imageHung Collection: Kentish Tiled Cottages

Kentish Tiled Cottages
Traditional tile-hung cottages at Brasted, Kent, England. Date: 19th century

Background imageHung Collection: Beef cuts, 1857

Beef cuts, 1857
Town and country methods of cutting up an ox. The head and hooves ar shown, as well as the carcass. Date: 1857

Background imageHung Collection: 1930s basement dwelling, Stepney

1930s basement dwelling, Stepney
A view down through the rooms only window into a basement dwelling in Stepney in the East End of London. Dinner is on the table and a bird cage is hung above. Date: circa 1936

Background imageHung Collection: Durani gentleman on horseback, Afghanistan

Durani gentleman on horseback, Afghanistan
A Dooraunee Gentleman. A 19th century Afghan man riding a horse. He has a sword hung at his side. 1815

Background imageHung Collection: The Netherlands - Marken

The Netherlands - Marken. Houses with wide gables on the edge of a canal. The housewives have hung out their washing in long lines heading down to the edge of the water

Background imageHung Collection: Tobacco farming

Tobacco farming. Tobacco (Nicotiana sp.) leaves drying in the shade. Tobacco leaves are ready for harvesting and curing when they turn yellow

Background imageHung Collection: Male alder catkins (Alnus glutinosa)

Male alder catkins (Alnus glutinosa). Photographed in the Netherlands in March

Background imageHung Collection: Incense coils, Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Incense coils, Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Background imageHung Collection: Tobacco leaves hung up to dry, Vinales Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tobacco leaves hung up to dry, Vinales Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageHung Collection: Spanish hams hanging in a restaurant bodega, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Spanish hams hanging in a restaurant bodega, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Background imageHung Collection: Prayer flags above an artifical lake near the Karo-La Pass, Tibet, China, Asia

Prayer flags above an artifical lake near the Karo-La Pass, Tibet, China, Asia

Background imageHung Collection: Prayer flags crossing the Friendship Highway between Lhasa and Kathmandu

Prayer flags crossing the Friendship Highway between Lhasa and Kathmandu, Tibet, China, Asia

Background imageHung Collection: The old kingdom of Guge in the most western part of Tibet, China, Asia

The old kingdom of Guge in the most western part of Tibet, China, Asia

Background imageHung Collection: Drying cloth in Kashgar, western China

Drying cloth in Kashgar, western China
Pieces of cloth hung out to dry in Kashgar, western China




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"Hung in History: From the Battle of Isandula to Gustave Dore's Illustrations, a Captivating Journey" Step into the past as we explore scenes from different corners of the world where 'hung' takes on various meanings. Travel back to the Zulu war and witness the haunting remnants of the Battle of Isandula, forever etched in history. Immerse yourself in Tokyo's vibrant culture as you discover Omikuji fortune-telling papers that hold secrets and dreams for many. Uncover a playful twist with April Fool/Coats 1924, where laughter filled the air during this whimsical era. Escape to San Sebastian, Spain, where sun-kissed beaches and charming beach huts create an idyllic coastal retreat. Delve into Gustave Dore's thought-provoking masterpiece depicting "Helping The Hanging Man To Die, " offering a glimpse into humanity's complex emotions. Experience Chinese New Year festivities adorned with Tangerine good luck symbols in Macao, China - a celebration steeped in tradition. Venture to Burano Island in Venice and immerse yourself in its colorful charm while witnessing everyday life unfold during washing day rituals. Discover Paro, Bhutan's hidden gem as you browse through racks of vibrant traditional clothes that tell stories of ancient customs and heritage. Marvel at masterpieces within Louvre Paintings 1929 collection; each stroke capturing timeless beauty frozen on canvas. Encounter unexpected elegance with a discreet bread bin that adds sophistication to any kitchen space. Stand before Li Hongzhang's statue standing tall amidst Xujiahui’s bustling streets – an emblematic figure symbolizing resilience and leadership. Finally, journey back centuries ago when Milton penned his enchanting verses about Comus under starlit skies – an ethereal experience transcending time itself. In these diverse moments captured across continents and eras lies our shared human experiences - tales woven together by threads of history, culture, and art.