Imitation Collection (#9)

Inuit carving of two birds feeding

Marble statue known as Apollo Belvedere, copy after Greek bronze original of the 4th century B. C
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble statue known as Apollo Belvedere, copy after a Greek bronze original of the 4th century b.C

Toy giraffe, two bears and lion with sunglasses on, tea cups on their laps, sitting on a blanket in the grass

Laocoon group, marble sculpture of Laocoon and his sons, copy after Hellenistic original
Roman civilization, 2nd century b.C. - Laocoon group, marble sculpture of Laocoon and his sons. Copy after a Hellenistic original

Group of toy dinosaurs in outdoor scenery

Orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) perching on orchid flower head, close-up

Design for Linoleum / Floor Covering in green, red and gold. Gouache on squared cartridge paper. Silver Studio. circa 1935

Patent medicine salesman, 1939 C014 / 8752
Patent medicine salesman (right) with a feathered headdress, showing remedies to US workers outside a tobacco warehouse where farming auction sales are being held

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0293
Imitation honeycomb filling. Close-up of a acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Imitation honeycomb C014 / 0294
Imitation honeycomb. Section of material with a design based on the honeycomb structure of bee hives. This structure gives the material great strength whilst keeping its weight to a minimum

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0291
Imitation honeycomb filling. Close-up of a section through acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0292
Imitation honeycomb filling. Close-up of a acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Imitation honeycomb filling C014 / 0290
Imitation honeycomb filling. Top down view of acrylic tubes assembled to mimic the honeycomb structure of bee hives. The honeycomb structure offers great strength to weight ratio

Imitation skin C014 / 0286
Imitation skin. Close-up of the surface of a latex material designed to mimic the look and feel of human skin. The skin is made by SkinBag and is used for fashion clothing and accessories

Artificial pebbles C014 / 0283
Artificial pebbles. Close-up of a building material (left) made to resemble pebbles (right)

Iridescence C014 / 0284
Iridescence. Butterfly with iridescent wings on a surface coated with iridescent material. Iridescence is caused by the tiny microstructures of the surface reflecting light in different ways

Artificial mould C014 / 0281
Artificial mould. Close-up of material designed to resemble mould (fungus). This material is used for decorative flocking effects on material surfaces

Imitation snake skin fabric C014 / 0269
Imitation snake skin fabric. This imitation snakeskin pattern is made from array of optical tiles. Each optical tile is a beveled, cylindrical pixel with an angled surface that reflects a particular

Hook and loop fastener C014 / 0321
Hook and loop fastener. Close-up of a hook and loop fastener showing the hooks (right) clinging to the loops (left). These common fasteners were inspired by the prickly burrs used by some plants to

Shark-skin-inspired antibacterial surface. Close-up of Sharklet an antibacterial material whose surface structure was inspired by the microstructures found on the surface of shark skin

Artificial gecko feet adhesive C014 / 0313
Artificial gecko feet adhesive. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface of a material that uses a similar structure to that of a geckos foot

Fabric inspired by pine cones C014 / 0308
Fabric inspired by pine cones. Close-up of the surface of a climate-sensitive fabric that reacts to temperature and humidity in a similar manner to that of pines cones

Hydrophobic paint C014 / 0237
Hydrophobic paint. Close-up of a surface coated in paint that repels water (hydrophobic). This paint has been developed by studying and replicating structures found in nature

Hydrophobic paint C014 / 0236
Hydrophobic paint. Close-up of a surface coated in paint that repels water (hydrophobic). This paint has been developed by studying and replicating structures found in nature

Imitation mother of pearl fabric C014 / 0231
Imitation mother of pearl fabric. Close-up of a fabric made using plastic that has been treated to look like mother of pearl

Imitation mother of pearl fabric C014 / 0230
Imitation mother of pearl fabric. Close-up of a fabric made using plastic that has been treated to look like mother of pearl

Solfar (Sun Voyager), iconic stainless-steel modern sculpture representing a Viking longboat by Jon Gunnar Arnason, Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Imitation Coral
A piece of imitation coral. In its true state coral is made up of colonies of small organisms called polyps

Imitation turquoise
A slab of imitiation turquoise. True specimens of turquoise are among the most valuable non-transparent minerals

Imitation emerald
A faceted teardrop synthetic emerald

Leafy seadragon - in algae under a petty, Wool Bay, South Australia TED00704
AUS-1957 Leafy seadragon - in algae under a jetty Wool Bay, South Australia Phycodorus eques John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

USA, Nevada, Las Vegas. Imitation Statue of Liberty at New York New York Hotel & Casino

GREECE, CRETE, Lasithi Province, Psichro: Cretan Souvenir Shop & Windmill Toys

Glass sculpture by Denise Gemin on Bressagio Street, Murano Island, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Casinos on The Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Hotels and casinos along The Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Versailles Le Hameau
Le Hameau, the imitation farmhouse where Marie Antoinette spent her happiest hours. Date: circa 1904

Gecko robot foot
Synthetic gecko toes. Toes from a robot foot designed to mimic (biomimetics) the foot of a gecko. The robot foot is made of a dry adhesive polymer

SpinybotII climbing robot, scaling a wall. This robot has been designed to mimic (biomimetics) the climbing ability of insects and spiders

Scarecrow in a garden, with flowers and planted crops. The scarecrow is designed to look like a human, and is being used to scare away birds that feed on seeds and plants

Barbed fishing fly, SEM
Barbed fishing fly, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The fly, usually made with feathers and hair, imitates the natural food of the fish and stimulates it to feed

Rainbow over the Millennium Bridge, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

New York-New York Hotel and replica of Statue of Liberty, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Luxor Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Sphinx and obelisk outside the Luxor Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

New York New York Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Boy kneeling in front of a religious statue
A boy kneeling in front of a religious statue of a woman (perhaps a saint) praying. He is holding his hands together in imitation of the statue

Little girl with a Gibraltar Barbary Macaque
A little girl sitting next to a Gibraltar Barbary Macaque (Macaca Sylvanus), trying to imitate its mannerisms. These animals are found on the Upper Rock of Gibraltar

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"Exploring the Art of Imitation: From Dream Falls to Sun Voyager" Imitation, a fascinating concept that transcends boundaries and eras. In Tahquamenon Falls State Park, USA, nature imitates a dream as Dream Falls cascades gracefully down the rocks. A symbol of serenity and beauty. In another corner of the world, a white flag flutters in Reykjavik, Iceland. The Sun Voyager stands tall as an iconic stainless-steel sculpture imitating a Viking longboat by Jon Gunnar Arnason. It represents the spirit of exploration and adventure. Venturing into Las Vegas, Nevada, we find imitation taking on different forms. The Grand Canal Gondola Ride at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino mimics the romantic charm of Venice's waterways while offering an unforgettable experience in America's entertainment capital. As night falls over The Strip in Las Vegas, casinos rise like giants imitating each other's grandeur. An elevated view showcases their dazzling lights and extravagant architecture—a testament to human creativity inspired by competition. But imitation is not limited to man-made wonders alone; it can also be found within ancient artistry. Roman marble copies reveal Sleeping or drunken satyrs known as the Barberini Faun—an imitation that preserves history for generations to come. Journeying into Scotland's mystical forests reveals yet another facet of imitation—nature mirroring itself through towering trees and lush greenery. Into the Mystic #2 captures this enchantment with its ethereal illustration. Sometimes even accidents are replicated for educational purposes—the crash test dummy imitates car crashes to enhance safety measures on our roads—a stark reminder that they are save lives too. And let us not forget fashion. Courtaulds Rayons 1936 advertisement showcases how clothing can mimic elegance and style from one era to another—an everlasting trend born out of inspiration from yesteryears' glamour.