Incomplete Collection (#4)

Callan Augustinian Friary, Co Kilkenny, Ireland; 15Th Century Friary

Statue Of Odyssey; Athens, Greece

Statue Of Iilad; Athens, Greece

Shipwreck At Sunset, Co Donegal, Ireland

Round Towers, Tower At Ballyfin, Co Laois

Dunamase Castle, Co Laois, Ireland

Athassel Priory, Co Tipperary, Ireland; Augustinian Medieval Priory

Co Donegal, Ireland; Marooned Boat

Mosaic depicting Orpheus charming wild beasts playing lyre, from Tarsus, Turkey
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Mosaic depicting Orpheus charming the wild beasts playing the lyre. From Tarsus, Turkey

Statue of chief Vestal (Virgo Vestalis Maxima), from House of the Vestal Virgins, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy
Roman civilization, II century A.D. Statue of Chief Vestal (Virgo Vestalis Maxima), from the House of the Vestal Virgins at the Roman Forum, Rome

Statuette of Great Singer Ur-Nanshe, circa 2500 b. c. from Mari, Tell Hariri (Syria)
Sumerian civilization, 3rd millenium b.C. Statuette of the Great Singer Ur-Nanshe, circa 2500 b.C. From Mari, Tell Hariri (Syria)

Illustration of incomplete cadel flourishing, a decorative extension to ascending or descending strokes, showing how the letter is drafted in pencil before applying ink

Brick elevator at a construction site

Cube with a map of America being put together from smaller cubes, 3D illustration

Bridge St. Benezet over Rhone River at sunset, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France, Europe

The complete Bristol 167 Brabazon I Mk I, G-AGPW, and the incomplete Brabazon Mk II before being scrapped in October 1953

Eiffel Construction 11
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France, 31st March 1889. No. 11 in a series of 11. Th├®ophile F├®au captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of

Birth Of A Monument
Construction begins on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, 1st September 1887. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The incomplete Avro 720 prototype XD696 at Avro in 1956
The incomplete Avro 720 prototype, XD696, at Avro in 1956. Date: 1956

The incomplete Supermarine Type 545 XA181
The incomplete Supermarine Type 545, XA181, at the College of Aeronautics, Cranfield

Magellans route, 16th century map
Magellans route around the world, in a 1544 copy of the Agnese Atlas. Magellans route is shown as a dark line. Ferdinand Magellan (c.1480-1521) set sail from Seville, Spain

17th century map of Japan
Japan, 17th century Dutch map. These lands had not yet been accurately mapped by Europeans, and the islands of Japan (centre to centre right) are much distorted

Bust of Antinous
Portrait bust of Antinous. Thasian marble. Found at Patras. The youth Anthinoos of Bithyna, in Asia Minor was the favourite of the emperor Hadrian

Marble statuettes of Athena and Zeus, 2nd century BC
Left: Marble statuette of Athena. Perhaps from Asia Minor, late 2nd c. BC. Right: Marble statuette of Zeus. Perhaps from Asia Minor, late 2nd c. BC

Building a thatched roof, model

Fragments of pottery, from Monte Bignone, Province of Imperia, Italy
Prehistory, Italy. Fragments of pottery. From Monte Bignone, province of Imperia

Fragment of female statue, from Abruzzo Region, Italy
Italic civilizations, Piceni, 9th century b.C. Fragment of female statue. From Abruzzo Region

Parchment manuscript of the Gospel of Saint Luke, biblical uncial script
Egyptian civilization, Coptic period. Coptic parchment manuscript of the Gospel of Saint Luke. Biblical uncial script

Greek civilization, marble statue of athlete Agias, pankration champion, Roman copy of Greek original by Lysippus
Greek civilization. Marble statue of athlete Agias, a pankration champion. Roman copy of the Greek original by Lysippus

Fresco depicting hunting scene, from Tiryns, Greece
Greek-Mycenaean civilization, 12th century b.C. Fresco depicting a hunting scene. From Tiryns, Greece

Marble statue of goddess Themis by Chairestratos, from Rhamnous, Greece, 3rd Century B. C
Greek civilization, 3rd century b.C. Marble statue of goddess Themis, by sculptor Chairestratos. From the small temple at Rhamnous, Greece

Forma Urbis Severiana, detail featuring Portuense Street and south bank of Tiber, marble sculpture, 3rd Century
Cartography, Italy, 3rd century AD. Forma Urbis Severiana, marble map of ancient Rome. Fragment featuring Portuense Street and the south bank of the Tiber

Terracotta model of temple, from Perachora, Greece
Greek civilization. Terracotta model of a temple. From Perachora, Greece

Marble statue of Satyr clutching Nymph, Roman copy of Hellenistic original
Greek civilization, 2nd century b.C. Marble statue of a Satyr clutching a nymph. Roman copy of a Hellenistic original

Gypsum relief depicting king Ashurnasirpal II on chariot hunting lion, from Nimrud, Calah, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 9th century b.C. Gypsum relief depicting king Ashurnasirpal II on his chariot hunting a lion. From Nimrud, Calah, Iraq

Bronze head possibly of king Sargon, from Nineveh, Iraq
Akkadian civilization, 3rd millennium b.C. Bronze head, possibly of king Sargon. From Nineveh, Iraq

Greek civilization, three Fates (Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos) or else Leto, Dione and Aphrodite by Phidias
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Phidias, the three Fates (Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos) or else Leto, Dione and Aphrodite, from the east gable of the Parthenon in Athens

Greek civilization, Demeter and Iris by Phidias, from east gable of Parthenon in Athens, Pentelic marble, 447-440 b. c
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Phidias, Demeter and Iris from the east gable of the Parthenon in Athens. Pentelic marble, 447-440 b.C

Greek civilization, Nike by Phidias, from east gable of Parthenon in Athens, Pentelic marble, 447-440 b. c
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Phidias, Nike from the east gable of the Parthenon in Athens. Pentelic marble, 447-440 b.C

Prosperity - Stage I, c1920. Artist: Warwick Reynolds
Prosperity - Stage I, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - Warwick Reynolds and his work, by Percy V Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

The Eiffel Tower under construction, Paris, c1888. Designed by the French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), the Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition staged in Paris in

The Oath of the Tennis Court (unfinished), detail, 1791-1792. Artist: Jacques-Louis David
The Oath of the Tennis Court (unfinished), detail, 1791-1792. From the Musee National du Chateau de Versailles, France

The demolition of the Church of the Feuillants, 1805. Artist: Hubert Robert
The demolition of the Church of the Feuillants, 1805. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Brighton Pier, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Young Spanish Gentleman, ca. 1629, by Diego de Silva Rodrigu
Diego de Silva Rodriguez Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish painter. Young Spanish Gentleman, ca. 1629. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Persian rider. Greece. VI century B. C
GREEK ART. VI B.C. GREECE. Persian rider in parian marble. Dated in 520 b.C. Acropolis Museum. Athens. Greece

Barcelona skyline with Torre Agbar and Sagrada Familia by architect Antonio Gaudi, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

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"Incomplete: A Tapestry of Time and Vision" Step into a world where time stands still, where the past and present intertwine in an incomplete symphony. The magnificent La Sagrada Familia church, designed by the visionary Antoni Gaudi, illuminates the night sky with its ethereal glow. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is not just a basilica; it is a testament to human creativity that transcends generations. As we delve deeper into history, we uncover ancient maps that tell tales of exploration and discovery. A 17th-century world map reveals the vastness of our planet, while a 16th-century map showcases the intricate details of the British Isles. These fragments from centuries ago remind us of how much there is left to explore and understand. Inside La Sagrada Familia's sacred space, stained glass windows create kaleidoscopic patterns that dance with light. Gaudi's genius lies in his ability to merge architecture and art seamlessly – an unfinished masterpiece that continues to captivate hearts today. Traveling further through time, we encounter another 17th-century map depicting Europe's ever-changing borders. It serves as a reminder that history is never static; it evolves like the very landscapes it represents. Venturing beyond familiar shores, a 17th-century map unveils the mysteries of the New World – uncharted territories waiting to be discovered by intrepid explorers seeking fame and fortune. In Barcelona's vibrant streets, La Sagrada Familia Cathedral proudly stands as an emblematic symbol of Catalonia's rich heritage within Spain and Europe at large. Its towering spires reach for heights unknown – just like humanity itself – forever striving towards completion amidst perpetual change. Returning once more to Britain's shores on a 16th-century map, we witness its evolving identity throughout history - shaped by conquests, alliances, and cultural exchanges - yet always remaining enigmatic in its essence.