Interpretation Collection (#3)

Music made Visible by the Hon. Mrs Forbes Sempill
Article by the Hon. Mrs Forbes Sempill (the step-daughter of Sir John Lavery), discussing the art of Pamela Colman Smith and her interpretative pictures made while listening to music. Date: 1927

Music visualised by Pamela Colman Smith
Page from The Illustrated London News showing the " visions of music" painted by Pamela Colman Smith, interpreted pieces of music through art. Date: 1927

History of Fashion 1830S
Late 19th century interpretation of clothing from the 1830s. Pink gown with round, unadorned skirt & imbecile sleeves. Black scarf & belt & large white bonnet. Date: 1830s

Joseph Interpreting Pharaohs Dream, early 20th century. Artist: Margaret Dovaston
Joseph Interpreting Pharaohs Dream, early 20th century. Modern depiction of a story from the Bible, showing Joseph with the Egyptian pharaoh

Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dream, 1493. One of 12 Hebrew Patriarchs, Joseph interpreted the dream as meaning there would be seven fat years and seven lean years

Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961), Swiss psychoanalyst

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), Austrian neurologist. Founder of Psychoanalysis

Pharaoah has his dreams interpreted by Joseph
Pharaoah, King of Egypt, hearing the interpretation of his two dreams from Joseph - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 41.26. 1787

The postal censorship: deciphering languages
Page showing a series of photos depicting some medals intercepted from Germany, as well as letters marked as photographs which contained rubber and leather instead

Three Interpreters
Men of many words: These three Belgian exhibition guides have helped hundreds of visitors at the Liege Exhibition, being able to speak seven languages! Date: 1930

Male Costume C16Th
An interpretation of C16th costume: cap with a feather, striped stockings & heeled shoes with roses, skirted doublet & an ermine lined half- gown with hanging sleeves. Date: c16th

Tuck. C350. B Parsons. c1920. jpg
Outside of the cattle shed, an interpretation of the Nativity, depicting Mary, Joseph, Jesus and the three wise men. Artist: BE Parsons Date: 1907

The Futurist Exhibition at the Sackville Gallery, 1912
" The Hysteria Wave spreads to art: influence of the futurist exhibition on a Bystander artist". Artist Charles Sykes produced this futurist-inspired sketch

I saw a ship a-sailing
Illustrative interpretation of traditional nursery rhyme. Artist: Ethel Larcombe Date: circa 1910

Suffragette Demonstration Parliament 1908. Depicts the demonstration on 13th October 1908, when suffragettes, men and women were invited to Rush the House of Commons

Captain Cuttle
Anonymous artists interpretation of Captain Cuttle, from Dombey & Son by Charles Dickens. Date: 1908

RAF photographic reconnaissance work by G. H. Davis
Spying out the enemys secrets from the air: photographic reconnaissance work in the RAF. How the RAF has obtained its great collection of photographs of vital areas in Germany

Venus entrusting Cupid Time 1758 Etching Plate
Artokoloro

The Dreamers True Friend, 1874 (engraving)
XJF3037834 The Dreamers True Friend, 1874 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreamers True Friend)

The Dreamers Sure Guide, 1876
XJF3037828 The Dreamers Sure Guide, 1876 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreamers Sure Guide)

Dreams and Moles, titlepage, c. 1750 (woodcut)
XJF2920849 Dreams and Moles, titlepage, c.1750 (woodcut) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dreams and Moles, with their interpretation and Signification)

Belly Cold - Chinese man causes linguistic confusion
Chinese man causes linguistic confusion... " Belly cold today, miss!" " Well - why don t you tuck your shirt in?" Date: circa 1940

Comic Postcard - Slops removed and served
Comic Postcard - A Housemaid removes and empties the slops from a bedroom chamber pot (potty), whilst at the same time a (hopefully different type of)

Rocky Mountain National Park is a destination for vacationers from all over the world. Purple fringe flower (Phacelia sericea) blooms in the foreground

HOROSCOPES - WILLIAM BLAKE The horoscope of the English mystic, artist and poet, William Blake, who was born in London, at 7.45 pm on 28 November 1757 (figure 00)

Daniel interprets the writing on the wall
In the Old Testament Book of Daniel, duringt a banquet hosted by King Belshazzar, mysterious writing (" Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin" ) appeared on the wall, written by a disembodied hand

Drawing that can be either seen as a duck or a rabbit

Menippus by VELAZQUEZ, Diego RodrЧ uez de Silva (1599-1660). Velazquez makes a burlesque interpretation of the sitter. Baroque

Aesop by VELAZQUEZ, Diego RodrЧ uez de Silva (1599-1660). Particular burlesque interpretation of the artist. Baroque

lfrics translation of the Lords Prayer, from a 17th century edition. With decorative initial letter.. From: Divers ancient monuments in the Saxon tongue : written seven hundred yeares agoe

Race horses in a photo finish
German graphic interpretation of a photo finish.Date: 1941

Doggie Doctor
Tess and Twinkle, two remarkably intelligent Alsatians belonging to Mr. L. Goodwin of Cliftonville, give a clever interpretation of a doctors bedside consultation! Date: 1930s

Addled Ads - Living in a HORSE
Addled Ads - WANTED: " AT ONCE. Man wanted to look after horse, to live in." 1905

Durers Rhinoceros, 1515. Albrecht Durer (1471- 1528) was a German artist. His skillful use of perspective and mathematical proportions made him one of the outstanding artistic figures of the early

Driver doubt / W H Robinson
When a point-duty policeman is encountered whos hand gestures are difficult to interpret, a driver can carry, attached to the front of his car, a large query-mark or queston mark (in solid tin)

Interpreter and guard for travellers
A superb postcard showing an interpreter and guard that a traveller could hire for translation and protection!

Costume / Women / Paris 1863
A later 19th century depiction of fashions of the 1860s. A young Parisian lady wears a dress with full bishop sleeves & wide skirt supported by a cage crinoline

Empire Style 1804
This blue gown with green shawl demonstrates a later 19th century interpretation of the Empire style of 1804 and may or may not be based on an actual fashion plate

AMPHIARAUS, Greek seer of Thebes, known for interpretation of dreams, sailed on Golden Fleece expedition

Religious card with quotation from Revelation 2: 7
A religious card with a quotation from the Book of Revelation, Chapter 2, Verse 7 -- " To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the Tree of Life which is in the midst of the Paradise of

The parallel roads og Glen Roy in AScotland caused by an ice dammed lake durring the last ice age that left rings
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Wilhelm Backhaus / Histed
WILHELM BACKHAUS German pianist, best known for his interpretation of Beethoven

Wilhelm Backhaus
WILHELM BACKHAUS German pianist, best known for his interpretation of Beethoven

Wilhelm Backhaus / Rotary
WILHELM BACKHAUS German pianist, best known for his interpretation of Beethoven

1818 WOMENs COSTUME
Late 19th century interpretation of costumes from 1818. Note the gown on the right which is copied from an origianl in Costume Parisien (see 10105684)

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"Unraveling the Enigma: The Art of Interpretation" In a world filled with countless narratives and hidden meanings, interpretation becomes our guiding light. Like DORE's LEVIATHAN emerging from the depths, we delve into the realms of imagination to decipher the mysteries that surround us. Just as The Pied Piper of Hamelin led us on a mesmerizing journey, interpretation invites us to explore alternate realities within the quantum universe, and is through this lens that we unravel secrets concealed in plain sight, much like Sigmund Freud dissected the human psyche during his time. Like an intricate cabinet from Antwerp circa 1650, every detail holds significance waiting to be unlocked. Julius Harrison's melodies echo through time, while Argo Navis sails across celestial seas as a constellation representing profound symbolism. Even in times of turmoil and war, such as at Charing Cross Dressing Station bunkers in Ploegsteert, it offers solace and understanding amidst chaos. And just like Mr Pickwick embarks on whimsical adventures in literature, we embark on intellectual journeys guided by our interpretations. The Honorable Mrs Forbes Sempill reminds us that music transcends boundaries; it makes visible what words cannot express. Much like Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat who roams freely without constraint or judgment – interpretation allows for freedom of thought and exploration. Interpretation is not merely decoding symbols; it is an art form that breathes life into ancient tales and forgotten histories. It bridges gaps between cultures and eras while shedding light on humanity's collective consciousness. So let us embrace this captivating dance with meaning – interpreting each stroke of brushwork or note played with curiosity and wonderment. For within these interpretations lies our connection to past civilizations' wisdom and future possibilities yet untold.