Leaning Collection (#5)

Duke and Duchess of Fife
672713 Duke and Duchess of Fife; (add.info.: Duke Duchess of Fife - Woodbury Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife (Alexandra Victoria Alberta Edwina Louise, nee Duff)

Steaming open letter in 19th Century
673489 Steaming open letter in 19th Century; (add.info.: Steaming open a letter, 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century well-informed postmistress
673386 19th century well-informed postmistress; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Well-informed postmistress); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Benjamin West
863557 Portrait of Benjamin West; (add.info.: Benjamin West (1738-1820) American-born British painter who settled in London in 1763

Olga Nethersole, actress (b/w photo)
672712 Olga Nethersole, actress (b/w photo); (add.info.: Olga Nethersole - Woodbury Olga Isabella Nethersole (18 January circa 1867 - 9 January 1951) was an English actress, theatre producer

Young goatherd in French Pyrenees
864793 Young goatherd in French Pyrenees; (add.info.: A young goatherd in the French Pyrenees, accompanied by his dog, keeps an eye on his flock as they browse on a hillside)

Model in mini skirt suit, with white beret and gloves
Model in mini skirt suit, with white beret and white gloves. Date: 1967

Modeal as artist in smart collared sweater
Model posing as an artist in front of a period portrait holding paint brushes. She is wearing a smart collared sweater. Date: circa 1960

Model in outdoor setting with teddy bear coat
Glamorous model in outdoor setting with teddy bear coat with matching fur hat and fur collar. Date: circa late 1950s

Woollands Catalogue shoot - Evening wear
Two young ladies in pretty evening dresses acompanied by a youthful gent in full evening dress - possiby a Woollands Catalogue shoot. Smart interior. Date: circa 1958

Shoot for Vanity Fair - Black Dress, lace neckline - taken at 6 Hamilton Place, Mayfair, London - October 29, 1959 Date: 1959

A night shelter for the poor and homeless, provided by the Salvation Army in the 19th century (engraving)
1000853 A night shelter for the poor and homeless, provided by the Salvation Army in the 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A night shelter for the poor and homeless)

Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908)
2603919 Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908); (add.info.: Henry Campbell - Bannerman (1836 - 1908) Scottish - born British statesman. Leader of the Liberal Party, 1899

Montague Tigg (colour litho)
2775605 Montague Tigg (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montague Tigg from Martin Chuzzlewit, by Charles Dickens)

Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) in Switzerland teaching geography and mathematics (engraving)
865184 Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) in Switzerland teaching geography and mathematics (engraving); (add.info.: Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) the last king of France (1830-1848)

Michael Faraday (1791-1867)
864450 Michael Faraday (1791-1867); (add.info.: Michael Faraday (1791-1867) English chemist and physicist, left, and John Frederic Daniell (1790-1845) English chemist, physicist and meteorologist

Portrait of James Simpson
863897 Portrait of James Simpson; (add.info.: James Simpson (1792-1868) British soldier; Chief of Staff in the Crimea in 1854 during the Crimean (Russo-Turkish War of 1853-1856)

Portrait of Francois Certain Canrobert
863563 Portrait of Francois Certain Canrobert; (add.info.: Francois Certain Canrobert (1809-1895) French soldier and Marshal of France

Crown Prince of Siam
672677 Crown Prince of Siam; (add.info.: Crown Prince of Siam - Woodbury First created by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1886, for his son Prince Maha Vajirunhis

19th century French country postman
673372 19th century French country postman; (add.info.: a nineteenth century French country postman); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Japanese Tattooed Man, c.1880 (hand coloured photograph)
1766822 A Japanese Tattooed Man, c.1880 (hand coloured photograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese Tattooed Man. Anonymous)

Johann Gutenberg (circa 1400 - 1468)
2603863 Johann Gutenberg (circa 1400 - 1468); (add.info.: Johann Gutenberg (c1400 - 1468) reading proofs while his assistant works the printing press

Franz Peter Schubert, composer
672762 Franz Peter Schubert, composer; (add.info.: Schubert - engraving Franz Peter Schubert (German pronunciation 31 January 1797 - 19 November 1828) was an Austrian composer

Lady Asquith, 1914 (w/c on paper)
619260 Lady Asquith, 1914 (w/c on paper) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 26.6x22.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn Asquith (27 September 1887 - 31 March 1960)

Williams, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Williams, between c1915 and c1920. Shows singer Irene Williams

Portrait of a young man in a tailcoat, 1910-1919. Creator: Peterburgskaia fotografia
Portrait of a young man in a tailcoat, 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Pegoud & Monternier, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. Pegoud & Monternier, between c1914 and c1915
Pegoud & Monternier, between c1914 and c1915. Monternier with French aviator Adolphe Ce´lestin Pe´goud (1889-1915) during World War I

Woman Lying On Her Belly, c1920. Creator: Francis Picabia
Woman Lying On Her Belly, c1920. Francis Picabia's early works were in the Impressionist style. After 1912 he developed a style of abstract cubism with orphic elements contibuting to Dadaism

View of local man sat on boat viewing Le Morne from Le Morne Brabant at sunset, Savanne District, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Camouflage
Paul Adrian Chis

The day nothing happened
Piet Flour

Pisa
Daniel Courtney

it is leaning
Barbara

Sofia Albertina, 1753-1829, Princess of Sweden, c1790. Creator: Anon
Sofia Albertina, 1753-1829, Princess of Sweden, c1790

"The Kitchen Maid", 1651. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn. "The Kitchen Maid", 1651
"The Kitchen Maid", 1651

Portrait of a man, 19th century. Creator: Pauline Augustin
Portrait of a man, 19th century

"Self-contempt", late 19th century. Creator: Mihaly Munkacsy. "Self-contempt", late 19th century
"Self-contempt", late 19th century

Queen Sophia of Sweden & Norway, 1900. Creator: Gosta Florman. Queen Sophia of Sweden & Norway, 1900
Queen Sophia of Sweden & Norway, 1900

Patrick Baron Seton (1849-1911), born in Scotland, active in Sweden and Scotland... 1891. Creator: Ivar Nyberg
Patrick Baron Seton (1849-1911), born in Scotland, active in Sweden and Scotland, court huntsman, landowner, justice of the peace, married to Beate Rosencrantz

Portrait of young girl with birdcage, c18th century. Creator: Hugues Taraval
Portrait of young girl with birdcage, c18th century

Portrait of a Man, possibly a Self-portrait, late 1640s. Creator: Gerrit Dou
Portrait of a Man, possibly a Self-portrait, late 1640s

Shamrock II at the finish, Oct. 3, 1901, c1901 Oct 3. Creator: Unknown
Shamrock II at the finish, Oct. 3, 1901, c1901 Oct 3

Constitution and Columbia, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Constitution and Columbia, 1901

Takagi Umanosuke and the Ghost of a Woman, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Takagi Umanosuke and the Ghost of a Woman, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Fashion Plate (Evening Mourning Dress), 1810. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Mourning Dress), 1810

Fashion Plate (Morning Dress), 1824. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Morning Dress), 1824

Fashion Plate (Half Dress), 1816. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Half Dress), 1816

Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1813. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Evening Dress), 1813

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"Leaning into Life's Tapestry: A Journey through Time and Space" In the captivating image of "Franz Liszt at 30 Years of Age, " we witness a musical genius leaning into his passion, creating melodies that transcend time. Just as pilgrims embark on the El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, their weary bodies lean forward with determination, seeking spiritual enlightenment along ancient paths. A black and white photograph captures an old bicycle by the Singel canal in Amsterdam, where time seems to stand still. Leaning against a wall, it tells stories of countless rides taken through picturesque European streets. Friedrich Nietzsche once said, "He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying. " Leaning becomes a metaphor for personal growth as we strive to reach new heights. A vibrant red bicycle leans casually by the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam, mirroring the city's laid-back charm. It invites us to embrace life's simple pleasures while exploring this enchanting corner of Europe. Another black and white image showcases an old bicycle resting peacefully by the Singel canal in Amsterdam. Its worn frame reminds us that even objects can lean gracefully into nostalgia, carrying memories from days gone by. The sleek BMW S1000RR motorcycle epitomizes speed and power as it leans effortlessly into sharp turns on exhilarating rides. It symbolizes pushing boundaries and embracing adrenaline-fueled adventures. Jeeves and Wooster exemplify a different kind - relying on each other for support amidst comical mishaps. Their friendship teaches us about trust, loyalty, and finding humor even when life throws curveballs our way. In "Women from Galicia at the Window, " these figures lean towards hope as they gaze out onto an uncertain world. Their resilience echoes throughout history as women continue fighting for equality against all odds.