Meaning Collection (#17)

Elizabeth Greenleaf 1753-54 Oil canvas 21 1 / 2 x 17 3 / 4
Artokoloro

John Greenleaf 1753-54 Oil canvas 21 1 / 2 x 17 3 / 4
Artokoloro

CORBRIDGE, Corbridge is a village in Northumberland, England, situated west of Newcastle and convert|4|mi|0 east of Hexham

ROYAL WESTERN YACHT CLUB, IN MOUNTs BAY, THE GRAND TURK, AND THE
ROYAL WESTERN YACHT CLUB, IN MOUNTs BAY, " THE GRAND TURK, " AND " THE LILY OF DEVON." DRAWN BY MR. N.M. CONDY. 1846

Man looks into empty jug, two men watch, Adriaen van Ostade, 1651 - 1655

Parable of the two blind, Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1540 - 1570

imu komachi, Parrot Komachi. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1776
AImu komachi, Parrot Komachi. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1776 and 1785], 1 print : woodcut, color; 14.9 x 21 cm

Furious Frenchman shouts at a Cheeky Englishman
English as She is Spik. Furious Frenchman (to Arry, who has just knocked his hat off " for a lark" ) - " Sacre

Comic caricature in a lunatic asylum by Phil May
Dottieville Lunatic Asylum Visitor to the Asylum - " Is that Clock Right?" The Dotty One - " O course it ain, or it wouldn t be here." Date: 1900

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)

Picture No. 10875584
Aerial image of Scotland, UK: Ben More (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Mhr, meaning great mountain') Date:

Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dream as meaning there would be seven fat years and seven lean years. Potiphars wife inviting to bed, invitation which he refused, points to Josephs integrity

CORBRIDGE, Corbridge is a village in Northumberland, England, situated west of Newcastle and convert|4|mi|0 east of Hexham

Royal Western Yacht Club, in Mounts Bay, the Grand Turk, and the Lily of Devon
ROYAL WESTERN YACHT CLUB, IN MOUNTs BAY, " THE GRAND TURK, " AND " THE LILY OF DEVON." DRAWN BY MR. N.M. CONDY. 1846

Bangkok Wat Rajabopit - Thailand - Wat Rajabopit (meaning built by the King) Temple interior somewhat Italian Renaissance. Beautiful set of Chinese vases in front of the Buddha images. Date: 1952

Sign painted on the white wall meaning Him (God) in Arab writing. The source of the Buna river and the house of the Whirling Dervishes, an old Muslim monastery, Blagaj, Bosnia Herzegovina

The Graphic Christmas Number, Nativity scene
Front cover of The Graphic Christmas Number (date unknown, but probably 1920s), featuring an illustration of a Nativity scene. Date: 1920s

Roodee Racecourse Cross
The remains of the ancient cross on Roodee Racecourse, Chester, Cheshire, England, which gets its name from the Saxon rood (cross) and eye, meaning island. Date: 1960s

Couple cuddling during WW1
A couple cuddling a sofa during the First World War, with a picture of a saluting officer on the wall behind them -- no doubt her absent husband

Racial / Sri Lanka / Dancers
Two Sri Lankan Devil Dancers accompanied by a barrel drum. Their hands are held in detailed positions (mudras) which have symbolic & narative meaning. Date: circa 1890

Psychological identity. Conceptual computer artwork of a headless person and two psychology books. One of the most fundamental psychological and philosophical concepts is that of the self

Cingulate gyrus in the brain, artwork
Temporal lobe in the brain. Computer artwork of a persons head showing the left hemisphere of the brain inside. The highlighted area shows the left temporal lobe

Metropolitan Police Glossary of Words instruction book
A Metropolitan Police instruction book: Glossary of Words in Common Police Use

Prince Leopold, 1872
Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1855-1884) photographed in 1872. Leopold was the fourth son and eighth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

The Harbour at Hamburg, 1892
Aerial view of the harbour at Hamburg, with a large number of ships along the quayside, 1892. At that time cholera had broken out in Hamburg, meaning that shipping was unable to proceed normally

Meaning of Storms
Thunderstorms had different esoteric significances at different times of the year, so Scandinavian priests consult their runes

Madness of Ahari Joan
Priest Ahari Joan, mad for love of a girl, seeks to recover his senses by meditating on a sacred text, but unable to find its meaning he becomes a skeleton-ghost

Andersen / Rolighed / Dk
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN Danish writers home in Denmark, the Villa Rolighed (meaning Peace) where he died

Joseph and the Dreams
Joseph is good at interpreting dreams, and explains to Pharaoh the meaning of his prophetic dreams

Dream Chart
The key to your dreams : a sorcerer and a witch, with their sinister familiars, reveal your destiny when you tell them your dreams, for everything has a meaning !

Greek Philosophers
Philosophers consider the meaning of life in the Grove of Academe

Joseph and Pharaoh
He explains the meaning of Pharaohs dream

microcosmic Buccaneers
MICROCOSMIC BUCCANEERS (Harl Vincent) Two Earthmen watch the landing of an alien spacecraft - the occupants seem well-meaning enough, giving a friendly wave

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"Unveiling the Hidden Messages: Exploring the Meaning Behind Art, Literature, and Life" In a world where words may fail us, we turn to other forms of expression to convey our deepest emotions. The Language of Flowers has long been used as a secret code for lovers and friends alike, each bloom carrying its own unique meaning. As we gaze upon the East View of Old Sarum, an ancient hill fort in England, we are reminded that history too holds profound significance. Just like this picturesque landscape tells tales of battles fought and civilizations risen and fallen, every brushstroke on Vertumnus's oil painting from 1591 carries layers of symbolism waiting to be deciphered. But meaning is not confined solely within art; it can also be found in everyday moments captured on comic postcards. Men walking past a shop window or women placing bets at the races with bookies both ways - these seemingly mundane scenes hold deeper truths about human nature and society. H. M. Bateman's Very Well Meant reminds us that even humor can carry profound messages. Through laughter, we often find hidden truths about ourselves and our relationships with others. A letter written by Ida Stanton aboard RMS Carpathia takes us back to a time when communication was slower but no less meaningful. In her words penned during a voyage across vast oceans, we glimpse into her hopes and dreams - proof that even amidst distance and separation, connection remains paramount. Georgian cartoons capture conversations at turnstiles - ordinary encounters transformed into windows into societal norms and values. These small interactions speak volumes about class distinctions or political debates simmering beneath the surface. And then there are grand events like coronations held in Westminster Abbey - moments steeped in tradition yet laden with symbolic weight. From George IV's crowning glory to King Charles II's restoration after years of turmoil, these ceremonies remind us that power comes with responsibility but also serves as a unifying force for a nation.