Mid Adult Man Collection (page 4)

A peacock seller in India. Peacocks are sold for their meat and feathers. From a contemporary print, c. 1935; Artwork
A peacock seller in India. Peacocks are sold for their meat and feathers. From a contemporary print, c.1935; Artwork

Sir Kenelm Digby, 1603 - 1665, an English courtier, diplomat, natural philosopher; England

Historical image of a town in development; Artwork

Illustrated portrait of Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough and 1st Earl of Monmouth, 1658 to 1735. English nobleman and military leader

Victorian stereoview card from circa 1900, historic social image. Diwara Temples, Jain Temples, on the almost inaccessible Mount Abu; India

Ion Luca Caragiale, also known as I. L. Caragiale, 1852 -1912. Wallachian, later Romanian playwright, short story writer, poet, theatre manager, political commentator and journalist

Neptune. After a 16th century engraving. Neptune was the Roman god of the sea, and also of horses

Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, 1799 - 1837. Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. After a contemporary print

Victorian stereo view card from circa 1900, historic social image. Wayfarers on a straight 30 mile road lined with stately poplar trees, Baramula to Cashmere; India

Movie photograph, an advertisement for The Sheik Steps Out, a 1937 American musical film

Lifeboat saving a man in rough seas from magic lantern slide, circa 1900. A coxswain leaning over the lifeboat to help a drowning man, re-enactment in studio

The HMS M2 Royal Navy submarine monitor carrying her Parnall Peto seaplane. Seen here in 1932 shortly before sinking. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

Self-portrait of Maurice Quentin de La Tour, 1704 - 1788. French Rococo portraitist who worked primarily with pastels. From La Tour, published 1920

The removal of the statue of Eros from Piccadilly Circus to Embankment Gardens in 1925 during the reconstruction of Piccadilly Tube Station. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

Franz Kafka, 1883 - 1924. German-speaking Bohemian Jewish novelist and short story writer. After a contemporary print

Valentin Louis Georges EugAšne Marcel Proust, 1871 - 1922, also known as Marcel Proust. French novelist, critic, and essayist. After a contemporary print

FrA©dA©ric FranAzois Chopin, 1810 - 1849. Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era
Frederic FranAzois Chopin, 1810 - 1849. Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769-1821, as first consul of the French Republic. After a work by Louis Boilly, 1761-1845

Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Baronet, 1829-1896. English painter and illustrator. He was a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

Alfred Jarry, 1873 - 1907. French symbolist writer and dramatist. After a contemporary print

Jean Baptiste Colbert, 1619-1683. French controller general of finance from 1665 and secretary of state for the navy from 1668 under Louis XIV. After a contemporary engraving

Gautama Buddha, circa 563 / 480 - circa 483 / 400 BCE, also known as Siddhartha Gautama
Gautama Buddha, circa 563/480 - circa 483/400 BCE, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha or the Buddha. Ascetic (sramana) and sage

SAŝren Aabye Kierkegaard, 1813 - 1855. Danish philosopher, theologian, poet, social critic and religious author. After a contemporary print

Moctezuma II, c. 1466 - 1520, also spelled Montezuma, Moteuczoma, Motecuhzoma, Mot?ucz?mah, and Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin. Ninth tlatoani or ruler of Tenochtitlan, Mexico

Louis XIV, 1638 - 1715, also known as Louis the Great or the Sun King. King of France. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Bankside, Southwark, London, England, seen here in Shakespeares day, showing The Bear Garden, a place used for bear-baiting

Richard Tarlton or Tarleton, d. 1588. English actor of the Elizabethan era, seen here with his pipe and tabor
Richard Tarlton or Tarleton, d.1588. English actor of the Elizabethan era, seen here with his pipe and tabor. From Shakespeare The Player, published 1916

FranAzois-RenA©(Auguste), vicomte de Chateaubriand, 1768 - 1848. French writer, politician
FranAzois-Rene(Auguste), vicomte de Chateaubriand, 1768 - 1848. French writer, politician, diplomat and historian, considered the founder of Romanticism in French literature

Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1792 - 1822, English poet, dramatist, essayist, novelist. After a contemporary print

Greenwich Palace also known as The Palace of Placentia, Greenwich, London, England in the 16th century. From Shakespeare The Player, published 1916

Johann Christian Friedrich HAolderlin, 1770 - 1843. German poet. After a contemporary print

French troops on the streets of Paris, France during Prince Louis-NapolA©on Bonapartes coup d A©tat of 1851
French troops on the streets of Paris, France during Prince Louis-Napoleon Bonapartes coup d etat of 1851. From Historia de los Crimenes del Despotismo, published 1870

Bagdemagus broke his own spear against his enemys armour. From Knights of the Grail: Lohengrin, Galahad published 1909

The coming of Galahad. From Knights of the Grail: Lohengrin, Galahad published 1909

Covent Garden Market, Westminster, London, England in the early 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

A 19th century view of Birmingham, West Midlands, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Old Houses of Lords and Commons, Palace of Westminster, London, England, seen here before the fire of 1834. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

The Royal Arcade, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, seen here in the 19th century, the building was demolished in 1963. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

The Thames Tunnel, London, England, seen here in the early 19th century. Built beneath the River Thames in London, it connects Rotherhithe and Wapping

Mansion House, London, England, seen here in the early 19th century. It is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

A 19th century steam printing machine. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

The London Bridge railway station, London, England in the 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

A game of Shinty in progress in the 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

The London and Greenwich Railway (L&GR), opened in London, England between 1836 and 1838. It was the first steam railway in the capital, the first to be built specifically for passengers

Birmingham Curzon Street railway station (formerly Birmingham station), Birmingham, England in the 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Archival colour postcard of family dressed for temple visit, China, circa 1915; China

World War Two Propaganda, General Motors, circa 1942; Artwork

Archival colour postcard of street scene, Peking (Beijing), China, with entry gates, circa 1910; Beijing, China

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In the midst of a powerful rowing session, the mid adult man pushes his limits as part of a dedicated crew team. The determination in his eyes is mirrored by the historic image of tourists at Old Faithful geyser, Yellowstone National Park, captured in black and white circa 1900. It's a reminder that human fascination with nature's wonders transcends time and generations. Just like "The Great Wilno, " a fearless human cannonball from ca. 1935 USA, this man stands beside his specially designed truck-mounted cannon ready to launch into new adventures. His spirit echoes through history as he fearlessly explores different corners of the world. From London to Lombardy, Europe has also left its mark on this adventurous soul. He gazes at the Monument to the Great Fire alongside members of the London Fire Brigade in an old photo from 19th-century England. And then there's Madesimo in Lombardy, Italy where he stands on rocks overlooking an alpine lake - finding solace amidst breathtaking landscapes. But it doesn't stop there; frozen Lake Sils becomes his ice hockey rink covered with bubbles while African Muslim man finds peace praying with Islamic prayer beads (tasbih) in Togo. From fjords to mountains and oceans, he hikes across Vidoy Island and Klaksvik capturing high-angle views that take your breath away. Cracked soil beneath him doesn't deter him from photographing Skaelingsfjall mountain or admiring majestic waterfalls along cliffs in Gjogv, Eysturoy Island - Faroe Islands have become his playground for exploration. With backpack strapped firmly on his back, our mid adult man continues to embrace life's adventures one step at a time while enjoying stunning views over Funningur fjord - proving that age is just a number when it comes to experiencing all that this beautiful world has to offer.