Motive Collection
"Motive: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Ferdinand And Miranda, as their love story unfolds in a captivating portrait by Artist Kaiser Wilhelm II
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"Motive: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Ferdinand And Miranda, as their love story unfolds in a captivating portrait by Artist Kaiser Wilhelm II. Queen Marie Antoinette's enigmatic gaze in her exquisite print leaves us pondering her hidden motives. Emperor Franz Joseph I's regal presence reminds us that even rulers have motives driving their actions. At the Motive Power Depot (MPD) in Bournemouth, Dorset, engines hum with purpose, fueled by the desire to transport people and goods across vast distances. The Earl of Shaftesbury stands apart from political motivations, his Vanity Fair cartoon capturing his unique character on November 13th, 1869. Meanwhile, an engraving titled "A Ride in a Ceylonese Tricycle" shows how simple pleasures can be motivated by curiosity and adventure. In another lithograph called "How to kiss your rich aunt, " we see humorous intentions at play. Yet it is the engraving of "The Rope Bridge over the Teremakau" that reveals courage as its motive - crossing treacherous terrain to connect communities. Witness innovation through time with "The Electric Tricycle" engraving and marvel at progress depicted in "Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation. " Mr Edison's groundbreaking invention arrives from New York via London - a phonograph driven by his relentless motive for perfection. Lastly, tin becomes more than just metal; it symbolizes resourcefulness and industry-driven motives shaping our world. From love stories to political intrigue, whimsical adventures to technological advancements – explore these diverse motives captured within art's embrace.