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Mute Collection (#3)

"Mute: A Silent Symphony of Strength and Beauty" In a world filled with noise, there is power in silence

Background imageMute Collection: Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) parent with cygnets, Bavaria, Germany

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) parent with cygnets, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageMute Collection: KELLER & BELL, 1894. Helen Keller (left) with her teacher, Anne Sullivan Macy

KELLER & BELL, 1894. Helen Keller (left) with her teacher, Anne Sullivan Macy, and Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone and teacher of the deaf. Photographed at Chautauqua, New York, 1894

Background imageMute Collection: Helen Keller and her teacher

Helen Keller and her teacher
Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968), American author and lecturer, who was left blind, deaf and mute at the age of 19 months. Seen here with her teacher, Anne Sullivan Macy (1866-1936)

Background imageMute Collection: Byron Waller, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Byron Waller, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Byron Waller with Jack DeJohnette Intercontinental, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Jazz Festival, November 2008

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 12010521

Picture No. 12010521
Mute Swan - adult swan attacking a young swan - Germany Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11993230

Picture No. 11993230
Mute Swan - Par - Cornwall - UK Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11993228

Picture No. 11993228
Mute Swan - Bathing - Cornwall - UK Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Violin, sordine, violoncello, violino piccola

Violin, sordine, violoncello, violino piccola and viola de gamba.. Violin and bow (1, 2), sordine or mute (3), violoncello (4), violino piccola or kit (5), Viola de Gamba of the 16th century (6)

Background imageMute Collection: HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968). American writer and lecturer. Seated with Alexander Graham Bell

HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968). American writer and lecturer. Seated with Alexander Graham Bell, right, and an unidentified man, left

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11675449

Picture No. 11675449
Mute Swan female feeding cygnets. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11675448

Picture No. 11675448
Mute Swan female feeding cygnets. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11675444

Picture No. 11675444
Mute Swan female with cygnets beside pond. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11675437

Picture No. 11675437
Mute Swan female on nest with eggs. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11675436

Picture No. 11675436
Mute Swan female with cygnets urban pond. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11674805

Picture No. 11674805
Mute Swan. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11674803

Picture No. 11674803
Mute Swan. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11674804

Picture No. 11674804
Mute Swan. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11671899

Picture No. 11671899
Mute Swan portrait. Date:

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Picture No. 11671898
Mute Swans adults in the water. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968). American writer and lecturer

HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968). American writer and lecturer. Helen Keller reading First Lady Grace Coolidges lips with her hand, 11 January 1926

Background imageMute Collection: Tamino and Pamina before the temple, scene from The Magic Flute by Wolfgang

Tamino and Pamina before the temple, scene from The Magic Flute by Wolfgang
XPH73643 Tamino and Pamina before the temple, scene from The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91), illustration from Allgemeines Europaisches Journal

Background imageMute Collection: Charles Michel de L Epee (1712-89) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833

Charles Michel de L Epee (1712-89) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833
KW189026 Charles Michel de L Epee (1712-89) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMute Collection: Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)

Background imageMute Collection: HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968). American author and lecturer

HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968). American author and lecturer. Keller (left) with Anne Sullivan Macy (1866-1936), American educator. Oil over a photograph, 1893

Background imageMute Collection: HELEN KELLER (1880-1968). American writer and lecturer

HELEN KELLER (1880-1968). American writer and lecturer. Photographed at the time of her graduation from Radcliffe College in 1904

Background imageMute Collection: HINE: CLASSROOM, 1917. A student learning cabinet work at the Training School for

HINE: CLASSROOM, 1917. A student learning cabinet work at the Training School for Deaf Mutes in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1917

Background imageMute Collection: HINE: CLASSROOM, 1917. Teaching a deaf-mute how to talk at the Training School

HINE: CLASSROOM, 1917. Teaching a deaf-mute how to talk at the Training School for Deaf Mutes in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1917

Background imageMute Collection: HINE: TYPESETTING, 1917. A schoolboy learning typesetting at the Training School

HINE: TYPESETTING, 1917. A schoolboy learning typesetting at the Training School for Deaf Mutes in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1917

Background imageMute Collection: HINE: CLASSROOM, 1917. Sewing class at the Training School for Deaf Mutes in Sulphur, Oklahoma

HINE: CLASSROOM, 1917. Sewing class at the Training School for Deaf Mutes in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1917

Background imageMute Collection: HINE: CLASSROOM, 1917. Art class at the Training School for Deaf Mutes in Sulphur, Oklahoma

HINE: CLASSROOM, 1917. Art class at the Training School for Deaf Mutes in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis Hine, April 1917

Background imageMute Collection: HINE: DORMITORY, 1917. Crowded dormitory at the Training School for Deaf Mutes in Sulphur

HINE: DORMITORY, 1917. Crowded dormitory at the Training School for Deaf Mutes in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1917

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11066975

Picture No. 11066975
Mute Swan Spring. Connecticut, USA. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11071922

Picture No. 11071922
Mute Swan on lake Autumn - Puckler Park, Muskau, Germany. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11071921

Picture No. 11071921
Mute Swan on lake Autumn - Puckler Park, Muskau, Germany. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11071920

Picture No. 11071920
Mute Swan flapping wings on lake - Puckler Park, Muskau, Germany. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11071919

Picture No. 11071919
Mute Swan flapping wings on lake - Puckler Park, Muskau, Germany. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11071918

Picture No. 11071918
Mute Swan on lake Autumn - Puckler Park, Muskau, Germany. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 11071917

Picture No. 11071917
Mute Swan on lake Autumn - Puckler Park, Muskau, Germany. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Daily Life - Swan-upping on the Thames from Brentford Ait - Third week in July

Daily Life - Swan-upping on the Thames from Brentford Ait - Third week in July - Swan Upping is an annual ceremonial and practical activity in England in which mute swans on the River Thames are

Background imageMute Collection: Pair of Mute Swans feeding, Louisville, Kentucky (Cygnus olor)

Pair of Mute Swans feeding, Louisville, Kentucky (Cygnus olor)

Background imageMute Collection: Flying Mute Swan over Loch

Flying Mute Swan over Loch

Background imageMute Collection: Swans, mainly Whooper on Loch Ardnave, Gruinart, Isle of Islay Scotland

Swans, mainly Whooper on Loch Ardnave, Gruinart, Isle of Islay Scotland

Background imageMute Collection: Resting Mute Swan

Resting Mute Swan

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 10738630

Picture No. 10738630
Whooper & Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) - Being Fed (Cygnus cygnus) Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 10947853

Picture No. 10947853
Mute Swan - splashing in water UK. Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 10884397

Picture No. 10884397
Mute Swan - turning eggs in nest during incubation (Cygnus olor) Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 10891680

Picture No. 10891680
Mute Swan - with chicks (Cygnus olor) Date:

Background imageMute Collection: Picture No. 10891679

Picture No. 10891679
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) Date:




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"Mute: A Silent Symphony of Strength and Beauty" In a world filled with noise, there is power in silence. Helen Keller, an extraordinary woman who overcame deafness and blindness, stands alongside her loyal Great Dane, embodying the profound connection that can exist beyond words. Together they navigate a world where sound is absent but love speaks volumes. As a mute swan gracefully glides across the water's surface, it reminds us of the elegance found in stillness. Just like Helen Keller reading Braille with her fingertips, these swans communicate through touch and movement - their silent language captivating all who witness their ethereal dance. Captured against the backdrop of Windsor Bridge and Henley, swans symbolize tranquility amidst bustling city life. They remind us to find solace in moments of quiet contemplation as we traverse our own busy lives. Helen Keller's portrait from 1905 immortalizes her resilience and determination as she defied societal expectations for individuals with disabilities. Her unwavering spirit continues to inspire generations to embrace their unique abilities rather than being defined by limitations. Morris the Mute Swan emerges majestically from calm waters; his presence demanding attention without uttering a single word. His regal stature serves as a reminder that strength lies not only in vocal expression but also in silent poise. Nuria's bouquet of peonies in teal and green exudes serenity through muted hues. These flowers speak softly yet evoke emotions that transcend language barriers - reminding us that beauty can be found even when words fail us. The undertaker's mute carries an air of mystery as he silently guides departed souls on their final journey. In this solemn role, he demonstrates how actions can convey compassion more profoundly than any spoken condolences ever could. Through these glimpses into the realm of "mute, " we are reminded that silence holds its own kind of power - one that allows for introspection, connection, and the ability to truly listen.