Observer Collection (#5)

The Transit of Venus, an Observer and his Instruments at Grahamstown, New Zealand (engraving)
1053466 The Transit of Venus, an Observer and his Instruments at Grahamstown, New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transit of Venus)

The Chess Players, pre 1902 (oil on canvas)
1217422 The Chess Players, pre 1902 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 92x71 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Irish, out of copyright

His Majesty George IV, as he last appeared in his pony Phaeton in Windsor Park, from the Observer
3629295 His Majesty George IV, as he last appeared in his pony Phaeton in Windsor Park, from the Observer, 29 June 1830 (engraving) by English School

Dagger prepared by the Cato Street Conspirators, from the Observer, 5 March 1820 (engraving)
3629292 Dagger prepared by the Cato Street Conspirators, from the Observer, 5 March 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle Day - General Foch, commander of an army section
STC407194 Battle Day - General Foch, commander of an army section, watches one of the stages of an offensive in North Arras, 1915 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

The Spanish-American War: a Spanish lookout in a coconut palm (colour litho)
2818888 The Spanish-American War: a Spanish lookout in a coconut palm (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

RAF observer practising machine-gun firing with a camera gun which records hits and misses (b / w photo)
6014688 RAF observer practising machine-gun firing with a camera gun which records hits and misses (b/w photo) by English Photographer

His Royal Highness the Duke of York, taken during his last visit to newmarket, from the Observer
3629293 His Royal Highness the Duke of York, taken during his last visit to newmarket, from the Observer, 8 January 1827 (engraving) by English School

Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving)
1099681 Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated News)

Two lovers in a parlour disturbed by prying maids
5893733 Two lovers in a parlour disturbed by prying maids. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Two lovers in a parlour disturbed by prying maids moving glasses in a cupboard)

The Death of Amy Robsart, 1878 (oil on canvas)
3744398 The Death of Amy Robsart, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Yeames, William Frederick (1835-1918); 87x61 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Boys Playing Duckstone, c. 1845 (oil on canvas)
3744265 Boys Playing Duckstone, c.1845 (oil on canvas) by James, Robert (1809-53); 59.7x76.2 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Making observations of the accuracy of fire of siege artillery (colour litho)
3097624 Making observations of the accuracy of fire of siege artillery (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stable where the Cato Street Conspirators met, from the Observer, 5 March 1820 (engraving)
3629290 Stable where the Cato Street Conspirators met, from the Observer, 5 March 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Peasant Wedding, 1648
XAM74862 A Peasant Wedding, 1648 by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 76.5x114 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

The Curious Maid (oil on canvas)
ALG168140 The Curious Maid (oil on canvas) by Amberg, Wilhelm (1822-99); Museo Civico Revoltella, Trieste, Italy; German, out of copyright

Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving)
1099665 Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated News)

The Gross Clinic, 1876. Creator: Thomas Eakins
The Gross Clinic, 1876

Agent 007
Margaret Halaby

The Puppet´s observer
Luis Sarmento

Vigilance
Jeffrey C. Sink

Eye
C.S. Tjandra

with cap and bib
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Burning Eyes
Kutub Uddin

The blue eye
Greetje van Son

Pygmy Owl
Assaf Gavra

The meerkat
Greetje van Son

The guardian of the moorland
Luigi Ruoppolo

White-tailed jackrabbit
Shlomo Waldmann

Low angle
Jaco Marx

Eyeland
Christian MARCEL

The sentinel
Marco Pozzi

Looking over the wall
RABIA BASHA ARTIST

Two Lynx on rock
Xavier Ortega

Through the window
Mel Brackstone

Watcher
cheetah Watcher who jumped over the high thing like rock or tree or even like ant colonies, for looking to a great and easy meal to hunt when the sunrise just start, in Masai Mara, Kenya

Lynx drama
Sergio Saavedra Ruiz

Cold White
Alessandro Catta

Careful Pose
Mohammed Alnaser

On the wait
Mohammed Alnaser

suspicious
Ina Tänzer

Queen
Mohammed Alnaser

At the edge
Mohammed Alnaser

Spaniels
Michael Moore

Tree Lady
Mohammed Alnaser

bald eagle
Valerio Ferraro

Wildcat
Cédric Join

Pearly Kings and Queens arrive at St Marts Church Walworth with offerings for the " Pearlies" Harvest Festival. From all over London they went in their " State" horse drawn

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"Observer: Witnessing the World's Wonders through Time" Step into the realm of observation, where history unfolds before your eyes. From a captivating World War II poster urging you to "Fly with the RAF, " to witnessing the bending of starlight by the sun's attraction in Einstein's groundbreaking theory. Travel back to the 19th century and marvel at artwork depicting Halley's comet, a celestial spectacle that has fascinated observers for centuries. Experience the thrill of dropping from a kite balloon in 1917, as brave souls risked their lives for vital information during wartime. Intriguingly, even during times of conflict, recruitment posters beckoned men to join forces with Royal Air Force pilots and observers who marked targets with precision. And who could forget our feathered friends? Discover how pigeons served as military observers in 1914, delivering crucial messages across enemy lines. But observation isn't limited to war; it extends beyond earthly boundaries. Behold nature's mesmerizing display as Aurora Borealis dances across darkened skies—a sight that leaves all spectators spellbound. Curiosity knows no bounds—flip open Pears Annual from Christmas 1892 and immerse yourself in its pages filled with wonderment. Marvel at an incandescent giant lamp modeled after Edison's revolutionary bulb showcased at Expo—an invention that illuminated minds worldwide. Fast forward to quantum cryptography equipment—a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of secure communication channels amidst an ever-evolving digital landscape. Through time and space, observation remains intrinsic to our existence—whether gazing upon historical events or peering into scientific breakthroughs. As we reflect on these diverse glimpses into human curiosity and progress, let us embrace our role as keen observers shaping tomorrow’s world.