Patterns Collection (page 7)

Tyrolean chests (litho)
8651189 Tyrolean chests (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tyrolean chests. Illustration for The Nation's Treasures)

Ornament: Heraldry, Helmet Trappings (engraving)
8651141 Ornament: Heraldry, Helmet Trappings (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heraldry, Helmet Trappings)

Ornament: Furniture, The Bench (engraving)
8651140 Ornament: Furniture, The Bench (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furniture, The Bench)

Ornament: Vases, The Bottle (engraving)
8651138 Ornament: Vases, The Bottle (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vases, The Bottle)

Ornament: Enclosed Ornament, The Star-shape Panel (engraving)
8651134 Ornament: Enclosed Ornament, The Star-shape Panel (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enclosed Ornament, The Star-shape Panel)

Ornament: Natural Forms, The Grottesque Mask (engraving)
8651127 Ornament: Natural Forms, The Grottesque Mask (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Forms, The Grottesque Mask)

Ornament: Bands, The Vertebrate Band, etc (engraving)
8651122 Ornament: Bands, The Vertebrate Band, etc (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bands, The Vertebrate Band, etc)

Ornament: Free Ornaments, The Finial (engraving)
8651117 Ornament: Free Ornaments, The Finial (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free Ornaments, The Finial)

Ornament: Metal Objects, The Altar (engraving)
8647156 Ornament: Metal Objects, The Altar (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metal Objects, The Altar)

Ornament: Vases, The Cup, and the Beaker (engraving)
8647148 Ornament: Vases, The Cup, and the Beaker (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vases, The Cup, and the Beaker)

Ornament: Vases, The Urn (engraving)
8647141 Ornament: Vases, The Urn (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vases, The Urn)

Ornament: Enclosed Ornament, The Lunette, and the Spanrail Panels (engraving)
8647128 Ornament: Enclosed Ornament, The Lunette, and the Spanrail Panels (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enclosed Ornament, The Lunette)

Ornament: Enclosed Ornament, The Circular Panel (engraving)
8647122 Ornament: Enclosed Ornament, The Circular Panel (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enclosed Ornament, The Circular Panel)

Ornament: Enclosed Ornament, Various Panels (engraving)
8647113 Ornament: Enclosed Ornament, Various Panels (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enclosed Ornament, Various Panels)

Ornament: Enclosed Ornament, The Lozenge Panel (engraving)
8647111 Ornament: Enclosed Ornament, The Lozenge Panel (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enclosed Ornament, The Lozenge Panel)

Ornament: Repeating Ornament, The Square Diaper, etc (engraving)
8647109 Ornament: Repeating Ornament, The Square Diaper, etc (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repeating Ornament, The Square Diaper, etc)

Ornament: Geometrical Elements, Diaper Patterns (engraving)
8647080 Ornament: Geometrical Elements, Diaper Patterns (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geometrical Elements, Diaper Patterns)

Ornament: Geometrical Motives, The Square, and its Subdivision (engraving)
8647075 Ornament: Geometrical Motives, The Square, and its Subdivision (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geometrical Motives, The Square)

Ornament: Geometrical Motives, The Circle, and its Subdivision (engraving)
8647074 Ornament: Geometrical Motives, The Circle, and its Subdivision (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geometrical Motives, The Circle)

Ornament: Natural Forms, The Lion (engraving)
8647049 Ornament: Natural Forms, The Lion (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Forms, The Lion)

Ornament: Natural Forms, The Ram Head, etc (engraving)
8647040 Ornament: Natural Forms, The Ram Head, etc (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Forms, The Ram Head, etc)

Ornament: Natural Forms, The Mask, etc (engraving)
8647031 Ornament: Natural Forms, The Mask, etc (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Forms, The Mask, etc)

Ornament: Artificial Objects, The Symbol (engraving)
8647029 Ornament: Artificial Objects, The Symbol (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artificial Objects, The Symbol)

Ornament: Natural Forms, The Grottesque Mask (engraving)
8647027 Ornament: Natural Forms, The Grottesque Mask (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Forms, The Grottesque Mask)

Ornament: Natural Forms, The Half-Figure (engraving)
8647024 Ornament: Natural Forms, The Half-Figure (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Forms, The Half-Figure)

Ornament: Natural Forms, The Cherub Head, etc (engraving)
8647022 Ornament: Natural Forms, The Cherub Head, etc (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Forms, The Cherub Head, etc)

Ornament: Artificial Objects, The Trophy (engraving)
8647020 Ornament: Artificial Objects, The Trophy (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artificial Objects, The Trophy)

Ornament: Artificial Objects, The Symbol (engraving)
8647018 Ornament: Artificial Objects, The Symbol (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artificial Objects, The Symbol)

Ornament: Free Ornaments, The Link Border (engraving)
8646999 Ornament: Free Ornaments, The Link Border (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free Ornaments, The Link Border)

Inlaid oak dining table, and chair (litho)
8647583 Inlaid oak dining table, and chair (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inlaid oak dining table, and chair)

Early 18th century dresing table (litho)
8647579 Early 18th century dresing table (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early 18th century dresing table)

Early 18th century mahogany tables (litho)
8647578 Early 18th century mahogany tables (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early 18th century mahogany tables)

A late XVII century inlaid cabinet (litho)
8647577 A late XVII century inlaid cabinet (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A late XVII century inlaid cabinet)

A Queen Anne card table and chair (litho)
8647572 A Queen Anne card table and chair (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Queen Anne card table and chair)

18th century inlaid walnut dressing table (litho)
8647565 18th century inlaid walnut dressing table (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 18th century inlaid walnut dressing table)

A chippendale settee and banner screen (litho)
8647564 A chippendale settee and banner screen (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A chippendale settee and banner screen)

An ancient norwegian arm chair (litho)
8647591 An ancient norwegian arm chair (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An ancient norwegian arm chair)

16th century Italian sideboard in walnut (litho)
8647589 16th century Italian sideboard in walnut (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 16th century Italian sideboard in walnut)

A late 17th century oak sideboard (litho)
8647586 A late 17th century oak sideboard (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A late 17th century oak sideboard)

Ornament: Metal Objects, The Antique Lamp (engraving)
8647158 Ornament: Metal Objects, The Antique Lamp (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metal Objects, The Antique Lamp)

Ornament: Vases, The Hanap (engraving)
8647149 Ornament: Vases, The Hanap (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vases, The Hanap)

Ornament: Vases, The Spoon, and the Ladle (engraving)
8647145 Ornament: Vases, The Spoon, and the Ladle (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vases, The Spoon, and the Ladle)

Ornament: Enclosed Ornament, The Square Panel (engraving)
8647133 Ornament: Enclosed Ornament, The Square Panel (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enclosed Ornament, The Square Panel)

Piercing the cards for the pattern (engraving)
8647230 Piercing the cards for the pattern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piercing the cards for the pattern)

Preparing the pattern for the loom (engraving)
8647229 Preparing the pattern for the loom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing the pattern for the loom)

Ornament: Repeating Ornament, Various Diapers (engraving)
8647105 Ornament: Repeating Ornament, Various Diapers (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repeating Ornament, Various Diapers)

Ornament: Supports, The Candelabrum Base (engraving)
8647095 Ornament: Supports, The Candelabrum Base (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Supports, The Candelabrum Base)

Ornament: Supports, The Railing Post (engraving)
8647093 Ornament: Supports, The Railing Post (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Supports, The Railing Post)

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"Unveiling the Beauty of Patterns: From Starling Murmuration to Rock Formations" they can everywhere, intricately woven into the fabric of our world. Whether it's the mesmerizing dance of a starling murmuration or the synchronized strokes of a rowing boat eight, patterns captivate our senses and leave us in awe. In nature, honey bees meticulously construct their honeycombs with perfect hexagonal cells, showcasing their innate ability to create symmetrical patterns that serve as both shelter and storage. Meanwhile, the Millau Viaduct gracefully spans over the Tarn River Valley in France, its elegant arches forming an architectural masterpiece against the backdrop of nature's own canvas. Traveling back in time, fossil ammonites from Madagascar reveal ancient spiral patterns etched into stone. Under UV light, these prehistoric creatures come alive with vibrant hues that highlight their intricate designs. Similarly captivating are mushroom spores seen up close - tiny particles dispersed effortlessly by nature's delicate touch. The Islamic carvings adorning Alhambra in Spain tell stories through elaborate geometric patterns. Each stroke and curve represents centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural heritage passed down through generations. On Lundy Island during low spring tide on Bristol Channel, unique formations emerge on rocky shores like abstract art painted by Mother Nature herself. Even butterflies partake in this symphony of patterns; a Red Admiral basks under sunlight on a plant while displaying its striking wing design - an exquisite blend of colors and lines that harmonize perfectly together. From The Wave carved naturally into Navajo sandstone in Arizona to rock formations scattered across North Uist in Scotland's Outer Hebrides - each pattern tells a story written by time itself. These geological wonders bear witness to millions of years shaping Earth's surface with layers upon layers revealing secrets from ages past. In every corner of our planet lies evidence that beauty can be found within repetition and symmetry.