Prevailing Collection

Salem Witches
At Salem, Dr Wilkinson is pursued by a sinister wolf which, in the prevailing climate of panic, is linked to the witchcraft scare

Croydon Aerodrome is Britains largest and most prestigious airport, with regular flights to the European Continent. Note the wind-sock which tells pilots the prevailing wind

Weatherbeaten Trees
Trees at Doonfoot, near Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, showing the shape formed by the prevailing winds. Date: 1950s

India, population and products (colour litho)
6025445 India, population and products (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: India, population and products)

Prevailing vegetation of the British Isles (colour litho)
3648404 Prevailing vegetation of the British Isles (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prevailing vegetation of the British Isles)

Political expansion has followed in the track of the winds (litho)
6005014 Political expansion has followed in the track of the winds (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mean annual rainfall, with limits of snowfall, Prevailing winds, Climatic diseases (colour litho)
3648581 Mean annual rainfall, with limits of snowfall, Prevailing winds, Climatic diseases (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mean annual rainfall)

How the Influenza gave a Young Doctor a Rise in his Profession (engraving)
1047089 How the Influenza gave a Young Doctor a Rise in his Profession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mrs John Barron by Madame Yevonde
Date: 1934

Amor Victorious, 1601-1602, by Caravaggio (1573-1610)
Caravaggio (1573-1610). Italian painter. Amor Victorious, 1601-1602. Detail. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Weatherbeaten Hawthorne
Gone With The Wind. This quaint formation of a hawthorne tree shows how the prevailing wind - westerly - affects the growth. Taken at Bude, Cornwall, England. Date: 1930s

Beach fence across a sandy beach. This fence has been installed with the intention of preventing excess sand being blown off the beach by prevailing winds. Retaining sand helps to prevent erosion

Zurbano Insurrection
During the prevailing unrest, general Zurbano mounts a rebellion, but he will be shot on 21 June 1845

Trees Affected by Winds
Trees affected by the prevailing wind in Tuamotu archipelago, French Polynesia

Gregorius Stops Plague
Gregorius I, pope and saint, orders a day of public prayer against the prevailing plague, and miraculously the plague is driven away - apparently carried off by angels

Trees bent by prevailing wind. Nugget Point the Catlins South Island New Zealand
MAB-520 Trees bent by prevailing wind. Nugget Point the Catlins South Island New Zealand Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hawthorn trees bent by the prevailing wind on Humphrey Head Point on Morecambe Bay Cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A Bent Hawthorn tree on Humphrey Head Point overlooking Morecambe Bay, Cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Early Indian King
In the early years of the Common Era, Brahma is the prevailing focus of worship. This artifact depicts a king of the period, riding an elephant with his retinue

Johan at Leipzig
At Leipzig the archduke Johan is feted as the arbiter in the prevailing unrest

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"Prevailing: Unveiling the Tapestry of History and Nature" Step into a world where history intertwines with nature's whims, as we explore the prevailing hints that paint a vivid picture. From the enigmatic Salem Witches to the forgotten tales of Croydon Aerodrome, each hint reveals a fragment of our collective past. Amidst weatherbeaten trees, witness Caravaggio's masterpiece "Amor Victorious, " transporting us back to 17th-century Italy. The captivating brushstrokes capture love's triumph over adversity, reminding us that prevailing against all odds is timeless. Venturing eastward, India beckons with its teeming population and diverse products showcased in vibrant lithographs. Discover how this land thrives amidst its rich tapestry of cultures and resources – an embodiment resilience. Closer to home, explore the prevailing vegetation adorning the British Isles through stunning lithographs. These colorful depictions unveil nature's steadfastness despite changing seasons and human endeavors. Uncover how political expansion has followed in the track of winds depicted in striking lithographs. As civilizations spread their influence across continents driven by these invisible forces, they shape destinies and redefine boundaries. Delve into climatic nuances captured within lithographs showcasing mean annual rainfall and limits of snowfall alongside prevailing winds. These visual representations shed light on climatic diseases that have challenged humanity throughout history. Intriguingly, even unexpected events like influenza can propel individuals forward professionally – as depicted in an engraving revealing how one young doctor rose amidst chaos caused by this prevalent disease. Gaze upon Madame Yevonde's portrait "Mrs John Barron, " which captures her elegance amidst societal norms prevalent during her time. Her poise serves as a reminder that strength prevails when faced with adversity or expectations imposed upon us.