Problem Collection (#5)

Solution Of The Problem Of The Brachystochrone, Or Curve Of Quickest Descent, By Sir Isaac Newton. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

USA, California, Tree snag and cracked mud in dry lake bed; El Mirage

abundance, access, accuracy, advice, architecture, assistance, beacon, challenge
Lighthouse above distant maze at sunset

access, advice, architecture, assistance, beacon, blue sky, cloud, cloud computing
Lighthouse beaming above clouds in blue sky

25-29 years, adversity, animals, burden, business, businessman, california, challenge
Elephant sitting on mixed race businessmanOs lap

Surprised Santa
Santa surprised at empty vault

Woman pushing a car along a road to get the engine started. Date: circa 1960s

Wild Life on the Western Front - Rats in the Trenches
Rats grown to aldermanic size pictured scuttling around the trenches on the Western Front. The vermin were a perennial problem during the conflict. Date: 1917

The Communication Trench by Bruce Bairnsfather
The Communication Trench PROBLEM - Whether to walk along the top and risk it, or do another mile of this A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1916

Cartoon of dog scratching as flea jumps off its back

Picture No. 11676098
Sea Turtle blind and wounded turtle choked to death by plastic bag (composite image) Date:

Artist depcition of abdominal aortic aneuryism (with labels)

Egyptian mathematical papyrus, Moscow
Egyptian mathematical papyrus. Known as the Moscow Mathematical Papyrus, this roll of papyrus is from Ancient Egypt and dates from the beginning of the 2nd millennium BC

Squaring the circle, 17th century C017 / 8003
Squaring the circle. 17th-century diagram showing geometrical calculations related to the problem known as squaring the circle

Merryweather Fire King steam pump and crew, Southwark HQ. In 1899 Merryweather modified its steamer pumps to also propel the vehicle, and thus Londons first non-horse-drawn fire engines arrived

Asbestos Pipes
Jacksons asbestos pipes, 1901 Date: 1901

Mathematical logic, 1503
Mathematical logic. Woodcut titled Typus Logice that appeared in Aepitoma omnis phylosophiae (1504) by the German author Georg Reisch (c.1467-1525)

GM gone wrong, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the questions over the use of genetically modified food

Problem of Lemuria
The location of Lemuria : Lewis Spences suggestion

African Elephant - female /cow trying to rescue her very young calf which has fallen into a water hole in Ngulia Rhino
MAB-126 African Elephant - female / cow trying to rescue her very young calf which has fallen into a water hole in Ngulia Rhino Sancturay Tsavo National Park, West Kenya

The Education Problem, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Education Problem, 1870. Forster, the schoolboy on the left had earlier in the year introduced the governments Bill for Public Elementary Education in England and Wales

Hercules and The Hydra, 1870. Artist: Joseph Swain
Hercules and The Hydra, 1870. This cartoon shows the Liberal Prime Minister, Mr Gladstone, dressed as Hercules. The hydra

Columbias Fix, 1861. Columbia, representing the United States, sits overlooking the ocean. To her breast she holds the dove of peace, with the olive twig in its beak

abandoned, absence, adventure, adversity, anticipation, arid climate, blue sky, car
Broken down convertible abandoned on remote road

abundance, access, accuracy, advice, architecture, assistance, challenge, choice
Weather vane above distant maze at sunset

abundance, access, accuracy, advice, architecture, assistance, beacon, beam, challenge
Lighthouse beaming above distant maze

access, advice, assistance, beacon, blue sky, california, cityscape, cloud, cloud computing
Lighthouse beaming in night sky above futuristic cloud

ai, android, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, bionic, breathing, challenge
Robot women wearing masks standing in gas

advanced technology, adversity, affection, ai, android, anxiety, arm around, artificial
Robot woman comforting man

adversity, ai, android, anger, anxiety, arms raised, artificial intelligence, attitude
Frustrated robot woman watching paper flying from photocopier

adversity, ai, android, anxiety, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, bionic
Robot man kneeling on ground

adversity, alone, ar, augmented reality, background people, battle, challenge, choppy
Man sailing on a raft in stormy ocean

adversity, anger, angry, animals, anxiety, attitude, balloon, challenge, cloud, color image
Angry ogre looking up at floating red balloon heart

Scene from Shakespeares Measure for Measure. circa early 19th century

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"The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI: Problem-solving with Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty" In this captivating sketch, we witness the intense struggle between the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty. As they engage in a battle of wits, Holmes calmly smokes his pipe, showcasing his unwavering focus amidst chaos. Meanwhile, a very long dachshund dog adds an unexpected touch of humor to the scene. The setting shifts to New Tredegar Colliery in Rhymney Valley, South Wales, where the Lewisham Clock Tower stands tall as a symbol of time ticking away. Here lies our problem - one that requires Holmes' unparalleled deduction skills to solve. With Moriarty lurking in the shadows, it becomes evident that this mystery goes beyond ordinary crimes. The Bernouilli Brothers make their appearance as key players in this intricate web of deceit and danger. As we delve deeper into this enigma, we encounter futuristic transport - the torpedo car - hinting at technological advancements ahead of its time. This juxtaposition highlights how even amidst progress, problems persist. A surprising twist awaits us as Paul Kruger, State President of Transvaal appears transformed into an ogre-like figure. This metaphorical representation suggests that sometimes our biggest they are rooted within ourselves or those who hold power. On Tatler's cover page during World War I era is a thought-provoking statement: "Britain abstains from drinking. " It serves as a reminder that while war rages on externally, internal struggles such as addiction must also be addressed for true resolution. Through these diverse hints woven together artistically by The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI. , we are reminded that problems come in various forms but can always be overcome through intellect and perseverance.