Proportion Collection (#6)

Five drawings illustrating the theory of the proportions of the human figure, c1472-c1519 (1883). From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. 1 by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR

Laying The Floor of Pedro Miguel Lock, 1912. Artist: Joseph Pennell
Laying The Floor of Pedro Miguel Lock, 1912. A picture showing the construction of the Pedro Miguel Lock on the Panama Canal. From The Studio Volume 57. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912-13]

A Woodland Pool, c1905. Artist: David Muirhead
A Woodland Pool, c1905. From The Studio Volume 57. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912-13]

Draft of Albrecht Durers dedication to Bilibald Pirckheimer, c1523. Artist: Albrecht Durer
Draft of Albrecht Durers dedication to Bilibald Pirckheimer, c1523. Draft of the dedication to Pirckheimer, probably written in 1523, of his Four Books of Human Proportions, published

Africa, Namibia, Deadvlei, Namib desert, dead acacia trees

A female antelope makes eye contact with the camera

Petra Es-Siyyagh valley Siyyagh waterfall rainy season
Petra. Es-Siyyagh valley. The Siyyagh waterfall, which in rainy season assumes greater proportion. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Anatomical illustration, 1564. Creator: Heinrich Lautensack
Anatomical illustration, 1564. From Des Circkels unnd Richtscheyts, auch der Perspectiva und Proportion der Menschen und Rosse, kurtze, doch grundtliche underweisung desz rechten gebrauchs

The Iceberg Above and Below the Water, April 20, 1912. Creator: Unknown
The Iceberg Above and Below the Water, April 20, 1912. Illustration showing the relative proportions - normally about a tenth of the volume of an iceberg is above water - with a ship for scale

Pie chart illustration of grassland, wetland, farmland, forest, mountain and built-up areas of Spain

(c1225-c1250). French architect. A page from Villards sketchbook featuring some of his diagrammatic figures
VILLARD DE HONNECOURT (c1225-c1250). French architect. A page from Villards sketchbook featuring some of his diagrammatic figures

Sensory homunculus C017 / 6826
Model of a sensory homunculus. Parts of the body are sized according to how much space the brain gives to processing sensory information about that part of the body

LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519). Sketch of the
" LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519). Sketch of the head proportions. From Vitruvius " The Ten Books on Architecture". Drawing. ITALY. Venice

Oatmeal on Scales
Oatmeal is a valuable addition to your everyday diet. It may be used in place of a proportion of the flour in most of your favourite recipies, scones, pastry etc. Date: 1940s

Russian Flag
Coloured lantern slide of the Russian tricolour flag, which has been used since 1896 before undergoing a proportion change in 1993.. Part of Box 195 entitled Curtains & Flags Date: circa 1911

Standing Male Nude Holding Bow Poynter Apollo
Artokoloro

Pie chart illustration representing grassland, forest, farmland and built-up areas of Portugal

Pie chart iIllustration of percentage of population in urban and rural areas, example of Portugal with a majority of rural population

Pie chart illustration representing farmland, forest, mountain, and built-up areas of Germany

Vitruvian figure, from Utriusque Cosmi Historia by Robert Fludd, published in 1617
XJF447337 Vitruvian figure, from Utriusque Cosmi Historia by Robert Fludd, published in 1617 (engraving) by English School

The Proportions of the human figure (after Vitruvius), c. 1492 (pen & ink on paper)
BAL4146 The Proportions of the human figure (after Vitruvius), c.1492 (pen & ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 34.3x24.5 cm; Galleria dell Accademia, Venice

BOARDING HOUSE LIFE: 1. Sometimes there is a great scarcity of men (on one occasion the proportion was 7 to 1), the one being in great request until it was discovered that he was married. 2

Serlios alphabet, 1539
XJF3037925 Serlios alphabet, 1539 by Serlio, Sebastiano (1475-1554); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphabet at end of Quattro libro, Sebastiano Serlios text on architecture)

Dorking Hen Skeleton, Lateral View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition
XYC262894 Dorking Hen Skeleton, Lateral View, from A Comparative Anatomical Exposition of the Structure of the Human Body with that of a Tiger and a Common Fowl

Korah Girl with a Jar, 1802 (w / c & graphite on paper)
XYC262878 Korah Girl with a Jar, 1802 (w/c & graphite on paper) by Daniell, Samuel (1775-1811); 23.2x16.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Study for a Self Portrait in Enamel, 1781 (graphite on wove paper)
XYC258617 Study for a Self Portrait in Enamel, 1781 (graphite on wove paper) by Stubbs, George (1724-1806); 30.5x22.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Study of a Horse (metal point on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR161933 Study of a Horse (metal point on paper) (b/w photo) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 17.5x20.7 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; Italian, out of copyright

Micromegas skillfully picks up the ship which was carrying these gentlemen
XIR159247 Micromegas skillfully picks up the ship which was carrying these gentlemen, from Les Contes by Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire (1694-1778) engraved by Gerard Vidal (1742-1801) (engraving)

Studies of anatomy with measurements and writing (pen & brown ink on paper)
XYC220909 Studies of anatomy with measurements and writing (pen & brown ink on paper) by Ward, James (1769-1859); 20x31.8 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Skogafoss waterfall with a hiker, Skogar, South Iceland, Iceland, Europe

Woman standing under Delicate Arch natural stone arch, Arches-Nationalpark, near Moab, Utah, United States

A young Common Cuckoo -Cuculus canorus- is fed by its host, a Eurasian Reed Warbler -Acrocephalus scirpaceus-, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

The Death of Sapphira, 1654-1656, Oil on canvas. Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) French painter. Ananias and his wife Sapphira, were members of the early Christian Church in Jerusalem

Boarding House Life: 1. Sometimes There Is A Great Scarcity Of Men (on One Occasion The Proportion Was 7 To 1), The One Being In Great Request Until It Was Discovered That He Was Married. 2

Balanced diet, conceptual image F005 / 0358
Balanced diet, conceptual image

Thanksgiving : a study in proportion. Illustration shows a pile of oversized items that are used to fill leisure time, such as golf clubs, a shotgun, a football, a riding crop, a theater mask

Artist using a sight vane to draw a seated man on a pane of glass. This woodcut was made by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

Measuring perspective for art. This woodcut was made by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471- 1528). His skillful use of perspective

Artist drawing a lute. This woodcut was made by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). His skillful use of perspective

Artist drawing a nude. This woodcut was made by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). His skillful use of perspective

Human intelligence. Conceptual artwork representing human intelligence. It has a human brain as the nucleus (centre) of an atom, surrounded by electron orbitals (pink)

Happiness at work. Model of a human head inscribed with the different aspects of employment that are considered important to good mental health and wellbeing, and which increase productivity

Food pyramid showing the recommended proportions of food types for a healthy, balanced diet. The largest part of the diet should be carbohydrates from bread, cereal, rice and pasta (pyramid base)

Diagram of the well-proportioned horse
The well-proportioned horse. Illustration from a book on horsemanship, depicting the supposed ideal proportions of a show horse. Various parts of the body are labelled in the margins

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Courting man - frog
He would a-wooing go. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a rotund man, from a frog. Middle aged

Proportions of a typical dog and wolf
Detailed anatomical drawing by Raymond Sheppard showing the proportions of a typical dog and wolf, accompanied by copious notes demonstrating Sheppards precise technical interest

The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Section of the W
There was a crisis at the Bank of England in the early nineteenth century when it was discovered that a large proportion of the 8, 000, 000 gold sovereigns in circulation were light

Pontins Holiday Camp
The guests outside the chalets at Pontins Holiday Camp, Osmington Bay, Dorset, include a remarkable proportion of pretty girls and an even more remark- able absence of noisy kiddies

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"Proportion: A Harmonious Balance of Nature's Masterpieces" Discover the intricate Motor homunculus model, mapping out the proportional representation of our body's motor functions. Witness the grace and elegance of Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) as they navigate the vast sand dunes in Namibia, showcasing nature's perfect proportion. Explore the fascinating concept of Motor and sensory homunculi, illustrating how our senses are precisely distributed throughout our bodies. Immerse yourself in Launceston, 1909, a masterpiece by JMW Turner that captures the essence through its stunning depiction of architectural grandeur. Marvel at Vitruvian man with flare in chest, an iconic symbol representing balance and harmony within human anatomy. Delve into Architecture I: Orders of Architecture engraved by Charles Lawrie. Witness how proportions shape magnificent structures that stand as testaments to human ingenuity. Experience the majestic presence of RF - Red Deer stag amidst a snow-covered pine forest in Scotland. Nature's proportional beauty unfolds before your eyes. Behold Tells Chapel, Fluelen, 1909 by JMW Turner. The artist masterfully portrays proportion through his skillful use of light and composition. Embark on an exhilarating adventure as a diver encounters a Great white shark in open water off Guadalupe island. Proportions take on new meaning when faced with nature's apex predator. Admire RF- Adelie Penguin perched upon an iceberg amidst Yalour Islands. Witnessing this delicate creature against such vastness highlights nature's impeccable sense of proportion. Journey to Deadvlei in Namib desert where dead acacia trees stand like sculptures against a backdrop that exemplifies perfect symmetry and balance. Transport yourself back to Ralston & Co Advertisement era where aesthetics were meticulously crafted to achieve visual equilibrium – proof that even marketing understands the power of proportion.