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Rear Collection (#10)

"Unveiling the Power of the Rear: From Pendolino Tilting Trains to Viking Ships" The Pendolino tilting train gracefully curves around the tracks

Background imageRear Collection: Panther walking, rear leg raised, c. 1904 (patinated bronze)

Panther walking, rear leg raised, c. 1904 (patinated bronze)
5045335 Panther walking, rear leg raised, c.1904 (patinated bronze) by Bugatti, Rembrandt (1884-1916); 20.3x54x12.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: PanthAre marchant, patte arriAre levee)

Background imageRear Collection: Their Only Safe Playground, in the Rear of the Tenements (b / w photo)

Their Only Safe Playground, in the Rear of the Tenements (b / w photo)
5215465 Their Only Safe Playground, in the Rear of the Tenements (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their Only Safe Playground)

Background imageRear Collection: Cabinet Card of a naked cyclist, c. 1898 (Sepia Photo)

Cabinet Card of a naked cyclist, c. 1898 (Sepia Photo)
696866 Cabinet Card of a naked cyclist, c.1898 (Sepia Photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Background imageRear Collection: With the Russians reconnaissance on the Lom (engraving)

With the Russians reconnaissance on the Lom (engraving)
1049720 With the Russians reconnaissance on the Lom (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Russians reconnaissance on the Lom)

Background imageRear Collection: The War in the Soudan, the Repulse of the Attack on Bakers Zeriba, 22 March (engraving)

The War in the Soudan, the Repulse of the Attack on Bakers Zeriba, 22 March (engraving)
1045113 The War in the Soudan, the Repulse of the Attack on Bakers Zeriba, 22 March (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

Background imageRear Collection: Bust of a Man, c. 1934 (glazed ceramic)

Bust of a Man, c. 1934 (glazed ceramic)
700221 Bust of a Man, c.1934 (glazed ceramic) by Hastings, Donald (1900-38); 25.4x18x24.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; British

Background imageRear Collection: The Afghan War, Sketches on the Route to Quetta and Candahar (engraving)

The Afghan War, Sketches on the Route to Quetta and Candahar (engraving)
1106529 The Afghan War, Sketches on the Route to Quetta and Candahar (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

Background imageRear Collection: Notre Dame, rear view (engraving)

Notre Dame, rear view (engraving)
967107 Notre Dame, rear view (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notre Dame, rear view)

Background imageRear Collection: View of the rear entrance of the Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore, c. 1760-1778 (etching)

View of the rear entrance of the Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore, c. 1760-1778 (etching)
1071432 View of the rear entrance of the Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore, c.1760-1778 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); 41x61.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageRear Collection: Austro-Prussian War (engraving)

Austro-Prussian War (engraving)
1103754 Austro-Prussian War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austro-Prussian War)

Background imageRear Collection: The Old Pied Bull (rear), Sir Walter Raleighs house (engraving)

The Old Pied Bull (rear), Sir Walter Raleighs house (engraving)
582653 The Old Pied Bull (rear), Sir Walter Raleighs house (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Pied Bull (rear), Sir Walter Raleighs house

Background imageRear Collection: Rear cover of the Bovril Handy book and diary of the war (colour litho)

Rear cover of the Bovril Handy book and diary of the war (colour litho)
732006 Rear cover of the Bovril Handy book and diary of the war (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRear Collection: Robes de Madras from Journal des Dames, 1800 (coloured engraving)

Robes de Madras from Journal des Dames, 1800 (coloured engraving)
810243 Robes de Madras from Journal des Dames, 1800 (coloured engraving) by Mesangere, Pierre de La (1761-1831); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empire line)

Background imageRear Collection: Breechloader rifle, in use around 1700. Ammunition is loaded via the rear end of

Breechloader rifle, in use around 1700. Ammunition is loaded via the rear end of the barrel. Date: circa 1700

Background imageRear Collection: English Electric Canberra B. 2 WV787

English Electric Canberra B. 2 WV787
Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment - English Electric Canberra B.2 WV787 (msn 71644), water-spray tanker for icing tests

Background imageRear Collection: Comic postcard, Two men with motorcycle - rear light Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men with motorcycle - rear light Date: 20th century

Background imageRear Collection: Mary Cassatt in the Paintings Gallery at the Louvre, 1879-80 (etching

Mary Cassatt in the Paintings Gallery at the Louvre, 1879-80 (etching
2972461 Mary Cassatt in the Paintings Gallery at the Louvre, 1879-80 (etching, soft ground etching, aquatint, & drypoint on greyish-ivory wove paper) by Degas

Background imageRear Collection: Courtyard, 41 rue Broca, Paris, 5th Arrondissement, 1912 (albumen silver print)

Courtyard, 41 rue Broca, Paris, 5th Arrondissement, 1912 (albumen silver print)
3090843 Courtyard, 41 rue Broca, Paris, 5th Arrondissement, 1912 (albumen silver print) by Atget, Eugene (1856-1927); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; (add.info.: Cour)

Background imageRear Collection: Advert for Selfridges showing one of the new

Advert for Selfridges showing one of the new Spring Gowns on sale, 1925 made of leather and gold threadwith pleated panels at front and rear Date: 1925

Background imageRear Collection: World War II US soldier helped towards the rear

World War II US soldier helped towards the rear
World War II vintage photograph - US soldier with clothes partially blown of is helped towards the rear by comrade

Background imageRear Collection: World War II Japanese suicide kamikaze dive bomber

World War II Japanese suicide kamikaze dive bomber
World War II vintage photograph - US soldier with clothes partially blown of is helped towards the rear by comrade

Background imageRear Collection: The Khartoum Relief Expedition, Arrival of First Column at the Wells of Gakdul (engraving)

The Khartoum Relief Expedition, Arrival of First Column at the Wells of Gakdul (engraving)
1590952 The Khartoum Relief Expedition, Arrival of First Column at the Wells of Gakdul (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Khartoum Relief Expedition)

Background imageRear Collection: A Stern Chase and a Long One, Imperial Yeomanry cutting off the Rear of De Wets Convoy (engraving)

A Stern Chase and a Long One, Imperial Yeomanry cutting off the Rear of De Wets Convoy (engraving)
1593426 A Stern Chase and a Long One, Imperial Yeomanry cutting off the Rear of De Wets Convoy (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRear Collection: Rear view of three-piece breastplate armour, 15th century

Rear view of three-piece breastplate armour, 15th century
Rear view of three-piece breastplate armour or Harnische-Schmiede Plattner, late 15ht century, with engraved and jointed arm armour. From an original suit of armour in Vienna Arsenal

Background imageRear Collection: German suit of armour from the late 15th century

German suit of armour from the late 15th century. Salade or sallet helmet, three-piece breastplate or Harnische-Schmiede Plattner, engraved and jointed arm and leg armour, long crakow sabatons

Background imageRear Collection: Rear view of fashionable womans dress, era of Marie

Rear view of fashionable womans dress, era of Marie Antoinette. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle

Background imageRear Collection: Gentleman in embroidered coat, era of Marie Antoinette

Gentleman in embroidered coat, era of Marie Antoinette
Young gentleman in embroidered coat, waistcoat in the latest fashion, era of Marie Antoinette. Jeune Elegant vetu d un habit brode avec une veste du plus nouveau gout

Background imageRear Collection: Union Army supply base at Cumberland Landing on the Pamunkey River, Virginia

Union Army supply base at Cumberland Landing on the Pamunkey River, Virginia
PNP269499 Union Army supply base at Cumberland Landing on the Pamunkey River, Virginia, May 1862 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRear Collection: Back of the male human body showing muscles sinews and bones

Back of the male human body showing muscles sinews and bones
KW285449 Back of the male human body showing muscles sinews and bones, from The Vessels of the Human Body, edited by Jones Quain and William Wilson, published by Taylor and Watson

Background imageRear Collection: Rear view of man in travel overcoat by Marcel Lus

Rear view of man in travel overcoat by Marcel Lus, hat, pants with turn-ups. gaiters over shoes. Pardessus de voyage par Mr. Marcel Lus

Background imageRear Collection: Studies of Male Nude, after 1501-2 (pen & ink on paper)

Studies of Male Nude, after 1501-2 (pen & ink on paper)
AMO276532 Studies of Male Nude, after 1501-2 (pen & ink on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRear Collection: Fragmentary Aphrodite (marble)

Fragmentary Aphrodite (marble)
HSC325676 Fragmentary Aphrodite (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); height: 9.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Background imageRear Collection: Woman in nainsook dress bordered with sky-blue linen

Woman in nainsook dress bordered with sky-blue linen, with cane, looking at a waterlily pond. Robe de nansouk bordee de linon bleu de ciel

Background imageRear Collection: 44th Regiment at Gundamuck

44th Regiment at Gundamuck
In 1841 the 44th was in Kabul where uprising endangered the garrison. Constantly attacked, without shelter or food, the force waded in deep snow through narrow passes for four days trying to reach

Background imageRear Collection: 8 WC tank engine by Richard Trevithick

8 WC tank engine by Richard Trevithick. Front, side and rear elevations, with general particulars by K Ohta, draughtsman. Initialled RFT, May 1900. Scale 0.75 inches: 1 foot. Date: 1900

Background imageRear Collection: Horses Hindquarters (oil on canvas)

Horses Hindquarters (oil on canvas)
BLY170466 Horses Hindquarters (oil on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 74x81 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageRear Collection: Back view of the Manhattan Cupid, c. 1494-96 (marble)

Back view of the Manhattan Cupid, c. 1494-96 (marble)
BEN140568 Back view of the Manhattan Cupid, c.1494-96 (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (attr.to); Louvre, Paris, France; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRear Collection: Nude Woman Standing, Drying Herself (Femme nue debout, a sa toilette), c. 1890 (litho)

Nude Woman Standing, Drying Herself (Femme nue debout, a sa toilette), c. 1890 (litho)
5667923 Nude Woman Standing, Drying Herself (Femme nue debout, a sa toilette), c.1890 (litho) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 32.8x24.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French

Background imageRear Collection: Three Studies of Ludovic Halevy Standing, c. 1880 (charcoal on tan laid paper)

Three Studies of Ludovic Halevy Standing, c. 1880 (charcoal on tan laid paper)
5667941 Three Studies of Ludovic Halevy Standing, c.1880 (charcoal on tan laid paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 32x48 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageRear Collection: Cartoon, Its your turn now, old man

Cartoon, Its your turn now, old man
Cartoon, small victim to bigger ditto - Its your turn now, old man! A dog wearing a muzzle speaks to a man in naval uniform, also wearing a muzzle

Background imageRear Collection: A Monday washing, New York, c. 1900 (photomechanical print)

A Monday washing, New York, c. 1900 (photomechanical print)
5854034 A Monday washing, New York, c.1900 (photomechanical print) by Detroit Photographic Co. (fl.1898-1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRear Collection: Maiolica dish, Apollo slaying the Sons of Niobe- Shape approximately 64 with plain rim

Maiolica dish, Apollo slaying the Sons of Niobe- Shape approximately 64 with plain rim
5938094 Maiolica dish, Apollo slaying the Sons of Niobe- Shape approximately 64 with plain rim, base of dish, 1548 (earthenware, tin-glazed overall; the reverse pale beige)

Background imageRear Collection: Ruysselede Reformatory, Belgium - Gymnastics class

Ruysselede Reformatory, Belgium - Gymnastics class
An exercise or gymnastics class at the Ruysselede Reformatory School, Belgium. The sailing ship at the rear provided training in nautical skills. Date: Date unknown

Background imageRear Collection: Study after Agasias of Ephesus, Gladiator Borghese, c

Study after Agasias of Ephesus, Gladiator Borghese, c
5903274 Study after Agasias of Ephesus, Gladiator Borghese, c.1855 (walnut stain on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 19.9x16.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageRear Collection: Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
3959719 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRear Collection: Plate 652. A, B, C, D, E, Horses Rearing, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 652. A, B, C, D, E, Horses Rearing, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950628 Plate 652. A, B, C, D, E, Horses Rearing, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.1x31.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA




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"Unveiling the Power of the Rear: From Pendolino Tilting Trains to Viking Ships" The Pendolino tilting train gracefully curves around the tracks, showcasing its rear design that ensures a smooth and comfortable ride. In 1965, at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Italy, all eyes were on the rear of racing cars as they zoomed past with incredible speed and precision. Standing tall on Lyle Hill in Greenock, The French Memorial captures a breathtaking sunset silhouette of a Viking ship's majestic rear, paying homage to history. A Chevrolet Impala convertible from 1959 gleams in white, highlighting its sleek lines and iconic rear fins that defined an era of automotive elegance. Tazio Nuvolari's D Type Auto-Union roars down the racetrack with sheer power emanating from its muscular rear end - a true symbol of racing prowess. Transporting us into another realm through stunning 3D graphics is a mesmerizing image of a Viking ship sailing against a vibrant sunset backdrop - truly capturing the essence of its grandeur from every angle. The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport WRE (World Record Edition) demands attention with its black body adorned by striking orange accents that accentuate its aerodynamic rear design - one out of only six ever made. With an impressive engine displacement of 2300cc, Triumph Rocket 3 boasts not only immense power but also showcases an eye-catching sculpted rear end that exudes confidence on any road it conquers. The Ferrari F355 Berlinetta captivates enthusiasts with its timeless beauty; however, it's when you catch sight of its perfectly proportioned and elegantly styled rear that you truly understand why this car is revered among collectors worldwide.