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Representation Collection (page 2)

"Embracing the Divine: A Tapestry of Representation" In a world as diverse as ours, representation is an essential thread that weaves together cultures and beliefs

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Science / Evolution / Ascent

Science / Evolution / Ascent
A Victorian representation of the ascent of man from ape

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Tournament Tents (Shaw)

Tournament Tents (Shaw)
A representation of the tents at a tournament (possibly designed for Henry VIII for the Field of the Cloth of Gold)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: LIBYA. Tadrart Acacus. Representation of giraffes

LIBYA. Tadrart Acacus. Representation of giraffes (12.000-8000 BC). Neolithic art. Cave

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora jar Archaic

Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora jar Archaic
Artokoloro

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Nutmeg / Various Parts

Nutmeg / Various Parts
MYRISTICA. Diagramatical representation of the various parts of the nutmeg tree including a branch & leaves, the fruit, mace & seed or nutmeg

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Diana fountain, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Diana fountain, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Dress

Dress
Jukyong Park

Background imageRepresentation Collection: A business owner and an Egyptian King, 1855 (engraving)

A business owner and an Egyptian King, 1855 (engraving)
5616470 A business owner and an Egyptian King, 1855 (engraving); (add.info.: Political cartoon depicting a business owner, who is amused at the use of sweated labour in factories)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Still Life with Lute, 1946 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Lute, 1946 (oil on canvas)
656412 Still Life with Lute, 1946 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 97x130 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still Life with Lute. Emil Filla (1882-1953). Oil on canvas

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Still Life Cello; Nature Morte au Violoncelle, 1926 (oil and sand on canvas)

Still Life Cello; Nature Morte au Violoncelle, 1926 (oil and sand on canvas)
655964 Still Life Cello; Nature Morte au Violoncelle, 1926 (oil and sand on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 68x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Zapoteka Indian, Mexico, (pastel on paper)

Zapoteka Indian, Mexico, (pastel on paper)
650531 Zapoteka Indian, Mexico, (pastel on paper) by Reiss, Winold (1886-1953); 50.5x37.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zapoteka Indian, Mexico. Winold Reiss (1886-1953). Pastel on paper

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome

Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome
3480501 Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome; (add.info.: Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC)

Representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC) Seleucid King of Syria
532918 Representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC) Seleucid King of Syria, and Jonathan during 160 BC campaign crushing Jewish rebellion

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Representation of the goddess Juno

Representation of the goddess Juno
3480507 Representation of the goddess Juno; (add.info.: Representation of the goddess Juno. Illustration from supplement to L'antiquite expliquee et representee en figures'; (vols)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Representation of the Vestal Virgins

Representation of the Vestal Virgins
3480506 Representation of the Vestal Virgins; (add.info.: Representation of the Vestal Virgins. Illustration from supplement to L'antiquite expliquee et representee en figures'; (vols)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Representation of the seven days of the week and other facets of time

Representation of the seven days of the week and other facets of time
3480504 Representation of the seven days of the week and other facets of time; (add.info.: Representation of the seven days of the week and other facets of time)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Baldassare in l Arlesiana, c1897 (illustration)

Baldassare in l Arlesiana, c1897 (illustration)
3499729 Baldassare in l Arlesiana, c1897 (illustration); (add.info.: L Arlesiana. Opera based on L'Arlesienne (1872) by Alphonse Daudet. Georges Bizet composed the music

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Boston Tea Party, 26 December 1773. Inhabitants of Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Tea Party, 26 December 1773. Inhabitants of Boston, Massachusetts, dressed as American Indians
530416 Boston Tea Party, 26 December 1773. Inhabitants of Boston, Massachusetts, dressed as American Indians, throwing tea from vessels in the harbour into the water as a protest against British

Background imageRepresentation Collection: 18th century, occult, symbolic representation of the Universal spirit of Nature

18th century, occult, symbolic representation of the Universal spirit of Nature
5669355 18th century, occult, symbolic representation of the Universal spirit of Nature; (add.info.: 18th century, occult)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Mr Punch admonishing a figure representing idle labour in Victorian Britain, 1890 (engraving)

Mr Punch admonishing a figure representing idle labour in Victorian Britain, 1890 (engraving)
5616369 Mr Punch admonishing a figure representing idle labour in Victorian Britain, 1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Representation of the god Jupiter as a statue from Versailles

Representation of the god Jupiter as a statue from Versailles
3480505 Representation of the god Jupiter as a statue from Versailles; (add.info.: Representation of the god Jupiter as a statue from Versailles)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Representation of the legend of Daedalus and Icarus, 1887

Representation of the legend of Daedalus and Icarus, 1887
3480502 Representation of the legend of Daedalus and Icarus, 1887; (add.info.: Representation of the legend of Daedalus and Icarus. Illustration from a publication dated 1887)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Representation of the Sun and the signs of the zodiac that are under its influence (engraving)

Representation of the Sun and the signs of the zodiac that are under its influence (engraving)
3600036 Representation of the Sun and the signs of the zodiac that are under its influence (engraving); (add.info.: Representation of the Sun and the signs of the zodiac that are under its influence)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Representation of Venus and the signs of the zodiac that are under its influence (engraving)

Representation of Venus and the signs of the zodiac that are under its influence (engraving)
3600037 Representation of Venus and the signs of the zodiac that are under its influence (engraving); (add.info.: Representation of Venus and the signs of the zodiac that are under its influence)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Portrait of Edward Prince of Wales

Portrait of Edward Prince of Wales
3568686 Portrait of Edward Prince of Wales; (add.info.: Great Britain 1886 Photographer: Downey, William & Daniel); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Blessed spirits form the letter M illuminated by Jupiter's silver

Blessed spirits form the letter M illuminated by Jupiter's silver. Illustration of Canto XVIII in Paradiso of The
3561246 Blessed spirits form the letter M illuminated by Jupiter's silver. Illustration of Canto XVIII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773. Bostonians tarring and feathering the Excise man

Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773. Bostonians tarring and feathering the Excise man and forcing tea down his throat
530428 Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773. Bostonians tarring and feathering the Excise man and forcing tea down his throat. In background tea is being dumped in the harbour

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Autumn, 1921 (watercolour, gouache and metallic gold paint, with arched top)

Autumn, 1921 (watercolour, gouache and metallic gold paint, with arched top)
827408 Autumn, 1921 (watercolour, gouache and metallic gold paint, with arched top) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 35.5x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn. Edmund Dulac (1882-1953)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: A rare fan-shaped panel moulded lamp with two tigers stalking through foliage

A rare fan-shaped panel moulded lamp with two tigers stalking through foliage, c.1928 (glass on bronze stand)
1194894 A rare fan-shaped panel moulded lamp with two tigers stalking through foliage, c.1928 (glass on bronze stand) by Argy-Rousseau

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Representation of Sensual Love, after Crispijn van de Passe the Elder

Representation of Sensual Love, after Crispijn van de Passe the Elder. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom
955320 Representation of Sensual Love, after Crispijn van de Passe the Elder. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Playing Hounds: A Fire Screen, c.1925 (wrought iron and steel mesh)

Playing Hounds: A Fire Screen, c.1925 (wrought iron and steel mesh)
1767585 Playing Hounds: A Fire Screen, c.1925 (wrought iron and steel mesh) by Diederich, Wilhelm Hunt (1884-1953); 77.5x146.1x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Blessed of Valcavado (970)

Blessed of Valcavado (970)
3499717 Blessed of Valcavado (970); (add.info.: Blessed of Valcavado (970). 10th century. Illuminated codex. Also called Blessed of Valladolid. Representation of The Judgement of God

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome

Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome
3480500 Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome; (add.info.: Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Arthur Schopenhauer

Arthur Schopenhauer
3118485 Arthur Schopenhauer; (add.info.: Portrait of Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) a German philosopher. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRepresentation Collection: The Ambo of the Church of Santa Maria del Lago in Moscufo

The Ambo of the Church of Santa Maria del Lago in Moscufo
3570856 The Ambo of the Church of Santa Maria del Lago in Moscufo by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Artist: Nicodemo da Guardiagrele Date of Artwork: 1159 Location)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board)
823342 The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 43.5x38.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour)

The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board)
823341 The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board) by Shinn

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Sun by the Piano, 1931 (oil on canvas)

Sun by the Piano, 1931 (oil on canvas)
659624 Sun by the Piano, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Budtz-Moller, Carl (1882-1953); 76x103.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Boston Tea Party, 26 December 1773. Inhabitants of Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Tea Party, 26 December 1773. Inhabitants of Boston, Massachusetts, dressed as American Indians
530417 Boston Tea Party, 26 December 1773. Inhabitants of Boston, Massachusetts, dressed as American Indians, throwing tea from vessels in the harbour into the water as a protest against British

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Halley's diving bell, 1850

Halley's diving bell, 1850
3359192 Halley's diving bell, 1850; (add.info.: Representation of Halley's diving bell, showing how the barrel of air was lowered to the sea bed and connected to bell by a pipe)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: In the sphere of Mars Dante is enraptured by the vision of an illuminated cross made of blessed

In the sphere of Mars Dante is enraptured by the vision of an illuminated cross made of blessed souls
3561244 In the sphere of Mars Dante is enraptured by the vision of an illuminated cross made of blessed souls. Illustration of the Canto XIV of Paradiso of The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Chloa representation of the Hindu god Shiva (Siva) in the dance of creation (Indian)

Chloa representation of the Hindu god Shiva (Siva) in the dance of creation (Indian). 16th century (bronze sculpture)
535705 Chloa representation of the Hindu god Shiva (Siva) in the dance of creation (Indian). 16th century (bronze sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Mountain Goat: A Fire Screen, c.1924 (wrought iron and steel mesh)

Mountain Goat: A Fire Screen, c.1924 (wrought iron and steel mesh)
1768839 Mountain Goat: A Fire Screen, c.1924 (wrought iron and steel mesh) by Diederich, Wilhelm Hunt (1884-1953); 100.3x144.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Libation, a pate-de-verre vase, c.1924 (glass)

Libation, a pate-de-verre vase, c.1924 (glass)
991134 Libation, a pate-de-verre vase, c.1924 (glass) by Argy-Rousseau, Gabriel (1885-1953); 30.4 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Libation, a pate-de-verre vase)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Belgians salute U.S. flag, 4 July 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Belgians salute U.S. flag, 4 July 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgians salute U.S. flag, 4 July 1918 (date created or published later). Allied Representatives at the Belgian General Headquarters saluting the American flag during the United States Independence

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Healy, Fitzgerald, Mahon, Frayne, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service

Healy, Fitzgerald, Mahon, Frayne, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Healy, Fitzgerald, Mahon, Frayne, 1916. Shows Timothy Healy, William B. Fitzgerald, William D. Mahon, Hugh Frayne (general organizer in New York for the American Federation of Labor)

Background imageRepresentation Collection: 5th Congress of Representatives of the Kuznetsk Union of Cooperators. 28.05.-2.06.1918, 1918

5th Congress of Representatives of the Kuznetsk Union of Cooperators. 28.05.-2.06.1918, 1918. Creator: I. V
5th Congress of Representatives of the Kuznetsk Union of Cooperators. 28.05.-2.06.1918, 1918. From a collection of documents

Background imageRepresentation Collection: Olof Håkansson, 1695-1769, c18th century. Creator: Anon

Olof Håkansson, 1695-1769, c18th century. Creator: Anon
Olof Hakansson, 1695-1769, c18th century




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"Embracing the Divine: A Tapestry of Representation" In a world as diverse as ours, representation is an essential thread that weaves together cultures and beliefs. These captivating images capture the essence of Hindu gods and goddesses, reminding us of their significance in Indian culture and beyond. The picture showcases the revered Hindu deities Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman. Their presence reflects not only religious devotion but also serves as a reminder of the rich mythological tapestry that has shaped India for centuries. Moving on to another frame, we witness Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati - powerful goddesses who embody strength, prosperity, knowledge respectively. Their divine grace resonates with devotees seeking guidance in various aspects of life. A statue depicting Annapurna (Parvati) giving food at Lakshman temple reminds us of the importance of nourishment both physically and spiritually. It symbolizes generosity and abundance within Hinduism's vibrant traditions. Lakshmi gracefully sits holding lotus flowers; she represents wealth and fortune while being Lord Vishnu's beloved consort. Her image radiates opulence while inspiring believers to seek prosperity through righteous means. Krishna and Rada stand side by side in yet another mesmerizing portrayal capturing love's transcendental beauty. This enchanting depiction evokes emotions that go beyond boundaries – a testament to how art can bridge gaps between cultures. Delving into geological strata from 19C reveals nature's own artistic marvels etched over time—a reminder that even Earth itself carries stories waiting to be discovered by those who pay attention. Visnu stands tall alongside his eternal companion Lakshmi—depicting harmony between masculine divinity and feminine energy—an embodiment of balance cherished within Hindu belief systems worldwide. Ganesh, Ayappa, Subramania—three distinct deities united by faith—are captured here exuding their unique qualities.