Separation Collection (page 9)

Mother outside front door, buttoning sweater of daughter going off to school with her brother
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Mother outside front door, buttoning sweater of daughter going off to school with her brother

Sailor with duffel bags, hugging woman, about to kiss on front doorstep
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Sailor with duffel bags, hugging woman, about to kiss on front doorstep

Ground-Plan of the Temple of Solomon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Ground-Plan of the Temple of Solomon, 1890. The First Temple of Solomon was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar II after the Siege of Jerusalem, 587BC and replaced with the Second Temple in 6th century BC

Dunstan dragging King Edwy from his Consort Queen Ethelgiva on his Coronation Day, 1773. King Edwy (died 959) is returned to the banquet following his coronation from his Consort

Off to the War, 1880, (1965). Creator: Konstantin Savitsky
Off to the War, 1880, (1965). Russian soldiers going off to fight - dramatic scene at a station as young men leave behind their loved ones

China, Hebei province, Great Wall of China, Jinshanling and Simatai section, Unesco
Sunlit Jinshanling and Simatai sections of the Great Wall of China, Unesco World Heritage Site, China, East Asia

The Crucifixion

Plan of Hut, c1910–1913, (1913)
Plan of Hut, c1910– 1913, (1913). Diagram showing that class distinctions were still maintained despite the difficult conditions, with separate officers and mens quarters

Clear panes of ice on Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, March

Drystone walls near Litton, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, May

Thawing alpine lake, Vanoise National Park, Rhone-Alpes, France, June

Long exposure of Godafoss waterfall, Iceland

View of Prague, representing the Imperial Palace or Hradschin in the upper part and the town with the Moldava river separating the old part of the modern in the lower part

La Rixe, (The Brawl), c1780, (1913). Artist: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
La Rixe, (The Brawl), c1780, (1913). After Nicolas-Antoine Taunay (1755-1830). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]

Plan of the Sherpur Cantonments, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo?Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

War, 1798 (1909). Artist: John Whessell
War, 1798 (1909). After Henry Singleton (1766-1839). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

The Duke of York Delivered To The Archbishops, 1838. Henry VIII (1491-1547), King of England from 1509 until his death. As a boy he was sent to study to become a cleric

Cruelty of Dunstan to Edwy & Elgiva, 1838. Edwy (d.959), King of England from 955. Queen Elgiva and Dunstan (909- 988), an Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, a Bishop of Worcester

Warrenpoint - From Omeath, on the Opposite Side of Carlingford Lough, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

The Zenana, 1847. Artist: Bonner
The Zenana, 1847. The zenana is the area in which women are secluded in some Hindu and Muslim families. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Between two mothers, 1902. The adopted and the biological mother. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd November 1902

The taking away of the insane in Villejuif, Paris, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
The taking away of the insane in Villejuif, Paris, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 12th December 1891

Settling a Score, 1606. Artist: Theodore de Bry
Settling a Score, 1606. Journeys across India, engraved by Theodore De Bry, 1606

Decoration design for a fete, 1918. Artist: Kazimir Malevich
Decoration design for a fete, 1918

Design for the Speakers Rostrum, 1919. Artist: Kazimir Malevich
Design for the Speakers Rostrum, 1919

British soldier dreaming of his country sweetheart at home, World War I, 1914-1918. Sentimental postcard

French WWI postcard, 1914-1918. I am always thinking about you, I want to see you

Patience, courage, hope my heart is close to you, 1914-1918

Centrifuge, 1882. Centrifuges are used to separate liquids from solids, or liquids from liquids of different density such as cream from milk. From Physics in Pictures by Theodore Eckardt

The United States Declaration of Independence. (July 4, 1776). Facsimile

Reflections in 42nd street, New York USA 1
New York, USA - 3 November 2013; no people in view. Distorted reflections of skyscrapers bounce around this archetypal street canyon in Manhattan

Reflections in 42nd street, New York USA 3
New York, USA - 3 November 2013; no people in view. Distorted reflections of skyscrapers bounce around this archetypal street canyon in Manhattan

Lamppost and skyscraper - juxtaposition at the junction of 42nd Street and 5th Avenue
New York, USA - 3 November 2014; no people in view. Strange contrasts in shape, form and colour - a street light and featureless slab-sided skyscraper spotted together at the junction of two of new

The Rockefeller Centre in Manhattan, New York n1
New York, USA - 11 April 2013; no people in view. An iconic piece of New York grandiose architecture, the Rockefeller Center is a large complex of commercial

Reflections of the Rockefeller Centre in a shop window n7
New York, USA - 11 April 2013; no people in view. An iconic piece of New York grandiose architecture, the Rockefeller Center is a large complex of commercial

Reflections in 42nd street, New York USA 2
New York, USA - 3 November 2013; no people in view. Distorted reflections of skyscrapers bounce around this archetypal street canyon in Manhattan

Fence

Sheep in enclosure, single sheep outside

Illustration of Thermuthis bathing in River Nile as Jochebed holds baby Moses in basket made of bulrushes on riverbank

Sash window, exploded view

Passenger ship leaving with streamers

Bare-chested man in jeans

Bare-chested man in jeans, kneeling

Fashion shot of a young man wearing a suit, sitting

Young man in white shirt and blue jeans in movement

Athletic man, chest, front, chest, abdomen

Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear with a dog in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

Man with a naked torso wearing a pair of jeans

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"Embracing Solitude: Finding Freedom in Separation" A Red Admiral butterfly gracefully perches on a plant, basking in the warmth of the sun, reminding us that even amidst separation, beauty can be found. The myth of Persephone and Demeter teaches us about the power and reunion, highlighting the transformative nature of absence. An illustration captures the awe-inspiring moment when a US space rocket Saturn 5's second stage floats mid-air, symbolizing how separation propels us towards new heights. Pentonville Prison stands as a somber reminder of forced separations, urging us to reflect on society's complex relationship with confinement and isolation. An athletic young man lies on a stone floor with a ball nearby, representing both physical distance and emotional detachment as he seeks solace in solitude. The Eurasian lynx prowls alone through its habitat, embodying independence and self-reliance during times of seclusion. As sunrise paints the sky over China's Mutianyu section of The Great Wall, we witness how separation from bustling cities can unveil breathtaking moments of serenity and tranquility. Hadrian's Wall National Trail emerges under winter's dawn light; this iconic structure reminds us that even ancient barriers were built upon divisions between civilizations. A vibrant chaffinch perches delicately on a branch—a testament to resilience amid disconnection—its song echoing through spaces where unity seems distant. Cell division captured in fluorescent micrograph reveals the intricate process by which life separates into distinct entities while simultaneously creating new beginnings within each division. Jinshanling section of China's Great Wall whispers stories from centuries past—a testament to human ingenuity overcoming geographical boundaries through monumental structures born out of separation. Young man stands confidently before nostalgic wallpaper clad only in underwear—an intimate portrayal reflecting personal growth achieved through self-reflection and separation.