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Shadows Collection (page 4)

"Exploring the Depths of Shadows: From Plato's Cave to Saturn's Rings" Embarking on a journey through the enigmatic realm of shadows

Background imageShadows Collection: Autumn Shadows

Autumn Shadows
Mi Young Choi

Background imageShadows Collection: Facade - Tel Aviv Jaffa

Facade - Tel Aviv Jaffa
Arnon Orbach

Background imageShadows Collection: Texting time

Texting time
Jurij Bizjak

Background imageShadows Collection: Give me your hand

Give me your hand
Myriam Aadli

Background imageShadows Collection: Abstract composition No 9

Abstract composition No 9
Stefan Fransson

Background imageShadows Collection: Piazzetta and San Georgio by moonlight, Venice, Italy, c.1890-1900 (photochrom)

Piazzetta and San Georgio by moonlight, Venice, Italy, c.1890-1900 (photochrom)
8735747 Piazzetta and San Georgio by moonlight, Venice, Italy, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShadows Collection: Express Galop, c1850 (chromolithograph on paper)

Express Galop, c1850 (chromolithograph on paper)
8836229 Express Galop, c1850 (chromolithograph on paper) by Brandard, John (1812-63); 34 x 26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageShadows Collection: Houses of Parliament in the Fog 1903 (Oil on canvas)

Houses of Parliament in the Fog 1903 (Oil on canvas)
8766694 Houses of Parliament in the Fog 1903 (Oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 81.3--92.4 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageShadows Collection: A young woman seated, reading, 1802 (graphite)

A young woman seated, reading, 1802 (graphite)
7339871 A young woman seated, reading, 1802 (graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 15.4x9.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageShadows Collection: A group seated at a table, 1802 (pen, ink)

A group seated at a table, 1802 (pen, ink)
7339867 A group seated at a table, 1802 (pen, ink) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 12.9x9.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageShadows Collection: Looking down from the balloon across the plateau towards Discovery (1901)

Looking down from the balloon across the plateau towards Discovery (1901)
7295477 Looking down from the balloon across the plateau towards Discovery (1901). From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903)

Background imageShadows Collection: Picture series shadow plays, the duck, Liebig picture

Picture series shadow plays, the duck, Liebig picture
7277924 Picture series shadow plays, the duck, Liebig picture; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series shadow plays, the duck, Liebig picture)

Background imageShadows Collection: Gal. 48 f.29v Calculations concerning the constellation Nuncius written by Galileo Galilei

Gal. 48 f.29v Calculations concerning the constellation Nuncius written by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
BEN85059 Gal. 48 f.29v Calculations concerning the constellation Nuncius written by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), 17th century (pen and ink); 19x12.7 cm; Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, Florence

Background imageShadows Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630725 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShadows Collection: Sunset and shadow in Sutherland, evening over Ribigill (coloured photo)

Sunset and shadow in Sutherland, evening over Ribigill (coloured photo)
8648963 Sunset and shadow in Sutherland, evening over Ribigill (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunset and shadow in Sutherland)

Background imageShadows Collection: Everyone can clearly see (colour litho)

Everyone can clearly see (colour litho)
8656621 Everyone can clearly see (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Everyone can clearly see. Couple kissing behind a parasol)

Background imageShadows Collection: Twilight phenomena in Upper Egypt (colour litho)

Twilight phenomena in Upper Egypt (colour litho)
8663612 Twilight phenomena in Upper Egypt (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twilight phenomena in Upper Egypt)

Background imageShadows Collection: Show of Chinese shadows made with hands. Goat figure. English engraving from the 19th century

Show of Chinese shadows made with hands. Goat figure. English engraving from the 19th century
FGL5466266 Show of Chinese shadows made with hands. Goat figure. English engraving from the 19th century.; Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageShadows Collection: Picture series shadow plays, the coachman, Liebig picture

Picture series shadow plays, the coachman, Liebig picture
7277922 Picture series shadow plays, the coachman, Liebig picture; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series shadow plays, the coachman, Liebig picture)

Background imageShadows Collection: Sewing behind a bush, 1871

Sewing behind a bush, 1871
3479034 Sewing behind a bush, 1871; (add.info.: Two females hiding behind a bush sewing, while a male silhouette is shown waiting behind the bush. Dated 1871.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageShadows Collection: How we know the Earth is round (litho)

How we know the Earth is round (litho)
8673156 How we know the Earth is round (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How we know the Earth is round)

Background imageShadows Collection: Alexander the Great visiting Diogenes (engraving)

Alexander the Great visiting Diogenes (engraving)
8635117 Alexander the Great visiting Diogenes (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great visiting the Philosopher Diogenes)

Background imageShadows Collection: Shadows on the Wall (litho)

Shadows on the Wall (litho)
8670123 Shadows on the Wall (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shadows on the Wall)

Background imageShadows Collection: Christmas Books by Charles Dickens: The Cricket (litho)

Christmas Books by Charles Dickens: The Cricket (litho)
8664661 Christmas Books by Charles Dickens: The Cricket (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shadow on the Hearth. The Cricket)

Background imageShadows Collection: Moonlight 1883 (Oil on canvas)

Moonlight 1883 (Oil on canvas)
8766676 Moonlight 1883 (Oil on canvas) by Blakelock, Ralph Albert (1847-1919); 76.2x63.8 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageShadows Collection: Lake Scene, Boating 1861 (Oil on canvas)

Lake Scene, Boating 1861 (Oil on canvas)
8766647 Lake Scene, Boating 1861 (Oil on canvas) by Richards, William Trost (1833-1905); 45.7x76.2 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageShadows Collection: Evening on the Ausable River 1875 (Oil on canvas)

Evening on the Ausable River 1875 (Oil on canvas)
8766646 Evening on the Ausable River 1875 (Oil on canvas) by Parton, Arthur (1842-1914); 116.2x92.4 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageShadows Collection: Seascape, c.1900 (oil on canvas)

Seascape, c.1900 (oil on canvas)
7337788 Seascape, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Fraser, John (1858-1927); 25.5x35.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Fraser); © National Maritime Museum

Background imageShadows Collection: Picture series shadow plays, the snail, Liebig picture

Picture series shadow plays, the snail, Liebig picture
7277925 Picture series shadow plays, the snail, Liebig picture; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series shadow plays, the snail, Liebig picture)

Background imageShadows Collection: Picture series shadow plays, the farmer, Liebig picture

Picture series shadow plays, the farmer, Liebig picture
7277923 Picture series shadow plays, the farmer, Liebig picture; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series shadow plays, the farmer, Liebig picture)

Background imageShadows Collection: Picture series Shadow Games, the Indian, Liebig picture

Picture series Shadow Games, the Indian, Liebig picture
7277921 Picture series Shadow Games, the Indian, Liebig picture; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series Shadow Games, the Indian, Liebig picture)

Background imageShadows Collection: Engraving depicting a Chinese shadow puppet show, 19th century

Engraving depicting a Chinese shadow puppet show, 19th century
5309155 Engraving depicting a Chinese shadow puppet show, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Chinese shadow puppet show. Dated 19th century 01/02/1880); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageShadows Collection: San Georgio from Doges Palace by moonlight, Venice, Italy, c.1890-1900 (photochrom)

San Georgio from Doges Palace by moonlight, Venice, Italy, c.1890-1900 (photochrom)
8735746 San Georgio from Doges Palace by moonlight, Venice, Italy, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShadows Collection: Anonymous Triangle of Time

Anonymous Triangle of Time
Fernando Coelho

Background imageShadows Collection: lights and colors in Portman

lights and colors in Portman
Jose Antonio Triviño Sanchez

Background imageShadows Collection: Clouds #5

Clouds #5
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageShadows Collection: The Hula Valley #1

The Hula Valley #1
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageShadows Collection: Abstract composition No 1

Abstract composition No 1
Stefan Fransson

Background imageShadows Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630757 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShadows Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630744 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShadows Collection: Advertising card for McHenry & Clark, Binghamton, New York (chromolitho)

Advertising card for McHenry & Clark, Binghamton, New York (chromolitho)
8677500 Advertising card for McHenry & Clark, Binghamton, New York (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for McHenry & Clark)

Background imageShadows Collection: Peter Pan: Peter dancing with his shadow (colour litho)

Peter Pan: Peter dancing with his shadow (colour litho)
8635661 Peter Pan: Peter dancing with his shadow (colour litho) by Barham, Sybil (1877-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter dancing with his shadow. Scene from J M Barrie's Peter Pan)

Background imageShadows Collection: Nonsense: Heraldic figure walking down the Strand with kings (colour litho)

Nonsense: Heraldic figure walking down the Strand with kings (colour litho)
8636055 Nonsense: Heraldic figure walking down the Strand with kings (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShadows Collection: Puppet show in a school in Algeria, c.1830 (watercolour)

Puppet show in a school in Algeria, c.1830 (watercolour)
2068921 Puppet show in a school in Algeria, c.1830 (watercolour) by Leblanc, Theodore (1800-37); (add.info.: Puppet show in a school in Algeria)

Background imageShadows Collection: Seamstress, Seaport, Sea-shells, Sedan, See-saw, Serpent, Serpent, Settee, Setter, Sewer, Shadow

Seamstress, Seaport, Sea-shells, Sedan, See-saw, Serpent, Serpent, Settee, Setter, Sewer, Shadow, Shanty (engraving)
8650079 Seamstress, Seaport, Sea-shells, Sedan, See-saw, Serpent, Serpent, Settee, Setter, Sewer, Shadow, Shanty (engraving) by German School

Background imageShadows Collection: The Ex-dynasty, 'coming events cast their shadows before them' (engraving)

The Ex-dynasty, "coming events cast their shadows before them" (engraving)
8643563 The Ex-dynasty, "coming events cast their shadows before them" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ex-dynasty)

Background imageShadows Collection: The great caisson of the Brooklyn Bridge on fire, working in the shadow of three perils, fire, water

The great caisson of the Brooklyn Bridge on fire, working in the shadow of three perils, fire, water
8643291 The great caisson of the Brooklyn Bridge on fire, working in the shadow of three perils, fire, water, and compressed air (engraving) by English School




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"Exploring the Depths of Shadows: From Plato's Cave to Saturn's Rings" Embarking on a journey through the enigmatic realm of shadows, we find ourselves delving into various dimensions and captivating narratives. Just as young Napoleon Bonaparte immersed himself in studying the intricacies of history, so too do we venture forth into this intricate tapestry. Drawing inspiration from Plato's Cave Allegory, where prisoners mistake shadows for reality, we ponder the profound implications of perception and truth. Jan Saenredam and Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem transport us to the very depths of Plato's cave with their mesmerizing depiction from 1604. Yet shadows extend far beyond philosophical musings; they permeate our universe in awe-inspiring ways. Cassini captures Saturn's rings casting ethereal shadows against its majestic backdrop—a celestial dance that leaves us breathless. In nature’s embrace, a snow leopard gracefully treads through pristine snow while its shadow dances alongside—an endangered species embodying resilience amidst adversity. Meanwhile, Milton Keynes shopping centre buzzes with activity as shoppers traverse sunlit corridors—each figure accompanied by their own fleeting shadow. Jupiter reveals its grandeur as moons cast delicate silhouettes upon its colossal form—a cosmic ballet unfolding before our eyes. A boy and his bicycle pause by the River Severn, their intertwined shadows mirroring an idyllic moment frozen in time. A black and white still life image unveils a brass clarinet—the instrument’s shadow whispering tales of melodies past. In Devon UK’s countryside, round straw bales stand tall under morning sunlight—a testament to farming traditions illuminated by strong sidelight. Venturing further south to South Africa, digital manipulation adds whimsy to Jackass Penguin’s existence—its playful silhouette joining forces with reality itself. Transported back in time to 1920s France via La Vie Parisienne Magazine Plate—we witness society cloaked in alluring shadows, capturing the essence of an era.