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Shadows Collection (page 5)

"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: 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

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

Picture series shadow plays, the bull, Liebig picture
7277920 Picture series shadow plays, the bull, Liebig picture; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series shadow plays, the bull, Liebig picture)

Background imageShadows Collection: Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative)

Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative)
7342358 Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageShadows Collection: Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative)

Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative)
7342318 Astronomical glass plate slide of the Moon in first quarter (1899), 1899 (glass negative) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageShadows Collection: Beach and Rocks 1870 (Oil on canvas)

Beach and Rocks 1870 (Oil on canvas)
8766594 Beach and Rocks 1870 (Oil on canvas) by Whittredge, Thomas Worthington (1820-1910); 36.8x55.6 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageShadows Collection: A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate, 1855

A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate, 1855. A lady in black shawl gives a cookery book to
FLO4995445 A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate, 1855. A lady in black shawl gives a cookery book to a young mother in crinolines at a cute baby contest

Background imageShadows Collection: Art. Entertainment. The shadows, show at the Alcazar d'Ete, Paris. Poster, France, 1874. (poster)

Art. Entertainment. The shadows, show at the Alcazar d'Ete, Paris. Poster, France, 1874. (poster)
3434618 Art. Entertainment. The shadows, show at the Alcazar d'Ete, Paris. Poster, France, 1874. (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment)

Background imageShadows Collection: Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638761 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShadows Collection: Cloud(s) #10

Cloud(s) #10
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageShadows Collection: Clouds #7

Clouds #7
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageShadows Collection: Nudist art: The Shadow (b/w photo)

Nudist art: The Shadow (b/w photo)
8632700 Nudist art: The Shadow (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shadow)

Background imageShadows Collection: Children being entertained by a magic lantern (chromolitho)

Children being entertained by a magic lantern (chromolitho)
8677283 Children being entertained by a magic lantern (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children being entertained by a magic lantern)

Background imageShadows Collection: The Dog and the Shadow (colour litho)

The Dog and the Shadow (colour litho)
8644739 The Dog and the Shadow (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dog and the Shadow)

Background imageShadows Collection: Diary

Diary
Andrzej Lisowski

Background imageShadows Collection: Past & Present: The Clock (colour litho)

Past & Present: The Clock (colour litho)
8668687 Past & Present: The Clock (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clock)

Background imageShadows Collection: Dark River I

Dark River I
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageShadows Collection: Dark River IV

Dark River IV
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageShadows Collection: Dark River V

Dark River V
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageShadows Collection: Model in New Look woollen full-length overcoat

Model in New Look woollen full-length overcoat
Beautifully-composed shot of model in New Look woollen full-length overcoat, standing just inside an elegant arcade. Date: late 1940s

Background imageShadows Collection: Client: Harvey Nichols - large straw hat - Pamela Minchin

Client: Harvey Nichols - large straw hat - Pamela Minchin
Client: Harvey Nichols - model: Pamela Minchin in a large straw hat - shoot: February 7, 1947 Date: 1947

Background imageShadows Collection: Sensual beauty [Mimi Ch]

Sensual beauty [Mimi Ch]
Martin Krystynek MQEP

Background imageShadows Collection: aram

aram
Ali Sahebi

Background imageShadows Collection: shadow

shadow
Masatoshi Washimi

Background imageShadows Collection: the light as a guidance

the light as a guidance
Sara Goli

Background imageShadows Collection: UV Aless

UV Aless
Anderson Diaz

Background imageShadows Collection: gold waves

gold waves
Yomn Almonla 🇸🇦

Background imageShadows Collection: red

red
Masatoshi Washimi

Background imageShadows Collection: shadow

shadow
Masatoshi Washimi

Background imageShadows Collection: Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho)

Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho)
8635631 Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coming events cast their shadows before them)

Background imageShadows Collection: Lines

Lines
Ileana Bosogea-Tudor

Background imageShadows Collection: Dream of becoming big

Dream of becoming big
Leif Løndal

Background imageShadows Collection: Wall with Shadows

Wall with Shadows
Tim Mossholder

Background imageShadows Collection: Fence with Shadows

Fence with Shadows
Tim Mossholder

Background imageShadows Collection: Light & Shadow

Light & Shadow
Donatella Basso

Background imageShadows Collection: Night Jewel

Night Jewel
Ariel Ling

Background imageShadows Collection: Pool_005

Pool_005
Pictufy Studio III

Background imageShadows Collection: Pool_006

Pool_006
Pictufy Studio III

Background imageShadows Collection: Where is my mind?

Where is my mind?
Oshrit Nitzan

Background imageShadows Collection: Trust me

Trust me
Robert Kuavi

Background imageShadows Collection: Geometry

Geometry
Xiaopeng Guan

Background imageShadows Collection: CUBA NEVERENDING STORY

CUBA NEVERENDING STORY
Gina Buliga

Background imageShadows Collection: Empty table at cafeteria on the street side

Empty table at cafeteria on the street side
Tepsarit Lantharntong

Background imageShadows Collection: S

S
Tomasz Wozniak

Background imageShadows Collection: Rusty shapes

Rusty shapes
Greetje van Son

Background imageShadows Collection: Palm Beach from Above

Palm Beach from Above
Raisa Zwart

Background imageShadows Collection: To the Beach

To the Beach
Raisa Zwart




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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.