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Shapes Collection (page 6)

Shapes are everywhere, surrounding us in the most unexpected places

Background imageShapes Collection: Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)

Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)
3084444 Smoking cap, c.1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk) by English School, (19th century); 6.5x19 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageShapes Collection: Poland, , Warsaw

Poland, , Warsaw
Poland, Warsaw, Old Town, Plac Zamkowy, Arkady Kubickiego, Red Brick Royal Castle with balloon vendor in the foreground

Background imageShapes Collection: Ireland, County Mayo, Lough Carra

Ireland, County Mayo, Lough Carra
Ireland, County Mayo, Boats moored on Lough Carra

Background imageShapes Collection: Pyrenean oak tree leaves (Quercus pyrenaica), Campanarios de Azaba Biological Reserve

Pyrenean oak tree leaves (Quercus pyrenaica), Campanarios de Azaba Biological Reserve, a rewilding Europe Area, Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain

Background imageShapes Collection: Mounds of snow, Lago di Fusine, Julian Alps, Italy

Mounds of snow, Lago di Fusine, Julian Alps, Italy

Background imageShapes Collection: Aerial view of the fortified town of Neuf Brisach, Alsace, France

Aerial view of the fortified town of Neuf Brisach, Alsace, France

Background imageShapes Collection: Icy shape on the surface of the alpine lake. Palpuognasee, Canton of Graubunden

Icy shape on the surface of the alpine lake. Palpuognasee, Canton of Graubunden, Switzerland

Background imageShapes Collection: Traditional umbrellas made of paper and bamboo, Burma / Myanmar

Traditional umbrellas made of paper and bamboo, Burma / Myanmar
Traditional umbrellas made of paper and bamboo, Burma/ Myanmar

Background imageShapes Collection: Wide angle view of Chilehaus (Chile House) example of brick expressionism architecture

Wide angle view of Chilehaus (Chile House) example of brick expressionism architecture, Hamburg, Germany

Background imageShapes Collection: Ko Lipe, Satun Province, Thailand. Traditional long tail boats through a heart shape

Ko Lipe, Satun Province, Thailand. Traditional long tail boats through a heart shape decoration on the beach

Background imageShapes Collection: Comparison of British & German skull shapes, WW1

Comparison of British & German skull shapes, WW1
Long-head versus short-head: Opposite types of humanity which are fighting for opposite ideals. A diagram to demonstrate the inherent differences in skull shapes between the British

Background imageShapes Collection: Ink art, Ink Hearts, with pink and red floral influences on a black background and the word 'Loved'

Ink art, Ink Hearts, with pink and red floral influences on a black background and the word 'Loved"
Ink art, Ink Hearts, with pink and red floral influences on a black background with the word 'Loved'; Artwork

Background imageShapes Collection: Ink art, Ink Hearts, with pink, red and gold floral influences on a white background

Ink art, Ink Hearts, with pink, red and gold floral influences on a white background; Artwork

Background imageShapes Collection: Ink art, Ink Hearts, with pink, red and gold floral influences

Ink art, Ink Hearts, with pink, red and gold floral influences; Artwork

Background imageShapes Collection: angel. Fragment of the pod. Mosaic with a gold background made by Giotto di Bondone (1267)

angel. Fragment of the pod. Mosaic with a gold background made by Giotto di Bondone (1267)
BEN5474946 angel. Fragment of the pod. Mosaic with a gold background made by Giotto di Bondone (1267? - 1337) and architecture of Maderno, 1310. St. Peter's Basilica in Rome

Background imageShapes Collection: Ouroboros, symbol of inifinite, 15th century (miniature)

Ouroboros, symbol of inifinite, 15th century (miniature)
7422842 Ouroboros, symbol of inifinite, 15th century (miniature) by French School, (15th century); (add.info.: Science. Mathematics. Ouroboros, snake eating his own tail, symbol of inifinite)

Background imageShapes Collection: Monument of the Late Thomas Hibbert, Esq, 1825 (engraving)

Monument of the Late Thomas Hibbert, Esq, 1825 (engraving)
3671128 Monument of the Late Thomas Hibbert, Esq, 1825 (engraving) by Hakewill, James (1778-1843); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageShapes Collection: The Aquarium, 1893 (lithograph)

The Aquarium, 1893 (lithograph)
3671654 The Aquarium, 1893 (lithograph) by Mente, Charles (1857-1933); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The book of the fair)

Background imageShapes Collection: Kingston, & Port Royale, 1825 (engraving)

Kingston, & Port Royale, 1825 (engraving)
3671099 Kingston, & Port Royale, 1825 (engraving) by Hakewill, James (1778-1843); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Background imageShapes Collection: Opus 217. Against the Enamel of a Background Rhythmic with Beats and Angles, Tones and Tints

Opus 217. Against the Enamel of a Background Rhythmic with Beats and Angles, Tones and Tints
XIR53827 Opus 217. Against the Enamel of a Background Rhythmic with Beats and Angles, Tones and Tints, Portrait of Felix Feneon in 1890 (oil on canvas) by Signac

Background imageShapes Collection: The hall stairway and grilled balcony of Theatre Pigalle, 1920s (b / w photo)

The hall stairway and grilled balcony of Theatre Pigalle, 1920s (b / w photo)
STC439607 The hall stairway and grilled balcony of Theatre Pigalle, 1920s (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: designed by architectus Charles Siclis)

Background imageShapes Collection: Unusual sided building in New York, USA, June 1984

Unusual sided building in New York, USA, June 1984

Background imageShapes Collection: Poland, Malopolska, Krakow

Poland, Malopolska, Krakow
Poland, Krakow, Wawel Hill, Wawel Castle, The Sandomierska Tower

Background imageShapes Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20121549

EyeUbiquitous_20121549
Germany, Bavaria, Munich, Four part composite of The Endless or Infinite Staircase sculpture by Olafur Eliasson with KPMG offices behind

Background imageShapes Collection: Ireland, County Meath, Trim

Ireland, County Meath, Trim, Colourful streetscape of terraced houses

Background imageShapes Collection: Spain, Catalunya, Barcelona, Parc Guell by Antoni Gaudi

Spain, Catalunya, Barcelona, Parc Guell by Antoni Gaudi, full view of the Administration Lodge at the parks entrance

Background imageShapes Collection: Bloody Henry Starfish (Henricia oculata). Les Dents, Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Bloody Henry Starfish (Henricia oculata). Les Dents, Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Background imageShapes Collection: Eddies in the River Sligachan with Marsco in background. Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

Eddies in the River Sligachan with Marsco in background. Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK, October 2011

Background imageShapes Collection: Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) flock at dusk engaging in pre-roost display, Dumfries-shire

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) flock at dusk engaging in pre-roost display, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, March

Background imageShapes Collection: Great yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea) leaves. Haute-Savoie, Massif des Bauges, French Alps, May

Great yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea) leaves. Haute-Savoie, Massif des Bauges, French Alps, May

Background imageShapes Collection: Broken ice abstract, Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. Southern Iceland, Iceland, Europe

Broken ice abstract, Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. Southern Iceland, Iceland, Europe, March 2011

Background imageShapes Collection: Various pollen grains from several species of UK plant. False coloured scanning electron micrograph

Various pollen grains from several species of UK plant. False coloured scanning electron micrograph. Digital composite

Background imageShapes Collection: Trees laden with snow and ice (Tykky), Riisitunturi, Finland

Trees laden with snow and ice (Tykky), Riisitunturi, Finland

Background imageShapes Collection: Silhouette of a Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) passes overhead. West Maui, Hawaii

Silhouette of a Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) passes overhead. West Maui, Hawaii

Background imageShapes Collection: Heart-shaped mossy rock in fast flowing river, Craigengillan Estate, Dalmellington

Heart-shaped mossy rock in fast flowing river, Craigengillan Estate, Dalmellington, Ayrshire, October

Background imageShapes Collection: Aerial view of fruits on the boat in Kaptai Lake, Rangamati, Bangladesh

Aerial view of fruits on the boat in Kaptai Lake, Rangamati, Bangladesh

Background imageShapes Collection: Mud Cracks, Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia

Mud Cracks, Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia

Background imageShapes Collection: Mud Cracks with green growth, Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia

Mud Cracks with green growth, Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia

Background imageShapes Collection: Wisteria vines on a wall in Kensington, London, England

Wisteria vines on a wall in Kensington, London, England

Background imageShapes Collection: Aerial view of Behular Bashor Ghor, a famous and touristic archeological site in Bogra

Aerial view of Behular Bashor Ghor, a famous and touristic archeological site in Bogra, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Background imageShapes Collection: Aerial view of Bhasu Bihar, a famous and touristic archeological site in Bogra, Rajshahi

Aerial view of Bhasu Bihar, a famous and touristic archeological site in Bogra, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Background imageShapes Collection: Aerial view of rice mills along Meghna river, Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Aerial view of rice mills along Meghna river, Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Background imageShapes Collection: Aerial view of farmers working on rice field draining and drying rice at sunlight

Aerial view of farmers working on rice field draining and drying rice at sunlight, Narayanganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Background imageShapes Collection: Aerial view of a huge refugee camp with makeshift houses near Myanmar border

Aerial view of a huge refugee camp with makeshift houses near Myanmar border, Kutupalong Rohingya camp near Ukhia town, Bangladesh

Background imageShapes Collection: Aerial view of thousands of chilis are laid out to dry creating a patchwork effect

Aerial view of thousands of chilis are laid out to dry creating a patchwork effect on open green fields at Mirzapur in Panchagarh, Bangladesh

Background imageShapes Collection: Mounds of snow formed over tussocks of sedges, Zelenci Spring, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Mounds of snow formed over tussocks of sedges, Zelenci Spring, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Background imageShapes Collection: Traditional soy sauce making, Hung Yen province, Vietnam

Traditional soy sauce making, Hung Yen province, Vietnam

Background imageShapes Collection: Traditional soy sauce making, Hung Yen province, Vietnam

Traditional soy sauce making, Hung Yen province, Vietnam




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Shapes are everywhere, surrounding us in the most unexpected places. From the intricate design of Baphomet by Eliphas Levi - Equilibrium of Opposites to the mesmerizing formation of Black Brant Goose FG 2342 'V formation flock Branta nigricans © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON', shapes captivate our imagination. Just like Baphomet - Equilibrium of Opposites symbolizes harmony amidst opposing forces, we find balance in the diverse contours that nature offers. Take Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa; its majestic silhouette stands tall as a testament to Mother Earth's artistic prowess. Even man-made structures embrace shapes with purpose and precision, like the large circular aerial at RAF Chicksands or the timeless beauty of a fossil ammonite under UV light from Madagascar's Mahajanga Province. But shapes aren't limited to grandeur alone; they can be found even in the tiniest details. Observe closely and you'll discover mushroom spores up close, resembling delicate patterns waiting to be unraveled. And who could forget Satan at the Sabbat? A shape that evokes both fear and fascination throughout history. Yet not all they can mysterious or enigmatic; some bring comfort and familiarity. Like a red English post box nestled within a brick wall, reminding us of simpler times when communication was tangible and heartfelt. In contrast, Henri Maes Belgian Beer Brewery transports us to an old town UNESCO World Heritage Site where architectural forms tell stories through their unique outlines. Finally, The Scallop sculpture by Maggie Hambling on Aldeburgh beach in Suffolk invites contemplation as it gracefully embraces its surroundings with its distinctive shape. They have an uncanny ability to evoke emotions and spark curiosity within us all. They remind us that beauty lies not only in what we see but also how we perceive it – whether it is through ancient symbols or contemporary art installations – each shape holds a story waiting to be discovered.