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Shapes Collection (page 9)

Shapes are everywhere, surrounding us in the most unexpected places

Background imageShapes Collection: Early Seagoing Ships (litho)

Early Seagoing Ships (litho)
7184126 Early Seagoing Ships (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Seagoing Ships)

Background imageShapes Collection: Santa Maria, the flagship of Columbus, 1492 (litho)

Santa Maria, the flagship of Columbus, 1492 (litho)
7184123 Santa Maria, the flagship of Columbus, 1492 (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Maria, the flagship of Columbus, 1492)

Background imageShapes Collection: Ironclads (litho)

Ironclads (litho)
7184104 Ironclads (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ironclads. Illustration for The Shape of Ships written)

Background imageShapes Collection: St Pauls Ship (colour litho)

St Pauls Ship (colour litho)
7184082 St Pauls Ship (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Ship)

Background imageShapes Collection: Bells Comet, 1811 (colour litho)

Bells Comet, 1811 (colour litho)
7184080 Bells Comet, 1811 (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bells Comet, 1811)

Background imageShapes Collection: Oil Tankers at a Tank Farm (colour litho)

Oil Tankers at a Tank Farm (colour litho)
7184073 Oil Tankers at a Tank Farm (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil Tankers at a Tank Farm)

Background imageShapes Collection: Chieri, the cathedral, 1895 (engraving)

Chieri, the cathedral, 1895 (engraving)
7210540 Chieri, the cathedral, 1895 (engraving) by Cornaglia, C. (19th century); 25.5x25 cm; Private Collection; © AmpieVedute.art

Background imageShapes Collection: Plate 19, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)

Plate 19, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)
STC439650 Plate 19, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageShapes Collection: Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho)

Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho)
7184128 Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia)

Background imageShapes Collection: Early Marine Engines (litho)

Early Marine Engines (litho)
7184101 Early Marine Engines (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Marine Engines)

Background imageShapes Collection: Early Liners (litho)

Early Liners (litho)
7184099 Early Liners (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Liners. Illustration for The Shape of Ships written)

Background imageShapes Collection: Submarines II (litho)

Submarines II (litho)
7184098 Submarines II (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submarines II)

Background imageShapes Collection: Little Ships (litho)

Little Ships (litho)
7184089 Little Ships (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Ships. Illustration for The Shape of Ships written)

Background imageShapes Collection: Freak Ships (litho)

Freak Ships (litho)
7184087 Freak Ships (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freak Ships. Illustration for The Shape of Ships written)

Background imageShapes Collection: British Capital Ship (colour litho)

British Capital Ship (colour litho)
7184075 British Capital Ship (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Capital Ship)

Background imageShapes Collection: Russian Ice-breaker at work (colour litho)

Russian Ice-breaker at work (colour litho)
7184072 Russian Ice-breaker at work (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Ice-breaker at work)

Background imageShapes Collection: New square in Savigliano -- monument to General Arimondi, 1900 (engraving)

New square in Savigliano -- monument to General Arimondi, 1900 (engraving)
7210543 New square in Savigliano -- monument to General Arimondi, 1900 (engraving) by Calcaterra (19th century); 17x24 cm; Private Collection; © AmpieVedute.art

Background imageShapes Collection: Place du Gouvernement and Hotel de la Regence, Algiers, Algeria (b / w photo)

Place du Gouvernement and Hotel de la Regence, Algiers, Algeria (b / w photo)
7202073 Place du Gouvernement and Hotel de la Regence, Algiers, Algeria (b/w photo) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place du Gouvernement and Hotel de la Regence)

Background imageShapes Collection: Study [Vases, square and hexagon], c. 1881 (wash drawing)

Study [Vases, square and hexagon], c. 1881 (wash drawing)
6200061 Study [Vases, square and hexagon], c.1881 (wash drawing) by Phillips, Charles Gustav Louis (1863-1944); 46.5x63.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageShapes Collection: Cosmic Decoration, c. 1898 (w / c)

Cosmic Decoration, c. 1898 (w / c)
6199350 Cosmic Decoration, c.1898 (w/c) by Davidson, George Dutch (1879-1901); 35x24.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Background imageShapes Collection: Drawing, 1913 (charcoal on paper)

Drawing, 1913 (charcoal on paper)
3949728 Drawing, 1913 (charcoal on paper) by Dove, Arthur Garfield (1880-1946); 54.5x45.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageShapes Collection: Rythme, c. 1932 (gouache, w / c & brush & ink on Japon nacre paper)

Rythme, c. 1932 (gouache, w / c & brush & ink on Japon nacre paper)
5934221 Rythme, c.1932 (gouache, w/c & brush & ink on Japon nacre paper) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); 19x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageShapes Collection: Poncho with an Inca motif (textile)

Poncho with an Inca motif (textile)
884393 Poncho with an Inca motif (textile) by Bolivian School; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Bolivian, out of copyright

Background imageShapes Collection: Abstract design with a clasp knife, 1930 (gouache on paper)

Abstract design with a clasp knife, 1930 (gouache on paper)
FIT283220 Abstract design with a clasp knife, 1930 (gouache on paper) by Wadsworth, Edward Alexander (1889-1949); 35.3x50.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageShapes Collection: Plate 40, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)

Plate 40, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)
STC439652 Plate 40, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageShapes Collection: Still life with a Glass, 1945 (oil on canvas)

Still life with a Glass, 1945 (oil on canvas)
CH412145 Still life with a Glass, 1945 (oil on canvas) by Chapoval, Youla (1919-51); 21.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageShapes Collection: The 'Mayflower, '1620;Bomb Ketch, Late 18th Century (litho)

The "Mayflower, "1620;Bomb Ketch, Late 18th Century (litho)
7184124 The " Mayflower, " 1620; Bomb Ketch, Late 18th Century (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Mayflower)

Background imageShapes Collection: The Schooner Pickle arriving at Falmouth with the despatches from Trafalgar, 4 November 1805 (litho)

The Schooner Pickle arriving at Falmouth with the despatches from Trafalgar, 4 November 1805 (litho)
7184114 The Schooner Pickle arriving at Falmouth with the despatches from Trafalgar, 4 November 1805 (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShapes Collection: Early Steamships to cross the Atlantic (litho)

Early Steamships to cross the Atlantic (litho)
7184107 Early Steamships to cross the Atlantic (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Steamships to cross the Atlantic)

Background imageShapes Collection: A Tea Clipper (litho)

A Tea Clipper (litho)
7184106 A Tea Clipper (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tea Clipper)

Background imageShapes Collection: Early Ironclads (litho)

Early Ironclads (litho)
7184102 Early Ironclads (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Ironclads)

Background imageShapes Collection: Atlantic Record Breakers (litho)

Atlantic Record Breakers (litho)
7184094 Atlantic Record Breakers (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atlantic Record Breakers)

Background imageShapes Collection: Warships of the Second World War and after (litho)

Warships of the Second World War and after (litho)
7184092 Warships of the Second World War and after (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warships of the Second World War and after)

Background imageShapes Collection: Modern Working Ships (litho)

Modern Working Ships (litho)
7184088 Modern Working Ships (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Working Ships)

Background imageShapes Collection: Modern Liners (litho)

Modern Liners (litho)
7184086 Modern Liners (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Liners)

Background imageShapes Collection: Tea Clipper 1866 (colour litho)

Tea Clipper 1866 (colour litho)
7184081 Tea Clipper 1866 (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea Clipper 1866)

Background imageShapes Collection: Great Eastern, 1858 (colour litho)

Great Eastern, 1858 (colour litho)
7184079 Great Eastern, 1858 (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Eastern, 1858)

Background imageShapes Collection: Modern Ocean Racing Yachts (colour litho)

Modern Ocean Racing Yachts (colour litho)
7184077 Modern Ocean Racing Yachts (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Ocean Racing Yachts)

Background imageShapes Collection: Schoener Brunnen, Nuremberg, Germany (engraving)

Schoener Brunnen, Nuremberg, Germany (engraving)
7148046 Schoener Brunnen, Nuremberg, Germany (engraving) by Rieth, Paul (1871-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoener Brunnen, Nuremberg, Germany)

Background imageShapes Collection: Construction, 1922-23 (oil on canvas)

Construction, 1922-23 (oil on canvas)
3726052 Construction, 1922-23 (oil on canvas) by Exter, Alexandra Alexandrovna (1882-1949); 89.2 x 89.9 cm; Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA; The Riklis Collection of McCrory Corporation

Background imageShapes Collection: Plate 5, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)

Plate 5, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)
STC439651 Plate 5, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageShapes Collection: Panorama of Saluzzo, 1894 (engraving)

Panorama of Saluzzo, 1894 (engraving)
7210544 Panorama of Saluzzo, 1894 (engraving) by Calcaterra (19th century); 17x24 cm; Private Collection; © AmpieVedute.art

Background imageShapes Collection: Tongue sandwich (colour litho)

Tongue sandwich (colour litho)
7150884 Tongue sandwich (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tongue sandwich. Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Background imageShapes Collection: The 'Great Harry, '1514 (litho)

The "Great Harry, "1514 (litho)
7184121 The " Great Harry, " 1514 (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Great Harry, " 1514)

Background imageShapes Collection: Early Navigating Instruments (litho)

Early Navigating Instruments (litho)
7184119 Early Navigating Instruments (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Navigating Instruments)

Background imageShapes Collection: The Age of Decorated Ships (litho)

The Age of Decorated Ships (litho)
7184117 The Age of Decorated Ships (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Age of Decorated Ships)

Background imageShapes Collection: Charles I inspecting the Sovereign of the Seas, building at Deptford, 1637 (litho)

Charles I inspecting the Sovereign of the Seas, building at Deptford, 1637 (litho)
7184116 Charles I inspecting the Sovereign of the Seas, building at Deptford, 1637 (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShapes Collection: Mary, the first British yacht, presented to Charles II by the City of Amsterdam, 1660 (litho)

Mary, the first British yacht, presented to Charles II by the City of Amsterdam, 1660 (litho)
7184115 Mary, the first British yacht, presented to Charles II by the City of Amsterdam, 1660 (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary)




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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.