Sheltering Collection (#5)

The Proscribed Royalist, January 15, 1858. Creator: William Henry Simmons
The Proscribed Royalist, January 15, 1858

Suhara, from The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido, ca. 1838. ca. 1838. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Suhara, from The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido, ca. 1838

Mother Goose Date: 1914

HOMELESS FAMILY / ADELPHI
Taking the census in the dark arches of the Adelphi. A bulls-eye lamp illuminates the misery of a homeless family sheltering under the arches. Date: 1861

Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj, Folio from... ca
Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj, Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)), ca. 1590-95

Sargasumfish (Histiro histiro) two living in floating polypropylene rope. Hawaii. Pacific ocean

Little owl (Athene noctua) taking shelter from the rain, Arcos de la Frontera, southern Spain. April

Krishna and the Gopis Take Shelter from the Rain, 1760. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Gopis Take Shelter from the Rain, 1760. Krishna shelters from a devastating storm sent by the god Indra

Placard Erected by Mr. Rhodes, 1900. Creator: Hancox
Placard Erected by Mr. Rhodes, 1900. Cecil John Rhodes was a British businessman, mining magnate and politician in southern Africa who served as Prime Minister of Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896

Archway, Kenilworth Castle, c1870. Kenilworth Castle was a ruin during the 18th and 19th centuries used as a farm popularised in Victorian imagination by Sir Walter Scott

Canadas Great Day at Courcelette, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Canadas Great Day at Courcelette, 1917. The Battle of Flers-Courcelette (15-22 September 1916) was fought during the Battle of the Somme, the Canadian Corps fought for the first time

King Alfred in disguise rebuked by the Neat Herds Wife for letting the Cakes burn, (c878), 1783
King Alfred in disguise rebuked by the Neat Herds Wife, for letting the Cakes burn which she observed he himself was so fond of, (c878), 1783

From the profound abyss, behind the lid of a great monument we stood retired, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil shelter in craggy rocks and try to avoid the horrible excess of fetid exhalation

Willow grouse (Lagopus lagopus) extremely well camouflaged below snow laden tree, Inari Kiilopaa Finland January Highly commended in the Bird category of the Asferico Photography Competition 2017

An April Day, 1883. Creator: Unknown
An April Day, 1883. From " St. Nicholas: Volume X. Part I. November 1882, to May 1883". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1883]

Sponge crab (Inachus sp) hiding in anemone, Channel Islands, UK June

A Cannonade on the Matterhorn, from Scrambles amongst the Alps in the years 1860 - 69, pub. 1871 (engraving), 1871

Tiny (10mm) pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) sheltering in seafan (Muricella sp)
Tiny (10mm) pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) sheltering in seafan (Muricella sp.) Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

House sparrows (Passer domesticus) perched on building, Morocco, March

Young windmill-eared rabbit and matching guinea-pig

Woman of Dsjidda (Jeddah) selling flatbread, Arabia, c1772-1774. Artist: CJ de Huyser
Woman of Dsjidda (Jeddah) selling flatbread, Arabia, c1772-1774. From the account of the expedition to Arabia and the Middle East undertaken by the German explorer Carsten Niebuhr on behalf of

Basket shelters on a beach in Belgium, 1966

Two cats in the rain on a Christmas card
Two cats under an umbrella in the rain on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1900s

Aboriginal Shelter at Melaleuca, Southwest Tasmania

Illustration, white adult and baby Arctic Lemmings (Dicrostonyx torquatus), side view

Exhibition Rain
Rain storms dampen spirits at the opening of the National Leather Week Exhibition at Earls Court. A horse guard rides past a boy sheltering under a raincoat

Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Hiding in Prairie Dog hole. North Dakota, USA
TOM-312 Eastern Cottontail RABBIT - hiding in Prairie dog hole North Dakota, U.S.A Sylvilagus floridanus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Civilains Sheltering Tube Station Bombs The Elephant And Castle Station
Civilains sheltering in the tube station from the bombs during WWII, seen here The Elephant and Castle station, London, England, 11th November, 1940. From Front Line 1940-41, published 1942

A Night Shelter For The Poor And Homeless, Provided By The Salvation Army In The 19th Century, Aka " two Penny Hangover"

Indonesia, Pictured On Seapen; Komodo, Porcelain Crab

Comic postcard, Plump woman in the rain Date: 20th century

Picture No. 11993349
California Quail - A female sheltering her chicks under her wings - along Teal Valley - near Nelson - South Island - New Zealand. Date:

Princess Diana visiting Cornwall
Diana, Princess of Wales, out on a visit, possibly in the Cornwall area. She is holding a daffodils, and is sheltering from the rain under an umbrella. Date: 1980s

Gunners sheltering during a bombardment, 1917, Matania
With our artist on the Western Front - No II. New Series. Front cover of The Sphere featuring the first of a new set of drawings done by the magazines special artist during his latest visit to

Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day (Sympiezocnemis gigantea). sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Les Diables Bleus - A group of WWI Chasseurs Alpins
Les Diables Bleus - A group of First World War Chasseurs Alpins in the Alps sheltering behind a large rock in a snowstorm.. Pierre Comba (1859-1934)

Poster - Ministry of Health Evacuation Scheme
Mothers - let them go - give them a chance of greater safety and health. Public Information poster issued by the Ministry of Health Evacuation Scheme circa 1942

Frog shelter in a vegetable bed
Frog shelter. Planks of wood alongside a row of organically grown leeks (Allium porrum Musselburgh ). The planks provide a dark and damp shelter for toads and frogs

Woodlark - at nest with young
JAB-1568 Woodlark - at nest, hidden in grass Lullula arborea Jack Bailey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Soldiers WWI
Soldiers sheltering in a grenade pit in Flanders during World War I

Leaf-curling spider - using snail shell as retreat at centre of web
AUS-449 Leaf-curling spider - using snail shell as retreat at centre of web. Australia Phonognatha graeffei Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display

Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day - sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan
ANZ-1431 Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April Sympiezocnemis gigantea Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that

Emperor Penguin AU 75/GR Creche & Adult birds, Antarctica. Aptenodytes forsteri © G. Robertson / ARDEA LONDON
AU-75-gr Emperor Penguin - Creche & Adult birds Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lesser kudu - in Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary Tsavo West National Park, Kenya, East Africa
MAB-134 Lesser kudu Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary Tsavo West National Park, Kenya, East Africa Tragelaphus imberbis Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wild Horse - Colt stands where mother shoos flys away with tail as mare grazes among lupine wildflowers Summer Western
TOM-717 Mustang Wild Horse - Colt stands where mother shoos flys away with tail as mare grazes among lupin wildflowers Summer

Icelandic horses sheltering in a strong wind

A Sandstorm, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly
A Sandstorm, c1880, (1904). From Egypt, by R. Talbot Kelly. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

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"Finding Refuge: Nature's Art of Sheltering" St Swithin and Dudley, two unlikely companions, seek shelter under the same tree during a sudden downpour. A hedgehog finds solace in a flower pot, its spines blending with the vibrant blooms as it seeks protection from predators. Church sheep huddle together behind ancient stone walls, seeking warmth and safety from the biting winds of winter. In the vast wilderness of Canada, a polar bear fiercely guards her precious cubs as they find refuge on an icy landscape. Playful kittens explore their surroundings, finding comfort among geraniums nestled inside flowerpots. A Jack Russell Terrier tenderly shelters her tiny puppy beneath her protective gaze, teaching it about love and security. Amidst rolling hills and misty moors stands a majestic Highland pony seeking respite from inclement weather in the embrace of nature's arms. Hermanns Tortoise ROG 7049 basks in the warm sun of Maouis, France while taking cover under dense foliage when needed - truly mastering the art of sheltering. Towering tree ferns stand tall like guardians in Kells Bay Gardens on Ireland's Iveragh Peninsula; providing sanctuary for delicate creatures seeking shade or protection from rain showers. Sheep gather behind sturdy stone walls within Peak District National Park to shield themselves against harsh elements that sweep across this rugged terrain with relentless force. Spotted amidst colorful sea anemones in tropical Indo-Pacific waters is a spine-cheek anemonefish; finding refuge within its symbiotic home away from potential dangers lurking beyond. A red fox gracefully treads through pristine snow-covered landscapes at Prince Albert National Park in Canada; adapting to survive by skillfully utilizing natural shelters during frigid winters.