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Soles Collection (#2)

"From Two Cobblers Mend Shoes to Rayne shoes advertisement, the art of repairing and adorning soles has always been a timeless craft

Background imageSoles Collection: Advertisement for Shoe soles - Serbia

Advertisement for Shoe soles - Serbia
" See Sister, with my PALM heels and soles, walking is a pleasure!" Serbian advertising card for shoe soles and heels. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSoles Collection: Peacock Sole (Pardachirus pavoninus) juvenile, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Peacock Sole (Pardachirus pavoninus) juvenile, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Background imageSoles Collection: Advertisement for rubber soles on shoes, 1923. Alexander Rodchenko and Vladimir Mayakovsky

Advertisement for rubber soles on shoes, 1923. Alexander Rodchenko and Vladimir Mayakovsky

Background imageSoles Collection: The Bakery

The Bakery, The Butchers, The Shoemaker, 19th Century Lithograph, Bread, Oven, Fire, Baker, Bake, Flour, Baked, Boots, Leather, Craft, Shoe, Hammer, Tool, Handcraft, Handwork, Craftsman, Soles

Background imageSoles Collection: Strange Sole (Aseraggodes xenicus) adult, camouflaged on sand, Dampier Straits

Strange Sole (Aseraggodes xenicus) adult, camouflaged on sand, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Background imageSoles Collection: Plantar foot muscles, 1831 artwork

Plantar foot muscles, 1831 artwork
Plantar foot muscles. This anatomical artwork is plate 144 from volume 2 (1831) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Background imageSoles Collection: Kai Sole (Aseraggodes kaianus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Kai Sole (Aseraggodes kaianus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Background imageSoles Collection: Banded Sole - Indonesia

Banded Sole - Indonesia
LEE-181 Banded Sole Indonesia Soleichthys heterorhinos Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageSoles Collection: Carpet Sole (Liachirus melanospilus) adult, camouflaged on seabed at night, Lembeh Straits

Carpet Sole (Liachirus melanospilus) adult, camouflaged on seabed at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Background imageSoles Collection: Childrens feet

Childrens feet
MODEL RELEASED. Childrens feet. Four-year-old girl and her five-year-old brother sitting in bed with their feet sticking out from the duvet

Background imageSoles Collection: Baby feet

Baby feet
MODEL RELEASED. Baby feet. Feet of a two month old baby girl

Background imageSoles Collection: Soles Farcis in Aspic

Soles Farcis in Aspic
Soles farcis in aspic

Background imageSoles Collection: Soles Aux Ecrivesses

Soles Aux Ecrivesses
Petit bateaux of sole aux ecrevisses

Background imageSoles Collection: Dover / Common Sole - coastal NW Europe & Med

Dover / Common Sole - coastal NW Europe & Med
PM-9891 Dover / Common Sole coastal NW Europe & Med Solea solea Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSoles Collection: Dover Sole. Atlantic and North Sea. Flatfish living on seabed

Dover Sole. Atlantic and North Sea. Flatfish living on seabed
PM-10219 Dover Sole. Atlantic and North Sea Solea solea Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageSoles Collection: Southern Sole, Aseraggodes haackeanus, a small sole found commonly in south Australia's gulfs but

Southern Sole, Aseraggodes haackeanus, a small sole found commonly in south Australia's gulfs but rarely elsewhere
AUS-1509 Southern sole a small sole found commonly in south Australias gulfs but rarely elsewhere. Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Aseraggodes haackeanus John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Background imageSoles Collection: Bank Note - Peru

Bank Note - Peru
PERU - DOS SOLES




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"From Two Cobblers Mend Shoes to Rayne shoes advertisement, the art of repairing and adorning soles has always been a timeless craft. Whether it's fixing worn-out fishing waders or ensuring Howard Kendall's new boots are ready for his debut at Everton Football Club, skilled cobblers have played an essential role in keeping our feet comfortable and stylish. But soles aren't just about footwear; they symbolize much more. The delicate softness of a baby's feet reminds us of innocence and purity, while the V for Victory exercise showcases determination and resilience. As we explore coastal regions like NW Europe and the Mediterranean, we encounter the Dover/Common Sole – a fascinating fish that adapts effortlessly to its surroundings. Just like these resilient creatures, our own soles carry us through life's ups and downs. On 25th December, as families gather around warm hearths during the holiday season, let us not forget those who brave cold terrains with joyous hearts. A happy hiker from the Victorian period exemplifies this spirit of adventure and appreciation for nature's beauty. Sometimes, though, all we need is to kick off our shoes and feel the ground beneath our bare feet. As depicted by a man lying on a sofa with his exposed soles upturned towards relaxation – there is something liberating about being grounded in simplicity. Intriguingly captured in an engraving titled 'A Hydropathic Legend, ' water therapy takes center stage as individuals immerse their tired soles into healing waters – reminding us that self-care is essential for both body and soul. Finally, PASSION II encapsulates intense emotions evoked by fiery red-soled heels strutting confidently down city streets - igniting desire within every step taken. " So whether it be mending shoes or embracing moments of tranquility or passion through various depictions of "soles, " this collection celebrates their significance beyond mere physicality - connecting us to our past, present, and future journeys.