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Sphere Collection (#4)

"The Sphere: A Captivating Journey through Time and Space" Step into the realm of the unknown, where the edge of the firmament beckons with its enigmatic allure

Background imageSphere Collection: Saturn Riders II

Saturn Riders II
Taudalpoi

Background imageSphere Collection: An allegorical figure representing Astronomy

An allegorical figure representing Astronomy
5309981 An allegorical figure representing Astronomy; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy shown holding an armillary sphere)

Background imageSphere Collection: Transparent spherical velocipede

Transparent spherical velocipede
5616638 Transparent spherical velocipede; (add.info.: Transparent spherical velocipede by A Rousseau of Marseille, France 1882. 01/01/1882); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSphere Collection: Arab astronomer

Arab astronomer
3330984 Arab astronomer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Arab astronomer, one holding an armillary sphere showing a geocentric universe and the path of the ecliptic)

Background imageSphere Collection: Astronomical diagram showing the earth, centre, surrounded by water, air

Astronomical diagram showing the earth, centre, surrounded by water, air, fire and the sphere of the planets
534771 Astronomical diagram showing the earth, centre, surrounded by water, air, fire and the sphere of the planets. By Gassouin de Metz

Background imageSphere Collection: An armillary sphere

An armillary sphere
3740718 An armillary sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings)

Background imageSphere Collection: An armillary sphere

An armillary sphere
3740716 An armillary sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings)

Background imageSphere Collection: Arab astronomer

Arab astronomer
3330987 Arab astronomer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Arab astronomer, one holding an armillary sphere showing a geocentric universe and the path of the ecliptic)

Background imageSphere Collection: Diagram showing The magnetic force of the Earth

Diagram showing The magnetic force of the Earth
5309964 Diagram showing The magnetic force of the Earth; (add.info.: Diagram showing The magnetic force of the Earth, operating along an infinity of curves starting from every point of the equator)

Background imageSphere Collection: Engraving depicting an armillary sphere, a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere)

Engraving depicting an armillary sphere, a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere)
5309270 Engraving depicting an armillary sphere, a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere), consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centred on Earth or the Sun

Background imageSphere Collection: Globen

Globen
Stephan Rückert

Background imageSphere Collection: illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820

illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820
3666124 illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820; (add.info.: 19th century, French, illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus)

Background imageSphere Collection: An armillary sphere

An armillary sphere
3740717 An armillary sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings)

Background imageSphere Collection: An armillary sphere

An armillary sphere
3740714 An armillary sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings)

Background imageSphere Collection: The Apuleian Sphere

The Apuleian Sphere
3478591 The Apuleian Sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Apuleian Sphere, a magical prognosticating device for predicting the survival of a patient)

Background imageSphere Collection: Engraving depicting a Campbell-Stokes recorder, a kind of sunshine recorder

Engraving depicting a Campbell-Stokes recorder, a kind of sunshine recorder
5309411 Engraving depicting a Campbell-Stokes recorder, a kind of sunshine recorder, invented by John Francis Campbell and later modified by Sir George Gabriel Stokes; (add.info)

Background imageSphere Collection: Face to Face

Face to Face
Mystic Number

Background imageSphere Collection: Formula 1 2023: Las Vegas GP

Formula 1 2023: Las Vegas GP
STREETS OF LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - NOVEMBER 15: Mercedes branding on the Sphere during the Las Vegas GP at Streets of Las Vegas on Wednesday November 15, 2023, United States of America

Background imageSphere Collection: Pair of Table Globes, made by Isaac Habrecht (1589-1633) Strasburg

Pair of Table Globes, made by Isaac Habrecht (1589-1633) Strasburg, 1625 (see also 135791) and a Telescope on a Stand
MFR135792 Pair of Table Globes, made by Isaac Habrecht (1589-1633) Strasburg, 1625 (see also 135791) and a Telescope on a Stand, Italian and English

Background imageSphere Collection: Disco balls

Disco balls
Gigi Rosado

Background imageSphere Collection: An allegorical picture of Astronomy shown holding an armillary sphere, 19th century

An allegorical picture of Astronomy shown holding an armillary sphere, 19th century
5310752 An allegorical picture of Astronomy shown holding an armillary sphere, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSphere Collection: Figure of a naked woman holding a sphere within a zodiac circle

Figure of a naked woman holding a sphere within a zodiac circle
5856482 Figure of a naked woman holding a sphere within a zodiac circle.; (add.info.: Figure of a naked woman holding a sphere within a zodiac circle)

Background imageSphere Collection: The Balls are Rolling - Clear the Track 1856

The Balls are Rolling - Clear the Track 1856
2601347 The Balls are Rolling - Clear the Track 1856; (add.info.: The Balls are Rolling - Clear the Track 1856); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSphere Collection: Vignette depicting astronomers and various instruments including an astrolabe

Vignette depicting astronomers and various instruments including an astrolabe and an armillary sphere
3359527 Vignette depicting astronomers and various instruments including an astrolabe and an armillary sphere; (add.info)

Background imageSphere Collection: illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820

illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820
3666123 illustration showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, c.1820; (add.info.: 19th century, French, illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus)

Background imageSphere Collection: The Filamentary Nebula

The Filamentary Nebula
5307776 The Filamentary Nebula.; (add.info.: Lithograph of the Filamentary Nebula (NGC 6960). This is part of an exploding sphere of gas emitted by a super-nova more than 1000 years ago

Background imageSphere Collection: Formula 1 2023: Las Vegas GP

Formula 1 2023: Las Vegas GP
STREETS OF LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - NOVEMBER 15: Aston Martin branding on the Sphere during the Las Vegas GP at Streets of Las Vegas on Wednesday November 15, 2023

Background imageSphere Collection: Formula 1 2023: Las Vegas GP

Formula 1 2023: Las Vegas GP
STREETS OF LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - NOVEMBER 15: Aston Martin branding on the Sphere during the Las Vegas GP at Streets of Las Vegas on Wednesday November 15, 2023

Background imageSphere Collection: Formula 1 2023: Las Vegas GP

Formula 1 2023: Las Vegas GP
STREETS OF LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - NOVEMBER 15: xxx branding on the Sphere during the Las Vegas GP at Streets of Las Vegas on Wednesday November 15, 2023, United States of America

Background imageSphere Collection: From the series 'Experiments with glass'

From the series "Experiments with glass"
Evgeniy Popov

Background imageSphere Collection: From the series 'Experiments with glass'

From the series "Experiments with glass"
Evgeniy Popov

Background imageSphere Collection: 'Three colors'

"Three colors"
Evgeniy Popov

Background imageSphere Collection: From the series 'Experiments with glass'

From the series "Experiments with glass"
Evgeniy Popov

Background imageSphere Collection: Formula 1 2023: Las Vegas GP

Formula 1 2023: Las Vegas GP
STREETS OF LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - NOVEMBER 15: Aston Martin branding on the Sphere during the Las Vegas GP at Streets of Las Vegas on Wednesday November 15, 2023

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Giorgio Toniolo

Background imageSphere Collection: Formula 1 2023: Las Vegas GP

Formula 1 2023: Las Vegas GP
STREETS OF LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - NOVEMBER 15: Mercedes branding on the Sphere during the Las Vegas GP at Streets of Las Vegas on Wednesday November 15, 2023, United States of America

Background imageSphere Collection: Leaf message

Leaf message
Sophie Pan

Background imageSphere Collection: Fall

Fall
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)

Background imageSphere Collection: Ball and Forks

Ball and Forks
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)

Background imageSphere Collection: Prunus Domestica

Prunus Domestica
Christophe Verot

Background imageSphere Collection: dreamstairs

dreamstairs
Lus Joosten

Background imageSphere Collection: Small spherical

Small spherical
Eyal Amer

Background imageSphere Collection: Boom!

Boom!
hardibudi

Background imageSphere Collection: Erato, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius

Erato, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Erato, 1592. Series: The Nine Muses, pl. 7

Background imageSphere Collection: Edge, Charles N. garden, 1933 June 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Edge, Charles N. garden, 1933 June 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Edge, Charles N. garden, 1933 June 18

Background imageSphere Collection: Octava Spera (Eighth Sphere), probably c. 1470. Creator: Master of the S-Series Tarocchi

Octava Spera (Eighth Sphere), probably c. 1470. Creator: Master of the S-Series Tarocchi
Octava Spera (Eighth Sphere), probably c. 1470

Background imageSphere Collection: Edge, Charles N. garden, 1933 June 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Edge, Charles N. garden, 1933 June 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Edge, Charles N. garden, 1933 June 18

Background imageSphere Collection: Metal sphere used during the siege of 1870-71, for sending mail dispatches by water, 1872

Metal sphere used during the siege of 1870-71, for sending mail dispatches by water, 1872. Creator: Helene Vonoven
Metal sphere used during the siege of 1870-71, for sending mail dispatches by water, 1872




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"The Sphere: A Captivating Journey through Time and Space" Step into the realm of the unknown, where the edge of the firmament beckons with its enigmatic allure. Like a Flammarion engraving, it invites us to explore L atmosphere and delve into meteorologie populaire. In this cosmic tapestry, we encounter Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, immortalized by William McLaren's brushstrokes. Their tale mirrors our own quest for balance in an ever-changing universe. Behold the Whole Earth, captured in Blue Marble 2000 - a testament to our planet's dramatic beauty. Its eternal presence reminds us of our responsibility as stewards of this fragile globe. As we gaze at the Cosmic microwave background, we are humbled by its mysterious whispers from distant galaxies. It unveils secrets hidden within space-time itself. Let us ponder on the Sizes of Solar System planets compared - each one a celestial wonder with its own unique story waiting to be unraveled. Astronomy becomes our guidebook through this vast expanse. Dürer's world map from 1515 transports us back to an era when exploration knew no bounds. The boundaries may have changed since then, but our thirst for knowledge remains everlasting. Amidst all these wonders stands a Twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar - her spirit embodies both elegance and rebellion against societal norms. She symbolizes humanity's ability to adapt and thrive amidst uncertainty. The Orange Harvest Moon casts its ethereal glow upon us; its radiance illuminates not only earthly landscapes but also dreams that reach beyond what is known. Even The Beatles rehearsing for the Royal Variety Performance find their place within The Sphere - their harmonies echoing across time as they inspire generations with their music's timeless magic. And finally, Scott of the Antarctic graces The Sphere’s pages - his indomitable spirit reminding us that even in adversity, human courage can conquer unimaginable challenges.