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Surprised Collection (#25)

"Surprised by the Unseen: Exploring the Depths of Loch Ness" Picture No

Background imageSurprised Collection: The ruler of Hornos island is surprised by the firing of a c

The ruler of Hornos island is surprised by the firing of a c
Tierra del Fuego. The ruler of the natives of the Hornos island, along with the Dutch Willem Cornelisz Schouten and Jacob Le Maire, is surprised by the firing of a cannon. Engraving, 1807

Background imageSurprised Collection: Two robins alarmed by a cat on a Christmas card

Two robins alarmed by a cat on a Christmas card. Date: early 20th century

Background imageSurprised Collection: Illustration, More Than He Expected

Illustration, More Than He Expected -- an old man seeking the elixir of life is shocked to see a sudden outpouring of babies. circa 1910

Background imageSurprised Collection: Dollie Goo Goo surpised by a duckling

Dollie Goo Goo surpised by a duckling
European take on Japanese style... Dollie Goo Goo is surpised by a duckling Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSurprised Collection: Christmas card, Cat with surprised expression

Christmas card, Cat with surprised expression, May the joys of the season never end in smoke. late 19th century

Background imageSurprised Collection: Surprised young man on a Christmas card

Surprised young man on a Christmas card, with a comic verse. Its fun to put a pin on someones chair, but its a bit of a shock when you get told off for it. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSurprised Collection: Frog and duckling on a Christmas card

Frog and duckling on a Christmas card
Frog and newly hatched duckling on a Christmas card -- Consternation. (4 of 4) Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSurprised Collection: Cartoon, Another disproved myth! WW1

Cartoon, Another disproved myth! WW1
Cartoon, Another disproved myth! A pair of smartly dressed women having supper in a garden are surprised that a Russian soldier was not hungry enough to eat the candles. Date: 1916

Background imageSurprised Collection: Statue Arrives in Boat

Statue Arrives in Boat
NOTRE DAME DE BOULOGNE The port of Boulogne (France) is surprised when a statue of the virgin and child arrives mysteriously in an open boat Date: 633

Background imageSurprised Collection: The Battle of Kulm and the French Break Through

The Battle of Kulm and the French Break Through
Napolenonic War- The Battle of Kulm General von Kleist is surprised by a French breakthrough Date: 1813

Background imageSurprised Collection: Child on Doorstep

Child on Doorstep
A lady is astonished to find a child sheltering from the snow on her doorstep; her dog is no less surprised Date: circa 1840

Background imageSurprised Collection: Two dogs and frog on a Christmas and New Year card

Two dogs and frog on a Christmas and New Year card
Two dogs surprised by a speaking frog on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSurprised Collection: Little boy with jack in the box on a Christmas card

Little boy with jack in the box on a Christmas card
Little boy frightened by a jack in the box on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSurprised Collection: Cats and birds on a Christmas card

Cats and birds on a Christmas card. Some of the birds are just hatching out of their shells. circa 1890s

Background imageSurprised Collection: Dog and cat on a Christmas card

Dog and cat on a Christmas card
Dog and cat by the fireside on a Christmas card -- the dog is surprised to find the cat emerging from his kennel. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSurprised Collection: Cartoon, Troop transport, WW1

Cartoon, Troop transport, WW1
Cartoon, Troop transport. An ex-valet, now a soldier, is surprised to find that his former employer, a baron, is his driver. Date: 1916

Background imageSurprised Collection: An interesting story, Les Images en Musique

An interesting story, Les Images en Musique
A man fishing reads an interesting story from his book, while his dog barks at a fish, illustration in Les Images en Musique

Background imageSurprised Collection: Down the stream, Les Images en Musique

Down the stream, Les Images en Musique
Animals in various means of transport floating down the stream, illustration in Les Images en Musique, with illustrations by Benjamin Rabier and easy pieces for piano by Jane Vieu. Date: 1908

Background imageSurprised Collection: Cute childrens faces

Cute childrens faces
Two childrens faces - one little blonde girl expresses surprise while a little brown haired boy grins sheepishly. Date: c.1930s

Background imageSurprised Collection: Business as usual - despite air raids, 1915

Business as usual - despite air raids, 1915
Business as usual - despite air raids: an amourous couple carry on regardless during an air raid. Date: 1915

Background imageSurprised Collection: A Sergeant addressing a rank of soldiers

A Sergeant addressing a rank of soldiers (all with surprised expressions). 301166 Sergeant Donald Mcritchie, 36Th Battery, 9Th Brigade, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Background imageSurprised Collection: Boy drying his face on a towel

Boy drying his face on a towel
A boy looks up rather guiltily, having been caught drying his face and hands on a towel when they are not properly clean. The water in the sink is filthy. Date: 1953

Background imageSurprised Collection: Illustration to the story of Ali Baba

Illustration to the story of Ali Baba
Design or illustration to the Arabian Nights story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, featuring a slim woman in eastern costume, discovering men hiding in jars

Background imageSurprised Collection: Battle of Nieupoort 2

Battle of Nieupoort 2
After the battle : Dutch general Maurits van Nassau is surprised by archduke Albrecht van Osterreich at Nieupoort, but turns imminent defeat into an important victory. Date: 2 July 1600

Background imageSurprised Collection: Battle of Nieupoort

Battle of Nieupoort
Dutch general Maurits van Nassau, prince of Orange, is surprised by archduke Albrecht van Osterreich at Nieupoort, but turns imminent defeat into an important victory. Date: 2 July 1600

Background imageSurprised Collection: festival Diana interrupted satyrs Feste de Diane

festival Diana interrupted satyrs Feste de Diane
Artokoloro

Background imageSurprised Collection: Susanna Elders recto Architectural design scribbles

Susanna Elders recto Architectural design scribbles
Artokoloro

Background imageSurprised Collection: Picture No. 11807554

Picture No. 11807554
Persian Cat Date:

Background imageSurprised Collection: Picture No. 11807552

Picture No. 11807552
Persian Cat Date:

Background imageSurprised Collection: Picture No. 11807551

Picture No. 11807551
Persian Cat Date:

Background imageSurprised Collection: Picture No. 11807549

Picture No. 11807549
Persian Cat Date:

Background imageSurprised Collection: Picture No. 11807548

Picture No. 11807548
Persian Cat Date:

Background imageSurprised Collection: Picture No. 11807500

Picture No. 11807500
Persian Cat Date:

Background imageSurprised Collection: Picture No. 11770862

Picture No. 11770862
Dog Pug puppy Date:

Background imageSurprised Collection: Picture No. 11772103

Picture No. 11772103
Cat sitting Date:

Background imageSurprised Collection: Picture No. 11769079

Picture No. 11769079
Cat - European Blue smiling happy Manipulation: Expression - added background Date:

Background imageSurprised Collection: Picture No. 11768872

Picture No. 11768872
Tabby Cat Kitten behind venetian blind shock / surprised expression Digital Manipulation: expression Date:

Background imageSurprised Collection: Picture No. 11675952

Picture No. 11675952
Southern Elephant Seal. Date:

Background imageSurprised Collection: Picture No. 11672327

Picture No. 11672327
Norway Lemming adult in tundra. Date:

Background imageSurprised Collection: Surprised

Surprised (1890). Carey, John 1861-1943. Date: 1890

Background imageSurprised Collection: Pig-Sticking on the Churs of the Bramapootra, Surprised by a Tiger

Pig-Sticking on the Churs of the Bramapootra, Surprised by a Tiger

Background imageSurprised Collection: Polyphemus surprising Acis and Galatea by throwing a rock at them (oil on canvas)

Polyphemus surprising Acis and Galatea by throwing a rock at them (oil on canvas)
XIR903018 Polyphemus surprising Acis and Galatea by throwing a rock at them (oil on canvas) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); Hotel de Ville, Versailles, France; (add.info.: PolyphAeAšme)

Background imageSurprised Collection: Peasants Surprised by a Storm, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)

Peasants Surprised by a Storm, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
XIR899084 Peasants Surprised by a Storm, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Loutherbourg, Philip James (Jacques) de (1740-1812); 230x286 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes

Background imageSurprised Collection: Georges Reverdy, French (active 1531-active 1564-1570), Mars and Venus Surprised

Georges Reverdy, French (active 1531-active 1564-1570), Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan, engraving

Background imageSurprised Collection: Heroism of a woman facing Vendean robbers having gained control of Saint-Mithier

Heroism of a woman facing Vendean robbers having gained control of Saint-Mithier
XIR438881 Heroism of a woman facing Vendean robbers having gained control of Saint-Mithier, 1793 (engraving) (see also 217884) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageSurprised Collection: The Annunciation (sanguine on paper)

The Annunciation (sanguine on paper)
XIR434108 The Annunciation (sanguine on paper) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: L Annonciation; ); Italian, out of copyright




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"Surprised by the Unseen: Exploring the Depths of Loch Ness" Picture No. 12020198 captures a moment of awe as onlookers witness an unexpected sighting - could it be the elusive Loch Ness Monster? The sheer astonishment on their faces reflects the mystery and intrigue surrounding this legendary creature. In stark contrast, "The Annunciation" by Fra Angelico depicts Mary's profound surprise upon receiving news from Gabriel about her divine destiny. This timeless artwork beautifully portrays the mix of shock and wonder that accompanies life-altering revelations. A portrait of a young Little Owl showcases its wide-eyed expression, capturing its innocent amazement at the world around it. Similarly, an intimate backstage moment during a Paris Revue reveals performers' surprised expressions as they share secrets and prepare for their grand entrance onto the stage. Quoting Edward Lear's whimsical verse, "There was an old man with a beard, who said, It is just as I feared. " perfectly encapsulates that delightful feeling when something unexpected occurs in our lives – leaving us both startled and amused. Musketeers & Richelieu capture another form of surprise – perhaps in battle or amidst political intrigue. Their expressions reveal astonishment at unforeseen events unfolding before them. In an act of defiance against societal norms, Suffragette Militants launch a surprising attack on a golf course to fight for women's rights. Their audacity shocks spectators but also ignites hope for change. A tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash her opponent with determination etched across her face – surprising everyone with her skillful prowess on the court. An owl perched atop a pine branch exudes calmness yet displays curiosity towards its surroundings; its watchful eyes reflecting constant surprises encountered in nature throughout centuries past. Indri monkeys showcase their own version of astonishment through animated facial expressions when encountering new experiences within their lush rainforest habitat - reminding us that even animals can be taken aback by the wonders of their environment.