Timer Collection (#3)

Geological time. Conceptual computer artwork of an hourglass and a desolate rocky landscape. This may represent the millions of years it took for this landscape to reach its present state

Water shortage, conceptual image

Bomb, artwork
Bomb. Computer artwork of a timer tied around sticks of dynamite

Time standardisation apparatus, 1913
Time standardisation apparatus. This apparatus, which operated in the Paris Observatory from 31 July 1913, was invented by the French engineer Edouard Belin (1876-1963)

Timer meter, historical artwork. This device is a timer meter, a device designed to time a supply such as water or electricity

Hourglass, artwork
Hourglass, computer artwork

Mechanical technology, conceptual artwork
Mechanical technology, conceptual computer artwork. Rusty cogs and a timing dial are seen either side of a stepped graph showing an presentation of percentages

Henry Andrews, English astronomer
Henry Andrews (1744-1820), English astronomer and mathematician. In 1768, Andrews began work on the Nautical Almanac. He was appointed compiler of the Nautical Ephemeries

Rustic Type Drinks Beer
An ancient English countryman wearing a white smock frock - useful for keeping his clothes clean when working in the fields

Candle Timer
King Alfred is credited with the invention use of CANDLES as timekeepers, time being measured by how long it takes for the candle to burn from one mark to the next

Old Timer Fishes 1892
An unhurried old man sits on the bank, pipe in mouth & rod in hand, for a spot of fishing. His box of tackle can just be seen by his side

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"Capturing Time: A Journey through Art and Technology" Step into the world of timekeeping with a photographic enlarger, a device that allows us to magnify moments frozen in film. Just like William Heath Robinson's whimsical contraption in "Long Drawn Out. ", timers help us extend our perception of time. From the etching "The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513, " we witness an allegorical representation of mortality and perseverance against adversity. In this intricate artwork, time is personified as a relentless force accompanying the knight on his journey. Moving forward to modern times, even war propaganda posters were digitally restored using timers. These devices allowed artists to preserve history while reminding us that every second counts when it comes to peace and justice. In medicine, watches have evolved into medical watches – precise tools for monitoring vital signs and ensuring accurate treatment timings. They remind us that timing can be a matter of life or death. On an unexpected note, who would have thought that even McDonald's could incorporate timers? The iconic image of a burger alongside a stopwatch from Tamworth in 1991 reminds us how fast food culture has become intertwined with our need for efficiency. Returning to art history, Vanitas still lifes such as "A Vanitas Still Life with a Skull" depict symbols of transience - hourglasses representing fleeting time among other objects. Timers play their part by capturing these profound messages within each stroke of oil on panel. Revisiting Albrecht Dürer's masterpiece "Knight, Death, and the Devil, " we encounter copper plate engravings showcasing courage amidst moral dilemmas. Here again, timers symbolize unwavering determination against all odds. Through centuries-old artworks or contemporary innovations like digital restoration techniques or medical watches' precision – one thing remains constant: our fascination with measuring time accurately. Whether engraved on copper plates or embedded within technological marvels; timers continue shaping our perception of the world, reminding us that every second counts.