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Touch Collection (#4)

"Exploring the Power of Touch: From Gas Masks to Gentle Gestures" In a world where touch connects us all, its significance transcends time and boundaries

Background imageTouch Collection: DDE-90021645

DDE-90021645
Mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Date: 23/04/2009

Background imageTouch Collection: DDE-90021644

DDE-90021644
Mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Date: 23/04/2009

Background imageTouch Collection: DDE-90021641

DDE-90021641
Mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Date: 23/04/2009

Background imageTouch Collection: DDE-90021640

DDE-90021640
Mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Date: 23/04/2009

Background imageTouch Collection: DDE-90021639

DDE-90021639
Mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Date: 23/04/2009

Background imageTouch Collection: DDE-90021638

DDE-90021638
Mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Date: 23/04/2009

Background imageTouch Collection: DDE-90021637

DDE-90021637
Mountain gorillas, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Date: 23/04/2009

Background imageTouch Collection: Touching the rain

Touching the rain
Abbas Arabzadeh

Background imageTouch Collection: John Keats: Lamia (colour litho)

John Keats: Lamia (colour litho)
5993580 John Keats: Lamia (colour litho) by Burleigh, Averil Mary (1883-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lycius then press d her hand, with devout touch. Lamia)

Background imageTouch Collection: Samson and Delilah, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Samson and Delilah, 1887 (oil on canvas)
FIA5392484 Samson and Delilah, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Echenagusia-Errazquin, Jose (1844-1912); 183.7x201 cm; Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao, Spain; Photo © Fine Art Images

Background imageTouch Collection: Touch Judge Ear Piece

Touch Judge Ear Piece England Rugby UnionV France Rugby Union England Rugby UnionV France Rugby Union Twickenham, London, England 15 February 2003 Date: 15 February 2003

Background imageTouch Collection: Touch Judge Raises Flag

Touch Judge Raises Flag Australia V Fiji Australia V Fiji Stade De La Mosson, Montpellier, France 23 September 2007 Date: 23 September 2007

Background imageTouch Collection: Common Touch

Common Touch Ridden By Frederik Tylicki Dante Festival, York Racecourse York Racecourse, York, England 11 May 2011 Date: 11 May 2011

Background imageTouch Collection: Common Touch Ahead Of Invincible Ridge

Common Touch Ahead Of Invincible Ridge The Download The Blue Square Iphone App Stakes Dante Festival, York Racecourse York Racecourse, York, England 11 May 2011 Date: 11 May 2011

Background imageTouch Collection: Common Touch Ridden By Frederik Tylicki Wins

Common Touch Ridden By Frederik Tylicki Wins The Download The Blue Square Iphone App Stks Dante Festival, York Racecourse York Racecourse, York, England 11 May 2011 DANTE FESTIVAL

Background imageTouch Collection: Touch N Fly

Touch N Fly Ridden By Tony Quinn 09 September 1999 Date: 09 September 1999

Background imageTouch Collection: 'She Came and Touched His Garment'(engraving)

"She Came and Touched His Garment"(engraving)
7182818 " She Came and Touched His Garment" (engraving) by Armitage, Edward A. (1817-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTouch Collection: Age is no protection against stupidity (woodcut)

Age is no protection against stupidity (woodcut)
7201600 Age is no protection against stupidity (woodcut) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Age is no protection against stupidity)

Background imageTouch Collection: Calendar vignettes, 16th Century (colour litho)

Calendar vignettes, 16th Century (colour litho)
7201524 Calendar vignettes, 16th Century (colour litho) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calendar vignettes, 16th Century)

Background imageTouch Collection: Satirical sketch showing a man touching a womans breast (copper engraving)

Satirical sketch showing a man touching a womans breast (copper engraving)
7201447 Satirical sketch showing a man touching a womans breast (copper engraving) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTouch Collection: Isaiahs Commission (engraving)

Isaiahs Commission (engraving)
7172396 Isaiahs Commission (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isaiahs Commission (Isaiah 6)

Background imageTouch Collection: Toddler playing with a dogs tail (colour litho)

Toddler playing with a dogs tail (colour litho)
7185216 Toddler playing with a dogs tail (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toddler playing with a dogs tail)

Background imageTouch Collection: Dangers of temptation (engraving)

Dangers of temptation (engraving)
7201597 Dangers of temptation (engraving) by Winghe, Joos or Jodocus van (1544-1603) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dangers of temptation)

Background imageTouch Collection: Sensual love (engraving)

Sensual love (engraving)
7201581 Sensual love (engraving) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sensual love)

Background imageTouch Collection: Bathing scenes in calendar vignettes (colour litho)

Bathing scenes in calendar vignettes (colour litho)
7201559 Bathing scenes in calendar vignettes (colour litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing scenes in calendar vignettes)

Background imageTouch Collection: Life at the French court in the time of Catherine de Medici (copper engraving)

Life at the French court in the time of Catherine de Medici (copper engraving)
7201533 Life at the French court in the time of Catherine de Medici (copper engraving) by Sadeler, Jean or Johann (1550-1600); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTouch Collection: Man helping a noble lady put on her shoes (copper engraving)

Man helping a noble lady put on her shoes (copper engraving)
7201580 Man helping a noble lady put on her shoes (copper engraving) by Heyden, Jacob van der (1573-1645); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man helping a noble lady put on her shoes)

Background imageTouch Collection: Woman, jester and a coat of arms (colour litho)

Woman, jester and a coat of arms (colour litho)
7201522 Woman, jester and a coat of arms (colour litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, jester and a coat of arms)

Background imageTouch Collection: young Red Squirrel hold another

young Red Squirrel hold another Date: 16-06-2021

Background imageTouch Collection: Red Squirrel is smelling a purple iris

Red Squirrel is smelling a purple iris Date: 02-06-2021

Background imageTouch Collection: Red Squirrel with sunflowers

Red Squirrel with sunflowers Date: 25-09-2021

Background imageTouch Collection: Needlework (Depicting the Five Senses), England, 1601 / 25. Creator: Unknown

Needlework (Depicting the Five Senses), England, 1601 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Needlework (Depicting the Five Senses), England, 1601/25

Background imageTouch Collection: The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1504-05 (wood on panel)

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1504-05 (wood on panel)
7063893 The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1504-05 (wood on panel) by Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista (c.1459-1517); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; eFred de Noyelle/Godong; Italian

Background imageTouch Collection: The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1504-05 (wood on panel)

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1504-05 (wood on panel)
7063892 The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1504-05 (wood on panel) by Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista (c.1459-1517); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; eFred de Noyelle/Godong; Italian

Background imageTouch Collection: Touch (Tactus), from Quinque Sensuum (Five Senses), ca. 1655. Creator: Francis Cleyn

Touch (Tactus), from Quinque Sensuum (Five Senses), ca. 1655. Creator: Francis Cleyn
Touch (Tactus), from Quinque Sensuum (Five Senses), ca. 1655

Background imageTouch Collection: The Five Senses, (oil on panel)

The Five Senses, (oil on panel)
659404 The Five Senses, (oil on panel) by Lievens, Jan the Elder (1607-74); 78.2x124.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Five Senses. Jan Lievens the Elder (1607-1774). Oil on panel

Background imageTouch Collection: Merry Company, 1629 (oil on panel)

Merry Company, 1629 (oil on panel)
5051890 Merry Company, 1629 (oil on panel) by Elias, Isaac (1590-1630); 47.1x63.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageTouch Collection: Sketches at the Birmingham Cattle and Dog Shows (engraving)

Sketches at the Birmingham Cattle and Dog Shows (engraving)
1054317 Sketches at the Birmingham Cattle and Dog Shows (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Birmingham Cattle and Dog Shows)

Background imageTouch Collection: The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, c. 1556-57 (ink & wash on paper)

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, c. 1556-57 (ink & wash on paper)
877314 The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, c.1556-57 (ink & wash on paper) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 21.5x17.6 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageTouch Collection: The five senses (chromolitho)

The five senses (chromolitho)
2817207 The five senses (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The five senses. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTouch Collection: Comic postcard, Woman and man diving into the sea, with the mans annoyed wife standing

Comic postcard, Woman and man diving into the sea, with the mans annoyed wife standing watching Date: 20th century

Background imageTouch Collection: Anatomy and Physiology (colour litho)

Anatomy and Physiology (colour litho)
2795450 Anatomy and Physiology (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anatomy and Physiology)

Background imageTouch Collection: Comic postcard, Man and woman sitting on a bench - Oh, hes touching me

Comic postcard, Man and woman sitting on a bench - Oh, hes touching me! Date: 20th century

Background imageTouch Collection: Doris Keane wearing a model from Henri Bendel

Doris Keane wearing a model from Henri Bendel, New York with a Russian touch for Spring fashion, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageTouch Collection: Sketches at a Fancy-Dress Ball (engraving)

Sketches at a Fancy-Dress Ball (engraving)
1590821 Sketches at a Fancy-Dress Ball (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Fancy-Dress Ball)

Background imageTouch Collection: Bought and Sold! 'And Thereby Hangs a Tale'(engraving)

Bought and Sold! "And Thereby Hangs a Tale"(engraving)
1595288 Bought and Sold! " And Thereby Hangs a Tale" (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bought and Sold)

Background imageTouch Collection: Sketches at the Apple Congress at Chiswick (engraving)

Sketches at the Apple Congress at Chiswick (engraving)
1107245 Sketches at the Apple Congress at Chiswick (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Apple Congress at Chiswick)




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"Exploring the Power of Touch: From Gas Masks to Gentle Gestures" In a world where touch connects us all, its significance transcends time and boundaries. A relic from history, the WWI German gas mask, c. 1918, preserved in its original metal container reminds us of the tactile protection sought amidst chaos. Fast forward to modern times at the 2019 Monaco GP, where adrenaline-fueled moments are felt through every nerve ending as drivers push their limits on the track. Meanwhile, an unlikely duo - a Boston Terrier and Mastiff Dog - share an endearing touch that speaks volumes about companionship. Nature's tender embrace is witnessed on Snow Hill Island as Emperor penguins gather with their chicks. The adults' gentle nuzzles convey love and warmth while teaching resilience in harsh Antarctic conditions. A bridge score card symbolizes connection beyond physical touch; it represents shared experiences and friendly competition among friends gathered around a table. Hands clasped together during Za-Zen meditation reveal inner peace achieved through self-reflection and mindfulness. At Dolphin Reef, a dolphin trainer engages in an extraordinary bond with a Bottlenose Dolphin named Tursiops truncatus. Their playful interaction showcases how they are transcend species barriers and foster understanding between humans and animals. Sports also demonstrate the power of touch; in rugby games, players leap into "touch, " pushing their bodies to reach new heights while relying on teammates for support. This act epitomizes teamwork built upon trust established through physical contact. Louis Braille's invention revolutionized communication for visually impaired individuals by introducing raised-point writing systems that could be read through touch alone. His legacy serves as a testament to how one person's innovation can transform lives forever. Touch holds immense emotional weight too; biblical tales depict Jesus extending his hand towards a young girl, offering solace amidst her struggles. This compassionate gesture signifies hope even in dire circumstances. Finally, another canine connection unfolds as a Boston Terrier finds kinship with a Great Dane.