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Touch Collection (#6)

"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: Then I am Messiah, indeed, he thought, glowing, and, stooping

Then I am Messiah, indeed, he thought, glowing, and, stooping, he knew for the first time the touch of a womans lips
1036924 Then I am Messiah, indeed, he thought, glowing, and, stooping, he knew for the first time the touch of a womans lips (engraving) by Solomon

Background imageTouch Collection: The Triumph of Faith over the Senses

The Triumph of Faith over the Senses
SCP38651 The Triumph of Faith over the Senses by Escalante, Juan Antonio (1633-70); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageTouch Collection: The Senses, the five Servants of the Developing Child (litho)

The Senses, the five Servants of the Developing Child (litho)
5995607 The Senses, the five Servants of the Developing Child (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Senses, the five Servants of the Developing Child)

Background imageTouch Collection: The Sense of Feeling (oil on wood)

The Sense of Feeling (oil on wood)
3743956 The Sense of Feeling (oil on wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 18.8x13.8 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageTouch Collection: Sheerness, Scott clapping his Nose to the Touch-holes of the Guns just fired (engraving)

Sheerness, Scott clapping his Nose to the Touch-holes of the Guns just fired (engraving)
1046107 Sheerness, Scott clapping his Nose to the Touch-holes of the Guns just fired (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheerness)

Background imageTouch Collection: Miss M Avoy, who distinguishes Colours by the touch (engraving)

Miss M Avoy, who distinguishes Colours by the touch (engraving)
1108404 Miss M Avoy, who distinguishes Colours by the touch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss M Avoy, who distinguishes Colours by the touch)

Background imageTouch Collection: Bees touch no fading flowers (engraving)

Bees touch no fading flowers (engraving)
3631166 Bees touch no fading flowers (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bees touch no fading flowers)

Background imageTouch Collection: Education for the blind (colour litho)

Education for the blind (colour litho)
2795593 Education for the blind (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Education for the blind. L education des Aveugles)

Background imageTouch Collection: Bonaparte Touchant Le Pestiferes (coloured engraving)

Bonaparte Touchant Le Pestiferes (coloured engraving)
2818073 Bonaparte Touchant Le Pestiferes (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonaparte Touchant Le Pestiferes)

Background imageTouch Collection: Going to the Ball-The Finishing Touch (engraving)

Going to the Ball-The Finishing Touch (engraving)
668384 Going to the Ball-The Finishing Touch (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to the Ball-The Finishing Touch)

Background imageTouch Collection: Woman teaching a blind young man to play the violin at the New York Association for

Woman teaching a blind young man to play the violin at the New York Association for
MNY380976 Woman teaching a blind young man to play the violin at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

Background imageTouch Collection: Every flower changed to Gold, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys

Every flower changed to Gold, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys
STC411985 Every flower changed to Gold, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imageTouch Collection: The Black-Currant Jelly Bottle (engraving)

The Black-Currant Jelly Bottle (engraving)
6010572 The Black-Currant Jelly Bottle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black-Currant Jelly Bottle)

Background imageTouch Collection: 'Touch me not, 'John XX, 17 (engraving)

"Touch me not, "John XX, 17 (engraving)
6005672 " Touch me not, " John XX, 17 (engraving) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Touch me not, " John XX, 17)

Background imageTouch Collection: The Autumn Cavalry Manoeuvres on the Berkshire Downs, Scouting Party of the 20th Hussars in Foggy

The Autumn Cavalry Manoeuvres on the Berkshire Downs, Scouting Party of the 20th Hussars in Foggy Weather (engraving)
1596689 The Autumn Cavalry Manoeuvres on the Berkshire Downs, Scouting Party of the 20th Hussars in Foggy Weather (engraving) by Wollen

Background imageTouch Collection: Two young visitors meet a tame Striated Caracara at London Zoo, June 1914 (b / w photo)

Two young visitors meet a tame Striated Caracara at London Zoo, June 1914 (b / w photo)
2561114 Two young visitors meet a tame Striated Caracara at London Zoo, June 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageTouch Collection: Bust of a woman with a bird (b / w photo)

Bust of a woman with a bird (b / w photo)
3096116 Bust of a woman with a bird (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bust of a woman with a bird)

Background imageTouch Collection: Les Cinq Sens - L Ouie, La Vue, L Odorat, Le Toucher et le Gout, pub

Les Cinq Sens - L Ouie, La Vue, L Odorat, Le Toucher et le Gout, pub
872431 Les Cinq Sens - L OuAOe, La Vue, L Odorat, Le Toucher et le Gont, pub. Paris, 1925 (pochoir print) by Tito, Ettore (1859-1941); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Background imageTouch Collection: Les Cinq Sens - L Ouie, La Vue, L Odorat, Le Toucher et le Gout, pub

Les Cinq Sens - L Ouie, La Vue, L Odorat, Le Toucher et le Gout, pub
872430 Les Cinq Sens - L OuAOe, La Vue, L Odorat, Le Toucher et le Gont, pub. Paris, 1925 (pochoir print) by Tito, Ettore (1859-1941); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Background imageTouch Collection: Round the World Yachting in the 'Ceylon', XIV, Calcutta (engraving)

Round the World Yachting in the "Ceylon", XIV, Calcutta (engraving)
1060699 Round the World Yachting in the " Ceylon", XIV, Calcutta (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTouch Collection: The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon, the Canadian Voyageurs First Touch of

The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon, the Canadian Voyageurs First Touch of the Nile (engraving)
1045916 The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon, the Canadian Voyageurs First Touch of the Nile (engraving) by Villiers

Background imageTouch Collection: The Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (litho)

The Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (litho)
1063807 The Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon)

Background imageTouch Collection: Midas Mittens

Midas Mittens
Woolen mitten under a glass dome with a golden hand, Midas legend, safety concept. Dina Belenko

Background imageTouch Collection: The love moment

The love moment
Young Feng

Background imageTouch Collection: 90876

90876

Background imageTouch Collection: just shadow

just shadow
m salim bhayangkara

Background imageTouch Collection: Brothers Forever

Brothers Forever
Amnon Eichelberg

Background imageTouch Collection: Touch

Touch
Vaja Vaclav

Background imageTouch Collection: the mirror

the mirror
Magdalena Russocka

Background imageTouch Collection: touch

touch
Desislava Ignatova

Background imageTouch Collection: Gentle Touch

Gentle Touch
Ildiko Neer

Background imageTouch Collection: Physiology of touch 1

Physiology of touch 1
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Dan-Stefan Susa

Background imageTouch Collection: Blue girl

Blue girl
Vasco Inglez

Background imageTouch Collection: Icarus and Daedalus

Icarus and Daedalus
Mike Melnotte

Background imageTouch Collection: Physiology of touch 2

Physiology of touch 2
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Dan-Stefan Susa

Background imageTouch Collection: binding

binding
Ivaylo and Teodora

Background imageTouch Collection: 1392942

1392942

Background imageTouch Collection: Carnation

Carnation
Daisuke Kiyota

Background imageTouch Collection: Terenez

Terenez
Simon Delvoye

Background imageTouch Collection: Cherry on top

Cherry on top of a balancing stack of bowls and cups filled with berries. Final touch concept on a white background with copy space. Dina Belenko

Background imageTouch Collection: Our way to us

Our way to us
Gina Buliga

Background imageTouch Collection: touch

touch
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Dan-Stefan Susa

Background imageTouch Collection: Trust

Trust
Tsulker

Background imageTouch Collection: The Common Starling, Sturnus vulgaris

The Common Starling, Sturnus vulgaris is flying with some insect to feed its chick, the young bird is opening its beak to be feeded, pretty golden light, green background. Petr Simon

Background imageTouch Collection: The Common Starling, Sturnus vulgaris

The Common Starling, Sturnus vulgaris is flying with some insect to feed its chick, young bird is opening the beak to be feeded, pretty golden light, green background. Petr Simon

Background imageTouch Collection: reconciliation

reconciliation
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Background imageTouch Collection: symphony

symphony
Adela Lia Rusu

Background imageTouch Collection: heart of stone

heart of stone
Lucyna Łazarska ( Lucynda Lu )




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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.