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Tracing Collection (#4)

"Tracing the Footsteps of History: From Marco Polo's Map to Ancient Murals" Embark on a journey through time as we trace the paths of exploration and creativity

Background imageTracing Collection: Design for dress silk or print with yellow flower

Design for dress silk or print with yellow flower. Pencil and watercolour on tracing paper on backing of plain detail paper. Silver Studio. 1937

Background imageTracing Collection: Design for dress silk or print

Design for dress silk or print with rabbits, mice and lambs. Gouache and pencil on tracing paper over gouache and pencil on copy paper. Silver Studio. circa 1935

Background imageTracing Collection: Design for carpet in orange, yellow and brown

Design for carpet in orange, yellow and brown. Pencil and crayon on tracing paper. Silver Studio. 1934

Background imageTracing Collection: Design for carpet filling with leaves and flowers

Design for carpet filling with leaves and flowers. Pencil on brown waxed tracing paper. James Templeton & Co. Glasgow; Silver Studio. 1891

Background imageTracing Collection: Design for carpet border with leaves

Design for carpet border with leaves. Pencil on tracing paper. James Templeton & Co. Glasgow; Silver Studio. circa 1895

Background imageTracing Collection: Design for printed textile with animals

Design for printed textile with animals
Design for printed textile with wild animals. Pencil, watercolour and gouache on tracing paper, mounted on plain paper. Silver Studio. 1930

Background imageTracing Collection: Design for printed textile with white flowers

Design for printed textile with white flowers

Background imageTracing Collection: Design for woven textile with peacocks

Design for woven textile with peacocks. Pencil and gouache on tracing paper. Silver Studio; Leborgne. 1897

Background imageTracing Collection: Design for Printed Textile in beige and brown

Design for Printed Textile in beige and brown. Charcoal and pencil on tracing paper. Silver Studio. 1934

Background imageTracing Collection: Design for cushion square in green and beige

Design for cushion square in green and beige, with birds, flowers and trees. Watercolour on tracing paper. Silver Studio. 1920

Background imageTracing Collection: Design for Printed Textile with peacocks

Design for Printed Textile with peacocks and topiary. Pastel on tracing paper. Silver Studio. circa 1905

Background imageTracing Collection: IMechE detail of window & roof, printed on tracing

IMechE detail of window & roof, printed on tracing, c.1896 Date: circa 1896

Background imageTracing Collection: THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. Children tracing Santa Claus route from the North Pole

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. Children tracing Santa Claus route from the North Pole. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing by Thomas Nast

Background imageTracing Collection: Lie detector traces

Lie detector traces. Traces from an analogue lie detector, or polygraph, machine. The machine records changes in a number of physiological processes

Background imageTracing Collection: Below Decks on an Emigrant Ship, 1849

Below Decks on an Emigrant Ship, 1849
Engraving showing a family of emigrants, below decks, poring over a large map, working out the position of the ship on its long voyage to Australia

Background imageTracing Collection: Star trek over cacti

Star trek over cacti, tracing stars as they move round North Star, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Background imageTracing Collection: Tracing Magnetic Pole

Tracing Magnetic Pole
Tracing the magnetic pole




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"Tracing the Footsteps of History: From Marco Polo's Map to Ancient Murals" Embark on a journey through time as we trace the paths of exploration and creativity. Just like Marco Polo meticulously traced his voyages on a map, our quest begins with his adventurous spirit. Step into the world of Freemasonry with the intricate Second Degree Masonic Tracing Board from 1819, an oil painting that reveals hidden symbols and teachings. Delve into the realm of fashion as we uncover a mesmerizing Design for Dress Silk or Print in brown and black. The delicate lines guide us through a tapestry of elegance and style. Uncover Christopher Columbus' historic voyage with the Map Of Columbus Route In Bahamas. Trace his courageous steps across uncharted waters, forever changing our understanding of the world. Nature intertwines with artistry in a captivating Design for Printed Textile adorned with vibrant flowers. Follow each stroke as it blossoms into life, celebrating nature's beauty. Prepare for an otherworldly adventure as Star Trek ventures over Monument Valley. Tracing their spaceship against breathtaking landscapes reminds us that imagination knows no bounds. Witness history unfold at the founding ceremony of Aquileia colony, where tracing played its part in shaping civilizations and cultures that endure to this day. Marvel at "The Invention of Art Drawing, " an oil painting capturing humanity's first attempts at visual expression. Through tracing lines upon canvas, artists unlocked boundless creative possibilities. Journey deep into ancient Mayan civilization as we trace mural paintings from Chichen Itza's Upper Temple of Jaguars. Each brushstroke tells stories etched within these sacred walls - tales waiting to be discovered anew. With every traced line, we unravel mysteries preserved by time itself – whether it be murals from different corners of Chichen Itza or beyond continents explored by great adventurers like Marco Polo. Let us embrace this timeless art form and continue tracing our own path towards knowledge and inspiration.