Transportration Collection

The one second encounter
Gilbert Claes

Puerta del Sol, circa 1900, by Enrique Martinez Cubells
Enrique Martinez Cubells (1874-1947). Spanish painter. Puerta del Sol, circa 1900. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

R: Raft -- River -- Roseaux -- Rameau, 1, 890 (chromolithography)
7309676 R: Raft -- River -- Roseaux -- Rameau, 1, 890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 7, 6 x 11, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bognard illustrated alphabet)

B: Boat -- Sheep -- Shepherd, 1, 890 (chromolithography)
7309661 B: Boat -- Sheep -- Shepherd, 1, 890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 7, 6 x 11, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bognard illustrated alphabet)

Design for a pendant depicting Bacchus at sea, 1615-1700 (pen and black ink with grey wash on paper)
7308174 Design for a pendant depicting Bacchus at sea, 1615-1700 (pen and black ink with grey wash on paper) by Solis, Virgilius, the elder (1514-62); 6.9x5 cm; Ashmolean Museum

The Travelled Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308398 The Travelled Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Fishing boats of Chioggia, 1865-99 (watercolour)
7308292 Fishing boats of Chioggia, 1865-99 (watercolour) by Schladermandt, W.J. (1850-99); 17.4x24.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: W.J)

An ebahi fish watches a rat pass through a wooden hoof floating on the water
7309658 An ebahi fish watches a rat pass through a wooden hoof floating on the water." A gondola ride", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308546 The Fool Dreaming Of The Land Of Milk And Honey, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Embarkation in the Ship of Fools, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308330 The Embarkation in the Ship of Fools, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.8x20.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Y: Yole -- Yacht, 1890 (chromolithography)
7309679 Y: Yole -- Yacht, 1890 (chromolithography) by French School, (19th century); 7, 6 x 11, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bognard illustrated alphabet)

Lakeside scene with seven figures, 1825 (graphite on paper)
7308276 Lakeside scene with seven figures, 1825 (graphite on paper) by German School, (19th century); 10.5x16.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Bhore Ghaut, Great India Peninsular Railway, Bombay (w / c on paper)
5889218 Bhore Ghaut, Great India Peninsular Railway, Bombay (w/c on paper) by British School, (19th century); 34.3x69.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © The Ms Gallery, London

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Evolution of Transportation" Step back in time and embark on a captivating journey through the history of transportation. From bustling city streets to serene lakeside scenes, various modes of transport have shaped our world and connected people across vast distances. Transportation has always been an essential aspect of human civilization, enabling us to explore new horizons and expand our understanding of the world. Puerta del Sol, circa 1900, captured by Enrique Martinez Cubells, showcases a vibrant street scene filled with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians bustling about their daily lives. Intriguing chromolithography pieces like "Raft -- River -- Roseaux -- Rameau" (1890) and "Boat -- Sheep -- Shepherd" (1890) depict simpler forms of transportation relying on nature's resources - rivers serving as highways for rafts or boats carrying shepherds tending to their flock. Delving deeper into artistic depictions, we encounter fascinating works such as "Design for a pendant depicting Bacchus at sea" (1615-1700), which portrays the god Bacchus sailing amidst turbulent waves. This artwork highlights how maritime travel has long captivated human imagination. "The Travelled Fool" (1660-86) presents an intriguing character exploring different means of transport throughout his adventurous life. Meanwhile, "Fishing boats of Chioggia" (1865-99) immerses us in the tranquil beauty of fishing vessels gliding over calm waters. An unexpected encounter between an ebahi fish and a rat floating on a wooden hoof unfolds in "A gondola ride", 1936 illustration - reminding us that even peculiar moments can be found during journeys on waterways. Artistic expressions continue to capture our fascination with transportation.