Trunk Collection (#4)

Patagonia, Chile, Torres del Paine, wetland

Autumnal trees in the forest. Ponna Superiore, Intelvi valley (val d'Intelvi), Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Monte Tellero, Ponna Superiore, Intelvi valley (val d'Intelvi), Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Africa, Zambia, South Luangwa National Park. Close up of an elephant

Africa, Zambia, South Luangwa National Park. Close up of an elephant

Elephant trunk at the water, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Elephant trunk at the water, Okavango Delta, Botswana

A 400-plus year old balete tree with a freshwater spring flowing from its base, Lazi, Siquijor Island, Central Visayas, Philippines

Rows of trees along a canal in spring, Damme, West Flanders, Belgium

In October
Norbert Maier

Henry Cleews [i.e., Clews] III, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Henry Cleews [i.e., Clews] III, 1911. Shows Henry "Bamboo" Clews III sitting atop a steamer trunk with his dog and parrot in a small cage upon his return trip from France

Wave in Fog
Tiger Seo

The Green Forest
Leicher Oliver

The Dell, 1878 (oil on canvas)
XOS5874152 The Dell, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Moran, Thomas (1837-1926); 26x35.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Thomas Moran)

Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow, 1647 (oil on panel)
5861791 Two Cows and a Young Bull beside a Fence in a Meadow, 1647 (oil on panel) by Potter, Paulus (1625-54); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Paulus Potter)

Hunter and Indian Guide, 1869 (oil on canvas)
XOS5882164 Hunter and Indian Guide, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Woodhouse, C.L. (19th century); 64.5x78.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by C. L. Woodhouse)

Jay, Jig, Jug, Keg, Key, Kid, Lad, Leg, Lid, Lie, Log, Lot (engraving)
8651532 Jay, Jig, Jug, Keg, Key, Kid, Lad, Leg, Lid, Lie, Log, Lot (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jay, Jig, Jug, Keg, Key, Kid, Lad, Leg, Lid)

Letter Y: Gymnastics
DUV4216976 Letter Y: Gymnastics; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Three people photographed at Casa Maierotto, Cortina
3570605 Three people photographed at Casa Maierotto, Cortina; (add.info.: Cortina D'Ampezzo 1890 ca. Photographer: Rotschild, N.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Fruit vendors
3561643 Fruit vendors by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of the tuscan countryside
3563692 View of the tuscan countryside; (add.info.: Tuscany 1904 Photographer: Boattini, A.); Alinari Archives, Florence

La boscaiola, 1910 (photomechanic print)
3567110 La boscaiola, 1910 (photomechanic print); (add.info.: Switzerland 1910 ca. Photographer: P.Z. - Photoglob & Co.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Trunk of the hepatic portal vein. Copperplate engraving by Robert Benard from Denis Diderot's Encyclopedia, Pellet
FLO4611607 Trunk of the hepatic portal vein. Copperplate engraving by Robert Benard from Denis Diderot's Encyclopedia, Pellet, Geneva, 1779.; (add.info.: Trunk of the hepatic portal vein)

A trunk, used to save lives at sea, 1850
3330481 A trunk, used to save lives at sea, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a trunk, used to save lives at sea, which is made from light wood or cork and covered with waterproofing)

Rear view of the human trunk skeleton including spine, ribs and pelvis. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after
FLO4565792 Rear view of the human trunk skeleton including spine, ribs and pelvis. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical illustration by Jean-Joseph Sue from John Barclay's

Front view of the human trunk skeleton including spine, ribs and pelvis. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after
FLO4565690 Front view of the human trunk skeleton including spine, ribs and pelvis. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical illustration by Jean-Joseph Suefrom John Barclay's

Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s
NWI4759656 Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s.; (add.info.: Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

The loggers
DUV4217231 The loggers; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Landscape with Trees, c. 1890-95 (pen & ink on paper)
8696803 Landscape with Trees, c. 1890-95 (pen & ink on paper) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: By Emile Bernard)

19th century trunk maker
673316 19th century trunk maker; (add.info.: Trunk Maker in the mid nineteenth century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Queen Anne travelling-trunk, early 18th century (wood covered in leather, with brass studs)
CNC7482 Queen Anne travelling-trunk, early 18th century (wood covered in leather, with brass studs); Leonard Lassalle Ltd. London, UK

A Himalayan Village (b/w photo)
8649180 A Himalayan Village (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Himalayan Village)

Landscape, 1888 (oil on canvas)
XOS5867980 Landscape, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 79.5x92 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by George Inness)

View of Sant'Agnese Field in Venice after a snowfall
3568876 View of Sant'Agnese Field in Venice after a snowfall. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Saint'Agnese field, Venice 1950-1960 ca)

Albert Edward Prince of Wales, riding an elephant and being sprayed with water from its trunk, 1910 (engraving)
955288 Albert Edward Prince of Wales, riding an elephant and being sprayed with water from its trunk, 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Landscape, 1867 (etching)
8696802 Landscape, 1867 (etching) by Appian, Adolphe (1818-98); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: By Adolphe Appian)

Young cowboy
3568997 Young cowboy; (add.info.: United States 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Niagara Falls in Canada
3566975 Niagara Falls in Canada; (add.info.: Canada 1890 ca. Photographer: Notman & Son); Alinari Archives, Florence

Fruit tree trunks, pears, Pyrus communis
5856505 Fruit tree trunks, pears, Pyrus communis; (add.info.: Fruit tree trunks, pears, Pyrus communis. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration from G. T)

Sunday morning on the mountain pastures, women and men in Bavarian costumes, Germany (postcard)
7377771 Sunday morning on the mountain pastures, women and men in Bavarian costumes, Germany (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Sunday morning on the mountain pastures, women and men in Bavarian costumes, Germany (postcard)
7377787 Sunday morning on the mountain pastures, women and men in Bavarian costumes, Germany (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Trunk maker making a leather chest in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades
FLO4577634 Trunk maker making a leather chest in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850
3359492 A maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a maid speaking with the elderly owner of the house. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Pine Tree, c.1897 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879908 Pine Tree, c.1897 (oil on fabric) by Segantini, Giovanni (1858-99); 149.5x84.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Study of a tree with two chairs either side of its trunk, 1802 (graphite)
7339892 Study of a tree with two chairs either side of its trunk, 1802 (graphite) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); 8.7x8.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Fruit tree trunks, with apples and pears, Malus domestica, Pyrus communis
5856504 Fruit tree trunks, with apples and pears, Malus domestica, Pyrus communis; (add.info.: Fruit tree trunks, with apples and pears, Malus domestica, Pyrus communis)

The rubber, harvest in Brasilia. c.1900 (chromo)
2636225 The rubber, harvest in Brasilia. c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agriculture. The rubber, harvest in Brasilia. Imagerie, France, c.1900.); Photo © CCI

Photomechanical print of Buttressed Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum) trunks in high water
3524691 Photomechanical print of Buttressed Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum) trunks in high water; (add.info.: Photomechanical print of Buttressed Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum)

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"The Trunk: A Symbol of Life, Strength, and Connection" In Norse mythology, the mighty Yggdrasil stands tall as the Tree of Life, its sprawling branches reaching towards the heavens. Just like this ancient tree, a baby elephant named Kenya discovers the power within its trunk – a remarkable appendage that serves as an extension of life itself. In the heartwarming image captured in Africa's wilderness, two African elephant calves playfully intertwine their trunks. Their innocent gesture reminds us of the deep bonds formed within these majestic creatures' families. As we journey along the railway sleeper tracks of nature's wonders, we stumble upon a baby elephant at David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust orphanage. With eyes full of curiosity and wonderment, it learns to use its trunk under loving care - a skill that will shape its survival in years to come. The mention of mammoths takes us back to prehistoric times when these colossal creatures roamed our planet. Their enormous trunks enabled them to forage for food and communicate with one another across vast distances. Picture No. 10899992 captures an awe-inspiring moment where an African Bull Elephant proudly displays his magnificent tusks and powerful trunk, and is through this very tool that he can assert his dominance while also nurturing his young ones with tender affection. Amidst tranquil landscapes adorned by silver birch tree trunks stands Any Girl from Anywhere by S. Van Abbe - reminding us that strength knows no boundaries or limitations; it resides within each individual regardless of gender or station in life. But let us not forget how even seemingly mundane objects can be transformed into tools for survival. An electric chainsaw hums through dense forests as humans harness technology to tame nature's wildness – yet they remain humbled by elephants who effortlessly break off branches using their trunks alone. Finally, we find ourselves immersed in Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe where an African elephant named TOM 583 feeds on tree branches.