Viewer Collection (#12)

Archer and milkmaid, Nicolaes de Clerck, 1608 - 1612

Boy near candlelight, Anna Kobell, 1805 - 1847

Portrait of Gabriel Metsu, print maker: Elisabeth Barbara Schmetterling, Gabriel Metsu, 1814 - 1882

Old woman delouses a child, Jan Baptist de Wael, 1642 - 1669

Pride (Superbia), Zacharias Dolendo, Jacob de Gheyn II, Hugo Grotius or Hugo de Groot, c. 1596 - c. 1597

Portrait by Jan van Suren, Hendrick Goltzius, 1588 - 1590

Allegory of perception, Jan Saenredam, Johannes Janssonius, 1595 - 1600

Female figure in drapery, Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, Schiavonetti, 1787 - 1828

Holy Family, accompanied by Catherine of Alexandria, Hieronymus Wierix, Johannes Baptista Vrints (I), 1563 - before 1611

East Bergholt Church A Shower, East Bergholt, John Constable, 1776-1837, British

World War I Italian government poster for War Loan, 1917. Against a scene of battle and explosions a soldier holding a rifle looks straight out of picture pointing at the viewer

A Word Of Comfort, Dent, William, Active 1783-1793, En Sanguine Engraving 1790, A British Satire On The Efforts Of Charles James Fox To Get The Test And Corporation Acts Repealed

Perspective and Scenographic Diagrams. C017 / 3430
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing perspective and scenographic diagrams. Scenography relates to the study and practice of design for performance

Perspective and Anamorphosis Diagrams C017 / 3451
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of anamorphosis and perspective. Perspective in the graphic arts is an approximate representation, on a flat surface (such as paper)

Children using a viewing telescope C015 / 6198
Education. A group of schoolchildren using a telescope to look at the Moscow cityscape from the 62nd floor of the Federation Tower

Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, analysis C016 / 4236
Cuban Missile Crisis. Strategic Air Command (SAC) photo interpreters using a magnifying and mapping machine to examine aerial reconnaissance images of Cuba, obtained in 1962

X-ray viewing machine, 1895
X-ray viewing machine. Historical artwork of the fluoroscope designed and built by the French inventor Eugene Ducretet (1844-1915)

1920s television system, diagram. This is the television system used by the Scottish engineer John Logie Baird (1888-1946), and first demonstrated in 1926

Screen on a digital camera
Digital camera. Close-up of the screen of a digital camera showing a picture of cyclists

Exhibition of Bells telephone, 1876
Exhibition of Bells telephone. Patented in March 1876 by the Scottish-US inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), this telephone is on display at the Centennial Exposition

Viewing a solar eclipse. Pair of binoculars on a telescope projecting an image of a solar eclipse onto a sheet of white card

Gilding The Lily by David Wright
A David Wright illustration of a lady wrapped in a large fur coat. She looks away from the viewer, whilst putting in here earring

The Kinora - animated family portraits
An advertisement for the Kinora, an animated family portrait viewer

Advertisement for Kinora picture viewer
An advertisement for a Kinora picture viewer, for taking family portraits. Date: 1911

The Belle of Yesterday by William Barribal
Painting by William Barribal (1873-1956) showing two Victorian coquettes wearing crinolines and gazing seductively at the viewer

Pin-Up / Bathrobe & Hay
Self-assured, confident brunette gazes at the viewer as she leans against a haystack with her terry towelling bathrobe falling off her shoulder

Bathing Beauty / Woof
Pretty blonde bathing beauty, wearing a royal blue, halter- neck one-piece bathing costume, looks knowlingly at the viewer

Beach Ball Girl / Woof
Pretty blonde bathing beauty, wearing white court shoes & a pale blue, halter-neck one- piece costume, entices the viewer to join in her game of beach ball

Stereoscopic Viewer 19C
A stereoscopic viewer, with a stereoscopic card in place

Racial / Digger Couple
Digger Indian couple from California. They have each placed an arm on the others shoulder and gaze out at the viewer

Rembrandt with Artworks
REMBRANDT VAN RHYN The painter Rembrandt indicates his art to the viewer

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"Captivating the Viewer: A Journey through Time and Emotion" Step back in time with a captivating collection of images that beckon the viewer to delve into their hidden stories. From thought-provoking wartime posters to serene pastoral scenes, each hint offers a glimpse into different worlds and emotions. Unveiling the first clue, an iconic WW2 poster titled "Is Your Journey Really Necessary?" challenges viewers to question their purpose amidst chaos. As we move forward, two cows standing nose to tail evoke a sense of unity and companionship, reminding us that strength lies in togetherness. Next, we encounter the renowned Bayeux Tapestry, known as La Tapisserie de la Reine Mathilde in France. This intricate masterpiece invites viewers on an artistic journey through history's tapestry of events. A poignant WW1 recruitment poster asks "Who's Absent?", urging viewers not only to remember those who fought but also reflecting on personal absences within our lives. Contrastingly, a vibrant lithograph titled "From the Forest to the Laid Table" transports us from nature's embrace straight onto a colorful dining scene - showcasing life's bountiful offerings. Intriguingly placed coin-operated binoculars invite viewers for closer inspection - encouraging them to explore beyond what meets the eye. The Castel Sant Angelo in Rome then captivates townsfolk during a mesmerizing firework display at night; it reminds us how communal experiences can unite even strangers under one enchanting spectacle. The fury of a swan depicted in another vivid lithograph evokes both awe and cautionary respect towards nature’s power. Meanwhile, an exquisite portrait captures the essence of a Frisian heifer cow - its gentle gaze inviting admiration for its majestic beauty. Shifting gears slightly, an advertisement for Lux soap flakes takes us back to 1918 when handwashing was cherished as both necessity and luxury.