Viewer Collection (#2)

Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving)
8635022 Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chariot racing at the Olympic Games, ancient Greece)

Exhibition of Heads for 1851, c.1851 (hand coloured litho on paper)
7485258 Exhibition of Heads for 1851, c.1851 (hand coloured litho on paper) by Burgess, Robert Smart (1815-1877); 26x32 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Public flogging of a young woman in Manassa, America, because of a relationship with a clergyman
UIG5414740 Public flogging of a young woman in Manassa, America, because of a relationship with a clergyman, caricature by Adolf Willette on modern American rudeness, circa 1900; UIG

Screening session of the Magic Lantern, c.1870 (engraving)
PCT4256962 Screening session of the Magic Lantern, c.1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Magic Lanter, whose invention is usually dated in 1640.); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

Concert in a Opera Garnier c1890 (engraving)
NWI4869469 Concert in a Opera Garnier c1890 (engraving); (add.info.: Colour engraving of the 19th century); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Humorous drawing of an elegant 19th century
LSE4112483 Humorous drawing of an elegant 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous drawing of an elegant 19th century.); Photo © Leonard de Selva

Art. Dance. Ballet at the theatre of La Scala, Milan. Postcard, italy, c.1920 (postcard)
3434028 Art. Dance. Ballet at the theatre of La Scala, Milan. Postcard, italy, c.1920 (postcard); (add.info.: Art. Representation au theatre de la Scala, Milan. Coll. Part. Art. Dance)

clowns on stage, France, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790204 clowns on stage, France, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: clowns on stage in France, early 20th century); Photo © CCI

After the FA Cup Final, London (b/w photo)
8676173 After the FA Cup Final, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the FA Cup Final)

Greyhound racing at Clapton, London (b/w photo)
8676160 Greyhound racing at Clapton, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greyhound racing at Clapton, London)

Medieval tournament (engraving)
8673058 Medieval tournament (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jousting at a medieval tournament)

Advertisement for Wiggins & Goodale clothing (colour litho)
8677487 Advertisement for Wiggins & Goodale clothing (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Wiggins & Goodale clothing, Watertown)

Badminton Championships at the Crystal Paalce, London (b/w photo)
8664072 Badminton Championships at the Crystal Paalce, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Badminton Championships at the Crystal Paalce)

Fives first played in England before Queen Elizabeth I, 16th Century (chromolitho)
8626960 Fives first played in England before Queen Elizabeth I, 16th Century (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spectators attending the Derby, Epsom Downs, 1913 (b/w photo)
8626513 Spectators attending the Derby, Epsom Downs, 1913 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spectators attending the Derby, Epsom Downs, Surrey)

First woman winner of the National Rifle Association's King's Prize, Bisley, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626449 First woman winner of the National Rifle Association's King's Prize, Bisley, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss M E Foster)

Ladies Day at the Royal Toxophilite Society, Regents Park, London, 29 June 1901 (b/w photo)
8626448 Ladies Day at the Royal Toxophilite Society, Regents Park, London, 29 June 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Balcony with a Gilded Grotesque Mask, 1894 (litho)
8696724 Balcony with a Gilded Grotesque Mask, 1894 (litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Volkstrachten Fest in Bavaria (postcard)
7377744 Volkstrachten Fest in Bavaria (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Aperspective frame with a grid and viewer combined with squared paper to draw a distant scene in perspective
5311311 Aperspective frame with a grid and viewer combined with squared paper to draw a distant scene in perspective, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4860808 Finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Salute runners at the finish line of the race at the Olympic Games, Ancient Greece)

Crowds walking along the beach whilst the tide rolls in, 1850
3331170 Crowds walking along the beach whilst the tide rolls in, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting crowds walking along the beach whilst the tide rolls in at night)

I J K L M : icicle, jackdow, kitten, letter, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224956 I J K L M : icicle, jackdow, kitten, letter, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Derby Day: the race (chromolitho)
8677191 Derby Day: the race (chromolitho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Derby Day: the race)

Bankelsanger / Bench Singer (colour litho)
8666210 Bankelsanger / Bench Singer (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bankelsanger)

Fireworks for the coronation of Alexander II Emperor of Russia (colour litho)
8663609 Fireworks for the coronation of Alexander II Emperor of Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bear den in a zoo, 1867 (engraving)
8683025 Bear den in a zoo, 1867 (engraving) by Werner, Jean-Charles (1798-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bear den in a botanical garden or a zoo in the 19th century - engraving by Jean)

Winter Scenes, 1937: Ice Hockey at Wembley (b/w photo)
8671704 Winter Scenes, 1937: Ice Hockey at Wembley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice Hockey at Wembley)

Cricket match, 1770 (chromolitho)
8626963 Cricket match, 1770 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket match, 1770)

First meeting of the Brooklands Automobile Racing Club, 1907 (b/w photo)
8626537 First meeting of the Brooklands Automobile Racing Club, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mixed doubles match at Wimbledon, 1911 (b/w photo)
8626519 Mixed doubles match at Wimbledon, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Torrential rain at Royal Ascot, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626451 Torrential rain at Royal Ascot, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Phidias at work on the Parthenon (engraving)
8634885 Phidias at work on the Parthenon (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phidias at work on the Parthenon.); © Look and Learn

Boxing match, White City, London (b/w photo)
8676182 Boxing match, White City, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boxing match, White City, London)

Saturday football crowd at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea (b/w photo)
8676166 Saturday football crowd at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saturday football crowd at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea)

La course des Montagnes Russes a Paris, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)
7485291 La course des Montagnes Russes a Paris, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper) by Godefroy, Adrien Pierre Francois (1777-1865); 22x31 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

A Suggestion! The Leviathan, What to do with her now you've got her off, 1858 (hand coloured litho on paper)
7485263 A Suggestion! The Leviathan, What to do with her now you've got her off, 1858 (hand coloured litho on paper) by Phillips, Watts (1825-1874) ; 25x40 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Opening of the Great Exhibition, May 1, 1851 (hand coloured aquatint on paper)
7485253 Opening of the Great Exhibition, May 1, 1851 (hand coloured aquatint on paper) by Butler, Augustus (1817-63); 22x35 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

A perspective frame with a grid and viewer combined with squared paper to draw a building in correct proportions
5311315 A perspective frame with a grid and viewer combined with squared paper to draw a building in correct proportions, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

A perspective frame with a grid and viewer combined with squared paper to draw a building in correct proportions
5311312 A perspective frame with a grid and viewer combined with squared paper to draw a building in correct proportions, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

A perspective frame with a grid and viewer showing how they were used to help the artist draw perspective correctly
5311310 A perspective frame with a grid and viewer showing how they were used to help the artist draw perspective correctly, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Fireworks, c.1840-1850 (drawing)
8698387 Fireworks, c.1840-1850 (drawing) by Ruggieri, Claude (1777-1841); (add.info.: History. France. Fireworks by Ruggieri fireworks during an anniversary of the July Revolution (1830)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220196 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Giant tortoise race at the zoo (b/w photo)
8625760 Giant tortoise race at the zoo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant tortoise race at the zoo)

A cricket match (colour litho)
8627030 A cricket match (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cricket match)

Opening of Kingsway, London, by King Edward VII, 1905 (b/w photo)
8626607 Opening of Kingsway, London, by King Edward VII, 1905 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Kingsway, London, by King Edward VII)

Balloon race starting from the Ranelagh Club, London, 1907 (b/w photo)
8626532 Balloon race starting from the Ranelagh Club, London, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British aviator Gustav Hamel flying above Windsor Castle, 1914 (b/w photo)
8626507 British aviator Gustav Hamel flying above Windsor Castle, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.