Viewer Collection (#5)

Man changing his mind about a woman after looking into a viewing device (colour litho)
7147414 Man changing his mind about a woman after looking into a viewing device (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

Schoolboy taking a throw-in during a football match (colour litho)
7157498 Schoolboy taking a throw-in during a football match (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy taking a throw-in during a football match)

The Anglo-American Yacht Race round the Isle of Wight, August 22nd 1851 (oil on canvas)
6431734 The Anglo-American Yacht Race round the Isle of Wight, August 22nd 1851 (oil on canvas) by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The America New York Yacht Club)

Boys cheering on their school sports team (litho)
7201211 Boys cheering on their school sports team (litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys cheering on their school sports team)

Model yachting on the Victoria Long Pond, Blackheath, London (b / w photo)
7201183 Model yachting on the Victoria Long Pond, Blackheath, London (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model yachting on the Victoria Long Pond)

Traditional Japanese theater: the stage of Kaboukiza, Tokyos main theater, with its rotating platform
7202905 Traditional Japanese theater: the stage of Kaboukiza, Tokyos main theater, with its rotating platform, 1900 (illustration) by Arai

Schoolboy boxing match (colour litho)
7157499 Schoolboy boxing match (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolboy boxing match)

Cricketing (colour litho)
7169098 Cricketing (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricketing, Lord Cricket Ground, St Johns Wood, Match of the Gentlemen and Players)

Ohio Stadium (the Horseshoe), Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA (colour litho)
7150284 Ohio Stadium (the Horseshoe), Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ohio Stadium (the Horseshoe)

King Henry II of France fatally wounded while jousting, 1559 (engraving)
7149538 King Henry II of France fatally wounded while jousting, 1559 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ski Jumping Hill (litho)
7149281 The Ski Jumping Hill (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ski Jumping Hill. Illustration from Sammel Album Heinrich Kley Alte und Neue Zeichnungen)

Men playing cricket in the 19th Century (colour litho)
7148204 Men playing cricket in the 19th Century (colour litho) by Paterson, J.P. (fl.1920s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men playing cricket in the 19th Century.); © Look and Learn

Australia: Tasmanias Racing Carnival, Cup Day, Elwick Racecourse (b / w photo)
7182139 Australia: Tasmanias Racing Carnival, Cup Day, Elwick Racecourse (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tasmanias Racing Carnival, Cup Day)

The Catch (colour litho)
7181938 The Catch (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catch. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1903).); © Look and Learn

The Duke of York playing golf, Ton Pentre, Wales, 1924 (b / w photo)
7200984 The Duke of York playing golf, Ton Pentre, Wales, 1924 (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of York, the future King George VI)

Six-fold screen depicting acrobats performing before a rich household, 1660
7202670 Six-fold screen depicting acrobats performing before a rich household, 1660 by Japanese School, (17th century); 158, 6 x 62, 3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Prince and Princess of Wales watching the Cham Dance, while visiting Ladakh, India (litho)
7201692 Prince and Princess of Wales watching the Cham Dance, while visiting Ladakh, India (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince and Princess of Wales)

Japanese firemen performing a ladder display (b / w photo)
7157433 Japanese firemen performing a ladder display (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese firemen performing a ladder display)

Scruff Ryder: two schoolboys having a fight (colour litho)
7148240 Scruff Ryder: two schoolboys having a fight (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scruff Ryder)

Parisian sketches: the song dealer, 1858 (illustration)
7211596 Parisian sketches: the song dealer, 1858 (illustration) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info.: Parisian sketches)

The Black Madonna, 1925 (oil on canvas)
259375 The Black Madonna, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 139.7x109.2 cm; Private Collection

A day at the races (litho)
7147583 A day at the races (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A day at the races)

Stage Effect (engraving)
7178078 Stage Effect (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stage Effect. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Advert for Carters Sports Courts Ltd (litho)
7172262 Advert for Carters Sports Courts Ltd (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Carters Sports Courts Ltd)

Physical culture parade, Dynamo Stadium, Moscow, USSR (b / w photo)
7200769 Physical culture parade, Dynamo Stadium, Moscow, USSR (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physical culture parade, Dynamo Stadium, Moscow)

Putting Out the Old Holed Out (pen and ink)
145471 Putting Out the Old Holed Out (pen and ink) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); 35.5x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated in The Bystander, 3 January 1923)

Six-fold screen depicting a military dog-chasing game, 17th century
7202596 Six-fold screen depicting a military dog-chasing game, 17th century by Japanese School, (17th century); 151 x 375 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Crying child in an art gallery, 19th century (engraving)
7212185 Crying child in an art gallery, 19th century (engraving) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info.: Crying child with parents in an art gallery, by Honore Daumier.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Microscopy for the Million (litho)
7201243 Microscopy for the Million (litho) by Keene, Charles (1823-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Microscopy for the million)

Traditional Japanese Theater: Part of the Audience, 1900 (illustration)
7202901 Traditional Japanese Theater: Part of the Audience, 1900 (illustration) by Arai, Yoshimune (1873-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traditional Japanese theater (kabuki)

Mark Twain, Americas best Humorist, c. 1885 (litho)
7075944 Mark Twain, Americas best Humorist, c.1885 (litho) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain

The Doncaster St Leger, 1850 (oil on canvas)
7074536 The Doncaster St Leger, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); 37.4x52.7 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

View of St. Pauls Cathedral with Figures in the Foreground, c. 1725 (oil on canvas)
6201703 View of St.Pauls Cathedral with Figures in the Foreground, c.1725 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Les Freres Lumiere. 1896 (poster)
6437604 Les Freres Lumiere. 1896 (poster) by Auzolle, Marcelin (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art. Cinema. The sprinkler is watering)

Kennington Gate, 1838 (coloured engraving)
6867437 Kennington Gate, 1838 (coloured engraving) by Pollard, James (1792-1867); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes of the road or a trip to Epsom and back.); English, out of copyright

Private Box, Drury Lane, 1837 (oil on canvas)
6201768 Private Box, Drury Lane, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Chapman, John Watkins (1832-1903); 71.1x91.44 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

George IVs Coronation on 19 July 1821 in Westminster Abbey (etching with aquatint)
6432447 George IVs Coronation on 19 July 1821 in Westminster Abbey (etching with aquatint) by Pugin, A.W. (1812-52) & Stephanoff, J

Stereoscope, 1905-1920. Creator: A. Mattey
Stereoscopes, dating from 1832, were devices for viewing a pair of separate stereoscopic images, depicting left-eye and right-eye views of the same scene, creating a single three-dimensional image

Venus and Cupid (oil on panel)
3061950 Venus and Cupid (oil on panel) by Valckert, Werner Jacobsz van den (1585-1627); 101.4x75.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

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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.