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Wooden Collection (#89)

"From Surfboards to Barrels: The Timeless Beauty Creations" Surfers on the beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe

Background imageWooden Collection: 2 Scenes from the life of Jonah on an Old Oak Chest in the Orphan Asylum

2 Scenes from the life of Jonah on an Old Oak Chest in the Orphan Asylum
2832528 2 Scenes from the life of Jonah on an Old Oak Chest in the Orphan Asylum, Hooks Mills, 1828 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageWooden Collection: Mill at Mells, Somerset (oil on panel)

Mill at Mells, Somerset (oil on panel)
2829412 Mill at Mells, Somerset (oil on panel) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 36x51.5 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by Lady Weston

Background imageWooden Collection: Wooden drill box, 1803 (wood & printed paper)

Wooden drill box, 1803 (wood & printed paper)
1778389 Wooden drill box, 1803 (wood & printed paper) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Wooden block for practising cavalry drill)

Background imageWooden Collection: Winter Landscape with two wooden Huts (bodycolour and oil on board, mounted as a drawing)

Winter Landscape with two wooden Huts (bodycolour and oil on board, mounted as a drawing)
1217765 Winter Landscape with two wooden Huts (bodycolour and oil on board, mounted as a drawing) by Korovin, Konstantin Alekseevich (1861-1939); 11.8x18.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageWooden Collection: Baby House, c. 1750 (wood)

Baby House, c. 1750 (wood)
3411882 Baby House, c.1750 (wood) by English School, (18th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Portrait of a thin-faced, bearded man, 160-180 AD (encaustic, limewood)

Portrait of a thin-faced, bearded man, 160-180 AD (encaustic, limewood)
3432848 Portrait of a thin-faced, bearded man, 160-180 AD (encaustic, limewood) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); 38.1x21.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageWooden Collection: View of the Park of Mereville, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)

View of the Park of Mereville, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
3937522 View of the Park of Mereville, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 65x81 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: ChAteau de Mereville)

Background imageWooden Collection: The Raffle (Raffling for the Goose), 1837 (oil on mahogany)

The Raffle (Raffling for the Goose), 1837 (oil on mahogany)
3493186 The Raffle (Raffling for the Goose), 1837 (oil on mahogany) by Mount, William Sidney (1807-68); 43.2x58.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: An impromptu lottery)

Background imageWooden Collection: St. Sebastian (detail), c. 1459 (tempera on panel)

St. Sebastian (detail), c. 1459 (tempera on panel)
3928695 St. Sebastian (detail), c.1459 (tempera on panel) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Mantegnas signature in Greek)

Background imageWooden Collection: Having a bath (engraving)

Having a bath (engraving)
3624112 Having a bath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Having a bath. Illustration for Chatterbox (1867).); © Look and Learn

Background imageWooden Collection: Vieilles maisons de bois a Lisieux, seizieme siecle (engraving)

Vieilles maisons de bois a Lisieux, seizieme siecle (engraving)
3645734 Vieilles maisons de bois a Lisieux, seizieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vieilles maisons de bois a Lisieux, seizieme siecle)

Background imageWooden Collection: Men at arms (b / w photo)

Men at arms (b / w photo)
3643202 Men at arms (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men at arms. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWooden Collection: A Victorian shape-cut New Year Card of an intricate trellis work encasing a picture of a

A Victorian shape-cut New Year Card of an intricate trellis work encasing a picture of a
3604392 A Victorian shape-cut New Year Card of an intricate trellis work encasing a picture of a winter scene, circa 1880 (coloured lithograph) by English School

Background imageWooden Collection: A Christmas Card of two articulated wooden toy men pulling a Christmas cracker

A Christmas Card of two articulated wooden toy men pulling a Christmas cracker
3604385 A Christmas Card of two articulated wooden toy men pulling a Christmas cracker, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph) by English School

Background imageWooden Collection: Synagogue from the Heilspiegel Altarpiece, c. 1435 (mixed media on oak panel)

Synagogue from the Heilspiegel Altarpiece, c. 1435 (mixed media on oak panel)
3597172 Synagogue from the Heilspiegel Altarpiece, c.1435 (mixed media on oak panel) by Witz, Konrad (1400/10-44/6); 86x81 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageWooden Collection: The Old Woman with the load of Fagots (engraving)

The Old Woman with the load of Fagots (engraving)
3634686 The Old Woman with the load of Fagots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Woman with the load of Fagots. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1873)

Background imageWooden Collection: Large presentation marquetry casket, c. 1885 (wood)

Large presentation marquetry casket, c. 1885 (wood)
3725670 Large presentation marquetry casket, c.1885 (wood) by Seuffert, Anton (1815-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richly decorated in native New Zealand woods: the hinged)

Background imageWooden Collection: Christ Appearing to his Mother, c. 1496 (oil on wood)

Christ Appearing to his Mother, c. 1496 (oil on wood)
3700792 Christ Appearing to his Mother, c.1496 (oil on wood) by Juan de Flandes, (c.1465-1519); 63.5x38.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageWooden Collection: Three Peaches on a Stone Plinth, 1705 (oil on panel)

Three Peaches on a Stone Plinth, 1705 (oil on panel)
3704108 Three Peaches on a Stone Plinth, 1705 (oil on panel) by Coorte, Adrian (c.1660-1707); 28.7x21.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Still life with fish, oysters and shrimps, c. 1620-50 (oil on panel)

Still life with fish, oysters and shrimps, c. 1620-50 (oil on panel)
3704079 Still life with fish, oysters and shrimps, c.1620-50 (oil on panel) by Peeters, Clara (1594-1659); 25x34.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Dancer with necklace, 1910 (painted wood)

Dancer with necklace, 1910 (painted wood)
3588459 Dancer with necklace, 1910 (painted wood) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 54.3 high cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; German, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Venus with Cupid, 1526-28 (oil on limewood)

Venus with Cupid, 1526-28 (oil on limewood)
3588544 Venus with Cupid, 1526-28 (oil on limewood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 34.5 x 26 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; German, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Christ on the Cross with Saints Vincent Ferre, John the Baptist, Mark and Antonius, c

Christ on the Cross with Saints Vincent Ferre, John the Baptist, Mark and Antonius, c
3588525 Christ on the Cross with Saints Vincent Ferre, John the Baptist, Mark and Antonius, c.1491-5 (tempera and oil on panel) by Master of the Fiesole Epiphany (fl.1475-96)

Background imageWooden Collection: Burgomaster Jan van Duren, c. 1666-67 (oil on canvas)

Burgomaster Jan van Duren, c. 1666-67 (oil on canvas)
3746314 Burgomaster Jan van Duren, c.1666-67 (oil on canvas) by Borch or Terborch, Gerard ter (1617-81); 81.5x65.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageWooden Collection: Medieval carvings of the trebles with bread and black jacks of beer, Spandrel

Medieval carvings of the trebles with bread and black jacks of beer, Spandrel
3260188 Medieval carvings of the trebles with bread and black jacks of beer, Spandrel, Buttery Hall (wood & bone) by English School

Background imageWooden Collection: Medieval carvings of the trebles with bread and black jacks of beer, Spandrel

Medieval carvings of the trebles with bread and black jacks of beer, Spandrel
3260185 Medieval carvings of the trebles with bread and black jacks of beer, Spandrel, Buttery Hall (wood & bone) by English School

Background imageWooden Collection: Standing pavise, Klausen, c. 1480-90 (wood, iron, and boarskin)

Standing pavise, Klausen, c. 1480-90 (wood, iron, and boarskin)
2970784 Standing pavise, Klausen, c.1480-90 (wood, iron, and boarskin) by German School, (15th century); 117.5x58.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; George F

Background imageWooden Collection: A lion cub lying on a lawn, near an open wooden crate, with a domestic cat, London Zoo

A lion cub lying on a lawn, near an open wooden crate, with a domestic cat, London Zoo
3116078 A lion cub lying on a lawn, near an open wooden crate, with a domestic cat, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageWooden Collection: Figure of Christ Crucified, 1500 (wood, possibly poplar)

Figure of Christ Crucified, 1500 (wood, possibly poplar)
1217941 Figure of Christ Crucified, 1500 (wood, possibly poplar) by Lombard School, (16th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageWooden Collection: Henry VIIIs rosary, detail of the cross (boxwood)

Henry VIIIs rosary, detail of the cross (boxwood)
1268643 Henry VIIIs rosary, detail of the cross (boxwood) by Flemish School, (16th century); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Henry VIII (1491-1547) King of England

Background imageWooden Collection: Henry VIIIs rosary, detail of the open Pater bead(boxwood)

Henry VIIIs rosary, detail of the open Pater bead(boxwood)
1268640 Henry VIIIs rosary, detail of the open Pater bead(boxwood) by Flemish School, (16th century); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Henry VIII (1491-1547) King of England

Background imageWooden Collection: Anglo-Saxon ship (chromolitho)

Anglo-Saxon ship (chromolitho)
727740 Anglo-Saxon ship (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon ship. Cigarette card issued by Players)

Background imageWooden Collection: The Last Fight of the Revenge (chromolitho)

The Last Fight of the Revenge (chromolitho)
727738 The Last Fight of the Revenge (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Fight of the Revenge. Cigarette card issued by Players)

Background imageWooden Collection: Craftsmen make curiosities in Hong Kong (chromolitho)

Craftsmen make curiosities in Hong Kong (chromolitho)
735995 Craftsmen make curiosities in Hong Kong (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Craftsmen make curiosities in Hong Kong)

Background imageWooden Collection: Wooden Dolls knitting, playing and dancing, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Wooden Dolls knitting, playing and dancing, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731429 Wooden Dolls knitting, playing and dancing, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden Dolls knitting, playing and dancing)

Background imageWooden Collection: Wooden Dolls ice-skating and playing, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Wooden Dolls ice-skating and playing, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731425 Wooden Dolls ice-skating and playing, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden Dolls ice-skating and playing)

Background imageWooden Collection: Wooden Doll Painting, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Wooden Doll Painting, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731423 Wooden Doll Painting, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden Doll Painting)

Background imageWooden Collection: Pansies in Clog, New Year Card (chromolitho)

Pansies in Clog, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731272 Pansies in Clog, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pansies in Clog)

Background imageWooden Collection: Prehistoric Village, 1871 (w / c on paper)

Prehistoric Village, 1871 (w / c on paper)
741662 Prehistoric Village, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; English, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Handled auger, c. 1600 (pearwood & steel) (see also 701075-6)

Handled auger, c. 1600 (pearwood & steel) (see also 701075-6)
701077 Handled auger, c.1600 (pearwood & steel) (see also 701075-6) by German School, (17th century); 78.7x55.9 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Probably made in Nuremberg)

Background imageWooden Collection: Brace (boxwood, rosewood, gunmetal & iron)

Brace (boxwood, rosewood, gunmetal & iron)
701079 Brace (boxwood, rosewood, gunmetal & iron) by Dutch School, (19th century); 22.9 cm; David Russell Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: The Cemetary at Pisa (oil on canvas)

The Cemetary at Pisa (oil on canvas)
704144 The Cemetary at Pisa (oil on canvas) by Abbati, Giuseppe (1836-1868); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright




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"From Surfboards to Barrels: The Timeless Beauty Creations" Surfers on the beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall in June 1922 - a picturesque scene where wooden surfboards ride the waves, capturing the essence of coastal life. Majestic and timeless, the Matterhorn stands tall in Zermatt, Canton Valais, Swiss Alps. Its rugged beauty against a backdrop chalets is an enchanting sight that epitomizes European charm. Chatham lighthouse in Cape Cod, Massachusetts showcases its sturdy wooden structure as it guides ships safely through treacherous waters – a testament to New England's maritime heritage. Step into history with the Fra Mauro map (1460), where South takes center stage as top orientation. This intricate masterpiece crafted on wood reveals ancient cartography techniques from Europe's past. Coopers diligently work their craft making wooden barrels – their skilled hands shaping each stave with precision and care; an art form that has stood the test of time for centuries. Discover remnants of Roman civilization at J000112 latrine – a fascinating glimpse into ancient sanitation practices where even wood played a role in this architectural marvel. The Tree of Life at Disneyworld's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida offers shade and wonderment amidst its lush surroundings – reminding us how nature intertwines seamlessly with man-made structures like carved wooden benches or treehouses. Tofino Beach on Vancouver Island boasts fearless surfers gliding across ocean swells atop their trusty wooden boards; a fusion between nature's power and human ingenuity creating unforgettable moments by the sea. Transport yourself back to 1920s Perranporth Beach in Cornwall - sun-kissed sand meets rolling waves while surfers gracefully ride them using handmade wooden surfboards; an era captured forever through vintage photographs.