Bends Collection

The Winding Dee
Artist: Farquharson, Joseph - Title: The Winding Dee - Date: 1889 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 182.9 x 121.9

Holeproof Hosiery 1924
A woman, so proud & pleased with her Holeproof stockings, bends down to admire them while she daintily lifts her black see-through shift out of the way

Aerial view of the Belvedere Hotel and the Furka Pass road, famous for a scene of the James Bond film Goldfinger, a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri

Solenicka Podkova, the Czech Horseshoe Bend on the Vlatva river, Solenice, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

Bending road by lake Thun, Berner Oberland, Switzerland

Road, railway, and Seaward Kaikoura Ranges, Mangamaunu, near Kaikoura, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

The Mokee Dugway road descends from Cedar Mesa, in the Valley of the Gods, Utah, United States of America, North America

Aerial view of the Grimselstrasse connecting with Furkastrasse and Furkapass at sunrise. Obergoms, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland.

Aerial view of the Totensee at the top of Grimselpass, connecting Guttannen in Berna Canton to Oberwald in Canton of Valais. Obergoms, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland.

Aerial view of the Totensee at the top of Grimselpass, connecting Guttannen in Berna Canton to Oberwald in Canton of Valais. Obergoms, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland.

Aerial view of the Belvedere Hotel and the Furka Pass road, famous for a scene of the James Bond film Goldfinger, a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri

Aerial view of the Belvedere Hotel and the Furka Pass road, famous for a scene of the James Bond film Goldfinger, a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri

The scenic road in Norðradalur at sunset. Island of Streymoy. In the background the island of Koltur. Faroe Islands

Aerial view of road to Tre Cime di Lavaredo at sunrise, Misurina, Belluno, Auronzo di Cadore, Veneto, Italy

Aerial view of the Tremola San Gottardo road, the longest road monument in Switzerland listed in the inventory of the historic Swiss roads

Traditional Tuscan landscape, near San Quirico, Valle de Orcia, Tuscany, Italy

Lombard Street, the crookedest street in the workd in San Franciso, California, USA

Bends of San Juan River carved in Goosenecks State Park, San Juan County, Utah, USA

Winding mountain road, Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Scenic road in the island of Vagar. In the background the islet of Tindholmur. Faroe Islands

Rain illuminated by sun above the village of Norðradalur. In the background the island of Koltur. Streymoy, Faroe Islands

Road to Port de Valldemossa, Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Winding road to Sa Calobra, Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Aerial view at Schollenen canyon near Andermatt, canton Uri, Switzerland

Aerial view at the old Gotthard pass road, canton Ticino, Switzerland

Serpentine road crossing the snowy woods, aerial view, Maloja Pass, Bregaglia Valley, Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland

Winding road leading to the Castello di La Volta. Barolo, Barolo wine region, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy

Road to Misurina at sunrise, Misurina, Belluno, Auronzo di Cadore, Veneto, Italy

Meander of Vltava River at sunset seen from Maj viewpoint, Teletin, Krnany, Benesov District, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Sunset over the curves of Storseisundet Bridge along the Atlantic Road, More og Romsdal county, Norway

Hairpin bends of the road in Dades Gorge, Dades Valley, Morocco

Burton Downs
A landscape oil painting of a countryside track which bends behind a grassy slope at Burton Downs, a small rock face forms the background, under a cloudy blue sky. Date: circa 1919

River Scene
A landscape painting of a wide, blue river which bends around the foreground land, upon which a copse of trees and a country building stand. Date: circa 1916

Bends in River Cree - Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway
The bends in the River Cree - Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway Date: circa 1930s

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Patowmack Canal, Paw Paw Bends, West Virginia and Maryland Date: 16/11/2006

Aerial view of Tutshi Lake in winter, Yukon, Canada
Aerial landscape image of Tutshi Lake on a grey day with dramatic clouds with snow capped mountains in winter; Yukon, Canada

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Lombard Street, the crookedest street in the workd in San Franciso, California, USA Date: 16-09-2018

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Lombard Street, the crookedest street in the workd in San Franciso, California, USA Date: 16-09-2018

Ghoom station to Darjeeling, India, c. 1870 s
Road descent from Ghoom station to Darjeeling, India, c.1870 s

Mountain railway close the the Himalayas, India, c. 1870 s
Mountain railway close to the Himalayas, India, c.1870 s

Cartier Visits Hochelaga
A man bends on one knee with his hands outstretched, with various French soldiers standing is armour behind him. From his place of focus, and lack of armour, this could be Jacques Cartier

Motor racing track course at Avus, Berlin, Germany. 1930s

Hairpin bends, Denver Mountain Parks, Colorado, USA
Famous double hairpin bends on the road to Lookout Mountain, Denver Mountain Parks, Colorado, USA. Date: 1920

Le Chien d Or (engraving)
1050157 Le Chien d Or (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Chien d Or. Illustration for The Graphic)

Birdoswald (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214132 Birdoswald (pencil & w/c on paper) by Richardson, Henry Burdon (fl.1828-72); 52.5x34.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British

March (engraving)
2780568 March (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: March. Illustration for The Life of Man Symbolised by the Months of the Year (Longmans)

Hush-a-bye, baby, on the tree top (engraving)
3655990 Hush-a-bye, baby, on the tree top (engraving) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hush-a-bye, baby, on the tree top)

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"The Winding Dee: Exploring the Serpentine Beauty of Bends" Embark on a journey through time as we delve into the captivating world of bends. From the nostalgic Holeproof Hosiery advertisements in 1924 to the mesmerizing landscapes that have captured our hearts, they have always held a special allure. Imagine driving along the bending road by Lake Thun in Berner Oberland, Switzerland. The scenic views unfold before your eyes, offering glimpses of nature's majesty at every turn. Or picture yourself soaring above the Belvedere Hotel and Furka Pass road, immortalized in James Bond's Goldfinger. This high mountain pass connects Gletsch with Realp, revealing breathtaking vistas in Obergoms. Travel further east to Solenicka Podkova, where you'll encounter Solenice's Czech Horseshoe Bend on the Vlatva river. The graceful curve of this waterway is a sight to behold and invites contemplation amidst Central Europe's tranquil beauty. Venturing across continents brings us to Mangamaunu near Kaikoura, Marlborough. Here lies an enchanting fusion of roadways, railways, and Seaward Kaikoura Ranges - an awe-inspiring testament to human engineering harmoniously blending with nature's wonders. The Mokee Dugway road descends from Cedar Mesa like a thrilling rollercoaster ride for adventurers seeking adrenaline-fueled experiences. Meanwhile, Burton Downs offers serene tranquility as it winds its way through picturesque landscapes that seem straight out of a postcard. Nature lovers will find solace in Newton Stewart's River Cree bends located in Dumfries and Galloway. These gentle curves create idyllic scenes perfect for peaceful walks or quiet contemplation amid Scotland's natural splendor. For those who seek history intertwined with beauty, Tremola San Gottardo Road awaits exploration—a true gem among Swiss roads.