Blown Collection

Statue of Nike by Paionios - Olympia, Greece
Reconstruction of a Statue of Nike (Goddess of Victory), originally by Paionios - Olympia, Greece (425420 BC). The statue originally stood near the temple of Zeus on a triangular 6-metre high pillar

British soldiers rescuing horse from ditch, Flanders, WW1
British soldiers trying to rescue a horse which has fallen into a ditch, blown by the force from a bursting shell, on the road to Reutel, Flanders, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Wind Blown by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a coat and hat picks nuts from the branches of a tree which is rapidly losing its leaves in the autumnal breeze

Oil Gusher at Houston, Texas, USA

Wind-blown tree. This unidentified tree has had its growth shaped by the strong prevailing coastal wind

Windblown Lady by Muriel Dawson
A little girl holds her toy doll close as she walks during a windy autumn day

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Wild surfing conditions as spray is blown off large waves by strong offshore winds in Fistral Bay in Newquay in Cornwall

Scarborough Castle 1813
Scarborough, Yorkshire: a ladys parasol is blown away by the wind after a visit to the ruined castle

The winnowing of grain
3732471 The winnowing of grain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the winnowing of grain. Winnowing is when a current of air is blown through grain in order to remove the chaff)

The Szechenyi Chain Bridge, in the 19th century, spanning the River Danube between Buda and Pest
5614302 The Szechenyi Chain Bridge, in the 19th century, spanning the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest

Two ladies lose their hats on a windy day. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by
1000876 Two ladies lose their hats on a windy day. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Victims of the First Gas Attack Memorial, Steenstraat
This 15 metres high Cross of Reconciliation, commemorates the victims of the first gas attack of the war made by the Germans on 22 April 1915

South Jersey hand-blown glass pitcher with lily pad design
Popular Art in the USA - South Jersey hand-blown glass pitcher with lily pad design. mid-19th century

Comic Valentines Postcard - Old Maid about to be blown up
Comic Valentines Postcard - Some seriously racey language punning against an image of an Old Maid about to be blown up. 1908

Gelada baboon mature male portrait with wind blown hair (Theropithecus gelada) Simien Mountains NP, Ethiopia

Portrait of Cara
Kieran O Mahony AIPF

British engineers mining at Messines Ridge (blown)
British engineers mining at Messines Ridge (blown up on 7th June, 1917) during the First World War

Willingham House, Market Rasen
An oil painting of Willingham House, a country house near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire. It was built circa 1790 for Ayscoghe Boucherett, member of parliament for Grimsby between 1796-1803

March, Windy Day illustration by Lewis Baumer, of woman in puff, leg o mutton sleeve gown and large hat, blown about by the wind. From an article, The Light Side of Nature'

Bridge Blown up in Bilbao; Spanish Civil War 1937
One of the bridges of Bilbao, blown up by retreating Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War. In the background, one can see part of the dockside of the city

A triumphant group of Republican standing on the remains of a bridge in the Guadarrama region of Spain, during the Spanish Civil War

Improvised Bridge, near Cordoba; Spanish Civil War, 1936
Photograph showing an improvised bridge, made of wooden sleepers, at Constantina, near Cordoba, 1936. The bridge had been blown up by Republican troops to try to slow down the Nationalist advance

Kalaloch Beach, Olympic Peninsula, wind blown tree. Date: 19-03-2020

The Attempted Assassination of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) on the Rue Saint-Nicaise, Paris
XIR161965 The Attempted Assassination of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) on the Rue Saint-Nicaise, Paris, 24th December 1800 (coloured engraving) by French School

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Europe, Netherlands, Keukenhof Gardens, blown glass. Date: 28/01/2006

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Europe, Netherlands, Keukenhof Gardens, blown glass. Date: 28/01/2006

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Hand blown glass lanterns at restaurant along Grand Canal near Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy, Europe Date: 15/02/2008

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Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park. Wind-blown poplar trees in autumn. Date: 23/04/2010

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Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park. Wind-blown pattern of ice and snow on Knight Lake. Date: 23/04/2010

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Namibia, Skeleton Coast Wind blown sand forms patterns in sand dunes near Torra Bay Date: 17/07/2007

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Africa, Namibia, Sossusvlei. Dune grass glows golden in the setting sunlight of the NamibRand desert. Date: 19/05/2005

End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797
528677 End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797. French ships wrecked in storm blown up by Pitt, top left and his ministers

Safavid or Qajar tear catcher, 17th - 18th century (glass)
711005 Safavid or Qajar tear catcher, 17th - 18th century (glass) by Iranian School; height: 37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: with globular body)

Wild and windblown brown thornbill (Acanthiza pusilla) on rush plant
wildlife, wild, branch, green, fauna, feathers, avian, perched, closeup, wing, blown, rush, reeds, passerine, outdoor, natural, beautiful, background, Kristian Bell Photography, 1323166427

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DOG. Cross breed dog with long fur blowing in the wind, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Cross breed dog with long fur blowing in the wind, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Cross breed dog with long fur blowing in the wind, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Cross breed dog with long fur blowing in the wind, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

A group of delicate Roman blown and mould blown glass cosmetics flasks
1765128 A group of delicate Roman blown and mould blown glass cosmetics flasks, 1st century AD (glass) by Roman, (1st century AD); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colds in the head, their treatment and cure (engraving)
5223928 Colds in the head, their treatment and cure (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colds in the head, their treatment and cure)

Bursting of a Gun on Board HMS Collingwood (engraving)
1623337 Bursting of a Gun on Board HMS Collingwood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bursting of a Gun on Board HMS Collingwood)

Beech-Tree blown down at the Burnham Beeches (engraving)
1621215 Beech-Tree blown down at the Burnham Beeches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beech-Tree blown down at the Burnham Beeches)

East View of Hell Gate (recently blown up) in the Province of New York, 1778 (engraving)
1053859 East View of Hell Gate (recently blown up) in the Province of New York, 1778 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in Brazil, the Explosion of a Powder Magazine off Rio de Janeiro, Scenes on the Island of Governador
1063281 The War in Brazil, the Explosion of a Powder Magazine off Rio de Janeiro, Scenes on the Island of Governador, where the Three British Officers lost their Lives (b/w photo)

March. Its an ill wind that blows nobody good (coloured engraving)
560227 March. Its an ill wind that blows nobody good (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: March. Its an ill wind that blows nobody good)

Wreck of the ship Gipsy at Bristol
The stranded Waterford Steam Navigation Companys steamer, the Gipsy, on, May I2th, 1878. The boat left Cumberland Basin for Waterford in the early morning. It was then high water

Its raining bank tickets! (colour litho)
2778523 Its raining bank tickets! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Its raining bank tickets)

Four German aeronauts (colour litho) have run a scary adventure
2778049 Four German aeronauts (colour litho) have run a scary adventure by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four German aeronauts have raced a frightening adventure)

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"Captivating Moments of Blown Beauty and Destruction" The Statue of Nike by Paionios in Olympia, Greece stands tall against the wind, its flowing robes blown gracefully. In Flanders during WW1, British soldiers display their bravery as they rescue a horse from a treacherous ditch amidst blowing winds. Muriel Dawson's artwork "Wind Blown" captures the ethereal dance of nature's breath through vibrant strokes on canvas. Houston, Texas witnesses an awe-inspiring sight as an oil gusher erupts with immense force, sending plumes of black gold into the sky. A solitary tree bends under the relentless gusts, its branches twisted and contorted by years of enduring wind-blown conditions. Muriel Dawson's masterpiece "Windblown Lady" depicts a woman caught in a momentary struggle against the powerful forces of nature. Scarborough Castle bears witness to history as it stands battered and worn after being bombarded during fierce battles in 1813. British engineers fearlessly venture into danger at Messines Ridge during war times, mining explosives that would ultimately leave craters where once stood solid ground - truly blown away. Willingham House in Market Rasen experiences the might of Mother Nature as strong winds sweep across its grand facade leaving no doubt about her presence. Lewis Baumer's illustration titled "March, Windy Day" brings to life scenes filled with flying hats and swirling skirts - capturing the essence of blustery days perfectly. Bilbao suffers devastating blows during the Spanish Civil War; a bridge destroyed by explosions becomes a haunting symbol of destruction and conflict. In moments both serene and chaotic, these captivating instances remind us that sometimes we must weather life's storms or embrace unexpected beauty when everything is simply. . blown away.