Burnished Collection

A selection of common British Moths Date: circa 1920s

Francisco de Goya, El celebre Fernando del Toro, barilarguero, obligando a la fiera con su garrocha (The celebrated Picador, Fernando del Toro, Draws the Fierce Beast on with His Pique), Spanish

Thesis-Sheet showing Saint Ignatius of Loyola, November 15, 1696. Creator: Elias Christoph Heiss
Thesis-Sheet showing Saint Ignatius of Loyola, November 15, 1696

Fragment of a Lion Head, Achaemenid period (550-330 BC). Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Lion Head, Achaemenid period (550-330 BC)

Jar in the Form of a Female Statuette, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Jar in the Form of a Female Statuette, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C

Female Figure, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C

Elizabeth Carter, 1781. Creator: Johann Heinrich von Hurter
Elizabeth Carter, 1781

Patent Burnished Egg Eyed Darning Needles packet, manufactured by W Hall & Co, Studley

Rowley Hall Chinese Bedroom
An illustration showing a Chinese bedroom of Rowley Hall, Staffordshire. This space is heavily themed with oriental colouring, expressed through the burnished gold background of the room

Until Death, Plate 55 of Los Caprichos
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Until death. Plate 55 of Los Caprichos, etching and burnished aquatint. Etching;

Mongol cloth of gold robe, late 13th or 14th century (silk) (see also 703512-14)
703513 Mongol cloth of gold robe, late 13th or 14th century (silk) (see also 703512-14) by Central Asian School; 145x189 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mongol cloth of gold robe, late 13th or 14th century (silk) (see also 703513-14)
703512 Mongol cloth of gold robe, late 13th or 14th century (silk) (see also 703513-14) by Central Asian School; 145x189 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mongol cloth of gold robe, late 13th or 14th century (silk) (see also 703512-13)
703514 Mongol cloth of gold robe, late 13th or 14th century (silk) (see also 703512-13) by Central Asian School; 145x189 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c
986269 Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c.1440 (paint and burnished gold on vellum) by Italian School

Novella in Decretales: beginning of Book V, De accusationibus
5938149 Novella in Decretales: beginning of Book V, De accusationibus, inquisitionibus et denuntiationibus.a. c.1355-65 (parchment) by Italian School

Burnished brass and green silver-spangled shark moths
Burnished brass moth, Diachrysia chrysitis 1-5, and green silver-spangled shark, Cucullia argentea 6-9. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers

Spotted clover, Guernsey underwing, straw underwing, etc
Spotted clover, Schinia scutosa 1, 2, Epilecta linogrisea 3, Guernsey underwing, Polyphaenis sericata 4, and straw underwing, Thalpophila matura 5, 6

Slender burnished brass, Thysanoplusia orichalcea (Yorkshire burnished brass moth; Phalaena Noctua aerifera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany

Saint Nicolas of Myra, historiated initial C, from an illuminated choirbook
986268 Saint Nicolas of Myra, historiated initial C, from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c.1400 (paint with a surround of burnished gold on vellum)

The Trinity, c. 1360 (paint on burnished gold ground on vellum)
986266 The Trinity, c.1360 (paint on burnished gold ground on vellum) by Neapolitan School, (14th century); 10x10 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trinity)

Burnished metal in close-up - Marseilles, France
Marseilles, France - 22 May 2017 Appropriately, this eerie close-up pattern on a burnished metal slab, was spotted by the waterfront Corniche in the Old Port of Marseilles, France

Burnished metal in close-up - Marseilles, France 2
Marseilles, France - 22 May 2017 Appropriately, this eerie close-up pattern on a burnished metal slab, was spotted by the waterfront Corniche in the Old Port of Marseilles, France

Burnished metal in close-up - Marseilles, France 3
Marseilles, France - 22 May 2017 Appropriately, this eerie close-up pattern on a burnished metal slab, was spotted by the waterfront Corniche in the Old Port of Marseilles, France

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Late light at the Kuthodaw Pagoda in Mandalay in Myanmar

Spouted Zebu Vessel 1000 BC Marlik Iran Earthenware
Spouted Zebu Vessel, c. 1000 BC. Marlik, Iran, c. 1000 BC. Earthenware, burnished; overall: 25.7 x 14.4 x 32.1 cm (10 1/8 x 5 11/16 x 12 5/8 in.)

Picture No. 11993143
Burnished Brass Moth - on Apple - Cornwall - UK Date:

Picture No. 11980990
Burnished-buff Tanager, Los Llanos, Colombia Date:

Bowl Tecomate 12th-9th century B. C Mexico Mesoamerica
Artokoloro

Pont-Neuf Paris 1853 Etching drypoint burnished
Artokoloro

Picture No. 11807123
Burnished brass moth, Norfolk UK Date:

Source Size = 2529 x 1945
Stove, Burnished Steel, Inlaid with Gold, Messrs. Jeakes and Co. Great Russell-Street

Francisco de Goya, Duendecitos (Hobgoblins), Spanish, 1746-1828, published 1799, etching and burnished aquatint

Francisco de Goya, No se puede saber por que (One Can t Tell Why), Spanish, 1746-1828, published 1863, etching, burnished lavis, drypoint, and burin

Francisco de Goya, Disparate pobre (Poor Folly), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, in or after 1816, etching, burnished aquatint, drypoint and burin [trial proof printed posthumously circa 1854-1863]

Francisco de Goya, Bobalicon (Simpleton), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, in or after 1816, etching, burnished aquatint, burin and (drypoint?) [trial proof printed posthumously circa 1854-1863]

Francisco de Goya, El caballo raptor (The Horse-Abductor), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, in or after 1816, etching, burnished aquatint and drypoint [trial proof printed posthumously circa 1854-1863]

Francisco de Goya, Los ensacados (The Men in Sacks), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, in or after 1816, etching and burnished aquatint

Francisco de Goya, La desgraciada muerte de Pepe Illo en la plaza de Madrid (The Unlucky Death of Pepe Illo in the Ring at Madrid), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, in or before 1816, etching

Francisco de Goya, Pepe Illo haciendo el recorte al toro (Pepe Illo Making the Pass of the " Recorte" ), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, in or before 1816, etching, burnished aquatint

Francisco de Goya, Mariano Ceballos, alias el Indio, mata el toro desde su caballo (Mariano Ceballos, Alias the Indian, Kills the Bull from His Horse), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, in or before 1816

Francisco de Goya, Capean otro encerrado (They Play Another with the Cape in an Enclosure), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, in or before 1816, etching, burnished aquatint

Francisco de Goya, Palenque de los moros hecho con burros para defenderse del toro embolado (The Moors Use Donkeys as a Barrier to Defend Themselves against the Bull Whose Horns have been Tipped with)

Francisco de Goya, Otro modo de cazar a pie (Another Way of Hunting on Foot), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, in or before 1816, etching, burnished aquatint, drypoint and burin [first edition impression]

Francisco de Goya, Modo con que los antiguos Espanoles cazaban los toros a caballo en el campo (The Way in which the Ancient Spaniards Hunted Bulls on Horseback in the Open Country), Spanish

Francisco de Goya, Nada (Nothing), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, 1810-1820, etching, burnished aquatint and lavis

Francisco de Goya, Ya van desplumados (There They Go Plucked), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, 1797-1798, etching, burnished aquatint and drypoint

Francisco de Goya, Los caprichos: Estan Calientes, Spanish, 1746 - 1828, published 1799, etching and burnished aquatint on laid paper

Francisco de Goya, A caza de dientes (Out Hunting for Teeth), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, published 1799, etching, burnished aquatint, and burin

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"Burnished: A Glimpse into the Intricate Beauty of British Moths and Artistic Masterpieces" Step into a world where nature's delicate wonders intertwine with the brilliance of human creativity. "Burnished" takes us on a captivating journey through various realms, unveiling hidden treasures that leave us in awe. Amongst the enchanting collection of common British moths, their burnished wings shimmer like precious metals under the soft moonlight. Each intricate pattern tells a story of resilience and adaptation, showcasing Mother Nature's artistry at its finest. In Francisco de Goya's masterpiece, "El celebre Fernando del Toro, " we witness the artist's skillful use gold accents to elevate his subject to regal status. The barilarguero commands attention as it tames even the fiercest beasts, capturing our imagination with its majestic power. A glimpse at the Patent Burnished Egg Eyed Darning Needles packet reveals an era when craftsmanship was celebrated even in everyday objects. The meticulous attention to detail and polished finish speak volumes about an era where quality reigned supreme. The Chinese Bedroom at Rowley Hall transports us back in time as we marvel at its opulence. The burnished furniture exudes elegance and refinement while whispering tales from ancient dynasties long gone by. Goya once again captivates us with "Until Death, " Plate 55 of Los Caprichos. His masterful use of burnishing creates hauntingly beautiful scenes that delve deep into our souls, provoking contemplation on life's fragility and mortality. Military badges proudly display symbols etched onto burnished surfaces—a testament to valor and honor earned through sacrifice and bravery. These insignias represent unwavering dedication towards protecting one's nation. Traveling further eastward, we encounter Mongol cloth-of-gold robes adorned with exquisite patterns intricately woven using silk threads.