Checkered Collection (page 5)

A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy
1767231 A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy, holding out his sceptre to Esther (silk thread) by English School

An Italian pietre dure inlaid marble table top depicting an interior scene of a receding
1764810 An Italian pietre dure inlaid marble table top depicting an interior scene of a receding arcaded gallery (pietre dura) by Italian School

A Painted Beech and Cane Armchair, c. 1901 (white-painted beech frame with woven cane seat
2633454 A Painted Beech and Cane Armchair, c.1901 (white-painted beech frame with woven cane seat) by Moser, Koloman (1868-1918); 71.7x66x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Parisian clothing: White charmeuse robe with violet embroidered silk tunic
990962 Parisian clothing: White charmeuse robe with violet embroidered silk tunic, 1913 (coloured print) by Pichenot, Robert (fl.1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parisian clothing)

The Groom; Le Groom, 1890 (oil on canvas)
824566 The Groom; Le Groom, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Delavallee, Henri (1862-1943); 159x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Groom. Le Groom. Henri Delavallee (1862-1943). Oil on canvas

Roses and Persimmons, (oil on canvasboard)
823050 Roses and Persimmons, (oil on canvasboard) by Glackens, William James (1870-1938); 32.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roses and Persimmons. William James Glackens (1870-1938)

The Asparagus Vendor, 1675-80 (oil on canvas)
488046 The Asparagus Vendor, 1675-80 (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 76.2x104.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Charles B

The Basket of Fruit; Le Corbeille de Fruit, (oil on canvas)
656852 The Basket of Fruit; Le Corbeille de Fruit, (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 60x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Basket of Fruit; Le Corbeille de Fruit)

Portrait of Sientje Tadema, small bust length, in Brown and White Dress and Black Shawl
658330 Portrait of Sientje Tadema, small bust length, in Brown and White Dress and Black Shawl, 1860 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema

In the Temple Hall; In der Tempelhalle, 1914 (watercolour on thin card)
1769175 In the Temple Hall; In der Tempelhalle, 1914 (watercolour on thin card) by Macke, August (1887-1914); 26.5x20.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Temple Hall; In der Tempelhalle)

Tiles discovered in St Jamess Church, Bristol (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832613 Tiles discovered in St Jamess Church, Bristol (pencil & w/c on paper) by Wheatley, William W. (1811-1885); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The Artists Lunch, 1878 (oil on canvas)
651295 The Artists Lunch, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Verheyden, Francois (1806-c.1890); 94x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artists Lunch. Francois Verheyden (1806-ca.1890). Oil on canvas

Butter Melting on a Stack of Pancakes, 1935 (screen print)
2622277 Butter Melting on a Stack of Pancakes, 1935 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of butter melting on a stack of pancakes)

German military drummer, 16th century
5855306 German military drummer, 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: German military drummer, 16th century, from a print by Hans Guldenmund)

Woman in the Primerose hat fashion of 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986577 Woman in the Primerose hat fashion of 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Woman in the fashions of 1798)

Portrait of a Man, 1928 (oil on canvas)
1196033 Portrait of a Man, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Nassau, Maria Fromowicz (1897-1940); 99.8x115 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nassau)

Bouquet in Purple Vase, (oil on canvas)
985499 Bouquet in Purple Vase, (oil on canvas) by Glackens, William James (1870-1938); 61.5x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouquet in Purple Vase. William James Glackens (1870-1938)

Their Lucky Day, (oil on canvas)
823045 Their Lucky Day, (oil on canvas) by Goodwin, Philip Russell (1882-1935); 61.2x84.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Their Lucky Day. Philip Russell Goodwin (1882-1935). Oil on canvas

The Preparation of Wedding Contracts, (oil on canvas)
827802 The Preparation of Wedding Contracts, (oil on canvas) by Horemans, Jan Josef the Younger (1714-90); 48.3x41.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Preparation of Wedding Contracts)

The Gypsy Couple, 1887 (oil on canvas)
827114 The Gypsy Couple, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Roll, Alfred (1846-1919); 93x66.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gypsy Couple. Ernest-Joseph Laurent (1859-1929). Oil on canvas

As clean as a whistle
Gilbert Claes

The heart of a knight
Victoria Glinka

Lost my head #2
Eric Mattheyses

Night launch
Jef Van den Houte

Nebula
Stefan Eisele

Hop skip and jump
Mel Brackstone

Oil and Vinegar
Aida Ianeva

Supper
Joe Boehmer

Legs and dogs
Dominic Dähncke

The Puppet´s observer
Luis Sarmento

All you need is love
Tanya Love

Squared
Tanja Ghirardini

Starship Spooners
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)

[in heaven]
Mario Benz

Oxygen
hardibudi

Zig the Zag
Howard Ashton-Jones

paper boat
Anna Jezierski

THE CHESSPLAYER
Paolo Lazzarotti

We don't talk anymore
hardibudi

Wow
Klaus Tutsch

Post
Dmitry Skvortsov

Flowering
Svetlana Melik-Nubarova

Snakes head Fritillary
Mandy Disher

Perpetuum mobile
Christine von Diepenbroek

Snakes head Fritillary
Mandy Disher

Checkered pattern
Gilbert Claes

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"Checkered: A Symbol of Triumph and Style" In the thrilling Le Mans 24 Hour Race, Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon proudly waved the checkered flag as their Ford GT40 Mk II crossed the finish line, narrowly defeating their Shelby American Inc. Teammates led by Denny Hulme. Just like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, who followed the yellow brick road to find her way home with Toto by her side, we can't help but be captivated by the timeless charm of Judy Garland donning her iconic checkered dress. At another exhilarating Le Mans 24 Hours Race, Willy Mairesse and Jean Beurlys showcased their skill behind the wheel of a Ferrari 330 P4, securing an impressive third-place finish amidst fierce competition. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's photographic double portrait reveals his artistic genius while also capturing him posing as both model and painter. His checkered past becomes part of his enigmatic allure. The historic 1951 British Grand Prix witnessed Jose Froilan Gonzalez claim victory for Ferrari in their first-ever GP win. The checkered flag marked not only a triumph for Gonzalez but also a significant milestone for this legendary racing team. From Methoni in Greece to galleries worldwide, blue vases adorned with oranges bring a touch of elegance to any space. Their delicate patterns reminiscent of a subtle checkered design add sophistication to every corner they grace. In today's modern world, women police officers confidently attend accidents and wear new Surrey uniforms with pride. Breaking barriers and embracing change while upholding law and order is truly commendable - these brave women are paving the way forward on a path paved with checks. Transporting us back to medieval times when knights fought valiantly on horseback clad in battle armor embellished with intricate checks; they were symbols of honor, courage, and chivalry that still resonate today.