Contrasting Collection

Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family -- a typical summary of Victorian values, with advice including: Waste Not, Want Not; Do everything at its proper time; Be punctual, be regular

Aerial view of Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Chile, South America

African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) pack passing infront of large African elephant (Loxodonta africana) Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe October 2012

Canal boat at Castlefield with the Beetham Tower in the background, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Clematis Montana Rubens, a hardy climbing plant of the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, with pink flowers. Seen here growing up the side of a house

Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph)
1198038 Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph) by Chaurand-Naurac, Jean Raoul (1878-1948)

Transparent Man Walking in Desert
Australian Views Photographers: Donald Iain Smith

Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph)
1770036 Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph) by D Ylen, Jean (1866-1938); 128x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets)

Advert for Dolcis shoes, shopping with five coupons 1941
With five wartime coupons you could buy one pair of shoes from Dolcis. Casual shoes with contrasting coloures with a crepe sole and side lace. Casual shoes with 3 eyelette tie at front in suede

Old and new methods of communication. At right is the former home of Samuel Morse (1791-1872), who invented the electric telegraph and the Morse code

Sand dunes, Sossusvlei, Namib Naukluft Park, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Gentians, Alpine flowers in front of the Eiger, Kleine Scheidegg, Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

A Puppy for My Lady, (oil on canvas)
659164 A Puppy for My Lady, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 25.4x68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Puppy for My Lady. Heywood Hardy (1842-1933). Oil on canvas

Castle Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

The Charming Brute (colour etching)
XCF290990 The Charming Brute (colour etching) by English School, (18th century); 32.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Beach Dress
A perfect outfit for the seaside: sleeveless dress with fitted bodice, bow detail, 3/4 length skirt with contrasting fringing, strappy sandals, straw hat & bucket bag

Modern tram with the Magna Plaza building behind, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Old and new buildings in the downtown financial district, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America

Hastings High Street
A glimpse of Hastings High Street, part of the Old Town, of Hastings, Sussex, showing its contrasting styles of architecture

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, two puppies on grass, blenheim and tricolour, 5 weeks

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, three puppies resting on cushion bed, blenheim and tricolour, 5 weeks

The Tightrope Walker, 1904 (pastel on board)
822783 The Tightrope Walker, 1904 (pastel on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 30.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tightrope Walker. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on board

Rich and poor (engraving)
8642715 Rich and poor (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rich and poor)

Beauty and the beast (colour litho)
8635538 Beauty and the beast (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beauty and the beast. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Couples from different classes (colour litho)
8635671 Couples from different classes (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couples from different classes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Poor relation pays an afternoon call (colour litho)
8635668 Poor relation pays an afternoon call (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poor relation pays an afternoon call)

But I can't marry you, you're so little (colour litho)
8656629 But I can't marry you, you're so little (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: But I can't marry you, you're so little)

Ideal and real (colour litho)
8656301 Ideal and real (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ideal and real - the artist. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

The law and the profits (litho)
8663494 The law and the profits (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Law and the Profits)

Harbour of Hong Kong (b/w photo)
8673184 Harbour of Hong Kong (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbour of Hong Kong)

A winter scene in the London streets (engraving)
8676717 A winter scene in the London streets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A winter scene in the London streets)

Tyrolean giant (b/w photo)
8672171 Tyrolean giant (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tyrolean giant)

The rich man's feast and the poor man's lamb (litho)
8676061 The rich man's feast and the poor man's lamb (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rich man's feast and the poor man's lamb)

Advokat / Advocate (colour litho)
8666213 Advokat / Advocate (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advokat. Das romische Recht ist in Deutschland nie ganz heimisch geworden)

Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy': Cartoon from 'Punch', London, 1848
527865 Here and There: Or, Emigration a Remedy': Cartoon from 'Punch', London, 1848, contrasting the misery of the poorly paid or unemployed British worker with the happiness

A few cast off clothes (colour litho)
8635666 A few cast off clothes (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A few cast off clothes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

The honeymoon (colour litho)
8635550 The honeymoon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The honeymoon. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Impudence and dignity (colour litho)
8635549 Impudence and dignity (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Impudence and dignity. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Giant drum major (b/w photo)
8672167 Giant drum major (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant drum major)

Sunday morning. Saturday night (colour litho)
8656555 Sunday morning. Saturday night (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday morning. Saturday night)

Primo Carnera, Italian heavyweight boxer and wrestler, 1929 (b/w photo)
8626571 Primo Carnera, Italian heavyweight boxer and wrestler, 1929 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primo Carnera)

Not Enough to Go Round (litho)
8663496 Not Enough to Go Round (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Not Enough to Go Round. A cartoon on the numerical inferiority of our male population)

The contrast between the lifestyle of the wealthy and the poor in England, 1865 (engraving)
5616370 The contrast between the lifestyle of the wealthy and the poor in England, 1865 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Giant Chinese mandarin (b/w photo)
8672164 Giant Chinese mandarin (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant Chinese mandarin)

Kissing couple (chromolitho)
8635600 Kissing couple (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

George Cooke the caricaturist (litho)
8655873 George Cooke the caricaturist (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Cooke the caricaturist. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

A delightful harmony and contrast of colours (colour photo)
8647459 A delightful harmony and contrast of colours (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A delightful harmony and contrast of colours)

Buck up, you'll soon be dead (colour litho)
8656605 Buck up, you'll soon be dead (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buck up, you'll soon be dead. Large woman and her smaller husband)

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"Contrasting Worlds: From the majestic African elephant to the agile African Wild Dog, nature's diversity unfolds before our eyes. " "A bird's eye view of Valparaiso, where old-world charm meets modern vibrancy in this colorful Chilean city. " "Unveiling the Victorian era's strict etiquette through 'Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family' - a glimpse into contrasting social norms. " "The juxtaposition of past and present captured as a canal boat glides beneath Manchester's iconic Beetham Tower. " "A burst of vibrant pink Clematis Montana Rubens against a backdrop of lush greenery - nature showcasing its contrasting beauty. " "In an arid desert landscape, a transparent man walks alone, symbolizing the stark contrast between presence and emptiness. " "Step back in time with an advert for Dolcis shoes from 1941 - five coupons granting access to fashionable shopping amidst wartime austerity. " "Exploring the evolution of communication: bridging gaps between old and new methods that have shaped human connection throughout history. " "A nostalgic Penny Farthing photo reminds us of how far we've come in transportation technology - embracing progress while honoring tradition. " "The mesmerizing sand dunes of Sossusvlei stand tall against Namibia's vast Namib Desert, showcasing contrasting textures and hues. " "Gentians bloom delicately at the foot of Switzerland’s mighty Eiger mountain – nature’s way of harmoniously blending fragility with strength. " "In 'A Puppy for My Lady, ' brushstrokes bring together tenderness and loyalty on canvas – capturing love’s timeless essence.