Encounter Collection

Hegel & Napoleon
GEORG WILHELM FRIEDRICH HEGEL German philosopher depicted on the occasion of his encounter with the emperor Napoleon at Jena, 1806

Diver and Mermaid
A diver exploring a wrecked ship has an unexpected encounter

Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Artist: Titian
Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Saint Mary Magdalene encounters Christ after his resurrection. From the National Gallery, London

The Right Spirit by William Heath Robinson
Christmas is sure to be a success if one keeps smiling on all occasions. The right and seasonable way of behaving in an unexpected encounter

Battle of Adowa
The Battle of Adowa in which Meneliks Ethiopian forces defeated the Italians; Brigadier General Dabormidas troops encounter fierce resistance

European Bee-Eater
ROY-381-m European Bee Eater - Perched with a honey bee in its bill being approached by a Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) attempting to steal the bee Aragon - Pyrenees - Spain Merops apiaster Roy Glen

White Elephant Siam 19C
The white elephants of the kings of Siam (Thailand) are venerated by people who happen to encounter them

Jack London / Call of Wild
Bucks encounter with a frightened wolf

Hardy / Tess D urbervilles
Tesss first encounter with Alec D Urberville

UFO Book
Michel CARROUGES, Les Apparitions de Martiens The incident depicted is the October 1954 encounter between Marius Dewilde and aliens at Quarouble, France Date: 1954

Female Type / Cynical 1917
A cynical young woman, after an encounter: " The more I think about it, the more I feel that men are just big fools." Date: 1917

UFOs, artwork
UFOs. Computer artwork of flying saucer shaped UFOs (unidentified flying objects) flying through clouds

Alice in Wonderland, Alice and Cheshire Cat
Alice in Wonderland, Alice has a conversation with a Cheshire Cat. Date: early 20th century

Ufos / George Adamski
He meets Orthon, a Venusian, at Desert Center, California; the encounter is allegedly witnessed from a distance by his friends

The Frog and the Rat. circa 1900

Street Walkers, 1786. Artist: Benjamin Smith
Street Walkers, 1786. A fashionably dressed man walking from Old Bond Street into Piccadilly encountering a courtesan

Alice in Wonderland, Alice and Red Queen
Alice in Wonderland, Alice meets the Red Queen at the croquet game. Date: early 20th century

Native American Canoe
A Native American war party, accompanying a European, get the worst of an encounter with the enemy. Date: 17th century

The Surrender at Sedan, Franco-Prussian War
The Surrender at Sedan, 9 September 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War. 1870

Bredas surrender. At the end of the siege of Breda (during the Thirty Years
JLJ4612998 Bredas surrender. At the end of the siege of Breda (during the Thirty Years War): on 5 June 1625, Justin de Nassau (1559-1631) negotiated peace with Ambrogio Spinola Doria

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) at the first performance of his opera L Incontro
XTD84131 Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) at the first performance of his opera L Incontro Improvviso in the Esterhazy theatre, 29th August 1775 (w/c on paper) by Travaglia

First World War - Blackout cartoon postcard
Hoping to see more of you - mindful of the blackout enforced in London during World War one, this couple look forward to getting a better view of each other when their paths next cross

Pilgrims Progress 9
Christian gives thanks after his encounter with Apollyon

Battle of Hastings
At Hastings, Harolds army - exhausted after fighting the Norsemen at Stamford Bridge - encounter the Normans, after their Channel crossing : victory goes to the invaders

Thibaut III of Champagne (1179-1201), Louis (died 1205), Count of Blois and Chartres
JLJ4600611 Thibaut III of Champagne (1179-1201), Louis (died 1205), Count of Blois and Chartres, and Baudouin IX of Flanders (or Baudouin VI of Hainaut)

Music cover, Puss! Puss! Puss! Comedy song waltz, words by Robert Hargreaves and Stanley J Damerell, music by Tolchard Evans. 1932

Friedrich Ii / Schulz
FRIEDRICH II der Grosse (the Great) King of Prussia A petitioner hands him a letter

Futuristic encounter with an octopus
A futuristic encounter with an octopus on the seabed. A man rescues a woman from its clutches

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Dorian Gray

海岸
Shanyewuyu

Chit Chat
Fauzan Maududdin

Friendly
Jun Zuo

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Dorian Gray

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Dorian Gray

Inhabitants of the Seniavine Islands (discovered by Capt Lutka) (Caroline Islands)... 19th century
Inhabitants of the Seniavine Islands (discovered by Capt Lutka) (Caroline Islands) their ornaments and instruments, 19th century

Dwelling, Luzon Island, Philippines, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Godefroy Engelmann
Dwelling, Luzon Island, Philippines, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by

Inhabitants of the island of Sitka (northwest coast of America), 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Inhabitants of the island of Sitkha (northwest coast of America), 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of

Fishing in Kamchatka, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Godefroy Engelmann, Jules David
Fishing in Kamchatka, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by Tsar Nicholas I

Dwelling of Two Shipwrecked Europeans in Port Lloyd of Peel Island, Bonin Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world

Dwelling at Guam, Mariana Islands, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam
Dwelling at Guam, Mariana Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by

Inhabitants of Kamchatka, 19th century. Creators: Friedrich Heinrich Kittlitz, Victor Adam, Jean Louis Tirpenne
Inhabitants of Kamchatka, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned by Tsar

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Dorian Gray

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Dorian Gray

Panjdeh incident - Russian encounter with Afghan forces at Pul-i-Khishty (Brick Bridge). The incident of 1885 was a diplomatic crisis between the British Empire

The Meeting, 1871, (1965). Creator: Pavel Osipovic Kovalevskij
The Meeting, 1871, (1965). Two troikas pass each other in a snowy Russian landscape. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Fjellrev
Giovanni Venier

Jules, Jacques, Jasmin, Joyeux, Jones, Joie, Jacquot, Legs, Joins, Joujoux, Joncher
DUV4224155 Jules, Jacques, Jasmin, Joyeux, Jones, Joie, Jacquot, Legs, Joins, Joujoux, Joncher, page 23 - Alphabet by Mademoiselle Lili, by L. Froelich and by a dad (Hetzel himself)

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"Encounter: A Journey through Time and Imagination" In the realm of philosophy, Hegel and Napoleon's encounter shaped history's course, as their ideas clashed like titans on the battlefield of ideologies. Beneath the azure waves, a diver's heart skipped a beat when he encountered a mesmerizing mermaid, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Titian's masterpiece "Noli Me Tangere" captures an intense encounter between Mary Magdalene and Jesus Christ, evoking profound emotions that transcend time itself. Within William Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration "The Right Spirit, " we witness an enchanting encounter with fantastical creatures that ignite our imagination to soar beyond limits. Mysterious sightings of UFOs and tales of abductions in Allagash leave us pondering whether extraterrestrial they are mere figments or glimpses into another dimension. A majestic white elephant from 19th-century Siam became an emblematic symbol when it encountered foreign lands, captivating hearts with its rarity and grace. The Battle of Adowa marked Ethiopia's triumphant resistance against Italian colonization—an extraordinary encounter where courage defied all odds for freedom. With vibrant plumage adorning its wings, the European Bee-Eater enchants nature lovers during their chance encounters while soaring across sunlit meadows. Jack London's iconic novel "Call of the Wild" takes readers on a thrilling journey where man encounters his primal instincts amidst Alaska’s unforgiving wilderness. Thomas Hardy masterfully portrays Tess D'Urbervilles' tragic tale—a young woman encountering societal prejudices that shape her destiny in Victorian England. Delve into uncharted territories with thought-provoking UFO books—where skeptics meet believers—and explore humanity’s fascination with otherworldly encounters. Alice ventured down the rabbit hole only to find herself face-to-face with enigmatic characters like Cheshire Cat—an unforgettable encounter filled with riddles and wonder.