Finding Collection

Celestial mechanics, medieval artwork
Celestial mechanics. Coloured historical artwork depicting a medieval pilgrim looking out from the sky (blue) to see the mechanics of the heavens (upper left)

A Message from the Sea, 1883, (c1930). Creator: William McTaggart
A Message from the Sea, 1883, (c1930). Three fisher-children finding a bottle washed up by the tide. The setting is the beach at Machrihanish, a village in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland

Mycenae - the Lion Gate
The Lion Gate at Mycenae. This early citadel was extensively excavated in the mid 19th century by Schliemann, who dug the Royal shaft graves, finding many treasures

The Good Shepherd
The parable of THE GOOD SHEPHERD finding the lost sheep

Fox-Hunting, the Find. Date: ca. 1865

Tennis Court Oath
Representatives of the non- privileged classes held a meeting in a tennis court after finding themselves locked out of their usual meeting hall in Versailles

Bali seashell gleaner, Kuta
Bali seashell gleaner. Silhouette of woman with head scarf bending over to gather shells in the shallow seawater near Kuta Date: 1989

Fossil trees in coal mine
Fossilised trees and plants found in a coal mine. Date: C.1870

Use of the Naval Rangefinder for Merchant Navy Navigation, 1
Illustration showing how a Naval Barrster or rangefinder could be used for Merchant Navigation. In this instance the officer of the merchant ship is finding his distance from the lighthouse in order

Truffle hunters in Perigord in France (chromolitho)
736029 Truffle hunters in Perigord in France (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Truffle hunters in Perigord in France)

Bonzo congratulates Chee-Kee by George Studdy
Bonzo congratulates Chee-Kee on finding her ancestors -- they can be seen as monsters on Chinese vases and plates. Date: 1924

Finding the Savior in the Temple, c 1859 by William Holman Hunt OM (2 April 1827 - 7 September 1910) was an English painter, and one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite movement

The Princess Mary Caravan. The Girls Friendly Society supported young women by help in finding work, providing hostels etc

National Coal Strike of 1912 - searching through slag heap
The National Coal Strike of 1912 - searching through slag heap for pieces of coal to burn.. The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom

Stanley s... Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli... (1901). Creator: Unknown
Stanleys Journey through Unknown Central Africa, 1887-1890: His Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli, on Lake Nyanza, (1901)

Livingstone... : The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Livingstones Exploration of Lake Tanganyika: The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, at Ujiji, (1901). The historic meeting between Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

Take me: I will bring you happiness, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Take me: I will bring you happiness, 1930. " Prenez-Moi: Je Vous Porterai Bonheur!". In Bordeaux, the proprietors of a villa find an abandoned baby on the doorstep

Should I stay or Should I go?
Mary Joseph

Finding a Golf Ball
Illustration of a young golfer recovering his golf ball from a stream. Date: 1933

King Bunker Looks Into The Nest
A childrens short story illustration which shows King Bunker finding his lost golf ball in a bird's nest. Date: circa 1944

Alice, Where Art Thou, Christmas card
Alice, Where Art Thou, comic interpretation of a popular song on a Christmas card, with a frog finding his lost love, who is now an angel frog with wings up in the clouds. (3 of 3) Date: circa 1890s

Illustration, White-Ear discovers a dead fox in the coach house. Date: 1912

Cartoon, The happy meeting, WW1
Cartoon, The happy meeting, showing a French soldier in a tattered uniform finding a dead German soldier lying on the ground, and deciding he could help himself to some of his clothes. Date: 1915

German soldiers spotting buildings far in the distance, not realising that it's a setup consisting of a miniature country town coursing the perspective to be all wrong. Date: 1941

Two members of Gibraltar's police force questioning a Spanish boy on the gang-way of a refugee boat, August 1936. The Spanish Civil War, which started in the summer of 1936

Maeterlinck Bluebird Theatre Plays Oiseau Bleu
maeterlinck, bluebird, theatre, plays, oiseau, bleu, 1908, land, memory, children, meet, dead, grandparents, finding, quiet, happy, well, old, age, history, historical, 10172529

Early representation of the Divining Rod, showing a figure with a diving rod above ground searching for water
878575 Early representation of the Divining Rod, showing a figure with a diving rod above ground searching for water, coal or gold and the miners below ground toiling to find coal

The Finding of Moses, early 1630s (oil on canvas)
930337 The Finding of Moses, early 1630s (oil on canvas) by Gentileschi, Orazio (1563-1639); National Gallery, London, UK; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Gustave Dore Bible: The Levite finding the corpse of the woman (engraving)
5221443 Gustave Dore Bible: The Levite finding the corpse of the woman (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Levite finding the corpse of the woman)

A victim of Corsican bandits (colour litho)
3098654 A victim of Corsican bandits (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A victim of Corsican bandits)

Huge snowfalls in Friuli and Cadore, a train hit and blocked by snow on the Pontebba line (colour litho)
2815209 Huge snowfalls in Friuli and Cadore, a train hit and blocked by snow on the Pontebba line (colour litho) by Beltrame

The victims of science, the director of the Gotthard Observatory froze to death... (colour litho)
2814994 The victims of science, the director of the Gotthard Observatory froze to death... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victims of science)

Witnesses to Prehistory (Colour Litho)
2778312 Witnesses to Prehistory (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Witnesses of Prehistory)

Captain McClintocks search for the missing Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin
6030889 Captain McClintocks search for the missing Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin: the discovery of the Ross Cairn relics by Lieutenant Hobson of the yacht Fox

The Zulu War, the Late Prince Louis Napoleon (engraving)
1054049 The Zulu War, the Late Prince Louis Napoleon (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, the Late Prince Louis Napoleon)

The King in the Highlands (litho)
1601073 The King in the Highlands (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King in the Highlands, Morning Service at Crathie Parish Church)

Pharaohs Daughter Finding Moses, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Daughter of Pharoah Finding the Infant Moses, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833

The Finding of Moses (Needlework), England, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The Finding of Moses (Needlework), England, 19th century. Pharaohs daughter and her ladies find the child Moses among the bullrushes of the River Nile

Four-fold double-sided screen, c. 1700 (painted canvas & leather) (see also 3248382)
3248381 Four-fold double-sided screen, c.1700 (painted canvas & leather) (see also 3248382) by Anglo-Flemish School, (18th century); each panel 206x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Finding of Moses (chromolitho)
3649365 The Finding of Moses (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Finding of Moses)

Finding Lis Lars on the Battle-field (engraving)
3634818 Finding Lis Lars on the Battle-field (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finding Lis Lars on the Battle-field. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

The Finding of Moses (engraving)
5204385 The Finding of Moses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Finding of Moses. Illustration for The Bible Album (Ward and Lock, c 1870)

Discovery of the relics of St Baudile, martyred in Nimes in 250 (engraving)
5233540 Discovery of the relics of St Baudile, martyred in Nimes in 250 (engraving) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery of the relics of St Baudile)

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Lost Piece of Silver (chromolitho)
6001790 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Lost Piece of Silver (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

The Finding of Moses (engraving)
6022425 The Finding of Moses (engraving) by Schopin, Henri-Frederic (1804-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Finding of Moses)

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"Unveiling the Secrets: Discovering Hidden Treasures through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating journey of exploration as celestial mechanics intertwine with medieval artwork, revealing the enigmatic essence of our world. In "A Message from the Sea, " William McTaggart's masterpiece transports us to an era where mysteries lie beneath every stroke of paint. As we venture further, Mycenae's majestic Lion Gate stands tall, guarding ancient secrets waiting to be unraveled. The Good Shepherd leads us through pastoral landscapes, guiding lost souls towards their destined find. Intrigue takes hold as fox-hunting enthusiasts embark on a thrilling chase in pursuit of that elusive prize - "the Find. " Just like those who took an oath on the Tennis Court, we too are driven by determination to uncover what lies hidden within history's pages. Journeying across borders, truffle hunters traverse Perigord in France, their keen senses leading them to unearth nature's edible treasures. Meanwhile, Bali seashell gleaners scour Kuta's shores for delicate shells whispering tales of distant lands. Bonzo congratulates Chee-Kee amidst George Studdy's heartwarming illustration—a reminder that even small victories deserve celebration. Fossil trees preserved within coal mines offer glimpses into prehistoric times when life flourished differently than today. Witness how naval rangefinders revolutionize navigation for merchant navy ships; precision becomes paramount in charting uncharted waters. And in the aftermath of Zulu War chaos, heroes emerge as they recover the Colours of the 24th Regiment from Buffalo River’s depths—symbols of resilience and honor reclaimed against all odds. Through these diverse vignettes spanning time and space, we realize that finding is not merely about physical discovery—it encompasses unraveling stories etched upon canvases or whispered by ancient artifacts, and is about embracing curiosity and embarking on quests that lead us closer to understanding our past while shaping our future.