Finding Collection (page 11)

Gathering Limpets - Birsay, Orkney
An old man gathering Limpets from the rocks on the beach at Birsay, Orkney, Scotland Date: 1908

HARRISONs NO 5
Harrisons number 5 timekeeper or chronometer for finding longitude (an improved version of the number 4). Date: circa 1760

Oil drilling ship launch. The ship, which has been built here at the shipyard, has just been launched into a river. This river is in Tyumen, in western Siberia

Diviners finding minerals. Artwork of divining rods being used to search for underground minerals during the 16th century. Diviners are using forked, wooden rods at centre left and upper left

Looking for biological stains. Forensic scientist using an ultraviolet (UV) lamp to look for stains of biological origin, such as blood, sweat, semen or fingerprints

Solving the Universes mysteries, artwork
Solving the Universes mysteries, conceptual artwork

Searching, conceptual artwork

Uncertainty, conceptual image

Search for a new drug, conceptual image

Searching for results, conceptual image

Children paddling and finding sea creatures
Four young girls paddling at the edge of the sea and examining the crabs and starfish they have found in the shallow water and placed in their buckets. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

The preparation of a kite-balloon before take-off
Allied soldiers photographed putting the finishing touches to the envelope of a kite-balloon shortly before take-off. Such balloons remained tethered to the ground

Fairy stories by photography, Grimm stories illustrated
The prince finding the sleeping beauty. Grimms fairy stories told with photographs and illustrations. From the Christmas Number 1907

Gulls in Ploughed Field
Seagulls swoop on a newly ploughed field in the hope of finding food

Dog Meets Hedgehog
A dog apprehensively raises his forepaw with the intention of finding out what this prickly creature is

Strike Transport / Punch
The pressures of finding transport during the General Strike

Edward VII & Relatives
Finding that his train will pass that of the Tsar, Edward arranges for both to stop at Le Bourget, France, so they and their wives can briefly pass the time of day

Nausicaa & Alcinous
Nausicaa tells King Alcinous, her father, that she and her maids must wash her brothers clothes in order to increase their chances of finding suitable brides

Harrisons Fourth
Harrisons number 4 timekeeper or chronometer for finding longitude

Policeman discovering sleeping waif on a doorstep
A policeman discovering a sleeping waif on a doorstep

Royal Bengal Tiger catching scent, Ranthambhor National Park, India
JR-1030 Royal Bengal Tiger catching scent Ranthambhor National Park, India Panthera tigris Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rus / Jap War: Spy Caught
SPIES : at Port Arthur, Russians find a Japanese spy attempting to sneak into the town in a coffin, which saves them the expense of finding one for him

Rimsky-Korsakov / Sadko / 3
The fourth tableau : the quayside at Novgorod where Sadko wins his bet, finding golden fish among his catch

Dog Finds Way Home
MOFFINO goes with his master, a Milanese corporal, on Napoleons Russian campaign : separated during the retreat, he crosses Europe and finds his way home to Italy

Schliemann in London
Heinrich Schliemann gives an account of his discoveries at Mycenae before the Society of Antiquaries at Burlington House

Child under Cabbage Leaf
Finding a baby beneath a cabbage leaf

Dream Situations 19C
What we dream of : finding hidden treasure, approaching danger, fire, a journey, thieves, a letter, military victory, a racing winner - and of course, love and marriage !

THE PRIVATEER DUKE
Duke, the ship in which Captain Woodes Rogers made his global expedition, harassing Spanish shipping, and finding Alexander Selkirk on the isle of Juan Fernandez

Roller-Skating Urchin
A ganglie, long-armed boy, with a very smug look on his face, enjoys a spot of roller- skating down a London street

Position Finding
In the Control Tower, a controller marks the position of each aircraft

The Adulteress
Finding a woman taken in adultery about to be stoned, Jesus invites whichever of those present is without sin to cast the first stone

Peter I The Great, Tsar of Russia, in Holland
Peter I The Great (Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov), Tsar of Russia (1672-1725, reigned from 1682) during his fact-finding visit to Holland, seen here in his lodgings at Zaandam

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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.