Grasping Collection

Someone Drops a Sixpence Near Somerset House - HM Bateman
H.M. Bateman had a particular loathing for the taxman as exemplified in this cartoon showing the inhabitants of Somerset House (then the home of the Inland Revenue)

The Income Tax Official in Hades by H. M. Bateman
A tax man from the Inland Revenue suffering his worst nightmare - locked in a cage suspended over a pile of cheques and money he cannot reach. Cartoon by H. M

Panther chameleon on a branch

African Elephant, holding single red rose Date: 19-Sep-10

Bamboo lemur (Hapalmur griseus) in tree. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar

The Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-1604. Mary of Clopas with her arms raised; Mary Magdalene with bowed head; Nicodemus grasps the legs of the dead Christ

Red-eyed tree frog clinging to a plant stem. Red-eyed tree frogs (Agalychnis callidryas) are found in the tropical rainforests of central America where they live in trees and other vegetation

Vector illustration of Cartoon Zombie

The Brandenburger attack the spanish treasure fleet 1681, near St. Vincen, historical woodcut, France, Europe

The wife of Robert Edwin Peary, an arctic explorer who claimed to have been the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909, historical picture, about 1893

Robert Edwin Peary, 1856 - 1920, arctic explorer, who claimed to have been the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909, historical picture, about 1893

Book illustration, Max and Moritz reaching for pretzels, Max and Moritz, A Story of Seven Boyish Pranks, Heinrich Christian Wilhelm Busch, 1865

Rear view of a group of friends hugging while walking. Friendship and support concept

Historic photograph, athletics, women reaching the finishing line, around 1930

Vikings attacking, historical woodcut, circa 1880

North Pole expedition of Robert Edwin Peary, 1856 - 1920, arctic explorer who claimed to have been the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909, historical picture, about 1893

Flap-neck Chameleon (Chamaeleo dilepis), KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Grasping foot of Male Parson's chameleon (Calumma parsonii) in rainforest understory, Masoala National Park, Madagascar

Grasping foot of Male Parson's chameleon (Calumma parsonii) in rainforest understory, Masoala National Park, Madagascar

Grasping foot of Male Parson's chameleon (Calumma parsonii) in rainforest understory, Masoala National Park, Madagascar

Two baby Common Raccoons (Procyon lotor) precariously grasping a branch on a tree Two baby Common Raccoons (Procyon lotor) precariously grasping a branch on a treen near Bozeman, Montana

An Allegory of Abundance, c.1515. Creator: Cristofano di Michele Martini
An Allegory of Abundance, c.1515

The Hands, 1895. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Hands, 1895

The Land Girl
A side profile portrait painting of a girl who is grasping the wooden handle of a gardening tool, she is wearing baggy shirt and a sun hat, in the countryside. Date: circa 1922

Sketch For Summer
A sketched study of a huddled girl, grasping her feet, with a downcast expression. Date: circa 1921

Pastel by Alfred Palmer, RBA
Pastel of a boy grasping the hind legs of a calf by Alfred Palmer, R.B.A. Date: circa 1929

Bengal kitten, aged 15 weeks, standing on hind legs reaching out, portrait

"Two Usurers";from the picture by Marius Van Romerswael
" Two Usurers" ; from the picture by Marius Van Romerswael, c.1550. 1890

The Broken Fan, 1787-93. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Broken Fan, 1787-93

Vajrasattva Seated on Lotus Flower with Hands Grasping a Thunderbolt (Vajra) and Bell (Ghanta) with Thunderbolt Handle, Tang dynasty (618-907), late 8th/early 9th century

Odysseus recognised by his nurse
LLM438565 Odysseus recognised by his nurse, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by American School

Ralph Nickleby from Nicholas Nickleby (engraving)
725638 Ralph Nickleby from Nicholas Nickleby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ralph Nickleby from Nicholas Nickleby. Dickens character)

Ups and Downs
CJ Tajonera Bio

Asia, Japan, Hokkaido, Rausu, Stellers sea eagle, Haliaeetus pelagicus. A Stellers sea eagle swoops down with talons outstretched to get a fish on the ice

Mahogany treefrog (Tlalocohyla loquax) clasping onto leaf stem, view from below. Las Guacamayas Biological Station, Laguna del Tigre National Park, El Peten, Guatemala

Carnation, Washington State, USA. Gloucester Old Spot piglets nursing. (PR)

Lindas torrenteer frog (Hyloscirtus lindae) close up of feet with orange pads, Papallacta, Napo, Ecuador

Pan and the Nymph Syrinx, 17th century. Artist: Sebastien Bourdon
Pan and the Nymph Syrinx, 17th century. Depiction of the story from Ovids Metamorphoses, where the nymph Syrinx was pursued by the amorous Pan

Man hanging on diving board (B&W), elevated view

Woman sitting on diving board, man grasping her hand (B&W), elevated view

A Swordsman In Position To Thrust After Grasping His Opponents Sword Or Sword Hand. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

The Daemon of evil, with his fierce ravening, greedily grasped them, 1910. Artist
The Daemon of evil, with his fierce ravening, greedily grasped them, 1910. Beowulf, hero of the Geats, faces the first of three battles

A Cat and a Chaffinch, 1885 (1945). Artist: Bruno Liljefors
A Cat and a Chaffinch, 1885 (1945). A print from Konstnarsforbundets Historia I by Sixten Strombom, Stockholm, 1945

Grist to the Lawyers Mill, 1872. Artist: C Burt
Grist to the Lawyers Mill, 1872. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States, Hess and McDavitt, (New York, 1872)

Marriage a la Mode: 1, The Marriage Contract, 1743. Artist: William Hogarth
Marriage a la Mode: 1, The Marriage Contract, 1743

Delivered by death!, 1896. Artist: Frederic Lix
Delivered by death!, 1896. A soldier delivered by Death from a crowd of men pursuing him for money. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 26th January 1896

ar, arms outstretched, augmented reality, beyond reach, cold, color image, concept
Woman wearing virtual reality helmet trapped in suspended animation

Caricature, William Booth, founder of Salvation Army
Caricature, General William Booth (1829-1912), founder of the Salvation Army. Let us know what you are going to do with all this money! 1882

Thoughtforms - 11 & 13
11 - Radiating Affection 13 - Grasping Animal Affection Date: 1905

Woman in studio grasping back in pain, (B&W)

Man hanging from diving board (B&W)

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Brown Woolly Monkey Common woolly monkey young baby Amazon river basin Manaus Amazonas state Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

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Brown Woolly Monkey Common woolly monkey young baby Amazon river basin Manaus Amazonas state Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

The Last boat leaving Bangor for Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: circa 1906

Fork patent, 1882 C024 / 3608
Fork patent, 1882. Artwork for a spring operated grasping fork invented by Roswell B. Turner

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White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaetus albicilla) Date:

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White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaetus albicilla) Date:

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White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaetus albicilla) Date:

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White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaetus albicilla) Date:

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White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaetus albicilla) Date:

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White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaetus albicilla) Date:

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White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaetus albicilla) Date:

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African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Date:

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"Grasping the Essence: A Journey Through Captivating Art and Nature" Immerse yourself in a world of captivating hints, where every brushstroke and creature's gaze tells a story. From H. M. Bateman's satirical masterpiece "The Income Tax Official in Hades, " to the serendipitous moment captured in "Someone Drops a Sixpence Near Somerset House, " these artworks offer glimpses into intriguing narratives. In the heart of Madagascar's Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, witness nature's mastery as a vibrant panther chameleon gracefully clings to a branch, its colors mirroring its surroundings. Nearby, an elusive bamboo lemur perches high above, reminding us of the hidden treasures within untouched forests. Transporting us back in time is Michelangelo Caravaggio's profound depiction of "The Laying in the Tomb. " The artist skillfully captures both anguish and reverence as figures delicately grasp their fallen savior—a poignant reminder of human vulnerability and faith. Venturing into lush rainforests, we encounter the mesmerizing red-eyed tree frog. With its delicate limbs grasping onto leaves, it symbolizes resilience amidst adversity—a testament to nature's ability to adapt and survive. From artistry to agriculture, Alfred Palmer's pastel sketch titled "The Land Girl" portrays strength and determination as women embrace their roles during wartime. Their hands firmly grasp tools that shape our future—reminding us that progress lies within our collective efforts. Meanwhile, Sebastien Bourdon transports us to ancient mythology with his portrayal of Pan pursuing Syrinx—an enchanting tale frozen in time. As Pan reaches out for his beloved nymph who transforms into reeds before him, we are reminded of love’s fleeting nature and how easily it slips through our fingers. Delving deeper into history reveals Marius Van Romerswael’s enigmatic painting “Two Usurers.