Hardest Collection

Diamond, computer artwork
Cut and polished diamond, computer artwork. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure

Diamond
Cut and polished diamond. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure. Pure crystals are colourless and transparent

Postmen of the nations
Photographic montage showing postmen from around the world, dubbed by the ILN as the hardest-worked men in the world at Christmas

Fairies and Snowball
Fairies and children play with a giant snowball, each seeing which can push it hardest

Badger Hunting in Dorsetshire (engraving)
1054466 Badger Hunting in Dorsetshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Badger Hunting in Dorsetshire)

TRUFFLE HUNTING PIG 1939
A man with his truffle-hunting pig. He digs with a spade where the pig has found truffles - the hardest part is stopping the pig eating them before he can dig them up! Date: 1939

Diamond gemstones. Various sized diamonds cut and polished in the traditional round brilliant shape. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure

Sodium chloride crystals
Cut and polished diamond. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure. Pure crystals are colourless and transparent

Diamonds
Cut and polished diamonds. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure. Pure crystals are colourless and transparent

Diamonds, computer artwork
Cut and polished diamonds, computer artwork. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure

Diamond structure. Molecular model of diamond, a form of the element carbon (C). Carbon atoms are shown as spheres (black) linked by covalent bonds (grey)

Diamond crystal, molecular model. Diamond is a form of the element carbon. Each carbon atom (blue) in a diamond molecule is positioned at the centre of a tetrahedron

Cowboy holding up a bartender in a bar
Who is the bravest, the one with the gun or the one without. Cowboy holding up a bartender in a bar

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"Hardest: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Artistry" Step into a world where the brilliance of diamonds meets the intricate strokes of computer artwork. In this captivating canvas, witness the USS Constitution as it heads towards HM Frigate Guerriere on that fateful day of 19th August 1812. The artist's oil brushstrokes bring to life the intensity and grandeur of this historical moment. Amidst this visual spectacle, a diamond takes center stage, its radiant sparkle mesmerizing all who behold it. Just like these precious gemstones, our journey continues through time and space. From postmen traversing nations to fairies frolicking with Snowball in enchanted realms, we explore diverse landscapes captured by artists' hands. Delve into an engraving depicting Badger Hunting in Dorsetshire—a testament to man's pursuit of adventure and nature's untamed beauty. But let us not forget the unexpected—the TRUFFLE HUNTING PIG of 1939—an illustration that reminds us how art can surprise and delight even in ordinary moments. As we turn another page, Mrs Gaskell's Cranford springs to life through vibrant color lithography—inviting us into a world filled with warmth, humor, and human connection. Throughout our odyssey lies one constant—the allure of diamonds. Whether adorning regal crowns or dazzling within exquisite jewelry pieces—they symbolize strength, resilience, and timeless elegance. In each stroke of paint or engraved line lies a story waiting to be discovered—a tale woven between past and present; reality and imagination; light reflecting off faceted surfaces. Join us on this extraordinary voyage where "hardest" hints at more than just mere hardness—it signifies endurance against time itself—a celebration of artistry that transcends generations.