Luck Collection (page 2)

First Christians of Kiev, 1880. Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882). Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

May good luck always cross your path. A black cat crossing the path of a traffic policeman

Hemloc Mandrake Worwood illustration 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, and Guide to General Zoology By W.I. Bicknell London and New York - John Tallis and Company 1851

Flying Teletubby
July 1909: This aviator performs some last minute adjustments on the plane, while his lucky mascot looks on. (Photo by W. G. Phillips/Phillips/Getty Images)

Fortuna
BAL17902 Fortuna by Bernard, Jean Francois Armand Felix (1829-94); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; (add.info.: Roman goddess of good fortune and happiness; ); French, out of copyright

Geese unhappy at the arrival of Michaelmas
A gaggle of geese are unhappy to read a notice that the season of Michaelmas has begun. Eating goose at Michaelmas was thought to bring good luck, but that did not apply to geese

Tangerine good luck symbols, Chinese New Year decoration, Macao, China, Asia

Madame Georges Charpentier and Her Children, Georgette-Berthe and Paul-Emile-Charles. Found in the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

East End Woman scared of dog making her to walk under ladder
" You never know you Luck." " Hi! Come back, yer Silly! Do yer want to spile yer Luck?" Date: 1892

Sporting Gal and her horse - Dumb Luck
Dumb Luck Sporting Gal and her horse bemoaning the lack of success in the previous race. Dobbin is still the lucky recipient of a chunk of finest Tate & Lyle... Date: circa 1910

Fortune cookies, China, Asia

Mr and Mrs G. D. Luck in a dinghy
Neat work with a dinghy: Mr and Mrs G. D. Luck being rowed ashore by the younger generation after taking part in a race at the Royal Fowey Yacht Clubs Cornish regatta

New Year Card 1909
January 1st greetings card including pink ribbons and a four leaf clover for luck in the New Year

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan - home to thousands of manekineko cat statues

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan - home to thousands of manekineko cat statues

Good luck envelopes for Chinese New Year on Lee Tung Avenue, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Prayer ribbons and blossom for Chinese New Year at Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Good Luck
Benedetta Lavezzi

Black cat, c.1910 (print)
7293179 Black cat, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Paranormal. superstition. "Good Luck." A black cat, sign of wealth in the United Kingdom)

May good luck follow you now and always (colour litho)
8656760 May good luck follow you now and always (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May good luck follow you now and always)

Good luck attend you (colour litho)
8656470 Good luck attend you (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good luck attend you. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Good thing cows don't fly, or we should need gas masks! (colour litho)
8656086 Good thing cows don't fly, or we should need gas masks! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good thing cows don't fly)

New Zealand, 1890s: "Down on his Luck" (b/w photo)
8662626 New Zealand, 1890s: "Down on his Luck" (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hard lines (litho)
8663011 Hard lines (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hard lines. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Popular Superstitions: Lucky white heather (colour litho)
8668762 Popular Superstitions: Lucky white heather (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucky white heather)

Saphene vein and medial plantar nerves. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille
FLO4672470 Saphene vein and medial plantar nerves. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Pelvis and arm circulatory system. Lithograph by Davesne, based on a drawing by Leveille
FLO4672946 Pelvis and arm circulatory system. Lithograph by Davesne, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Circulatory system of the abdomen. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille
FLO4672925 Circulatory system of the abdomen. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

The circulatory system of the brain. Lithograph of Choubard, based on a drawing by Leveille
FLO4672884 The circulatory system of the brain. Lithograph of Choubard, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Arteries in the face. Copperplate engraving by Robert Benard after an illustration by Albrecht von Haller from Denis
FLO4611624 Arteries in the face. Copperplate engraving by Robert Benard after an illustration by Albrecht von Haller from Denis Diderot's Encyclopedia, Pellet, Geneva

The wheel of fortune, 15th century (manuscript)
2075418 The wheel of fortune, 15th century (manuscript); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paranormal. Bibl. Paranormal. The Wheel of Fortune)

French postcard with an art nouveu image of a woman holding flowers, 1900
3665508 French postcard with an art nouveu image of a woman holding flowers, 1900; Universal History Archive/UIG

French postcard depicting a young couple ice skating, 1900 (postcard)
3665845 French postcard depicting a young couple ice skating, 1900 (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG

Lymph nodes and vessels of the head, neck and chest. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille
FLO4673058 Lymph nodes and vessels of the head, neck and chest. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Arm and hand circulatory system. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille
FLO4672987 Arm and hand circulatory system. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Circulatory system of the leg and foot. Lithograph of Choubard, based on a drawing by Leveille
FLO4672981 Circulatory system of the leg and foot. Lithograph of Choubard, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

The circulatory system of the stomach, liver, kidneys and pancreas. Lithograph of Choubard
FLO4672920 The circulatory system of the stomach, liver, kidneys and pancreas. Lithograph of Choubard, based on a drawing by Leveille

Good Luck. Best wishes (colour litho)
8656774 Good Luck. Best wishes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good Luck. Best wishes. Dog with a good luck sign tied to his tail)

Popular Superstitions: Burning of the ear (colour litho)
8668718 Popular Superstitions: Burning of the ear (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the ear)

French postcard with floral elements, 1900
3665705 French postcard with floral elements, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: French postcard with floral elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French greeting card with good luck charms as decorative elements
3665772 French greeting card with good luck charms as decorative elements; (add.info.: French greeting card with good luck charms as decorative elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

There's Nae Luck about the House (colour litho)
8650482 There's Nae Luck about the House (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: There's Nae Luck about the House)

Veins of the legs and foot. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille
FLO4673005 Veins of the legs and foot. Lithograph of Corbie, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Circulatory system of the intestines. Lithograph of Anneshower, based on a drawing by Leveille
FLO4672922 Circulatory system of the intestines. Lithograph of Anneshower, based on a drawing by Leveille, in Petity Atlas complet d'Anatomie descriptive du Corps Humain, by Dr

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635929 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn

Votaries of the Weed No 49 (colour litho)
8660538 Votaries of the Weed No 49 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 49)

Popular Superstitions: The lucky horseshoe (colour litho)
8668722 Popular Superstitions: The lucky horseshoe (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lucky horseshoe)

French greeting card with floral elements, 1900
3665776 French greeting card with floral elements, 1900; (add.info.: French greeting card with floral elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Luck: A Mosaic of Fortune's Whimsical Dance" In the realm of luck, Richard Arthur, famously known as Dicky Nine Lives, defied death time and again. His extraordinary escapades left people in awe, questioning if he was blessed by the Seven gods of good luck themselves. Amongst the celestial wonders that grace our skies, shooting stars Franz and Mary Stuck painted a mesmerizing spectacle in 1912. Their luminous trails whispered tales of wishes fulfilled and dreams realized. But not all encounters with fortune are benevolent. Just like the ill-fated mariner who shot an albatross, we learn that even they are have its dark side. The haunting echoes from "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" remind us to tread carefully on this unpredictable path. Fortuna herself presides over this enigmatic domain – her wheel spinning ceaselessly as she bestows favor upon some while withholding it from others. Antonio Ambrogio Alciati captured her essence flawlessly in his masterpiece "The Kiss, " where Fortuna embraces those fortunate souls who dare to seize their destiny. Ascending towards prosperity is a journey often depicted as climbing "The Ladder of Fortune. " Each rung represents opportunities waiting to be seized or missed – a delicate balance between chance and choice. Across distant lands, Chinese New Year celebrations ignite with imitation firecrackers illuminating Hong Kong's streets. These vibrant bursts symbolize hope for a prosperous year ahead; each explosion echoing promises yet to unfold. Edvard Munch's iconic painting "The Kiss" evokes emotions intertwined with both love and fortune. As lips meet passionately amidst swirling colors, one cannot help but wonder if fate played its hand in bringing these two souls together. On Edinburgh's Royal Mile lies a mosaic pavement called Heart of Midlothian – embedded within its stones lies centuries-worth of hopes and dreams etched by countless passersby seeking their own share of luck.