Maturing Collection

Ovarian follicle, SEM
Ovarian follicle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fracture through a secondary follicle in the ovary. The oocyte (developing egg) is orange and its central nucleus is darker orange

Fresco, detail of The Last Judgement, 1547, Voronet Monastery Church, Moldavia, Romania

A revolving cheese rack for maturing cheeses
3732544 A revolving cheese rack for maturing cheeses; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a revolving cheese rack for maturing cheeses. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hyacinth, Hyacinthus cultivar. Dead and faded flower head lying on rusty metal sheet with two individual flowers lying at side

The Little Woman, 1910 (oil on canvas)
SRM93027 The Little Woman, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Della-Vos-Kardovskaya, Olga Lyudvigovna (1875-1952); 129x110.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Storing the wines in bottles in a rack, from La France Vinicole, published by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC214422 Storing the wines in bottles in a rack, from La France Vinicole, published by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M

Pouring the wine into the barrels, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC312833 Pouring the wine into the barrels, from Le France Vinicole, pub. by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M

Turning bottles, from La France Vinicole, published by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC214420 Turning bottles, from La France Vinicole, published by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roquefort cheeses maturing in France (chromolitho)
2783026 Roquefort cheeses maturing in France (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roquefort cheeses maturing in France)

Une fromagerie; from Magasin Pittoresque, ca. 1852. Creator: Charles Tamisier
A Dairy, from " Le Magasin Pittoresque", ca. 1852. [Une fromagerie]

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Crocus Skyline Crocus Purple subject White b/g

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Narcissus - variety not identified Daffodil Yellow subject White b/g

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Acer platanoides palmatifidum Maple - Norway maple Green subject Green b/g

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Helianthus - variety not identified Sunflower Yellow subject

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Helianthus - variety not identified Sunflower Yellow subject

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Helianthus - variety not identified Sunflower Yellow subject

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Papaver rhoeas Poppy Red subject

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Rudbeckia sullivantii Goldsterm Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up Open View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Several Editorial Perennial Flowering season

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Malus domestica - variety not identified Apple Pink subject

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Variety not identified Orange subject Green b/g

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Cornus nuttallii Dogwood - Pacific Orange subject

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Onopordum acanthium Thistle - Scotch thistle / Cotton thistle Brown subject

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Olea europea Olive Green subject Green b/g

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Onopordum acanthium Thistle - Scotch thistle / Cotton thistle Brown subject

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Fagus sylvatica Beech Orange subject

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Prunus - variety not identified Cherry White subject

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Nymphaea - variety not identified Water lily Pink subject

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Acer - variety not identified Maple Green subject

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Salix babylonica Willow - Weeping willow Black subject Blue b/g

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Cedrus atlantica Atlas cedar Brown subject Black b/g

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Lunaria annua Honesty Mixed colours subject

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Acer palmatum ozakazuki Japanese maple Orange subject

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Capsicum annuum Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view Orientation - Vertical orientation Two Editorial Creative Annual Fruiting season - Summer Edible Food

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variety not identified foliage Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up Closed View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation One Creative Perennial Colour Nobody Tendril

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Rheum x hybridum Timperley Early Foliage Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation Several Editorial Perennial Deciduous Flowering

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Rhododendron - variety not identified Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation Many Editorial Evergreen Shrub Flowering

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Seedling Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up Open inside View - Front view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Many Editorial Edible Colour Nobody Container Flowerpot Mixed varieties Repetition

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Gunnera manicata Foliage Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation Several Editorial Perennial Unusual plant Flowering season

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Achimenes Magic Flowers Black & white White b/g

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Brassica oleracea Cabbage - Red cabbage Purple subject

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Allium schoenoprasum Chive Purple subject Green b/g

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Rheum x hybridum Mac Red Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Aerial view Orientation - Vertical orientation One Editorial Perennial Fruiting season - Winter Fruiting

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Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed White subject Blue b/g

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Cichorium intybus Radicchio Purple subject

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Lactuca sativa Lettuce Green subject Brown b/g

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Adiantum raddianum Fern - Maidenhair fern Green subject Green b/g

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Adiantum raddianum Fern - Maidenhair fern Green subject Green b/g

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Alnus glutinosa Alder Red subject Green b/g

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"Maturing: A Journey of Growth and Refinement" Embarking on the path is akin to the development of an ovarian follicle, delicately evolving from its nascent state into a fully-formed entity. Just as in nature's intricate design, our own journey towards maturity involves various stages that shape us into who we are meant to become. Like a fresco capturing every detail of The Last Judgement, painted with meticulous care in 1547 at Voronet Monastery Church in Moldavia, Romania, our experiences leave lasting imprints on our souls. Each brushstroke represents moments of triumph and tribulation that contribute to our growth. In this process, we resemble "The Little Woman, " depicted in a captivating oil painting from 1910. As time passes by like stored wines aging gracefully in bottles within racks - as seen through the lens of Moet & Chandon's publication La France Vinicole - we too mature with grace and wisdom. Just as wine is poured into barrels for refinement and enhancement - showcased beautifully in Le France Vinicole - life presents us with opportunities for personal transformation. We learn to navigate challenges while embracing new perspectives that enrich our character. Similar to Roquefort cheeses maturing under careful observation in France or witnessing the artistry behind cheese-making captured by Charles Tamisier's work Une fromagerie; from Magasin Pittoresque circa 1852; we evolve over time through exposure to diverse influences and environments. Throughout this journey towards maturity, it becomes evident that growth requires patience and perseverance. Like turning bottles meticulously documented by Moet & Chandon's photolitho prints featured in La France Vinicole; each twist brings us closer to reaching our full potential. Ultimately, maturing encompasses more than mere physical changes – it encapsulates emotional depth, intellectual expansion, and spiritual enlightenment, and is an ongoing process where lessons learned intertwine with newfound wisdom, creating a tapestry of personal growth.