Preparing Collection (page 13)

Guide to preparing flowers for Japanese flower arranging, ikebana. Handcoloured woodblock engraving hanga from a book of the Shinshintei school of Ikebana, 1835

The Birth of a Spanish Infanta, preparing for the Event in the Royal Palace at Madrid
1106898 The Birth of a Spanish Infanta, preparing for the Event in the Royal Palace at Madrid, the King showing the Babe to the Foreign Ambassadors (engraving) by English School

The Bath, 1885-86 (oil on canvas)
CLK339899 The Bath, 1885-86 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 91.1x73.3 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

Denneys and the Hermit help Sir Launcelot to his armor, illustration from
STC335757 Denneys and the Hermit help Sir Launcelot to his armor, illustration from The Story of Sir Launcelot and his Companions, 1907 (litho) by Pyle

Detail from the Miracle Window depicting Petronilla being cured (stained glass)
PC344993 Detail from the Miracle Window depicting Petronilla being cured (stained glass) by English School, (13th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK; English, out of copyright

Laplanders (colour litho)
REV326517 Laplanders (colour litho) by Engelmann, Gottfried or Godefroy (1788-1839); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Lapons; Lapon; Lappons; ); German, out of copyright

Then said Sir John Chandos "Sire, Ride Forward, The Day is Yours"
IL323243 Then said Sir John Chandos " Sire, Ride Forward, The Day is Yours", illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville

The baker, illustration from the Revue de l Education Nouvelle
REV326124 The baker, illustration from the Revue de l Education Nouvelle (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Fol. 53v Preparation and Sale of Thyme, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI142990 Fol.53v Preparation and Sale of Thyme, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Nova 2644 fol. 61r Preparation of butter, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142927 Nova 2644 fol.61r Preparation of butter, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

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A bakery and baking equipment, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243971 A bakery and baking equipment, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

A bookmakers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243958 A bookmakers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Cartoon, The End of the Season (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The End of the Season -- Benjamin Disraeli (Miss Dizzy), dressed as a debutante, gets ready for the last event of the season

Actress in dressing room preparing her makeup. 1926

Tradeswoman, 1875 (oil on canvas)
PCT164298 Tradeswoman, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Petiet, Marie, Mrs Dujardin-Beaumetz (1854-93); 130x98 cm; Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

Preparation and Use of Guayaco for Treating Syphilis, engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612
CHT166615 Preparation and Use of Guayaco for Treating Syphilis, engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612) c.1570 (coloured engraving) (see also 91596) by Straet

Detail from a vase depicting drying tea (ceramic)
XIR226504 Detail from a vase depicting drying tea (ceramic) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran; Chinese, out of copyright

Kitchen Interior, 1820 (oil on canvas)
XIR223678 Kitchen Interior, 1820 (oil on canvas) by Cuylenburg, Cornelis van (1758-1827); Musee Municipal, Cambrai, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Caricature of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) creating stars, from l
JHG223632 Caricature of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) creating stars, from l Assiette au Beurre, 20th July 1907 (coloured engraving) by Barcet

Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri
BAL4999 Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri, 1st century BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Nouv Acq Lat 1673 fol. 58v Preparation of cheese, from Tacuinum Sanitatis, c
EDI42311 Nouv Acq Lat 1673 fol.58v Preparation of cheese, from Tacuinum Sanitatis, c.1390-1400 (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Cooks (oil on canvas)
476691 The Cooks (oil on canvas) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 74x92.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Cuisiniers.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Aphrodite and Eros (oil on canvas)
989360 Aphrodite and Eros (oil on canvas) by Danger, Henri-Camille (1857-1937); 200 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aphrodite and Eros. Henri-Camille Danger (1857-1937). Oil on canvas

Fiji: Preparing for a Fijian Feast (b / w photo)
5992085 Fiji: Preparing for a Fijian Feast (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for a Fijian Feast)

The Muggleton Coach, preparing for the memorable journey to Dingley Dell, Pickwick Papers (b / w photo)
6030145 The Muggleton Coach, preparing for the memorable journey to Dingley Dell, Pickwick Papers (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Muggleton Coach)

Punch cartoon: The British Lion Prepares for the Jubilee - Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee, 1887 (engraving)
6035031 Punch cartoon: The British Lion Prepares for the Jubilee - Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee, 1887 (engraving) by Tenniel

Preparation for married life: woman scrubbing a flight of stairs (colour litho)
5995984 Preparation for married life: woman scrubbing a flight of stairs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparation for married life)

Splitting Widow Mays wood (engraving)
6007177 Splitting Widow Mays wood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Splitting Widow Mays wood)

Silhouette, Preparing for the Hunt. late 19th century

Barricades on the Place Vendome during the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving)
6001290 Barricades on the Place Vendome during the Paris Commune, 1871 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A woman preparing for a ball
5669285 A woman preparing for a ball by Boutet, Henri (1851-1919); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a woman preparing for a ball, by Henri Boutet 1895)

Preparing the Boars Head in the Royal Kitchen, Windsor Castle - Christmas with the Queen. 1898

Royal Navy Aircraft, 1942 (photo)
GBW439324 Royal Navy Aircraft, 1942 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: A Fairey Albacore of the Royal Navy is equipped with bombs; It will soon take off for a mission)

The Secret, 1885 (oil on canvas)
877179 The Secret, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Bremen, Meyer von (1813-86); 40x30.2 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

The special preparing to start (engraving)
614440 The special preparing to start (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The special preparing to start)

Windlass mechanism for cocking crossbow, illustration from Ancient Armour
620152 Windlass mechanism for cocking crossbow, illustration from Ancient Armour, 1860 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Nova 2644 fol. 60r Preparation of fresh cheese, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142929 Nova 2644 fol.60r Preparation of fresh cheese, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

The New Works on the Right Attack, plate from The Seat of War in the East
STC142024 The New Works on the Right Attack, plate from The Seat of War in the East, published by Colnaghi and Co. 1856 (colour litho) by Simpson

Ruth Pinch makes a Pudding, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193479 Ruth Pinch makes a Pudding, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Man is preparing to have portrait photographed
A man is shown being assisted by three women and another man in preparing to have his portrait photographed. One woman appears to be adjusting his feet or cleaning his shoes

Thomas Henry Kavanagh VC (1821-82) being disguised as a native during the Indian mutiny
NAM244200 Thomas Henry Kavanagh VC (1821-82) being disguised as a native during the Indian mutiny at the siege of Lucknow, 9th November 1857, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Desanges

A bakers kitchen and equipment, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et
STC243961 A bakers kitchen and equipment, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

MS W449 fol. 3v February: Cooking and Feasting, c. 1525 (vellum)
WLT219415 MS W449 fol.3v February: Cooking and Feasting, c.1525 (vellum) by Master Jean de Mauleon (fl.1525); 17x10 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

Cookmaid 2 (oil on canvas)
GRH242123 Cookmaid 2 (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Nathaniel (1585-1627); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

The Cookmaid 1 (oil on canvas)
GRH242122 The Cookmaid 1 (oil on canvas) by Bacon, Nathaniel (1585-1627); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Interior with Figures, 1643 (oil on panel)
BIR189855 Interior with Figures, 1643 (oil on panel) by Duyfhuysen, Pieter Jacobsz (called Colinchovius) (1608-77); 37.5x50.4 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; Dutch, out of copyright

The embarkation of the Knights of the Holy Spirit for the crusades
CHT174692 The embarkation of the Knights of the Holy Spirit for the crusades, after a miniature in the Statuts de l ordre du Saint-Esprit de Naples manuscript in the Louvre

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"Preparing for the unknown: From Red Kite to Shackleton's Quest" As St. Lucy's Day dawns, a sense of anticipation fills the air. Just like Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, the legendary polar explorer who meticulously planned his expeditions, we too find ourselves preparing for our own unique journeys. In Kent's picturesque countryside, a balloon ascends from Seal, near Sevenoaks. The crew carefully prepares every detail, mirroring Shackleton's attention to even the smallest hints of preparation. Meanwhile, in Djibouti, a man delicately styles his hair in anticipation of his wedding day. Much like Chef with Snails expertly crafting a culinary masterpiece or Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova readying herself for her historic space mission in 1963 - these individuals understand that preparation is key to success. Stepping back in time to 1912 artwork "The Pharmacy, " we witness pharmacists diligently preparing remedies and potions to heal their community. Similarly meticulous are golfers digging bunkers on their favorite course or billiards players lining up their shots with precision. On tranquil waters at Henley Regatta, swans gracefully glide through punts as rowers prepare themselves mentally and physically for the race ahead. But it is perhaps Ernest Shackleton who epitomizes preparation best as he readies himself for an audacious trans-Antarctic expedition. Like him, we must gather our resources and equip ourselves with knowledge and determination before embarking on any endeavor. Whether it be soaring through the skies like Red Kites or venturing into uncharted territories like Shackleton did over a century ago - let us remember that thorough preparation lays the foundation for extraordinary achievements that will forever echo throughout history.