Shadowing Collection

Olive tree in field of wild flowers, near Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

The Cinema
A group portrait charcoal drawing of a trio of cinema goers, with strong use of shadowing for such a dark setting. Date: circa 1922

Witchcraft or the allegory of Hercules, 1540-42 (oil on canvas)
7146885 Witchcraft or the allegory of Hercules, 1540-42 (oil on canvas) by Dossi, Battista (c.1490-1548) & Dossi, Dosso (c.1486-1542); 143x144 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Cod (litho)
7150989 Cod (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A luminous bullet (colour litho)
2783670 A luminous bullet (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bright bullet)

A tailless monkey asks a fox for some of his tail. Ape and fox. 1811 (etching)
7235837 A tailless monkey asks a fox for some of his tail. Ape and fox. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A tailless monkey asks a fox for some of his tail. Ape and fox)

A beaver biting off its own tail to escape from hunters. 1811 (etching)
7235848 A beaver biting off its own tail to escape from hunters. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A beaver biting off its own tail to escape from hunters)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Queue; Tail; Schweif (engraving)
7197304 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Queue; Tail; Schweif (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queue; Tail; Schweif)

Tail piece (engraving)
7200961 Tail piece (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tail piece. Illustration from Young England, Volume 19 (The Sunday School Union, London)

Intefering in the kitchen (colour litho)
7150934 Intefering in the kitchen (colour litho) by Payne, Gilbert Morris (1879-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

"What next?"as the frog said when his tail fell off (engraving)
7177756 " What next?" as the frog said when his tail fell off (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " What next)

Man about to accidentally burst a balloon while playing a game of pin the tail on the donkey at a Christmas party
7148201 Man about to accidentally burst a balloon while playing a game of pin the tail on the donkey at a Christmas party (colour litho) by English School

"You re quite safe - he can t wag his tail!"(engraving)
7177864 " You re quite safe - he can t wag his tail!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " You re quite safe - he can t wag his tail)

Cat, Scottish golfing caddie (colour litho)
7150231 Cat, Scottish golfing caddie (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat, Scottish golfing caddie)

Advertisement for head and tail pieces ornaments for printers, Frederic Wesselhoeft (colour litho)
7200679 Advertisement for head and tail pieces ornaments for printers, Frederic Wesselhoeft (colour litho) by English School

Development of the Tadpole (engraving)
7188969 Development of the Tadpole (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Development of the Tadpole)

Hold on Tight (colour litho)
7181903 Hold on Tight (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hold on Tight. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1903).); © Look and Learn

Hair Cloth (engraving)
7162501 Hair Cloth (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hair Cloth. Illustration for The Great Industries of the United States (J B Burr & Hyde)

A fishing vessel that sailed near the island of Lampedusa was suddenly hit... (colour litho)
2778350 A fishing vessel that sailed near the island of Lampedusa was suddenly hit... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The courage of a table (colour litho)
2778175 The courage of a table (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The courage of a table)

In the Bosphorus, half a mile from the coast, at the height of St. Stephen near Constantinople... (colour litho)
2777946 In the Bosphorus, half a mile from the coast, at the height of St. Stephen near Constantinople... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A scary adventure (Colour Litho)
2777659 A scary adventure (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A scary adventure)

A Polish aviator, who had to land due to a sudden engine failure in the mountains... (colour litho)
2777943 A Polish aviator, who had to land due to a sudden engine failure in the mountains... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Polish aviator)

An African adventure in the heart of Vienna (colour litho)
2809209 An African adventure in the heart of Vienna (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An African adventure in the heart of Vienna)

Native Americans shadowing a British column (engraving)
977791 Native Americans shadowing a British column (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native Americans shadowing a British column)

Shadow Of The Fast Zeppelin Air Ship Schwaben Keeping Pace With An Express Train. From The Illustrated War News, 1915

Red umbrella, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ground squirrel, Xerus inauris, shading itself with its tail, Kalahari, South Africa, Africa

Rowing boats for hire, Lake Bled, Slovenia, Europe

Pandanon Island, Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary, Cebu island, The Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

The ramparts of the medina, Essaouira, the historic city of Mogador, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Clock Tower, Zaachila, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Restaurant and gilded wrought iron gates by Jean Lamor, Place Stanislas, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nancy, Lorraine, France, Europe

Coffee plants grown under shade, Bendele region, Oromo country, Ilubador state, Ethiopia, Africa

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"Embracing the Shadows: A Journey through Art and Nature" In a serene field of wildflowers, an olive tree stands tall, casting its majestic shadow upon the vibrant blooms. As we wander further into this captivating world, our next stop is The Cinema - a realm where shadows dance on silver screens, bringing stories to life. But shadows hold more than just tales; they unveil mysteries and secrets hidden within ancient artworks. Behold "Witchcraft or the allegory of Hercules, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1540-42. Its enigmatic shadows whisper of forgotten spells and mythical strength. As we delve deeper into the realm of art, we encounter "Cod (litho)" - a mesmerizing portrayal that captures the essence of underwater shadows in intricate detail. Meanwhile, "The hunt from the sky (colour litho)" takes us soaring above vast landscapes where shadows become part of nature's symphony. Transitioning to modernity, "Dramas of modernity (colour litho)" invites us to explore urban landscapes adorned with intriguing shadows that mirror society's complexities. Yet amidst these dramas lies unexpected beauty - as seen in "The Sharks Revenge (Colour Litho), " where a young bather engages in a desperate fight against a shark's menacing shadow. Leaving behind earthly realms, we embark on thrilling adventures through history and imagination. From "The adventure of the American destroyer Lampson (colour litho)" to witnessing "A luminous bullet" pierce through darkness itself – each artwork reveals how shadows shape our perception of danger and heroism. However, not all encounters with shadows are perilous; some evoke whimsy and curiosity like "Hard to Die (Colour Litho). " And who can resist chuckling at the mischievous tale depicted in "A tailless monkey asks a fox for some of his tail. Ape and fox. 1811 (etching), " where shadows playfully intertwine with animal antics.