Shutting Collection

Window detail, Stromboli Island, Eolie Islands (Aeolian Islands) (Lipari Islands), Italy, Europe

Pink hydrangea flowers in front of green shutters of the Villa Durazzo, Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino Peninsula, Liguria, Italy, Europe

How the coal strike affected the iron industry
The coal strike affected the iron industry by shutting it down as the furnaces did not have enough resources to keep going. The iron furnaces in this period were forced to shut, Date: 1912

Barred Out (29th May), 1896 (oil on canvas)
TW427239 Barred Out (29th May), 1896 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 102.9x85.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day (engraving)
1107132 The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day)

The Yellow Curtain, c. 1893. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
The Yellow Curtain, c. 1893

She caused the rock to shut down, 1905. Artist: Dora Curtis
She caused the rock to shut down, 1905. Vivien turns on her own master, Merlin, tricking him to enter the rock which she then closes on him

Source Size = 3754 x 5044
" NINETY THREE" THE ANCESTOR; At the noise of the opening and shutting of the door, he raised his head, and the lamp, placed on the floor between Gauvain and the Marquis

Shutting the Lock Gates, by H. Caffieri

The happy effects of that grand systom [sic] of shutting ports against the English!!, Cruikshank. engraving 1808, President Jefferson addressing a group of disgruntled men

Silas Marner George Eliot, 1861. Silas Marner defeated in his attempt to discipline Eppie (aged 3) by shutting her in the coal hole. After this episode, she is brought up without punishment

The Happy Effects Of That Grand Systom [sic] Of Shutting Ports Against The English!!, Cruikshank. Engraving 1808, President Jefferson Addressing A Group Of Disgruntled Men

Shutting the Lock Gates, by H. Caffieri

Blocking - shutting the mouth of Port Arthur. Print shows two Japanese sailors driving battleships like spikes through the lips of the mouth of the harbor at Lushun (Port Arthur), China

Clenched eye. Eye squeezed tightly shut

Sir Charles Wyndham (1837 - 1919). English actor, who was born Charles Culverwell."

Alphabet / Z for Zachary
Z is for Zachary, shutting the gate

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"Shutting: Exploring the Intricacies of Closure and Consequences" This captivating window detail captures the essence of shutting, as pink hydrangea flowers gracefully frame green shutters, creating a sense of privacy and seclusion. Delving into history, we uncover how the coal strike reverberated through the iron industry, leading to closures that impacted countless lives. The aftermath was felt far and wide, leaving an indelible mark on communities. In "Barred Out (29th May), 1896, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness the power dynamics at play when institutions exercise their authority by shutting out certain individuals or groups. This thought-provoking artwork invites contemplation about exclusion and its consequences. "The Parcels Post, Sketches on the First Day" presents an engraving capturing a significant moment in postal history. As doors opened to new possibilities with this innovative system, it simultaneously meant shutting down old ways of sending packages. Change can bring both excitement and loss. Edouard Vuillard's "The Yellow Curtain" transports us to a scene where curtains are drawn shut - perhaps symbolizing secrecy or protection from prying eyes. It evokes curiosity about what lies beyond those closed barriers. Dora Curtis's painting "She caused the rock to shut down, 1905" showcases one woman's influence in bringing about closure for reasons unknown. The artwork leaves room for interpretation while highlighting individual agency in shaping destinies. An early 18th-century French copper engraving depicts police shutting down a house of prostitution—a stark reminder that societal norms have long dictated what should be open or closed behind doors deemed inappropriate by prevailing moral standards. W Heath Robinson's illustration from "Railway Ribaldry" offers whimsical humor as he imagines comically complex mechanisms for closing train compartments—an amusing take on everyday situations where things need to be securely shut. H.