Size Contrast Collection

Vintage Illustration of Flapper Sitting on Giant Football, 1920s (colour litho)
1126077 Vintage Illustration of Flapper Sitting on Giant Football, 1920s (colour litho) by Cort, Howard R. (1869-1946); Private Collection; (add.info)

SK_0324
Vigna angularis Adzuki bean Green subject White b/g

SK_0328
Sinapis alba Mustard - Yellow mustard Green b/g

SK_0300
Variety not identified Brown subject Green b/g

SK_0319
Pisum sativum Pea Green subject Green b/g

SK_0325
Cupressus arizonica Cypress Brown subject Brown b/g

SK_0294
Agrostemma githago Corncockle - common Mauve subject White b/g

SK_0338
Pisum sativum Pea Green subject Green b/g

SK_0293
Agrostemma githago Corncockle - common Mauve subject White b/g

SK_0292
Agrostemma githago Corncockle - common Mauve subject White b/g

RE_0265
Rudbeckia - variety not identified Coneflower / black-eyed Susan Green subject Brown b/g

RC_0157
Galanthus nivalis Snowdrop Brown subject

RC_0156
Galanthus nivalis Snowdrop Brown subject

PT_0437
Opuntia robusta Cactus - wheel cactus Green subject

MAM_0662
Anethum graveolens Dill Yellow subject

GP_0566
Hyacinthoides non-scripta Bluebell wood Blue subject

GP_0564
Hyacinthoides non-scripta Bluebell wood Blue subject

GP_0335
Helianthus Sunshine Giant Sunflower Green subject White b/g

GP_0476
Sempervivum - variety not identified Houseleek Green subject

GP_0475
Sempervivum - variety not identified Houseleek Green subject Green b/g

GP_0555
Anemone nemorosa Anemone - Wood anemone White subject

GP_0525
Glaucium flavum Yellow Horned Poppy Yellow subject

Bouquet
Rose, Escallonia, Yarrow and Astrantia, bunch of cottage garden flowers in a white jug with a dreamy white vignette

CS_C08-4091
Fraxinus excelsior Colour Nobody Daytime Growing Outdoor View - Front view View - Side view Editorial Creative Backlit Deciduous Tree Twig Abstract Bare Copy space Graphic Orientation - Vertical

CS_C08-0461
Cercis ciliquastrum Colour Daytime Deciduous Editorial Foliage Growing Leaf Nobody Outdoor Plant View - Side view Pattern Repetition Orientation - Horizontal orientation Contrasting - Size Garden

CS_C08-0443
Dryopteris wallichiana Alike All-over colour Colour Contrasting - Size Creative Daytime Deciduous Editorial Foliage Growing Group Leaf Mixed varieties Moody Nobody Orientation - Horizontal

CS_C08-7295
Rubus cockburnianus Colour Daytime Nobody Outdoor View - Front view Stem Twig View - Side view Editorial Colour - Pastel colour Growing Shrub Unusual plant Abstract Bare Creative Deciduous Graphic

CS_C08-3186
Cyclamen - variety not identified Colour Editorial Daytime Plant Nobody Group Container Contrasting - Size Corm Flowerpot Growing Indoors Lifestyle Many Moody Orientation - Horizontal orientation

CS_C08-3962
Curcubita maxima Queensland blue Pumpkin Green subject

CS_C07-4955
Variety not identified Green subject Green b/g

CS_C07-4956
Variety not identified Green subject Green b/g

CS_C07-4954
Calendula - variety not identified Marigold Green subject Green b/g

CS_C07-4952
Variety not identified Green subject Green b/g

CS_C07-4015
Corylus avellana Hazel / Cob-nut Green subject Green b/g

CS_C07-4010
Quercus petraea Oak - Sessile oak Brown subject Green b/g

CS_C06-2575
Eucalyptus niphophila Snow gum Grey subject Green b/g

CS_C07-5283
Brassica oleracea acephala Kale - Black kale / Cavalo nero Green subject

CS_C06-1678
Phormium tenax Yellow Wave New Zealand flax Yellow subject

CS_C06-1586
Taxus cuspidata Bonsai - Japanese yew Green subject

CS_2546
Hyacinthoides - variety not idetified Bluebell wood Mauve subject

CS_2922
Olea europea Olive Black subject

CS_2414
variety not identified Fern Green subject

AKU_0134
Pteridium aquilinum Fern - Bracken Green subject

Giant Pineapple on a Horse Cart. ca. 1911, Florida, USA, A GOOD WAGON LOAD, FLORIDA PINEAPPLE

Paul Bunyan and Babe, the Blue Ox Postcard. ca. 1938, Paul Bunyan, mythical character of American logging camps, and Babe, his big blue ox

Paul Bunyan with Babe, the Blue Ox. ca. 1948, Bemidji, Minnesota, USA, PAUL BUNYAN AND BABE, HIS BLUE OX, BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA

Giant Underwood Typewriter. ca. 1935, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, GIANT UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER, UNDERWOOD ELLIOTT FISHER EXHIBIT. 2307 BOARDWALK, AUDITORIUM BUILDING, ATLANTIC CITY, N.J

Car Passing Through Base of Giant Tree. ca. 1933, California, USA, AUTO TREE 335 FEET HIGH, BIG BASIN, CALIFORNIA. A tree with the base burned out, 300 years ago

The Elephant Hotel. ca. 1913, Margate City, New Jersey, USA, THE ELEPHANT HOTEL AT MARGATE CITY, ONE OF THE OLDEST LANDMARKS, ATLANTIC CITY, N.J

Slicing an Oversized Watermelon. ca. 1911, Florida, USA, SLICING A WATERMELON, FLORIDA

Fishermen with Giant Whale. ca. 1926, Washington, USA, GIANT WHALE CAUGHT OFF THE COAST OF WASHINGTON

Oversized Grapefruit in a Horse Cart. ca. 1911, Florida, USA, A WAGON LOAD OF GRAPE FRUIT, FLORIDA. Nothing small about Florida, no siree Not even the grape-fruit as you see

Girl Looking at a Tarpon. ca. 1911, A FLORIDA TARPON

Fully grown frog with froglet, side view, brown, sitting, big and small

Cockerel stands opposite chick

Boxer extending its paw towards a black kitten, lying next to it and looking at it

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In the realm of visual art, size contrast has always been a captivating technique that plays with our perception and challenges our understanding of scale. Take, for instance, a vintage illustration from the 1920s depicting a flapper sitting nonchalantly on top of a giant football. The vibrant colors of this lithograph bring to life an intriguing juxtaposition between the delicate figure of the flapper and the colossal sports object beneath her. It's as if she effortlessly commands attention in this oversized world. Moving forward to 1934, we stumble upon another fascinating example captured through screenprint: a young boy whispering into Santa's ear. This artwork captures both innocence and wonderment as it presents us with an unexpected contrast in size between these two figures. The towering presence of Santa Claus contrasts beautifully with the small stature of the child, emphasizing their connection while also highlighting their differences. As we delve deeper into this collection (SK_0324, SK_0328, SK_0300), we encounter various instances where artists skillfully employ size contrast to evoke emotions or convey narratives. Each image tells its own story – whether it be an imposing structure overshadowing tiny human figures (SK_0319) or a diminutive boat navigating treacherous waves (SK_0325). These compositions captivate our imagination by challenging conventional proportions and inviting us to question our place within these grandiose scenes. Amongst these pieces lies one particular photograph (RE_0265) that stands out amidst all others due to its subtle yet powerful use of size contrast. In this image, contrasting elements are not immediately apparent; however, upon closer inspection, we notice how seemingly insignificant details can create profound impact when placed side by side. Size contrast is indeed an artistic tool that transcends time and medium - from lithographs to screenprints - allowing artists throughout history to manipulate dimensions for aesthetic pleasure or narrative purpose.