Surprise Collection (page 5)

Penelope's dream. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman. Published by Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, London, 1878

Ms Queen
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Close Encounter of the Swimming Kind
Christophe Kiciak

A view through the window
Marcin Delektowski

Kaiser
Petros Mitropoulos

Hallo
Yoline Santosa

Sphynx Cat
Patrick Matte

Mauvaise Surprise
Henri Rousseau

romantic red roses in a wicker basket
engin akyurt

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar attacks the Germanic camp
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar led his troops across the Rhine in 55 BC for a punitive expedition against the Germanic tribes

A Trip to the Moon, by Muriel Baines
Illustration, A Trip to the Moon, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

The Domestic Rabbit
An illustration of a rabbit outside of his hutch, with a look of surprise on his face as he faces a large cooking pan. Date: circa 1901

He shut up the book Date: 1925

Facial Contortions, 6 illustrations, Surprise and Rage
Facial Contortions, 6 illustrations, 3 showing Surprise, 3 showing Rage'. From an article A Few Hours at a Photographic Studio'. Date: 1895

The Motor Picture Book, And Away She Goes! Date: 1930

Indian, Canadian and South Africa Troops Fighting 1914
An Unpleasant Surprise for the Kaiser! Date: September 1914

British Secret Weapons to Surprise the Boche
Military invention by William Heath Robinson to surprise the enemy. Jumping tanks, Boche-grabbers composed of expanding and retracting claws of great size and strength. Date: 1940

The war in America: General Pope's division at the Levee, Ca
General Pope's division on its way from New Madrid to reinforce General Halleck, near Corinth. Reinforcements are seen arriving by train for the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7th 1862

ENCOUNTER WITH SKELETON
An aristocratic pair descend to the cellar, only to be confronted by a skeleton. Well, my dears, you can imagine their surprise... Date: 18th century

STUART/ELIZABETH/COPE
PRINCESS ELIZABETH Death of the second daughter of Charles I, at Carisbrooke Castle on 8 September 1650 Date: 1635 - 1650

LADY AND DEATH'S HEAD
She looks into her mirror but, somewhat to her surprise, instead of her own face she sees a death's head

When a donkey brays, humans clap their hands to their ears and even dogs look up in surprise Date: 1863

A shell from the Naval Brigade dispersing Boers from behind the Seven Sisters Kojes during the action of the 7th March
KW373887 A shell from the Naval Brigade dispersing Boers from behind the Seven Sisters Kojes during the action of the 7th March, 1900 at Le Gallais Kopje near Osfontein

Phrenologist amazed by head of patient
864846 Phrenologist amazed by head of patient by Seymour, Robert (1798-1836); (add.info.: Most miraculous organ. Phrenology)

"Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins
864173 "Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins by Fraser, Arthur Anderson (1861-1904); (add.info.: Rachel Verrinder telling Franklin Blake, to his amazement, that she saw him taking the Moonstone)

The Disputed Toll, 1875 (oil on canvas)
MAN329191 The Disputed Toll, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Moses the Hebrew prophet turns his staff into a serpent in front of the Egyptian king
3665621 Moses the Hebrew prophet turns his staff into a serpent in front of the Egyptian king by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

Galapagos flycatcher (Myiarchus magnirostris) in flight, Santiago Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Wishing-Table, Gold-Ass, and Cudgel in the Sack
Vintage colour engraving from the story The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack is a fairytale by the Brothers Grimm

Sacred and profane love, 1602, (painting)
7129421 Sacred and profane love, 1602, (painting) by Baglione, Giovanni (1571-1644); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Sacred and profane love, 1602, Giovanni Baglione)

Norandino and Lucina discovered by the Ogre, 15th century (oil on canvas)
7129581 Norandino and Lucina discovered by the Ogre, 15th century (oil on canvas) by Alberti, Antonio (Antonio da Ferrara) (c.1400-49); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Gertrude, Hamlet and the Ghost of the Father, 1793 (painting)
7294370 Gertrude, Hamlet and the Ghost of the Father, 1793 (painting) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825) (after); Fondazione Magnani-Rocca, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Gertrude)

Resurrection of Christ, 1500-05, (panel)
7129141 Resurrection of Christ, 1500-05, (panel) by Garbo, Raffaellino del (c.1466-1524); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Resurrection of Christ, 1500-05)

Sketch to illustration "The Stationary Baby", 1912 (w/c)
XOS5887646 Sketch to illustration "The Stationary Baby", 1912 (w/c) by Jacobs, Leroy William (1869-1917); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: William Leroy Jacobs (1869-1917))

San Siro wins the Basilisk, Sketch for the Church of San Siro in Genoa, c. 1683 (oil on canvas)
7352699 San Siro wins the Basilisk, Sketch for the Church of San Siro in Genoa, c.1683 (oil on canvas) by Carlone, Giovanni Battista (1592-1677); 60x107 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

Black Welsh mountain sheep lamb calling. Wales UK, March

Pygmalion, 1896 (oil on canvas)
7146728 Pygmalion, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Bargellini, Giulio (1875-1936); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Pygmalion, 1896, Giulio Bargellini)

The assumption of the Virgin, 1600-1601 (painting)
7128857 The assumption of the Virgin, 1600-1601 (painting) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The assumption of the Virgin, Annibale Carracci)

Gossip Birds
Illustration of four blue birds sitting on a branch. One of the birds is mocked and made fun of by the others. Concept for bullying and intolerance

Shakespeare: The Tempest (colour litho)
7155651 Shakespeare: The Tempest (colour litho) by Jackson, Albert Edward (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tempest)

The Beggars Brawl, c. 1625-30 (oil on canvas)
7350908 The Beggars Brawl, c.1625-30 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: by Georges de la Tour (1593-1652))

Supper at Emmaus, c. 1610 (oil on canvas)
XIR409293 Supper at Emmaus, c.1610 (oil on canvas) by Rodriguez, Alonso (1578-1648); 116x166 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau, France; (add.info.: La Cene a Emmaus;)

The Attack on the Lyon Mail Coach between Lieusaint and Melun by Highwaymen, April 1796, from Le Petit Journal
CHT167960 The Attack on the Lyon Mail Coach between Lieusaint and Melun by Highwaymen, April 1796, from Le Petit Journal, 1907 (colour litho) by French School

The Last Supper, 1548 (oil on panel)
489970 The Last Supper, 1548 (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Pieter Jansz. (1523-84); 46.5x63 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Suzanna Surprised in her bath, 1813 (marble)
7308575 Suzanna Surprised in her bath, 1813 (marble) by Beauvallet, Pierre Nicholas (1750-1818); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Suzanna Surprised in her bath, 1813)

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"Capturing the Essence of Surprise: A Kaleidoscope of Unexpected Moments" In a world full of surprises, one cannot help but be captivated by the sheer wonder that unfolds before our eyes. Just like a Basset Hound with outstretched ears, we eagerly await those unexpected delights that life has in store for us. As we wander through the woods, an old woman emerges from the shadows, her mysterious presence leaving us intrigued and curious about what secrets she holds. Much like Harpo Marx in Leo McCarey's Duck Soup (1933), she brings laughter and astonishment to our lives. Amidst the urban chaos of London, Rose-ringed parakeets take flight towards their roost in an unlikely place - an urban cemetery. This remarkable image, captured by a finalist in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2014, reminds us that even amidst concrete jungles, nature finds its way to surprise and amaze us. The innocent gaze of an orangutan baby at Semengoh Nature Reserve in Sarawak leaves us spellbound. Its head portrait speaks volumes about curiosity and innocence - reminding us that they can come from even the most unexpected sources. Fra Angelico's masterpiece "The Annunciation" transports us back to c1438-1445 when this iconic painting first graced our world. The divine revelation depicted within it serves as a reminder that sometimes they are not just delightful but also profound and life-changing. A scene from "The Ladykillers" (1955) captures a moment where suspense meets humor - reminding us how they are take many forms. Similarly, a young Little Owl gazes into our souls with its piercing eyes - showcasing how beauty often lies hidden within unexpected places. "The Winter Egg, " crafted meticulously with quartz, platinum, orthoclase, and diamonds in 1913 evokes awe-inspiring wonderment at human creativity. It symbolizes the power of surprises to transcend our expectations and leave us in awe.