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Understanding Collection

"Understanding: A Journey of Illumination" In the realm of scientific breakthroughs

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Rosalind Franklin

Rosalind Franklin
ROSALIND FRANKLIN Pioneer Molecular Biologist she made important contributions to understanding the structure of DNA

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Dusk view across Vinales Valley showing limestone hills known as Mogotes

Dusk view across Vinales Valley showing limestone hills known as Mogotes, Vinales, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: "All's Well!" (engraving)
8657347 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: "All's Well!" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "All's Well)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Honour a la Russe (engraving)

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Honour a la Russe (engraving)
8657373 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Honour a la Russe (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honour a la Russe)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Map of Persia, Ancient and Modern (litho)

Map of Persia, Ancient and Modern (litho)
8661200 Map of Persia, Ancient and Modern (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Persia, Ancient and Modern)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Mrs. Jesse Hare (Catherine H. Welch), 1848. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller

Mrs. Jesse Hare (Catherine H. Welch), 1848. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Mrs. Jesse Hare (Catherine H. Welch), 1848. Mrs. Jesse Hare (Catherine H. Welch) (ca. 1790-1874). Jesse Hare (1789-1861)was an extremely wealthy tobacco manufacturer

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The Jew and Morris Bosle Begin to Understand Each Other, 1830s. Creator: George Cruikshank

The Jew and Morris Bosle Begin to Understand Each Other, 1830s. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Jew and Morris Bosle Begin to Understand Each Other, 1830s

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dream, 1609-1665. Creator: Nicolas Poussin

Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dream, 1609-1665. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dream, 1609-1665

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Filming Gloria Swanson in Perfect Understanding

Filming Gloria Swanson in Perfect Understanding, 1934 Date: 1934

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Artificial light making strong; chickens

Artificial light making strong; chickens
An experiment seen here, using artificial light to make supposedly strong and healthy chickens. This was studied at the university of Maine

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The Knotty Hand (litho)

The Knotty Hand (litho)
7188983 The Knotty Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knotty Hand)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The Pointed Hand (litho)

The Pointed Hand (litho)
7188982 The Pointed Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pointed Hand)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Our pond (colour litho)

Our pond (colour litho)
6011019 Our pond (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our pond. Illustration for A Nursery Book of Science by " The Cockiolly Bird")

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The poultry yard (colour litho)

The poultry yard (colour litho)
6011017 The poultry yard (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poultry yard)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Snow man and snowballs (colour litho)

Snow man and snowballs (colour litho)
6011015 Snow man and snowballs (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow man and snowballs)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Snapdragon (colour litho)

Snapdragon (colour litho)
6011014 Snapdragon (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snapdragon. Illustration for A Nursery Book of Science by " The Cockiolly Bird")

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Skating and sliding (colour litho)

Skating and sliding (colour litho)
6011013 Skating and sliding (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating and sliding)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Fishing from the pier (colour litho)

Fishing from the pier (colour litho)
6011010 Fishing from the pier (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing from the pier)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: On the rocks (colour litho)

On the rocks (colour litho)
6011007 On the rocks (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the rocks)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Bears taking exercise (colour litho)

Bears taking exercise (colour litho)
6011005 Bears taking exercise (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bears taking exercise)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Parrots and macaws (colour litho)

Parrots and macaws (colour litho)
6011004 Parrots and macaws (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parrots and macaws)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Insect-eating plants (colour litho)

Insect-eating plants (colour litho)
6011001 Insect-eating plants (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insect-eating plants)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The Conic Hand (litho)

The Conic Hand (litho)
7188985 The Conic Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conic Hand)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The Artistico-Elementary Hand (litho)

The Artistico-Elementary Hand (litho)
7188980 The Artistico-Elementary Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artistico-Elementary Hand)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The Bones of the Hand (litho)

The Bones of the Hand (litho)
7188988 The Bones of the Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bones of the Hand)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The Spatulate Hand (litho)

The Spatulate Hand (litho)
7188986 The Spatulate Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spatulate Hand)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The Square Hand (litho)

The Square Hand (litho)
7188984 The Square Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Square Hand)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The Female Hand (litho)

The Female Hand (litho)
7188981 The Female Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Female Hand)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Artistic Hands (litho)

Artistic Hands (litho)
7188979 Artistic Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artistic Hands)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Useful Hands (litho)

Useful Hands (litho)
7188978 Useful Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Useful Hands. Illustration for The Science of the Hand translated from the French of M Le)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Philosophic Hands (litho)

Philosophic Hands (litho)
7188977 Philosophic Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philosophic Hands)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Psychic Hands (litho)

Psychic Hands (litho)
7188975 Psychic Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Psychic Hands)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Noahs Ark and Mr Canary (colour litho)

Noahs Ark and Mr Canary (colour litho)
6011032 Noahs Ark and Mr Canary (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noahs Ark and Mr Canary)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Dessert (colour litho)

Dessert (colour litho)
6011028 Dessert (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dessert. Illustration for A Nursery Book of Science by " The Cockiolly Bird")

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The garden in Spring (colour litho)

The garden in Spring (colour litho)
6011026 The garden in Spring (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The garden in Spring)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The walk to the farm (colour litho)

The walk to the farm (colour litho)
6011018 The walk to the farm (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The walk to the farm)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The moor (colour litho)

The moor (colour litho)
6011021 The moor (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The moor. Illustration for A Nursery Book of Science by " The Cockiolly Bird")

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Out in a boat (colour litho)

Out in a boat (colour litho)
6011009 Out in a boat (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out in a boat)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Oranges and lemons (colour litho)

Oranges and lemons (colour litho)
6010999 Oranges and lemons (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oranges and lemons)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Shrimps and shells (colour litho)

Shrimps and shells (colour litho)
6011011 Shrimps and shells (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrimps and shells)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The ape house (colour litho)

The ape house (colour litho)
6011003 The ape house (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ape house)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The palm house (colour litho)

The palm house (colour litho)
6011002 The palm house (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The palm house)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Milking time (colour litho)

Milking time (colour litho)
6011016 Milking time (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milking time)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The Elementary Hand (litho)

The Elementary Hand (litho)
7188987 The Elementary Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elementary Hand)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Mixed Hands (litho)

Mixed Hands (litho)
7188976 Mixed Hands (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mixed Hands. Illustration for The Science of the Hand translated from the French of M Le)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: The birds breakfast (colour litho)

The birds breakfast (colour litho)
6011031 The birds breakfast (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The birds breakfast)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Watching the bees (colour litho)

Watching the bees (colour litho)
6011029 Watching the bees (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watching the bees)

Background imageUnderstanding Collection: Pond in the rock garden (colour litho)

Pond in the rock garden (colour litho)
6011024 Pond in the rock garden (colour litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pond in the rock garden)



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"Understanding: A Journey of Illumination" In the realm of scientific breakthroughs, Rosalind Franklin's pioneering work on DNA structure shines as a testament to human understanding. Her unwavering dedication and meticulous research paved the way for unraveling life's deepest mysteries. As dusk blankets the Vinales Valley, revealing limestone hills known as Mogotes, nature whispers its secrets to those who seek deeper comprehension. The tranquil beauty of this vista reminds us that understanding often requires patience and observation. From behind the camera lens, capturing Gloria Swanson in "Perfect Understanding, " we witness how art can bridge gaps in comprehension. Through film, emotions are conveyed and understood across cultures and languages, reminding us of our shared humanity. Artificial light casts a powerful glow upon chickens bustling about their coop - a metaphorical reminder that sometimes it takes an external source to shed light on complex matters. In our quest for understanding, we must be open to different perspectives and knowledge from diverse sources. The enigmatic lithographs titled "The Knotty Hand" and "The Pointed Hand" invite contemplation on the intricacies of communication. Understanding is not always straightforward; it requires deciphering subtle cues and gestures with care. Nature's vibrant hues come alive in lithographs like "Our Pond, " "The Poultry Yard, " "Snowman and Snowballs, " evoking joyous moments where understanding transcends words. Sometimes, connection lies within shared experiences rather than verbal exchanges. Amidst winter wonderlands depicted in colorful lithographs such as "Snapdragon" or scenes of playful activities like skating or fishing from piers - we find unity through simple pleasures. These images remind us that true they are flourish when we engage with one another authentically. Ultimately, understanding is an ever-evolving journey towards enlightenment. It encompasses scientific discoveries like Franklin's groundbreaking work but also extends beyond into realms where nature speaks softly or art captures unspoken truths.