Wood Collection (page 9)

The Blue Boat, 1929 (oil on board)
1197395 The Blue Boat, 1929 (oil on board) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 40x55.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Inside the factory of Messrs WM Lawrence and Co, Colwick, Nottingham. Aircrafts are being made in one half of the factory, and furniture in the other half. Picture taken 23rd October 1944

USA, California San Luis Obispo. Stacked wine barrels

Aerial view at Trifels castle, Annweiler, Palatinate forest, Wasgau, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

The bottom sawyer in a saw pit cutting a timber log into pla
The bottom sawyer in a saw pit cuts a timber log into planks. He is showered by sawdust Date: 1989

Timbered Buildings Reflecting in Canal, Colmer, Alsace, France

Lignano Sabbiadoro, Province of Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Sunset over lagoon of Lignano Sabbiadoro (MR)

Charles Wood, jockey 1899
C Wood, jockey, riding Galtee More, winner of the Derby Two Thousand Guineas and the St Leger in 1877 Date: 1899

Design for Gilbert and Sullivan, A Dream of Patience
Design by Alice Mary Havers for Gilbert and Sullivan, Savoy Operas, A Dream of Patience. circa 1880s

Native of Yap carrying stone money
A native man from Yap wearing a mangrove wood comb in his hair (a sign of high rank) carrying stone money on a pole over his shoulder. Date: 1937

The Ascension. First half of the 17th century. Byzantine Museum. Zante. Ionian Islands. Greece

Aberdare Memorial Home, West Wickham, Kent
The Aberdare Memorial Home, at Wood Lodge, West Wickham, Kent, was opened in the 1930s by the Childrens Aid Society. Date: 1930s

An action at Bucquoy, Western Front 1918
The Great Battle on the Western Front: open warfare - an action at Bucquoy, a village on the Arras-Albert road. Stand by British infantry at Bucquoy

Firehouse, Nevada City, Nevada County, California, USA
Firehouse, Nevada Hose Co. No. 1 (Nevada County Historical Museum), Nevada City, Nevada County, California, USA. Date: circa 1940s

His and Hers outhouses, Florida, USA
His and Hers outhouses labelled Ma and Pa, somewhere in Florida, USA. Date: 1930s

Peckforton Wood, in the Cheshire Hunt area
View of Peckforton Wood, in the Cheshire Hunt area, with a hunt in progress. Date: 1936

Settle to Carlisle Railway Tunnel, Baron Wood, Cumbria
Settle to Carlisle Railway Tunnel, Baron Wood, Armathwaite, Cumbria, England. Date: 1970s

Bouquet of wild flowers: tulip tree, wild roses, cardinal flower, harebells, wood lily, etc.. Illustration by Clarissa Badger, nee Munger, from Wild Flowers, Drawn and Colored from Nature, New York

The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in race for Scotch
The Goal in Sight - Two Scotsmen fired up in a race for the First Prize of a bottle of Scotch Whisky! Date: 1916

General view of Nome, Alaska, USA
General aerial view of Nome, Alaska, USA, in winter. Date: circa 1910

Blitz in London -- Union Road, Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- a large unexploded parachute bomb lying on a pile of timber at Union Road, Rotherhithe, SE London. Date: 1940s

Botanical Sketchbook -- Wood Anemone. Date: 1920s

Milky Way over an old ranch corral
August 26, 2014 - The Milky Way over the old corral at the site of the 76 Ranch in the Frenchman Valley in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada

Illustration to John Keats poem Endymion, engraved by F. Joubert, 1872
XJF477744 Illustration to John Keats poem Endymion, engraved by F. Joubert, 1872 (engraving) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wild boar -Sus scrofa-

Spruce forest, Norway spruce -Picea abies-, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Giant sequoia General Sherman -Sequoiadendron giganteum- in the Giant Forest, Sequoia National Park, California, United States

Picture No. 11071215
Bluebells in wood - near Soudley, Forest of Dean, UK. Date:

Jaguar E-Type 5. 3 V12 Roadster, 1974, Blue, v. dark
Jaguar E-Type 5.3 V12 Roadster 1974 Blue v.dark

Dartmouth and Kingswear, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

06
USA, California, Gold Country, Grass Valley: Empire Mine State Historic Park/Gold Mine Gold Mine, Main Mine Shaft

Mereworth Woods. 1936

Snow scene in Kent. 1939

Virginia Opossum, Didelphis virginiana, adult at night drinking, Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA, April

Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus, male in flight feeding on Penstemon flower (Penstemon sp.), Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA, June

Beech trees. Misty autumnal morning in a woodland area of beech trees (Fagus sylvatica). The smooth beech trunks are festooned with lichens and the base of the trunk is covered in mosses

Ferrari 365 GTB-4 Daytona
car, Ferrari, 365, GTB-4, Italy, Italian, Europe, European, red, 1971, 1970s, 70s, seventies, classic, sportscar, sportcar, sports, car, 2, door, coupe

UTAH. USA. Aspen (Populus tremuloides) & Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) in winter. La Sal Mountains. Manti-LaSal National Forest

Four milk churns at the side of a country road
Four milk churns sitting on a wooden platform at the side of a country road

Wales, Conwy, Pentre Foilas. Gilar Farm and mountain taken in the evening from the duck ponds, with forestry block and rough grazing

The best preserved 12th century stave church in Norway, Borgund Stave Church, Western Fjords, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Strauss Wood Concert
A concert conducted by Richard Strauss and Henry Wood held at the Queens Hall, London

Thomas Bewick at Work
THOMAS BEWICK The eminent engraver and his assistants making woodcuts of stuffed birds

Canada, Ontario, Grundy Lake Provincial Park. Muskoka chairs on lake dock

Street Market Food, Fine Sausages Date: 18th century

The Bureau, Claridge's Hotel, London Date: 1911

Angel showing Mary Magdalene and the other Mary Christ's empty tomb. Mark 16. 5
531229 Angel showing Mary Magdalene and the other Mary Christ's empty tomb. Mark 16.5. From Gustave Dore illustrated Bible 1865-6

Dorking Church, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261557 Dorking Church, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.9x18.7 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Dorking Church)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Wood, a material that has played an integral role in countless tales of heroism and craftsmanship throughout history. Just like the heroic fireman rescuing a young girl from the clutches of a raging inferno, wood embodies strength and resilience. In the world of carpentry and joinery, tools dance across its surface, shaping it into magnificent structures that stand tall for generations to come. The masterpieces created by artists like Jan van Eyck and Hubert van Eyck at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, England showcase the intricate beauty that can be achieved with this versatile medium. But wood is not just limited to art or construction; it holds stories within its very fibers. Imagine what the little girl saw in the bush back in 1904 - perhaps a hidden sanctuary crafted from branches and leaves? Or picture Lawson Wood's whimsical illustration "Too Many Cooks, " where mischievous animals gather around a wooden table filled with culinary chaos. Even transportation owes much to wood's contribution - from the sleek Lotus Elan Sprint gliding effortlessly on its wooden steering wheel to Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent into the sky, powered by sturdy timber framework. Nature itself showcases wood's enchanting allure as Loch Garry and Glen Garry embrace visitors with their majestic forests teeming with life. And let us not forget Antonello da Messina's Virgin Annunciate or Hans Memling’s Passion of Christ paintings; both artists skillfully brought these religious scenes to life using nothing but pigments on wooden panels. Wood is more than just an ordinary substance; it carries history within its grains. It symbolizes bravery, creativity, adventure, and spirituality all at once. So next time you encounter this humble material—whether as part of your home decor or while strolling through nature—take a moment to appreciate its timeless significance in our lives.