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20th Century Collection (page 9)

"Capturing the Essence of the 20th Century: A Kaleidoscope of Moments" The 20th century, a time of remarkable achievements and profound transformations

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20th Century Collection: ALASKA: ESKIMO CHILD. Eskimo child dressed in traditional fur clothing, Nome, Alaska
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20th Century Collection: Sailboat navigating on the Tagus River near the Ponte 25 de Abril, Belem, Lisbon
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20th Century Collection: Tu Phuong Vo Su and north gate of Imperial City of Hue, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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20th Century Collection: Himmel The All-Highest has the truth spoken - the worst is behind us. German
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20th Century Collection: Egon Krenz (1937-) former Communist East German politician. General Secretary of
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20th Century Collection: Battle of Stalingrad - Aerial view of fuel stores on fire. The Battle of Stalingrad between Germany
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20th Century Collection: Vesterbro Passage in Copenhagen in winter, by Paul Fischer, 1919
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20th Century Collection: Switzerland, Bern, Room Perspective with Inhabitants, 1921-24
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20th Century Collection: Austria, Vienna, people in new market square at night
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20th Century Collection: Italy, Girl running on Balcony, 1912, oil on canvas
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20th Century Collection: Advertisement for car depicting La Belle Otero at wheel and Michel Zelete
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20th Century Collection: Twelfth Italian Grand Prix at Monza, September 9, 1934, illustration by Plinio Codognato, poster
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20th Century Collection: Propaganda poster from World War I by Egon Tschirch (1889-1948), Berlin, 1918
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20th Century Collection: James Chadwick, British physicist C017 / 7111
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20th Century Collection: Werner Heisenberg, German physicist C017 / 7123
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20th Century Collection: Boeing 247 airliner, 1930s
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20th Century Collection: Captain Scott film poster, 1913 C014 / 2073
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20th Century Collection: Otis elevator engine, 1932 C016 / 8998
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20th Century Collection: Beach bathing machines, 1913
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20th Century Collection: Trident missile test launch C016 / 6616
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20th Century Collection: Joseph Priestley, caricature C015 / 6707
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20th Century Collection: New York Stock Exchange trading, 1980s C016 / 2381
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20th Century Collection: Megalosaurus
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20th Century Collection: East Wittering: Cakeham Tower, 1902
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20th Century Collection: Christ in majesty over the Royal Door, Chartres Cathedral, France
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20th Century Collection: EDGAR DEGAS: DANCER. Oil on canvas
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20th Century Collection: Spacecraft model, Soviet exhibition, 1927
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20th Century Collection: Igor Golovin, Soviet nuclear physicist
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20th Century Collection: Mars 96 surface station, artwork
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20th Century Collection: Invention of the compass, Ancient China
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20th Century Collection: CARL AUGUST NIELSEN (1865-1931). Danish composer
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20th Century Collection: Otto I (1848-1916). King of Bavaria (1886-1913)
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20th Century Collection: Gaudi chimneys on roof of Casa Mila (La Pedrera), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Barcelona
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20th Century Collection: Exterior of Frank Lloyd Wright designed Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, Fifth Avenue
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20th Century Collection: WINDOW DISPLAY, c1910. Boys looking at Christmas toys in a shop window. Photograph
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20th Century Collection: JERUSALEM: GARDEN TOMB. The Garden Tomb outside the Old City of Jerusalem
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20th Century Collection: ALASKA: ESKIMO CHILD. Eskimo child standing on a fur rug, Alaska
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20th Century Collection: FRANCIS PICABIA (1879-1953). French painter. Photographed in his studio
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20th Century Collection: National Palace, Montjuic, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
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20th Century Collection: CHARLES PEIRCE (1839-1914). American physicist, mathematician, and logician
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20th Century Collection: MUNICH: ENGLISH GARDEN. The waterfall in the Englischer Garten in Munich, Germany
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20th Century Collection: FRANZ SCHALK (1863-1931). Austrian conductor. Seated at right beside his brother
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20th Century Collection: Royal summer residence of Solliden Palace and gardens, Borgholm, Oland, Southeast Sweden
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20th Century Collection: Elevated view of a busy city centre street and high rise buildings on a rainy summer day
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20th Century Collection: Thames Barrier, Millennium Dome (O2 Arena) and Canary Wharf at night, London, England
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20th Century Collection: Statue of Edward V11 and the Liver Royal Building, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Waterfront
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20th Century Collection: MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962)
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20th Century Collection: Smiling Native North American Indian woman. Photograph by Edward Curtis (1868-1952)


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"Capturing the Essence of the 20th Century: A Kaleidoscope of Moments" The 20th century, a time of remarkable achievements and profound transformations, left an indelible mark on our collective memory. From the iconic Pale Blue Dot image captured by Voyager 1 to Earthrise over Moon witnessed by Apollo 8 astronauts, humanity's perspective expanded beyond imagination. Artists like Laura Knight with her masterpiece "Gypsy Splendour" and Arthur Spooner's depiction of "The Goose Fair, Nottingham" showcased the vibrant spirit and cultural diversity that defined this era. Meanwhile, in 1919, a solar eclipse mesmerized observers worldwide as they marveled at nature's celestial spectacle. In the realm of entertainment, Laurel and Hardy brought laughter to millions through their timeless comedy routines. Their comedic genius transcended borders and generations alike. Similarly, Laura Knight immortalized Elsie on Hassan with her brush strokes capturing both beauty and strength. Photographs such as the awe-inspiring Earthrise photograph became symbols of environmental awareness while igniting a sense of unity among mankind. On a different note, even Bigfoot made its appearance in film during this period - sparking curiosity about unknown creatures lurking within our world. Diego Rivera's mural titled "RIVERA: DAY OF THE DEAD, " adorning Mexico City's Ministry of Public Education building celebrated life amidst death during the Feast of Day Dead—an enduring testament to Mexican culture and traditions. As we journeyed through time together, witnessing milestones like Stan Laurel alongside Oliver Hardy or admiring London's Thames Barrier guarding against rising tides with Canary Wharf looming behind it all—these snapshots encapsulate just some facets that shaped an extraordinary century filled with progress and wonderment.