Adaptation Collection

Pinus cembra, Arolla pine - Coloured copper engraving by Warner based on a watercolour by Ferdinand Bauer. A.B. Lambert, A description of the genus Pinus, London, 1803, t. 23 Date: 1803

Economics a la Heath Robinson
Do not scrap your disused lighting, heating, or cooking apparatus; they can be easily adapted to other requirements. Please note

Scene from movie The First Men in the Moon - H. G. Wells
A scene from the Gaumont film adaptation of the H. G. Wells book, The First Men on the Moon, in which the author approved all dresses and supervised the production

Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer -the US Navy adaptation of the B-24 Liberator

Ballet Dancer Robert Helpmann as Hamlet
Ballet Dancer Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) as Hamlet - London, New Theatre - Old Vic Production. Date: circa 1942

Araucaria columnaris & A. heterophyllo - Coloured copper engraving by Warner based on watercolours by Ferdinand Bauer, A.B. Lambert, A description of the genus Pinus, London, 1803, t.39 Date: 1803

Green Tree Python - Distribution: forests of New Guinea and North East Australia
PM-10543 Green Tree Python Distribution: forests of New Guinea and North East Australia Chondropython viridis Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

BEAU GESTE
Robert Preston, Ray Milland, Gary Cooper and Brian Donlevy (not to mention Susan Hayward) star in Wellmans wonderful adaptation of P C Wrens tale of the Foreign Legion

Barry as Phaedra
ANN SPRANGER BARRY as Phaedra in the English adaptation of Racines Phedre

Engraving depicting smeaton's adaptation of Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine
5309476 Engraving depicting smeaton's adaptation of Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting smeaton's adaptation of Newcomen's atmospheric steam engine)

Costumes de Différent Pays, Homme des Landes de Bordeaux Allant à la Ville, c1797
Costumes de Different Pays, Homme des Landes de Bordeaux Allant a la Ville, c1797

A new home on wheels (father and son), Yuba County, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
A new home on wheels (father and son). Yuba County, California

Fur seal colony enjoy the heat of the sun at the Walvis Bay near lighthouse at Sandwich Harbour, Swacopmund, Namibia, Africa

Cover of Sheet Music for Samson, an Oratorio by Handel, published in 1759 (engraving)
XJF323038 Cover of Sheet Music for Samson, an Oratorio by Handel, published in 1759 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

Lowland copperhead snake (Austrelaps superbus) male basking on rusty trailer, on farm in evening. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Alice Brookes in the role of Robinson Crusoe. Date: 1896

RF- White storks (Ciconia ciconia) nesting on poles erected by the city of Caceres in Extremadura, Spain, to compensate for the removal of an old farmhouse supporting a colony of storks

Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) female feeding from Datura flower, Papallacta, Ecuador, Andes, South America, January

Lost Tewkesbury a62_01814
St Marys Lane, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. A view from the south east showing a row of mediaeval, timber framed buildings on the north side of St Marys Lane

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A split shot of a venomous banded yellowlip sea snake, Laticauda colubrina, also known as a sea krait, cruusing over a shallow reef in the Philippines with a palm tree covered island above

Lillah McCarthy
A portrait painting of English actress and theatrical manager, Lillah Emma McCarthy, 1875-1960, who is seen here, in costume, playing The Dumb Wife, by Anatole France

Vile Bodies
A stage adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel Vile Bodies at the Vaudeville Theatre. Date: 1932

Medical Text (Pietro D'Abano?) (Fragment)
Six folios from a medical text, parchment. The text has yet to be positively identified but has been suggested as Pietro D'Abano's adaptation of the Universal Canons of Johannes Mesue

Music cover, Serenade in the Night, Joe Loss
Music cover, Serenade in the Night (Violino Tzigano), English lyrics and musical adaptation by Jimmy Kennedy, original song by C A Bixio and B Cherubini, played by Joe Loss. Date: 1935

Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus) feeding on icicle formed from sap of Painted maple tree (Acer pictum). Hokkaido, Japan. February

Female Welwitschia plant (Welwitschia mirabilis), cones in flower, Kunene region, Namibia, Africa, May

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Mule deer jumps fencing in the Adel Mountains near Cascade, Montana Date: 07/01/2010

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Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz Island. The Galapagos Tortoise in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Date: 10/02/2010

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Africa, Namibia, Puros. Desert dwelling elephants of Kaokoland. Date: 26/08/2009

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Africa, Namibia, Puros. Desert dwelling elephants of Kaokoland. Date: 26/08/2009

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Grey Kestrel, Falco ardosiaceus, perched and eating termites as they fly out of a tree branch in Masai Mara, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

Wagon built on the farm utilizing parts of wrecked Dodge... Oregon, Kirby (Josephine County), 1939
Wagon built on the farm utilizing parts of wrecked Dodge truck. " The team can haul three times as much." Oregon, Kirby (Josephine County)

Mr Charles Vincent in the character of Dorllas or Eumenes in Aaron Hills adaptation of Voltaires Merope
6337657 Mr Charles Vincent in the character of Dorllas or Eumenes in Aaron Hills adaptation of Voltaires Merope, Drury Lane Theatre, 1777 by Reading, B

a collection of Nepenthaceae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho)
746697 a collection of Nepenthaceae from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899 (colour litho) by Haeckel, Ernst (1824-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nepenthes)

Mrs Mary Bulkley in the character of Mrs Wilding in David Garricks adaptation of James Shirleys The Gamesters
6337874 Mrs Mary Bulkley in the character of Mrs Wilding in David Garricks adaptation of James Shirleys The Gamesters, Drury Lane Theatre, 1782 by Thornthwaite, J

A short-tailed weasel sitting in the snow, looking forward, USA
A short-tailed weasel (Mustela erminea) camouflaged in its white winter coat, looking out over the snow; United States of America

Atto Primo, First page of libretto of Lichtenthal
LRI3088627 Atto Primo, First page of libretto of Lichtenthals adaptation of Mozarts Idomeneo, Re di Creta, 1843 (ink on paper) by Lichtenthal, Peter (1780-1853); Biblioteca del Conservatorio G

A robber crab climbing a coconut palm, Christmas Island, Indian Ocean (photo)
5998168 A robber crab climbing a coconut palm, Christmas Island, Indian Ocean (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A robber crab climbing a coconut palm)

Ann Brown and George Mattocks in the operatic version
Miss Ann Brown and Mr. George Mattocks in the characters of Miranda and Ferdinand in an operatic version of William Shakespeares The Tempest, Covent Garden Theatre, 1776

Poster advertising a performance of the play Germinal
CHT162728 Poster advertising a performance of the play Germinal by Emile Zola (1840-1902) at the Theatre du Chatelet (litho) by Levy, Emile (1826-90); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Harris Sewing Machine adapted to electric motor. 1920s

Nocturnal animals (engraving)
5216879 Nocturnal animals (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nocturnal animals)

Cartoon, The Political Chameleon -- satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis ability to change his partys allegiance from Protectionism to Free Trade in anticipation of an approaching General

Cartoon, William Terriss as Squire Thornhill in a production entitled Olivia, an adaptation of The Vicar of Wakefield. 1885

Design for alterations to the Third Castle (pen & ink with wash on paper)
2560068 Design for alterations to the Third Castle (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Wyatt, James (1746-1813); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; British, out of copyright

Design for alterations to the Third Castle (pen & ink with wash on paper)
2560067 Design for alterations to the Third Castle (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Brown, Capability (1716-83); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Robin des Bois, Acte II, Scene derniere (engraving)
6005555 Robin des Bois, Acte II, Scene derniere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin des Bois, Acte II, Scene derniere)

The adaptation of ancient buildings to modern conditions (b / w photo)
6007768 The adaptation of ancient buildings to modern conditions (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Adaptation: Embracing Change in a World of Possibilities" In the realm of economics, adaptation is akin to the ingenious contraptions depicted in Heath Robinson's illustrations. Just like Pinus cembra, or the Arolla pine, which adapts to harsh mountainous conditions, we too must find innovative ways to navigate and thrive amidst challenges. As if plucked from H. G. Wells' "The First Men in the Moon, " the US Navy's Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer exemplifies adaptation at its finest - transforming a bomber into an effective anti-submarine aircraft. Nature itself showcases remarkable adaptations with Araucaria columnaris and A. Heterophyllo trees gracefully adapting their forms to suit diverse environments. Similarly, the Green Tree Python effortlessly blends into its surroundings within forests of New Guinea and North East Australia. Just as Henry Irving mesmerized audiences as Mephistopheles in W. G. Wills' Faust, our ability to adapt allows us to take on different roles and conquer new frontiers – much like Beau Geste or Barry portraying Phaedra. A futuristic space scene inspired by Arthur C. Clarke's novel "The City And The Stars" reminds us that adaptation extends beyond earthly boundaries; it propels us towards uncharted territories where innovation reigns supreme. Yet even closer to home lies Lathyrus japonicus, commonly known as sea pea – resiliently adapting along coastal regions despite rising sea levels threatening low-lying lands worldwide. As protection costs soar, we must seek sustainable solutions for these vulnerable areas. Ultimately, adaptation is not merely survival but embracing change with open arms. Like The Breach at Alkborough on the Humber Estuary in Eastern England illustrates - it urges us to confront challenges head-on while seeking cost-effective strategies that safeguard our future. In this ever-evolving world, adaptation becomes our compass guiding us through uncertainty, enabling us to thrive amidst the winds of change.