Artificial Collection (page 7)

A FRENCH VAGABOND
The French chemineau tramps the roads in his sabots, answerable to no man, scornful of societys artificial ways - a free man, indeed, but gets cold and hungry in winter... Date: 1850

HUSBAND / WIFE / BRIGHTON
A husband and wife, photographed in a studio with artificial grass Date: circa 1870

TOBOGGANING, RUSSIA 1800
Tobogganing on an artificial slope in Russia. Date: circa 1800

Dressmakers Workshop
Women working in a dressmakers workshop. Date: 1894

LONDON OYSTER STALL
A London oyster stall Date: circa 1900

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England, Lincolnshire, Skegness, Plastic artificial Palm Tree with amusement arcade behind in clear blue sky

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England, Lincolnshire, Skegness, Plastic artificial Palm Tree with amusement arcade behind in clear blue sky

Japan, Technology, Robotics, Robot playing the piano keyboards

The Five Orders of Periwigs, November 1761. November 1761. Creator: William Hogarth
The Five Orders of Periwigs, November 1761

Santa with Gifts Outside a Paper Chimney
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Dentures With Missing Tooth
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Teeth and Gums
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Gold Hill, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Gold Hill, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal, c1930s. Culebra, formerly Gaillard Cut, is an artificial valley forming part of the Panama Canal and was a great engineering feat of its time

On their Way to Battle, First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
On their Way to Battle, First World War, c1916, (c1920)....some of the Worcesters [Worcestershire Regiment], mentioned by Sir Douglas Haig for their gallantry against the German counter-attacks

Royal Lakes, Rangoon, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Royal Lakes, Rangoon, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Kew Gardens, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Sackler Crossing, a twisting bridge over the artificial lake made of granite and bronze, dating from 2006, Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey, England

Page from a wallpaper sample book
Bound wallpaper sample book, containing 419 pages of mainly surface roller printed and some hand block printed wallpaper samples, manufactured between 1885 and 1890s. Date: 1885-1890

A young Spiny / Yellow / Longsnouted Seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus), in an aquarium attached to plastic seagrass leaves. This seahorse is part of a UK seahorse breeding program

Coade stone factory, Narrow Wall, Lambeth, London, c1800. Coade stone is an artificial stone material which is highly weather-resistant

Coade Stone factory yard on Narrow Wall Street, Lambeth, London, c1800

View of the Coade Stone Factory in Narrow Wall, Lambeth, London, 1801

Entrance to Coade and Sealeys Gallery of Coade stone sculpture, Lambeth, London, 1802
Entrance to Coade and Sealeys Gallery of Coade stone sculpture, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London, 1802. View with an allegorical scene above the door and two atlantes either side of it

Sculpture by a cascade, Palace of Caserta, Campania, Italy. The Palace of Caserta was built in the 18th century for the Bourbon kings of Naples

The Ana Sagar, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Ana Sagar, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Observation with Sextant and Artificial Horizon. July 1895, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 2 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

A glimpse of the great artificial lake at Riberao das Lages, 1914. Built by the Rio de Janeiro Tramway, Light and Power Company. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell

Horseshoe Falls on the River Dee, near Llangollen, Wales, early 20th century. The falls are created by an artificial weir

Artificial florist, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Henri Moissan, French chemist, c1883 (1903). Moissan (1852-1907) working on fluorine in his laboratory at l Ecole de pharmacie, Paris. He isolated fluorine in 1883

Henri Moissan, French chemist, c1900. Moissan (1852-1907) recovering diamonds after dissolving the iron surrounding them after the final stage in his production of artificial diamonds at the Edison

Nuwara Wewa, an artificial lake, in Anuradhapura, 2nd century
Nuwara Wewa, an artificial lake built to conserve water by the ancient rulers, in Anuradhapura, 2nd century

Wallpaintings and False Doors, Temple of Sethos I, Abydos, Egypt, 19th Dynasty, c1280 BC
Wallpaintings and False Doors, Temple of Sethos I (Seti I), Abydos, Egypt, 19th Dynasty, c1280 BC. Sethos I making offerings to Osiris, Sanctuary of Osiris

Henri Moissan, French chemist, 1900. Moissan (1852-1907) at his desk at the Edison workshops, Paris, where he worked on the production of artificial diamonds

Silbury Hill, Wiltshire, England, 1836. A prehistoric earth mound thought to date from c2500 BC, Silbury Hill is the largest man-made mound in Europe. Its purpose is still unknown

The Karaweik Royal Barge on the eastern shore of Kandawgyi Lake Yangon 3
Yangon, Mandalay - 23 January 2013; Lake Kandawgi, near the centre of Yangon, is artificial - it was built by the British as a reservoir, but is now primarily used for recreation

Solitary palm tree in Lake Inya, Yangon 3
Yangon, Myanmar - 23 January 2013; All alone. A solitary palm tree on a tiny island in the centre of Lake Inya, Yangon. Inya Lake is the largest lake in Yangon

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Yangon, Myanmar - 23 January 2013; All alone. A solitary palm tree on a tiny island in the centre of Lake Inya, Yangon. Inya Lake is the largest lake in Yangon

Aamo Square in San Francisco, California

Artificial Breastfeeding
A mother breastfeeds her child artificially with the device of Dr Auvard : inset, the device of Dr Bailly Date: circa 1880

FLOWER-MAKER, 18TH CENTURY. The manufacture of artificial flower bouquets. Copper engraving from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, 18th century

Wigs
The store room for Wigs that have been made for Judges at Ede Ravenscroft in London

Model of Sputnik 2
Sputnik 2. Cut-away model of the top of the rocket carrying Sputnik 2, the second man-made object to be placed into orbit

Europe, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on Europe. North is at top

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Rutland water is one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe

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Supertrees in the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore seen at dawn

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Supertrees in the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore seen at dawn

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Supertrees in the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore seen at dawn

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Overview by night of the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

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"Exploring the Boundaries of Artificial: From Tesla's Vision to Modern Marvels" In 1899, Nikola Tesla, the brilliant scientist and inventor, envisioned a world where science would unlock new possibilities. His experiments with electricity laid the foundation for artificial advancements that continue to shape our lives today. One such marvel is "Artificial Moonlight" by David Wright. This breathtaking artwork captures the ethereal beauty of moonlit nights, reminding us of our fascination with artificial illumination. Looking at a satellite image of North America at night, we witness how cities glow like beacons in the darkness - evidence of humanity's relentless pursuit to conquer nature through artificial means. But it's not just about lights; artifice extends beyond aesthetics. Take French artificial fishing flies or English counterparts - meticulously crafted imitations designed to deceive fish into biting. These tiny creations showcase human ingenuity in replicating nature's allure. Similarly, bonsai dwarf pines have been shaped over years using meticulous techniques since 1889 C013 / 8769. These miniature trees embody patience and dedication as they mimic their full-sized counterparts through careful cultivation. Moving beyond nature-inspired artifice, we encounter everyday examples like false teeth - an innovation that has restored countless smiles and improved quality of life for many individuals worldwide. The realm also encompasses medical breakthroughs such as hip replacements. Artwork depicting this advancement pays tribute to figures like Douglas Bader, a flying ace during World War II who continued his heroic feats despite losing both legs in an accident – showcasing resilience empowered by technology. Advancements don't stop there; prosthetic robotic arms are now possible thanks to computer-driven precision engineering. Imagining these bionic limbs brings forth visions of limitless potential for those who have lost their natural appendages. On a grand scale lies Palm Islands construction in Dubai – man-made islands reshaping coastlines and pushing boundaries on what can be achieved artificially. The audacity of such projects showcases human ambition and engineering prowess.