Backward Collection

Tour bus, 1920s
Ziehler Albert, American Bus Truck Co. Interior, Lower Deck, Looking back. Lower deck, looking backward, of a double-decker bus

Widecombe Fair (colour litho)
3094380 Widecombe Fair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widecombe Fair. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cartoon, The Hero and The Saint (Giuseppe Garibaldi)
Cartoon, The Hero and The Saint -- Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian revolutionary, fights against the unhealthy influence of religious superstition

DOG-CART
The backward facing seat has a box beneath it where you may put your dog. Date: 1872

Swimming on the Stomach, Swimming on the Back (colour litho)
6006712 Swimming on the Stomach, Swimming on the Back (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swimming on the Stomach, Swimming on the Back)

Acrobat performing a backward somersault on two trestles. From a woodcut by Arcangelo Tuccaro, 1599. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)

Gentleman fencer running through an opponent
Gentleman fencer stabbing his opponent after an Evasion, by moving his left leg back when his opponent makes a pass on the outside of the sword

Panic caused by the first appearance of a car in a Korean town (colour litho)
2779488 Panic caused by the first appearance of a car in a Korean town (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The backward somersault (litho)
6026299 The backward somersault (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The backward somersault)

Skating diagrams, and some well-known skaters (b / w photo)
6013646 Skating diagrams, and some well-known skaters (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating diagrams, and some well-known skaters)

The Witches, 1510 (woodcut)
5858420 The Witches, 1510 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 38.9A--27 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: second of two states); German, out of copyright

Boys Playing Street Baseball in the 1920s, 1922 (screen print)
3036040 Boys Playing Street Baseball in the 1920s, 1922 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of two boys dressed in suits)

Staggering Backward From The Ledge Fell With An Awful Thud Upon The Beach Below Illustration By H M Brock From The Childrens Adventure Book The Cragsmen A Story Of Smuggling Days By W Bourne Cooke

Alaska, Panhandle, Inside Passage, Humpback Whale Breaching At Sunset

USA, Humpback Whale (Megaptera Novaeangliae) Breaching; Alaska

Budgie Bird Posteriors

Playing Taba, a variant of Knucklebones, Argentina
Customs of the countryside, Argentinian gauchos playing Taba a variant of the game of Knucklebones, Argentina. The game is played in a field where the taba or talus bone is thrown to the air

France. Par?=?s. Notre Dame cathedral. Portal of St. Anne. Synagogue. AllegorycaI statue depicted with his eyes covered, her crown falling on the floor, the tables of the law reversed

Male gymnast backward leap

Sphere cover - Germans leave French village, 1918
Ruckwarts (meaning backward-going) - the Long March of Grey Uniforms towards the Rhine. A scene drawn by The Sphere special artist Fortunino Matania

People on ships deck playing a game
People on the deck of a ship, playing a game involving wooden models of racehorses, with a racecourse marked out in white

Landscape Constantinople 19th century Pencil
Artokoloro

Illustration of shut valve stopping backward flow of blood

Lord J. Russell Proposing his Measure on the Papal Aggression: the only Retrograde
LORD J. RUSSELL PROPOSING HIS MEASURE ON THE PAPAL AGGRESSION: The only retrograde step I propose to take is that natural action of a man who finds that a blow is aimed at his head

French Fantasy Beauty in see-through drape poses dramatically in front of a mysterious landscape vista. Date: circa 1910s

Tibetan woman with prayer wheel and hair jewelry

Lord J. Russell Proposing his Measure on the Papal Aggression: the only Retrograde
LORD J. RUSSELL PROPOSING HIS MEASURE ON THE PAPAL AGGRESSION: The only retrograde step I propose to take is that natural action of a man who finds that a blow is aimed at his head

Singer 12 Hp Saloon
The Singer 12hp saloon is the quintessential family car of the 1930s, neat, refined and unobtrusive. Backward- opening doors are still common. Date: 1937

Old style bellow camera with Meyer Gorlitz lens

Rapid Reversing / W H Robinson
For rapid reversing, backward streamline. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Raymond Sheppard self portrait - drawing
Raymond Sheppard self portrait - sketching. Artist Raymond Sheppard (1913 - 1958) studied art at Bolt Court under S.G. Boxsius and in addition to exhibiting work at the R.A

Humourous photographer card
A very silly postcard depicting a photographers subject suffering a rather revealing fate, falling backward over some sticks

Two children play on a fence - Devon
Two young children climb up, and lean over, a fence leading into a large field, Devon. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts Date: 1920s

Over Reaction to Fashion
Polish girl wearing fashionable short skirts is forced to take refuge in a Warsaw church from an angry mob demonstrating their disapproval

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"Taking a Backward Glance at the Whimsical Past: A Journey through Time" Step into the vibrant world of yesteryears as we explore a collection of captivating images and moments that take us backward in time. From the lively atmosphere of Widecombe Fair, depicted in a vivid colour lithograph, to the sightseeing adventures aboard a 1920s tour bus, prepare for an enchanting trip down memory lane. In David Wright's artwork titled "Backward Glance, " we catch a glimpse of nostalgia as it intertwines with elegance and beauty. The graceful strokes transport us to an era where charm reigned supreme. Witness the simplicity and rustic charm of transportation in days gone by with the DOG-CART, reminding us of simpler times when horse-drawn carriages were commonplace. Meanwhile, Giuseppe Garibaldi's heroic cartoon portrays both bravery and humor as he takes on life's challenges with his unique perspective. Dive into refreshing memories captured in colourful lithographs showcasing swimming techniques - from mastering stomach glides to relaxing backstrokes - these prints encapsulate carefree summer days spent by tranquil waters. Marvel at the acrobat defying gravity with a breathtaking backward somersault performed on two trestles. This daring act reminds us that sometimes taking risks can lead to extraordinary achievements. Experience the thrill of gentlemanly competition as fencers engage in fast-paced duels; witness their agility as they gracefully maneuver through opponents while running backward, and is an art form that combines athleticism and finesse. Immerse yourself in history through a striking colour lithograph capturing panic caused by witnessing cars for the first time in Korean towns. Reflect upon how progress can often bring about fear and uncertainty amidst change. The mesmerizing litho titled "The Backward Somersault" showcases not only physical prowess but also serves as a metaphor for resilience – reminding us that even when life throws unexpected twists our way, we can triumph over adversity.