Blown Away Collection

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Vertigo Artography

Storm in Paris (colour litho)
2807724 Storm in Paris (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storm in Paris. A Paris. Ouragan sur les boulevards)

Woman being carried off by her enormous hat on a windy day (engraving)
6030942 Woman being carried off by her enormous hat on a windy day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pre-Raphaelite Sketching Inconvenience in Windy Weather (pen & ink on paper)
BBC199376 Pre-Raphaelite Sketching Inconvenience in Windy Weather (pen & ink on paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

"Blow, blow, little breeze, and Conrads hat seize
3474197 " Blow, blow, little breeze, and Conrads hat seize." from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Rackham

A Bit of a Breeze (coloured engraving)
3638365 A Bit of a Breeze (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bit of a Breeze.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

A circus tent carried away by a gust of wind (colour litho)
2795709 A circus tent carried away by a gust of wind (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A circus tent carried away by a gust of wind at Saint Etienne)

Par-dessus les Moulins! (colour litho)
3098446 Par-dessus les Moulins! (colour litho) by Delort, Charles Edouard (1841-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Par-dessus les Moulins)

A walk on a windy day (chromolitho)
977037 A walk on a windy day (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A walk on a windy day)

The Goose Girl (colour litho)
3622327 The Goose Girl (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goose Girl)

King George IV and his Lost Cap (engraving)
2796531 King George IV and his Lost Cap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George IV and his Lost Cap. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1891)

Windy Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190132 Windy Weather, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

A Squall, pub. H Humphrey, London, 1810 (hand-coloured engraving)
872459 A Squall, pub. H Humphrey, London, 1810 (hand-coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Goosegirl, 1909
Blow, blow, little breeze, and Conrads hat seize. The Goosegirl from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Circus tent blown away, Saint Etienne, France, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 12th April 1903

Latin America. Panama. Tranquil seas off the southern coast
Panama. Tranquil seas off the southern coast

Panama. San Blas Islands off the northern coast of Panama

Panama. Island of Porvenir in the San Blas Islands off the northern coast of Panama

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"Blown Away: A Whirlwind of Windy Moments in Art" Step into a world where gusts of wind take center stage, leaving us awe-inspired and utterly blown away. From the stormy skies over Paris to the comical mishaps caused by unruly breezes, these captivating artworks capture the power and unpredictability of nature. In "Storm in Paris, " a vividly colored lithograph transports us to a tempestuous day in the city of love. Dark clouds loom overhead as rain pours down, creating an atmosphere charged with energy and anticipation. Meanwhile, an engraving depicts a woman being carried off by her enormous hat on a blustery day. With arms flailing and feet lifted from the ground, she becomes both victim and spectacle as her fashion accessory takes control. Even artists themselves face challenges when confronted with windy weather. In "Pre-Raphaelite Sketching Inconvenience in Windy Weather, " we witness their struggle through delicate pen strokes on paper. Yet amidst frustration, there is also beauty found in capturing life's unpredictable moments. The whimsical verse "Blow, blow little breeze, and Conrad's hat seize" accompanies another enchanting scene—a bit of mischief brought about by wind's mischievous touch. This colored engraving invites us to embrace spontaneity and find joy even when things don't go according to plan. But it isn't just hats that fall prey to strong winds; entire circus tents can be swept away too. In a vibrant lithograph aptly titled "A Circus Tent Carried Away by a Gust of Wind, " chaos ensues as acrobats scramble for safety while colorful fabric billows high above them. For those seeking respite from such turbulent conditions, "Par-dessus les Moulins. " offers solace. This tranquil color lithograph transports us to idyllic countryside scenes where wind rustles through fields dotted with charming windmills. Yet, windy days can also be an opportunity for adventure.