Checkered Collection

Le Mans 24 Hour Race: Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon Ford GT40 Mk II take the chequered flag to win just ahead of Shelby
Bruce McLaren (NZL) and Chris Amon (NZL) Ford GT40 Mk II take the chequered flag to win just ahead of Shelby American Inc. team mates Denny Hulme (NZL) and Ken Miles (USA) Ford GT40 Mk II

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Judy Garland as Dorothy, with her dog Toto, in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz

Alfa Romeo 158, Nino Farina winning International Trophy race at Silverstone in 1950

Le Mans 24 Hours Race: Willy Mairesse with Jean Beurlys Ferrari 330 P4 finished the race in third position
Willy Mairesse (BEL) with " Jean Beurlys" (Jean Blaton) (BEL) Ferrari 330 P4 finished the race in third position. Le Mans 24 Hours Race, Le Sarthe, France, 11 June 1967

HENRI DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC (1865-1901). French painter. A photographic double portrait with Toulouse-Lautrec posing as model as well as painter

1951 British Grand Prix - Jose Froilan Gonzalez: Jose Froilan Gonzalez, 1st position
1951 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, Great Britain. 14 July 1951. Jose Froilan Gonzalez (Ferrari 375), 1st position. This was Ferraris first GP victory. Ref-51/36 #35

Methoni, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe

Woman police officer attending an accident where a man appears to have fallen off a ladder. She is speaking into her hand-held radio. Date: circa 1970s

Woman police officer in new Surrey uniform
Woman police officer (Eileen Greenwood) in the new Surrey uniform introduced in 1973. The jacket was single-breasted with four buttons, and the hat was in black and white with a checked design

Knight of the mid 15th century in battle armor with weapons.. He wears a checkered tunic over stocking, with two angels above holding his coat of arms. The weapons include a war hammer A and sword E

Robert Shaw Actor with shark Jaws June 1975

Young man wearing an open plaid shirt in a backyard

Blue Vase with Oranges, 1907 (oil on canvas)
1195960 Blue Vase with Oranges, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 45.5x56.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Nashville 1933
Street scene in Nashville Tennessee, with double-decker buses checkered cabs and even a horse-drawn wagon

Stirling Moss winning 1957 British Grand Prix at Aintree in the Vanwall. Creator: Unknown
Stirling Moss winning 1957 British Grand Prix at Aintree in the Vanwall

Formula One World Championship
Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F2002 crosses the finish line to win the French Grand Prix and claim his record equalling fifth F1 world drivers championship

Formula One World Championship
Jack Brabham (AUS) Brabham BT19 takes the chequered flag to win his fourth Grand Prix in a row. German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 7 August 1966.

Snake's head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris
5856138 Snake's head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris; (add.info.: Snake's head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris)

Shape Play 3
Mareike Böhmer

Shape Play 2
Mareike Böhmer

Shape Play 1
Mareike Böhmer

Shape Play 8
Mareike Böhmer

British Formula Three Championship
Jamie Green (GBR) Carlin Motorsport won both races but was disqualified from the opening race for a technical infringement

Le Mans 24 Hour Race
Jacques Chienisse (FRA) with Roger de Lageneste (FRA) Ecurie Savin-Calberson Alpine A210 Renault (Left) finish in eleventh position alngside twelfth placed Guy Verrier (FRA) with Robert Bouharde (FRA)

Put a tiger in your heart
Jota de jai

Formula One World Championship
Race winner Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus 25 crosses the line just ahead of second placed Bruce McLaren (NZL) Cooper T73 who ran out of fuel on the final lap

Formula One World Championship
Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus 25 crosses the line behind backmarker Richie Ginther (USA) BRM P261 to snatch victory from his faltering competitors. Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 14 June 1964.

Formula One World Championship
Race winner Jacques Laffite (FRA) Ligier JS11 punches the air in delight as he takes the chequered flag at the end of the race. Brazilian Grand Prix, Rd 2, Interlagos, Brazil, 4 February 1979

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Tyrrell 006 takes the chequred flag and fourth position, good enough for him to take his third and final World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Race winner Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus 25 takes the chequered flag at the end of the race. British Grand Prix, Aintree, 21 July 1962

Formula One World Championship
Race winner Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus 25 takes the chequered flag at the end of the race. British Grand Prix, Aintree, 21 July 1962

Formula One World Championship
Race winner Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 72D takes the chequered flag ahead of his second placed team mate Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Lotus 72D

Formula One World Championship
Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell 006 celebrates his second place finish as he crosses the finish line. German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 5 August 1973. BEST IMAGE

Non-Championship Formula One
Tom Pryce (GBR) Shadow (Right) takes the chequered flag as he claims is first and only F1 victory. Race of Champions, Brands Hatch, England, 16 March 1975.

Formula One World Championship
The chequered flag is waved at the end of the race. United States Grand Prix West, Rd 4, Long Beach, USA, 2 April 1978. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship, Rd 9, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979
Race winner Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Williams FW07 crosses the finish line to secure the first victory for Frank Williams team

Formula One World Championship
Ronnie Peterson (SWE) March 761 takes the chequered flag at the end of the race to claim March's third and last F1 GP victory. Italian Grand Prix, Rd 13, Monza, Italy, 12 September 1976.

Ballerina in der Treppe
James Graf

Formula One World Championship
Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Ferrari 312T2 takes the chequered flag to secure his first race win with Ferrari and claim the first victory for tyre manufacturer Michelin

Formula One World Championship
James Hunt (GBR) McLaren M23 celebrates as takes the chequered flag at the end of the race. Declared the race winner on the day, he was subsequently disqualified at a later hearing in September

2020 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 06: Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri AT0, 1st position, passes his team on the pit wall during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday September 06

the hypnotic floor
Gilbert Claes

Formula Ford 1600
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) complete with another winnerA•s garland and the chequered flag used to wave him home. Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, 1981

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Russell Ingall (GBR) Caltex Havoline Racing Team Ford Falcon takes hisfirst race victory for Ford. Australian V8 Supercars, Rd 7, Bigpond 300, Queensland Raceway, Australia, 20 July 2003

Formula One World Championship
Ayrton Senna (BRA) West Surrey Racing Ralt RT/83-Toyota punches the air as he takes the chequered flag to take both race and championship victory

Formula One World Championship
James Hunt (GBR) McLaren M23 punches the air in delight as he takes the chequered flag and wins the race. Dutch Grand Prix, Rd 12, Zandvoort, Holland, 29 August 1976

A Vague Reflection
Mohammad Metri

Formula One World Championship
Jody Scheckter (RSA) Tyrrell 007 takes the chequered flag to win his home GP. South African Grand Prix, Rd 3, Kyalami, South Afirca, 1 March 1975

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"Checkered: A Symbol of Triumph and Style" In the thrilling Le Mans 24 Hour Race, Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon proudly waved the checkered flag as their Ford GT40 Mk II crossed the finish line, narrowly defeating their Shelby American Inc. Teammates led by Denny Hulme. Just like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, who followed the yellow brick road to find her way home with Toto by her side, we can't help but be captivated by the timeless charm of Judy Garland donning her iconic checkered dress. At another exhilarating Le Mans 24 Hours Race, Willy Mairesse and Jean Beurlys showcased their skill behind the wheel of a Ferrari 330 P4, securing an impressive third-place finish amidst fierce competition. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's photographic double portrait reveals his artistic genius while also capturing him posing as both model and painter. His checkered past becomes part of his enigmatic allure. The historic 1951 British Grand Prix witnessed Jose Froilan Gonzalez claim victory for Ferrari in their first-ever GP win. The checkered flag marked not only a triumph for Gonzalez but also a significant milestone for this legendary racing team. From Methoni in Greece to galleries worldwide, blue vases adorned with oranges bring a touch of elegance to any space. Their delicate patterns reminiscent of a subtle checkered design add sophistication to every corner they grace. In today's modern world, women police officers confidently attend accidents and wear new Surrey uniforms with pride. Breaking barriers and embracing change while upholding law and order is truly commendable - these brave women are paving the way forward on a path paved with checks. Transporting us back to medieval times when knights fought valiantly on horseback clad in battle armor embellished with intricate checks; they were symbols of honor, courage, and chivalry that still resonate today.