Choice Collection (page 4)

Traditional Japanese Woodblock of a women in room
A wonderful Ukiyo-e print by the master Kunisada (1786-1865), was in his own time was the most popular and successful print designer in Japan

Vintage Japanese Woodblock print of House Interior
This wonderful colourful Oban woodblock print is by Yamazaki Toshinobu, (1857-1885) Son of a barber; He created thirty woodblock prints of the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion

The Torment of Hatuey, (16th century), 1920s
In 1511, Diego Velazquez set out from Hispaniola to conquer the island of Caobana (Cuba). He was preceded, however, by Hatuey

Lovers in an Upstairs Room, from The Poem of the Pillow, 1788. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
Lovers in an Upstairs Room, from The Poem of the Pillow, 1788. From the British Museum, London

The Judgment of Paris, 1601-1700. Creator: Unknown
The Judgment of Paris, 1601-1700

Colorful exotic fruit for sale, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Harvest of saffron in the Navelli plateau. Abruzzo, Italy, Europe

ATMs (cash machines) Istanbul, Turkey

An Andean farmer sells potatoes during the gastronomic fair Mistura in Lima September 8, 2011. The fair aims to promote Peruvian cuisine by showcasing Peruvian food

A man picks Chinese Lunar New Year decorations inside a shop in Taipei February 10, 2010. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the Year of the Tiger begins on February 14, 2010

Steel bars are pictured in a mill in Chau Khe village outside Hanoi, Vietnam March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Kham

Steel rods are seen at a construction site in Phnom Penh, Cambodia March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Samrang Pring

Watermelons are seen in Talad Thai wholesale market outside Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

Plastic flower bouquet hangs on display for rent at a store in Port-au-Prince
A plastic flower bouquet hangs on display for rent at a store in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

Clocks are seen on the wall of an office in Singapore, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas White

Aluminium heater tubes are seen inside a factory in Dongguan, China April 10, 2018. Picture taken April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yip

Aluminium bar stock is seen inside a factory in Dongguan, China April 10, 2018. Picture taken April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yip

Vendors work at a watermelon stall in Talad Thai wholesale market outside Bangkok, Thailand April 26, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

The reflection of a man walking is seen in the window of a shop selling watches in Singapore January 25, 2018. Picture taken January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

A watchmaker holds a clock in his store in Vienna, Austria January 26, 2018. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Sets of gold bangles are displayed in a showcase of a showroom selling bridal jewellery in Peshawar, Pakistan May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz

Appetizers featuring seal meat are displayed on Parliament Hill in Ottawa
Appetizers featuring seal meat are displayed during an event to mark the first time seal meat is served in the parliamentary restaurant on Parliament Hill in Ottawa March 10, 2010

Hats are seen in a shop in Palermo, Italy, September 20, 2018. Picture taken September 20, 2018. REUTERS/Tony Gentile TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Silver cutlery is seen stored in a drawer at a private home in Valletta, Malta, January 18, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Wedding dresses hang on display for rent at a store in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

Price tags are seen on the samples of pulses that are kept on display for sale at a market in Mumbai, India January 29, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

The Wider Image: Eating street in Singapore
A combination photo shows various popular street foods under $6 from various hawker food stalls and eateries in Singapore, taken between July 28 to 31, 2016

Bread is baked before the time for iftar, or breaking fast, during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in the city of Idlib, Syria May 28, 2019. Picture taken May 28, 2019. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

A set of fake wigs are displayed for sale at a street stand in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 26, 2019. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

Food prepared for Iftar at the GuruNanak Darbar Sikh temple, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 23, 2019. Picture taken May 23, 2019. REUTERS/Christopher Pike

Fishes for sale are seen inside plastic bags at Pabean fish market in Surabaya, Indonesia, August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Palestinian man prepares traditional cakes for sale ahead of Muslim holiday of Eid
A Palestinian man prepares traditional cakes for sale ahead of Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Nablus

Peeled prickly pears are displayed for people to taste during a cactus fruits exhibition in the village of Nilin near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank August 5, 2019

Illustration photo shows various medicine pills in their original packaging in Brussels, Belgium August 9, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman/Illustration

2010 World Cup Football Euphoria. Uruguay National Flag Fruit dispay in a Supermaket in Colonia de Salcramento City, Uruguay

Portugal, Alentejo, Monsaraz, Woman shopping (MR)

Ice cream seller, Cefalu, Sicily, Italy, Europe, MR

Sausages stall at the outdoor market, Limousin, France

Card Game at Table with Same Woman
Angela Waye

The choice to make
Victoria Glinka

Chappell Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Chappell, pianoforte and gramophone salons in London. The image showsa Chappell piano in a fine interior by a fireplace, The choice of the conoisseur. Date: circa 1922

Allenburys Infant Foods Advertisement
An advertisement for Allen & Hanburys Ltd. promoting Allenburys foods for infants, The ideal choice, now and always. The image photographically portrays a young girl feeding a doll from a bottle

William Baker Oxford Bookcase Advertisement
An advertisement for William Baker & Co. Ltd. promoting the Oxford sectional bookcase, well made, handsome and inexpensive, a popular choice for libraries. Date: circa 1920

Frank partridge Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Frank Partridge, promoting a choice selection of old English furniture, including a couple of mahogany pole screens with banners in fine petit point needlework

Felix Minette Bicyclette
An original antique promotional bicycle poster for the retailer Felix Minette, 16 Rue Descombes, Paris. The caption (Je t'ai prevenu Pourquoi n'as-tu pas fait comme moi en prenant de)

Cover design, Astounding Science Fiction, November 1950, pulp science fiction Date: 1950

De Libero Arbitrio (Fragments)
Two fragments of leaves from a copy of De Libero Arbitrio (On Free Choice of Will) by St Augustine. Both are from Book 3 although not from the same leaf. Date: circa 9th Century

Marcovitch Cigarettes Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Marcovitch & Co. Ltd. promoting their cigarettes, renowned for distinctive flavor and choice aroma

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"Choosing the Path: The Broad and Narrow Way to Heaven or Hell" In this captivating black and white illustration, reminiscent of a Snellen chart, we are confronted with the ultimate concept of choice. Just like in life, there are two distinct paths laid out before us - one leading to heaven and the other to hell. As we gaze upon "Between Two Fires, " a thought-provoking artwork by Francis Davis Millet from 1892, we realize that our choices have consequences, and is up to us to navigate through life's challenges and make decisions that align with our values and beliefs. Traveling across continents, we stumble upon souvenir dolls dressed in traditional Hungarian costumes in Budapest. These dolls serve as a reminder that even within cultural diversity, choice plays a significant role in preserving traditions or embracing change. Venturing further into Tel Aviv's bustling Shuk HaCarmel market in Israel, our senses awaken as we encounter an array of delectable food stalls. Here lies another realm - what flavors will tantalize our taste buds? Will it be the spicy Middle Eastern cuisine or something more familiar? Moving on to Lisbon's charming streets, where shop displays showcase vibrant souvenir tiles from Portugal. Each tile tells its own story but also presents us with yet another decision - which piece resonates most with our personal style or memories? Journeying across borders once again brings us face-to-face with Talavera Pottery at El Parian Market in Puebla State, Mexico. This exquisite craftsmanship reminds us that choosing beauty can enrich not only our surroundings but also our souls. Amsterdam greets us next with house-shaped refrigerator magnets beckoning tourists towards their whimsical charm. These souvenirs symbolize freedom – where do you want your imagination to take you? What dreams will these little houses hold for you? A detour leads us down the famous road made immortal by James Herriot's TV series in Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales.