Contorted Collection

Charles Darwin, caricatured in Vanity Fair
Caricature of the naturalist Charles Darwin in Vanity Fair Magazine, 1871

Contortionist, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Contortionist, 18th century

Hercules and Diomedes, c. 1560 (marble)
875257 Hercules and Diomedes, c.1560 (marble) by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

gloriosa superba rothschildiana, gloriosa lily
0943 Gloriosa lily Gloriosa superba Rothschildiana

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Cimicifuga simplex Brunette Cohosh / Bugbane Mauve subject

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Tulipa - variety not identified Tulip Pink subject Black b/g

Strangler fig (Ficus sp) growing over Hoop Pine tree(Araucaria cunninghamii) with branches knotting round each other, Morans Falls Track, Green Mountains

Shipwreck
Drawing of what appears to be shipwreck victims, laid in contorted positions. Date: circa 1929

Entrance, box office, security gate, Passion facade, Sagrada Familia, Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada
IMB4824169 Entrance, box office, security gate, Passion facade, Sagrada Familia, Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia, Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family, by Antoni Gaudi

Civa, 1920s (bronze, ivory & onyx)
942733 Civa, 1920s (bronze, ivory & onyx) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); height: 54.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Two Tax Gatherers, c. 1540 (oil on panel)
3849856 Two Tax Gatherers, c.1540 (oil on panel) by Reymerswaele, Marinus van (c.1490-c.1567) (attr. to); 92x74.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

The Sinner, c. 1885 (bronze)
BOO183883 The Sinner, c.1885 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: part of the Gates of Hell group; ); French, out of copyright

Distorted view of Nelsons Column, London (b / w photo)
5999931 Distorted view of Nelsons Column, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distorted view of Nelsons Column, London)

Hysterical epilepsy, face contraction, plate VIII from
REV287044 Hysterical epilepsy, face contraction, plate VIII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

The Dying Gaul (bronze)
XIR175960 The Dying Gaul (bronze) by Gallo-Roman, (1st century BC); Musee Alesia, Alise-Sainte-Reine, France; French, out of copyright

Labours of Hercules, Salone dei Cinquecento (marble)
875154 Labours of Hercules, Salone dei Cinquecento (marble) by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian

Virgin and Child with Angels, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
2970730 Virgin and Child with Angels, c.1610 (oil on panel) by Procaccini, Giulio Cesare (1574-1625); 57.8x41.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Wirt D

"There was an Old Person of Spain, who hated all trouble and pain", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386649 " There was an Old Person of Spain, who hated all trouble and pain", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

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Calendula - variety not identified Marigold Yellow subject Green b/g

SUB_0115
variety not identified Variety not identified Brown subject

TS_0021
Arum - variety not identified Lily - Arum lily / Calla lily Red subject

TH_0097
Inula hookeri Inula Yellow subject White b/g

crocosmia x crocosmiiflora amberglow, crocosmia
4386 Crocosmia Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Amberglow

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variety not identified Fern Green subject Green b/g

TIS_0349
Clematis - variety not identified Clematis Brown subject

VG_0101
Magnolia soulangeana Magnolia Pink subject

VG_0100
Prunus - variety not identified Cherry Brown subject

VG_0095
Dipsacus fullonum Teasel Gold subject

grevillea misty red, gladiolus
4396 Grevillea Grevillea Misty Red

Tree
Digitally manipulated image of tree branches with the appearance that they are rising from cloud or water with soft, muted background colour and pearlescent light

SH_0057
Agapanthus - variety not identified Agapanthus Purple subject White b/g

SK_0277
Viburnum opulus Guelder rose Red subject White b/g

SK_0254
Anthurium - variety not identified Painters palette Pink subject Blue b/g

SK_0586
Cobaea scandens Cup and saucer Purple subject Blue b/g

SK_0168
Capsicum annuum Pepper - Sweet pepper Orange subject

echeveria afterglow, echeveria, orange subject
Echeveria Afterglow Echeveria Orange subject

tibouchina granulosa, glory tree, purple subject
Tibouchina granulosa Glory tree Purple subject

SK_0155
Cyclamen - variety not identified Cyclamen Pink subject Green b/g

SK_0336
Vigna angularis Adzuki bean Green subject Brown b/g

SK_0335
Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore Green subject Grey b/g

RE_0164
Rubus cockburnianus Bramble - Ornamental bramble

cucurbita pepo, courgette, green subject, green background
Cucurbita pepo Courgette Green subject Green background

SK_0071
Leucanthemum vulgare Daisy - Ox-eye daisy White subject Blue b/g

SK_0067
Hosta - variety not identified Hosta Green subject

RE_0167
Hamamelis - variety not identified Witch hazel Yellow subject

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"Contorted: A Journey through Time, Nature, and Art" Step into the world of contortion as we explore various facets that embody this intriguing concept. From Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theories to a shipwreck that defied all odds, contorted narratives unfold before your eyes. Marvel at the Hercules and Diomedes sculpture from the 16th century, where marble captures the intense struggle between these mythical figures. Witness how their bodies intertwine in a contorted dance of strength and power. Nature too reveals its own version of contortion with the gloriosa superba rothschildiana lily. Its vibrant petals twist and turn like an intricate puzzle, showcasing nature's ability to create beauty in unexpected ways. Intriguingly, even man-made structures can embrace contortion. The Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona stands tall with its Passion facade adorned with twisted sculptures that seem to defy gravity itself. Antoni Gaudi's masterpiece is a testament to human creativity pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Artistic expressions further delve into this theme; from a reclining woman gracefully raising her right leg on paper to Civa's bronze figure capturing the essence of movement frozen in time during the 1920s. Not forgetting historical masterpieces such as "Two Tax Gatherers, " which portrays individuals caught up in moral dilemmas while navigating societal expectations. Their faces reflect inner turmoil amidst external pressures - truly a representation of mental contortions faced by many throughout history. Lastly, "The Sinner, " crafted out of bronze in 1885, invites contemplation on our own internal struggles and conflicts within ourselves. This thought-provoking piece challenges us to confront our deepest fears and desires head-on. Join us on this captivating journey through time, nature's wonders, architectural marvels, and artistic expressions – each unveiling different aspects of what it means to be "contorted. " Prepare for an experience that will leave you questioning the boundaries of human existence and the beauty that lies within its complexities.