Curiosity Collection (page 8)

Harper's September, c1894. Creator: Edward Penfield
Harper's September, c1894. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878. Creator: Giuseppe de Nittis
The National Gallery and St. Martin's Church (London), c1878

Bradley: his book... c1896. Creator: William H Bradley
Bradley: his book... c1896

Portrait of a young woman leaning on crossed arms, c1790. Creator: English School
Portrait of a young woman leaning on crossed arms, c1790

Portrait de Zélie Courbet, c.1842. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Portrait de Zelie Courbet, c.1842

Johnny Johnson, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Johnny Johnson, [1930s]. Poster for a play. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Barkette, Lina, Mrs. 1923 Jan. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Barkette, Lina, Mrs. 1923 Jan. 18

McCormick, Medill, Master, portrait photograph, 1927 May 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
McCormick, Medill, Master, portrait photograph, 1927 May 8

Old woman with snuff. Creator: Johann Bernhard Scheffer
Old woman with snuff

Paysage au chien, between 1765 and 1770. Creators: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet, Jean-Honore Fragonard
Paysage au chien, between 1765 and 1770

Ri: The Well Curb, from the series "Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Pictures (Furyu...c.1772/73)
Ri: The Well Curb, from the series "Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Pictures (Furyu nishiki-e Ise monogatari)", Japan, c. 1772/73

Ri: The Well Curb, from the series "Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Pictures (Furyu...c.1772/73)
Ri: The Well Curb, from the series "Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Pictures (Furyu nishiki-e Ise monogatari)", Japan, c. 1772/73

Study of a Young Man's Head with Right Arm Outstretched, 1860. Creator: Edward John Poynter
Study of a Young Man's Head with Right Arm Outstretched, 1860

Ishibe, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known...1852
Ishibe, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852

Madame Lavallée and Madame de Valory, 1817. Creator: Vivant Denon
Madame Lavallee and Madame de Valory, 1817

Tartar Women at the Baïdar, Crimea, August 26, 1837, 1842. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Tartar Women at the Baidar, Crimea, August 26, 1837, 1842

The Hour-Glass - painted by H. Le Jeune, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Hour-Glass - painted by H. Le Jeune, 1850. Exhibition of the British Institution....two children are curiously watching the sand passing through an hour-glass - that homely measurer of time

Boys at Peepshow in Street, n.d. Creator: Clarkson Stanfield
Boys at Peepshow in Street, n.d

Mrs. Granberg, 1903. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Mrs. Granberg, 1903

Mrs. Granberg, 1903. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Mrs. Granberg, 1903

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"The trip to Norrige, Kanalvägen July 1855". Creator: Fritz von Dardel
"The trip to Norrige, Kanalvagen July 1855". Pilgrimage to Vreta Monastery

Preserved! Shall this be her grace", 1878. Creator: Fritz von Dardel
Preserved! Shall this be her grace", 1878

Child and porcupine, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Child and porcupine, between c1900 and c1930

Girl with bear cubs, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Girl with bear cubs, between c1900 and c1930

Nude Boy Standing; Stehender Knabenakt, (oil on canvas)
652939 Nude Boy Standing; Stehender Knabenakt, (oil on canvas) by Rohlfs, Christian (1849-1938); 80x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude Boy Standing; Stehender Knabenakt)

Snowy the five week old kitten belonging to Mr and Mrs A Markey of Manchester trys his paw at mixing some music June 1962

A FARMER WITH HIS BULLOCK CART - RURAL LIFE, INDIA
India, Bullocks & Cart in rural scene

NAGA WARRIOR TRIBE BAMBOO DANCE, NAGALAND, NORTH EAST INDIA
India, Nagaland, Naga Warrior tribe performing bamboo dance

BAMBOO POLE CLIMBING, NAGA WARRIOR TRIBE, NAGALAND, NORTH EAST INDIA
India, Nagaland, Naga Warrior tribal feat of climbing Bamboo poles

Christmas lights, Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro, Cornwall. 22nd November 2018
A view of Royal Cornwall Museum decorated in Christmas lights. The lights were switched on the day before at the same time as the City of Lights, Truros midwinter lantern festival

Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigirs) tigress, stopping due to sound from camera while patrolling, Kanha National Park, Central India. Camera trap image

Eastbourne Holiday Weather
June 1950: Holidaymakers studing the meteorology charts on the seafront at Eastbourne, East Sussex. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

German Shepherd puppy

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) swimming in open water at night, Guadeloupe Island, Mexico. Caribbean

The Tiny Wallum Sedge Frog
The tiny sedgefrog hiding in the undergrowth of plants growing in a pond. (Litoria olongburensis) - also known as the sharp-snouted reed frog

RIC200 Events Board, Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro, Cornwall. 28th February 2018
A view of the events board, advertising RIC200, outside Royal Cornwall Museum. The exhibitions and programme of events ran until January 2019 as part of the Royal Institution of Cornwalls bicentenary

Red-collared lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubritorquis) pair examining hole in Eucalyptus as a potential nesting hollow. Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia

Young Leopard (Panthera pardus) looking at camera in morning light. Serengeti, Tanzania

Group of four Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) Mkuze, South Africa

Patterdale terrier dog puppy, Korka, age 4 months

Leopard (Panthera pardus) cub looking up at birds (out of frame) with mother in background, Khwai River, Botswana

RF - Two Gypsy vanner geldings standing together looking away, Greyrock, Wyoming, USA. June

Wild Mustang horses interacting, Pryor mountains, Montana, USA. June

Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) male, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, June

Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) adult feeding on teasel seeds, UK, February

Blue-eyed Ragdoll kitten walking forward, against white background

Harvest mice (Micromys minutus) on wheat stems, Devon, UK, July. Captive. Not available for Greetings card and Notelets in the UK until 24/08/16

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Curiosity: From Landseer's Shoeing to the Curiosity Rover" Step into a world where curiosity knows no bounds, as we embark on a journey through time and space. In 1844, artist Edwin Henry Landseer captured the essence in his masterpiece "Shoeing, " showcasing the inquisitive nature of Border Terrier Dogs sitting together. Fast forward to 1938, when another glimpse into curiosity was revealed. Goats with their heads stuck through a net fence, displaying their unwavering determination to explore beyond boundaries. But it's not just our furry friends who embody this trait. A French Bulldog Puppy captures hearts with its wide-eyed wonderment, reminding us that even the smallest creatures possess an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Venturing beyond our earthly realm, we encounter the awe-inspiring Curiosity rover artwork. This robotic explorer epitomizes humanity's relentless pursuit of understanding distant worlds and unraveling mysteries yet unknown. Returning closer to home, a Great Pyrenees lies amidst wild Poppy flowers at Antelope Valley California – an enchanting scene that beckons us to appreciate both beauty and intrigue found within nature itself. Back on familiar ground, Border Terrier Dog puppies curiously investigate their surroundings within a barn – playful innocence intertwined with an eagerness for discovery. In another unexpected encounter, Pygmy Goat kids find themselves captivated by something as simple as investigating a polythene bag. Their fascination reminds us that sometimes it is life's simplest things that ignite our sense of wonder. Even in urban landscapes like Bristol, UK, young urban Red foxes poke their heads over walls - emblematic figures representing resilience and adaptability while embracing new experiences lurking around every corner. Nature once again takes center stage as an Italian Greyhound stands gracefully amidst white sands and ice plant at Carmel Beach California – demonstrating how they are lead us to breathtaking vistas and unexpected encounters.