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Waterfowl, 1652. Creator: Gysbert Gillisz. de Hondecoeter
Waterfowl, 1652

Frog by a Dandelion with Flies, c.1877-c.1938. Creator: Joan van Noort
Frog by a Dandelion with Flies, c.1877-c.1938

Pelicans in Artis Zoo, 1880. Creator: Johannes Cornelis van Essen
Pelicans in Artis Zoo, 1880

Man with a viewing box, and a seller of songs, 1868-1928. Creator: Henry Reynolds Steer
Man with a viewing box, and a seller of songs, 1868-1928. A blind man with an early version of a magic lantern is accompanied by a young woman selling sheet music

The Musicians, c.1876-c.1877. Creator: Henriette Ronner
The Musicians, c.1876-c.1877. An amusing contrast can discerned in this lively scene by Henriette Ronner-Knip, renowned for her sentimental depictions of cats and dogs in domestic interiors

Portrait of the Dentist Bartholomew Ruspini, 1749-1802. Creators: George Romney, Sir Joshua Reynolds
Portrait of the Dentist Bartholomew Ruspini, 1749-1802

The Butterflies, 1871. Creator: August Allebe
The Butterflies, 1871

The Peddlers, 1635-1650. Creator: Andrea de Leone
The Peddlers, 1635-1650

Anna Leafing Through a Portfolio of Prints, 1874. Creator: Laura Theresa Epps Alma-Tadema
Anna Leafing Through a Portfolio of Prints, 1874

Interior of aquarium, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. between 1890 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Interior of aquarium, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. between 1890 and 1910

les premieres operations Italiennes; un biplan autrichien sur Venise le 24 mai, 1915. Creator: R Paoletti
les premieres operations Italiennes; un biplan autrichien sur Venise le 24 mai: la population sur les terrasses, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Ducks, c.1675-c.1680. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Ducks, c.1675-c.1680

Barkhausen, Mrs. portrait photograph, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Barkhausen, Mrs. portrait photograph, not before 1916

Stettheimer, Florine, Miss, standing outdoors, 1931 Aug. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Stettheimer, Florine, Miss, standing outdoors, 1931 Aug. 19

Thomas, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 July 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Thomas, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 July 13

Shearson, Phyllis, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Sept. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Shearson, Phyllis, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Sept. 22

Wurtzburg, Irene, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wurtzburg, Irene, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 May 8

Rutland, Belle, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 31. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Rutland, Belle, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 31

Whithorn, Mr. portrait photograph, 1917 June 29. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Whithorn, Mr. portrait photograph, 1917 June 29

Vaughan, Edith, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Vaughan, Edith, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar

Pennock, Elise T. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Oct. 23. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Pennock, Elise T. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Oct. 23

Pauli-Von Schmidt, Elizabeth, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Nov. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Pauli-Von Schmidt, Elizabeth, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Nov. 11

Osborn, Audrey, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Osborn, Audrey, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1942

Female Model, 1930. Creator: Vilhelm Lundstrom
Female Model, 1930

Melville, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Melville, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

McCormack, R.R. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
McCormack, R.R. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915

Loos, Helen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Loos, Helen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Mar. 6

Langley, William C. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Langley, William C. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 June 22

Work, B.G. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Work, B.G. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Apr. 30

L'Afrique et l'orient dans les brumes du nord, 1914. Creator: Unknown
L'Afrique et l'orient dans les brumes du nord; Ils repondent par un sourire a ces attentions et leur humeur est accueillante a la familiarite envahissante des enfants, 1914

Martinus Rorbye, 1837. Creator: Constantin Hansen
Martinus Rorbye, 1837

Unidentified woman, possibly Miss Beatrice Wood, (1916?). Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified woman, possibly Miss Beatrice Wood, (1916?)

Hamilton, E.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913 or 1914. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Hamilton, E.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913 or 1914

Portrait of René Descartes (1596-1650), 1647-1648. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), 1647-1648

Gray, Horace, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Jan. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gray, Horace, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Jan. 13

Gardner, C.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Nov. 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gardner, C.H. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Nov. 22

Fish, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Fish, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916

Still Life with Fish, 1878. Creator: Carl Bloch
Still Life with Fish, 1878

Portrait d'Henri Rochefort (Victor-Henri, marquis de Rochefort-Luçay, dit), homme... c1908. Creator: Marcel Baschet
Portrait d'Henri Rochefort (Victor-Henri, marquis de Rochefort-Lucay, dit), homme politique et ecrivain (1831-1913), c1908

Severn, Margaret, Miss, 1923 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Severn, Margaret, Miss, 1923

Virgin and Child with angel and donor, after Memling, between 1499 and 1509. Creator: Unknown
Virgin and Child with angel and donor, after Memling, between 1499 and 1509. Under a canopy, the Virgin holds the child Jesus on her lap. An angel offers him an apple

Adoration of the Magi, between 1450 and 1500. Creator: Unknown
Adoration of the Magi, between 1450 and 1500. (Adoration des Mages)

Portrait de Madame Abel Hermant, 1888. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait de Madame Abel Hermant, 1888

Frances B. Johnston and Admiral Dewey on the deck of the U.S.S. Olympia, 1899. Creator: Unknown
Frances B. Johnston and Admiral Dewey on the deck of the U.S.S. Olympia, 1899

"House of Usefulness" schoolhouse, National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio, c1905. Creator: Unknown
"House of Usefulness" schoolhouse, National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio, c1905

Portrait of the painter Étienne Jeaurat (1699-1789). Creator: Etienne Aubry
Portrait of the painter Etienne Jeaurat (1699-1789)

Presumed portrait of Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), writer, c1845. Creator: Unknown
Presumed portrait of Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), writer, c1845

Miss Johnston & audience, Lake Como, Italy, 1899. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Miss Johnston & audience, Lake Como, Italy, 1899. [Photographer] Frances Benjamin Johnston, standing with her camera, and group of children

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"Curious Creatures: A Glimpse into Nature's Wonders" In the vast landscapes of Sublette County, Wyoming, USA, two young Burrowing owls stand at the edge of their cozy burrow, their curious eyes scanning the surroundings. "Laying Down the Law, " these intelligent creatures seem to be discussing their next move or perhaps sharing a secret owl language known only to them. An anxious moment unfolds on a beach in Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK as a Grey Seal young stretches its body. What could be going through its mind? Curiosity fills the air as we wonder about its thoughts and desires. A vibrant Rainbow Lorikeet from South America (Trichoglossus haematodus) captures our attention with its colorful feathers and playful antics. Its curiosity seems boundless as it explores every nook and cranny of its habitat. Skiers out of place in the Riviera create an unusual sight that piques our curiosity. How did they end up here? What adventures await them amidst this unexpected backdrop? Phenomena at Basel (Col) captivates us with its mysterious allure. This enigmatic event leaves us questioning what lies beyond our understanding and beckons us to explore further. "The Cat House" stands tall in all its feline glory. Nestled somewhere in South America's Falkland Islands, this peculiar structure sparks intrigue among passersby who can't help but wonder about its purpose and history. Transporting us back in time is an automaton showcased at the Schoolboys Own Exhibition in 1929. Its intricate mechanisms ignite our curiosity about how such marvels were created during a different era. Enema treatment may not be everyone's idea of fascination; however, glimpses into medical practices from the 18th century offer insights into historical curiosities that shaped modern healthcare techniques. From towering mountains to bustling cities, standing tall against the odds is a testament to human resilience and curiosity.