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"Directing: The Art of Guiding and Leading" In the hustle and bustle of life, we often find ourselves in need of direction

Background imageDirecting Collection: Traffic Policeman directing the traffic at Parliament Street, London. Date: circa 1930

Traffic Policeman directing the traffic at Parliament Street, London. Date: circa 1930

Background imageDirecting Collection: General Lord Methuen, with Colonel Douglas, Chief of his Staff

General Lord Methuen, with Colonel Douglas, Chief of his Staff, directing the Battle of Magersfontein (litho)
1599185 General Lord Methuen, with Colonel Douglas, Chief of his Staff, directing the Battle of Magersfontein (litho) by Begg

Background imageDirecting Collection: Episodes of war, two French soldiers, one blinded and one wounded in the leg help each other

Episodes of war, two French soldiers, one blinded and one wounded in the leg help each other... (colour litho)
2815695 Episodes of war, two French soldiers, one blinded and one wounded in the leg help each other... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageDirecting Collection: Sir Jung Bahadoor directing a Procession of Seven Hundred Elephants across the Sarda, Nepaul

Sir Jung Bahadoor directing a Procession of Seven Hundred Elephants across the Sarda, Nepaul
1059380 Sir Jung Bahadoor directing a Procession of Seven Hundred Elephants across the Sarda, Nepaul, before the Prince (engraving) by Durand

Background imageDirecting Collection: Fron cover of Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)

Fron cover of Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370490 Fron cover of Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: for detail see 370487; )

Background imageDirecting Collection: Bobtail sheepdog and flock on cliffs, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson

Bobtail sheepdog and flock on cliffs, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson
IL370487 Bobtail sheepdog and flock on cliffs, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Background imageDirecting Collection: Writ of Edward I, directing the sheriffs of London to return two members to parliament

Writ of Edward I, directing the sheriffs of London to return two members to parliament (colour litho)
3652464 Writ of Edward I, directing the sheriffs of London to return two members to parliament (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Writ of Edward I)

Background imageDirecting Collection: A Roman General directing the building of a governors house by the Darent

A Roman General directing the building of a governors house by the Darent, where the foundations still survive (litho)
5198236 A Roman General directing the building of a governors house by the Darent, where the foundations still survive (litho) by Forestier

Background imageDirecting Collection: London policeman on a busy street (litho)

London policeman on a busy street (litho)
6014419 London policeman on a busy street (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London policeman on a busy street)

Background imageDirecting Collection: Scenes from Life in South America (engraving)

Scenes from Life in South America (engraving)
1056089 Scenes from Life in South America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from Life in South America)

Background imageDirecting Collection: Paris Exposition 1900, Cavalier showing the way (chromolitho)

Paris Exposition 1900, Cavalier showing the way (chromolitho)
732847 Paris Exposition 1900, Cavalier showing the way (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Exposition 1900)

Background imageDirecting Collection: The very French General Joffre visits the Italian front with General Cadorna (colour litho)

The very French General Joffre visits the Italian front with General Cadorna (colour litho)
2815788 The very French General Joffre visits the Italian front with General Cadorna (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDirecting Collection: Carthage, Dido directing the Equipment of the Fleet (engraving)

Carthage, Dido directing the Equipment of the Fleet (engraving)
2773284 Carthage, Dido directing the Equipment of the Fleet (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carthage)

Background imageDirecting Collection: Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving)

Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving)
2788656 Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Themistocles (c524-459 BC), Athenian politician and general

Background imageDirecting Collection: Policeman on traffic duty, London

Policeman on traffic duty, London
Policeman directs traffic in Central London during rush hour. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageDirecting Collection: Medical Officer directing the Medical Services

Medical Officer directing the Medical Services
A Medical Officer directing the Medical Services of a London Borough. Date: circa 1941

Background imageDirecting Collection: Sir George Colley at Majuba Hill, illustration from Cassells

Sir George Colley at Majuba Hill, illustration from Cassells
IL370540 Sir George Colley at Majuba Hill, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1910 (litho) by Paget

Background imageDirecting Collection: General Sherman at Kenesaw Mountain during the Battle of Allatoona Pass, 4th October

General Sherman at Kenesaw Mountain during the Battle of Allatoona Pass, 4th October
KW271371 General Sherman at Kenesaw Mountain during the Battle of Allatoona Pass, 4th October, 1864 (colour lithograph) by Ogden

Background imageDirecting Collection: President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War

President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War
PNP270237 President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War, with his generals (oil on canvas) by American School

Background imageDirecting Collection: Pilgrimage, from a history of the peregrinations of the Syon Nuns

Pilgrimage, from a history of the peregrinations of the Syon Nuns
DON269982 Pilgrimage, from a history of the peregrinations of the Syon Nuns, compiled in Lisbon in the early 17th century (vellum) by Portuguese School, (17th century); His Grace The Duke of Norfolk

Background imageDirecting Collection: General Sherman at Kenesaw Mountain during the Battle of Allatoona Pass, 4th October

General Sherman at Kenesaw Mountain during the Battle of Allatoona Pass, 4th October
STC354318 General Sherman at Kenesaw Mountain during the Battle of Allatoona Pass, 4th October, 1864 (colour litho) by Ogden

Background imageDirecting Collection: Two Travellers Asking for Directions, Totsuka, Tokaido (woodblock print)

Two Travellers Asking for Directions, Totsuka, Tokaido (woodblock print)
LMG144585 Two Travellers Asking for Directions, Totsuka, Tokaido (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 11.8x16.6 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Background imageDirecting Collection: Consulting Authorities: woman out for a cycle ride asking a group of children for directions

Consulting Authorities: woman out for a cycle ride asking a group of children for directions (colour litho)
6001256 Consulting Authorities: woman out for a cycle ride asking a group of children for directions (colour litho) by Granville-Smith

Background imageDirecting Collection: Do you see yonder wicket-gate?, illustration from The Pilgrim

Do you see yonder wicket-gate?, illustration from The Pilgrim
STC308570 Do you see yonder wicket-gate?, illustration from The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan, told by Mary Macgregor, published by T.C. and E.C

Background imageDirecting Collection: As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho)

As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho)
2814804 As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Like modern wars)

Background imageDirecting Collection: Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan (engraving)

Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan (engraving)
2771376 Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan)

Background imageDirecting Collection: Archduke Maximilian of Austria directing a mummers play (engraving)

Archduke Maximilian of Austria directing a mummers play (engraving)
3646310 Archduke Maximilian of Austria directing a mummers play (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDirecting Collection: The Debarkment of Provisions in American Colonies

The Debarkment of Provisions in American Colonies
French sailors move provisions on shore, carrying sacks and barrels towards where more men are building houses. A group of Native Americans stand in the middle, directing people. Date: circa 1700

Background imageDirecting Collection: Parade and Fort of Angostura, near Saltillo

Parade and Fort of Angostura, near Saltillo
The parade and Fort of Angostura, near Saltillo, on 18th August 1864. The Buena Vista hacienda was the district of general d Ortega

Background imageDirecting Collection: Aztec Warriors directing a caravan of porters

Aztec Warriors directing a caravan of porters on a Mexican Mountain Highway. Date: circa 1519

Background imageDirecting Collection: The German Army Manoeuvres, the Emperor directing the Cavalry Charge, 12 September (litho)

The German Army Manoeuvres, the Emperor directing the Cavalry Charge, 12 September (litho)
1601448 The German Army Manoeuvres, the Emperor directing the Cavalry Charge, 12 September (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDirecting Collection: Cartoon, The Automatic Policeman

Cartoon, The Automatic Policeman -- Put a penny in the slot and he stops the traffic. 1889

Background imageDirecting Collection: The War in Denmark, Prince Frederick Charles and Staff directing the Assault on Duppel (engraving)

The War in Denmark, Prince Frederick Charles and Staff directing the Assault on Duppel (engraving)
1103264 The War in Denmark, Prince Frederick Charles and Staff directing the Assault on Duppel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Denmark)

Background imageDirecting Collection: The War in Egypt (engraving)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1061132 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageDirecting Collection: Alfred Hitchcock at work directing Sabotage with Sylvia Sidney (colour litho)

Alfred Hitchcock at work directing Sabotage with Sylvia Sidney (colour litho)
3642351 Alfred Hitchcock at work directing Sabotage with Sylvia Sidney (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDirecting Collection: General Graham defeating the French at the Battle of Barrosa, engraved by J

General Graham defeating the French at the Battle of Barrosa, engraved by J
NAM261107 General Graham defeating the French at the Battle of Barrosa, engraved by J. Edwards, published by Almanack Stationers, 1812 (engraving) by Brooke, W

Background imageDirecting Collection: Negotiating a naval airship into a hanger, 1914-19 (b / w photo)

Negotiating a naval airship into a hanger, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359556 Negotiating a naval airship into a hanger, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageDirecting Collection: The Earl of Flanders directing the repairs of Oudenarde (coloured engraving)

The Earl of Flanders directing the repairs of Oudenarde (coloured engraving)
3642476 The Earl of Flanders directing the repairs of Oudenarde (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDirecting Collection: The Grand Vizier directing the assault on Rhodes (engraving)

The Grand Vizier directing the assault on Rhodes (engraving)
2808406 The Grand Vizier directing the assault on Rhodes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Vizier directing the assault on Rhodes)

Background imageDirecting Collection: Clara De Regand pointing to a score while a man plays the piano

Clara De Regand pointing to a score while a man plays the piano
MNY381660 Clara De Regand pointing to a score while a man plays the piano, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageDirecting Collection: Lord Howe organizes the British evacuation of Boston in March 1776 (colour engraving)

Lord Howe organizes the British evacuation of Boston in March 1776 (colour engraving)
PNP316569 Lord Howe organizes the British evacuation of Boston in March 1776 (colour engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: the eleven month siege of Boston)

Background imageDirecting Collection: Steamboat pilot in the wheelhouse, c. 1870 (engraving)

Steamboat pilot in the wheelhouse, c. 1870 (engraving)
PNP247857 Steamboat pilot in the wheelhouse, c.1870 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageDirecting Collection: An Officer and Private of the 53rd Regiment of Light Infantry

An Officer and Private of the 53rd Regiment of Light Infantry
NAM254136 An Officer and Private of the 53rd Regiment of Light Infantry, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, engraved by J.C

Background imageDirecting Collection: The Recent Great Gales, Sketches from Burnmouth, Berwickshire (engraving)

The Recent Great Gales, Sketches from Burnmouth, Berwickshire (engraving)
1054682 The Recent Great Gales, Sketches from Burnmouth, Berwickshire (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Great Gales)

Background imageDirecting Collection: The Late Count von Moltke directing the German Operations during the Battle of Sedan (engraving)

The Late Count von Moltke directing the German Operations during the Battle of Sedan (engraving)
1062469 The Late Count von Moltke directing the German Operations during the Battle of Sedan (engraving) by Sauvert, Albert (b.1860); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDirecting Collection: With the Nile Expedition, towing the First Gunboat through the Bab-el-Kebir (engraving)

With the Nile Expedition, towing the First Gunboat through the Bab-el-Kebir (engraving)
1051346 With the Nile Expedition, towing the First Gunboat through the Bab-el-Kebir (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Nile Expedition)

Background imageDirecting Collection: Directing a Stranger (b / w photo)

Directing a Stranger (b / w photo)
5215094 Directing a Stranger (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Directing a Stranger)

Background imageDirecting Collection: William Shakespeare holding the curtain, and telling us to be quiet (litho)

William Shakespeare holding the curtain, and telling us to be quiet (litho)
6000827 William Shakespeare holding the curtain, and telling us to be quiet (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare holding the curtain)



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"Directing: The Art of Guiding and Leading" In the hustle and bustle of life, we often find ourselves in need of direction. Whether it's a lost child asking "Please, Mr Policeman, where is Father Christmas?" or an adventurous photographer capturing Edgar Wallace directing his actors on a film set. Sometimes, direction takes on a more powerful form. An A10 Thunderbolt II taxis down Bagram Air Field under the watchful eye of its pilot, skillfully guiding this mighty machine through the skies. Nature too has its own way of directing. In Ithala Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, a white rhino gently guides her calf through the wilderness - teaching it how to survive and thrive in their natural habitat. But not all directions are conventional. Picture an officer marveling at an unicyclist gracefully maneuvering through city streets - showcasing precision and balance while defying gravity. During the festive season, even angels need guidance. Watch as children take charge in guiding Xmas Angel decorations to adorn trees with love and joy for all to see. And what about extraterrestrial beings? Imagine an alien creature directing its spacecraft from above as intricate crop circles emerge mysteriously below - leaving us questioning their purpose and origin. Architecture also plays a role in directing our gaze towards beauty and functionality. From Dorset, England to Melbourne, Australia - buildings stand tall as silent directors shaping our urban landscapes with elegance and innovation. History reminds us that even during times of war or crisis there are those who step up to lead. Witness the 6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps maneuvering across Egyptian deserts or a Fire Force Commander taking charge amidst the Blitz on London during World War II. Lastly, let's not forget about calculations that guide us towards progress. Mortar Calculations at Fort Wright in Fishers Island demonstrate meticulous planning required for defense strategies – highlighting precision as paramount when lives hang in balance. In every aspect of life, directing plays a crucial role.