Finding Collection

Celestial mechanics, medieval artwork
Celestial mechanics. Coloured historical artwork depicting a medieval pilgrim looking out from the sky (blue) to see the mechanics of the heavens (upper left)

A Message from the Sea, 1883, (c1930). Creator: William McTaggart
A Message from the Sea, 1883, (c1930). Three fisher-children finding a bottle washed up by the tide. The setting is the beach at Machrihanish, a village in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland

Mycenae - the Lion Gate
The Lion Gate at Mycenae. This early citadel was extensively excavated in the mid 19th century by Schliemann, who dug the Royal shaft graves, finding many treasures

The Good Shepherd
The parable of THE GOOD SHEPHERD finding the lost sheep

Fox-Hunting, the Find. Date: ca. 1865

Tennis Court Oath
Representatives of the non- privileged classes held a meeting in a tennis court after finding themselves locked out of their usual meeting hall in Versailles

Bali seashell gleaner, Kuta
Bali seashell gleaner. Silhouette of woman with head scarf bending over to gather shells in the shallow seawater near Kuta Date: 1989

Fossil trees in coal mine
Fossilised trees and plants found in a coal mine. Date: C.1870

Use of the Naval Rangefinder for Merchant Navy Navigation, 1
Illustration showing how a Naval Barrster or rangefinder could be used for Merchant Navigation. In this instance the officer of the merchant ship is finding his distance from the lighthouse in order

Truffle hunters in Perigord in France (chromolitho)
736029 Truffle hunters in Perigord in France (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Truffle hunters in Perigord in France)

Bonzo congratulates Chee-Kee by George Studdy
Bonzo congratulates Chee-Kee on finding her ancestors -- they can be seen as monsters on Chinese vases and plates. Date: 1924

Finding the Savior in the Temple, c 1859 by William Holman Hunt OM (2 April 1827 - 7 September 1910) was an English painter, and one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite movement

Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust
536121 Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust. 1556 (woodcut from Agricola De Re Metallica)

James Young Simpson (1811-1870)
865072 James Young Simpson (1811-1870); (add.info.: James Young Simpson, having experimented on himself with chloroform, found unconcious on the floor by his butler)

Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory
541715 Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory

Discovery of the body of Tipu Sahib at Seringapatam, 1799. Tipu Sultan, 1750 - 1799
3033775 Discovery of the body of Tipu Sahib at Seringapatam, 1799. Tipu Sultan, 1750 - 1799. Sultan Fateh Ali Khan Shahab aka the Tiger of Mysore, and Tipu Sahib

Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow, c.1840 (engraving)
535470 Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow, c.1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Dog from the Hospice of St Bernard finding a traveller in the snow)

The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590
2956622 The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590. John White discovers the word Croatoan carved onto a tree upon his return to

Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876
531335 Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876. Princess Victoria in 1831 makes a discovery

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Peter Bartholomew finds the Sacred Lance

St Peter Finding the Tribute Money in the Mouth of the Fish. Creator: Anon
The Tribute Money. Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish (The Ferryboat to Antwerp), Unknown date

The Finding of Moses, between 1515 and 1573. Creators: Battista del Moro, Andrea Schiavone
The Finding of Moses, between 1515 and 1573

Finding the Body of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden after the Battle of Lütze, 1855. Creator: Carl Wahlbom
Finding the Body of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden after the Battle of Lutze, 1855

The Finding of Moses, c.1625-c.1627. Creator: Moses van Wtenbrouck
The Finding of Moses, c.1625-c.1627. Other Title(s): Pharaoh's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket

The discovery of Moses, 1744-1781. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
The discovery of Moses, 1744-1781

Pharoah's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket, 1660-1663. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Pharoah's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket, 1660-1663

Cecrops Daughters Finding Erichtonius. Sketch. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Cecrops Daughters Finding Erichtonius. Sketch, unknown date

Kirsten Svendsdatter Finds the Gold Horn at Gallehus on 20 July 1639, 1859. Creator: Niels Simonsen
Kirsten Svendsdatter Finds the Gold Horn at Gallehus on 20 July 1639, 1859. (In 1639, a young peasant woman discovered a golden horn sticking out of the ground near her home in Denmark)

Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Theatrical performance at Dongan Hall, 1921 May 27

Don Juan and Haidee, 1839. Creator: Marcel Saunier
Don Juan and Haidee, 1839

Religious picture, England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Religious picture, England, 17th century. Pharoah's daughter finds Moses amongst the bullrushes by the River Nile. Detail from a larger artwork

Finding of Moses, n.d. Creator: Antonio Molinari
Finding of Moses, n.d

The Good Shepherd, 1849. Creator: Thomas Cole
The Good Shepherd, 1849

A Glove: Action, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
A Glove: Action, 1881

Guo Ju (Kaku Kyo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China... c. 1848/50
Guo Ju (Kaku Kyo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

The Archbishop Was Always a Rogue, 1831. Creator: Auguste Raffet
The Archbishop Was Always a Rogue, 1831

Moses Found by Pharaoh's Daughter (recto) and Judas's Betrayal (verso), pages 53... 1491
Moses Found by Pharaoh's Daughter (recto) and Judas's Betrayal (verso), pages 53 and 54, from the Treasury (Schatzbehalter), 1491

The Bird's Nest, n.d. Creator: Charles Knight
The Bird's Nest, n.d

Finding the Scottish Regalia (r), and Study, Queen Victoria and First Parliament (v), c.1835. Creator: David Wilkie
Finding the Scottish Regalia (recto), and Study, Queen Victoria and First Parliament (verso), c.1835

The Princess Mary Caravan. The Girls Friendly Society supported young women by help in finding work, providing hostels etc

National Coal Strike of 1912 - searching through slag heap
The National Coal Strike of 1912 - searching through slag heap for pieces of coal to burn.. The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom

Stanley s... Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli... (1901). Creator: Unknown
Stanleys Journey through Unknown Central Africa, 1887-1890: His Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli, on Lake Nyanza, (1901)

Livingstone... : The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Livingstones Exploration of Lake Tanganyika: The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, at Ujiji, (1901). The historic meeting between Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

Take me: I will bring you happiness, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Take me: I will bring you happiness, 1930. " Prenez-Moi: Je Vous Porterai Bonheur!". In Bordeaux, the proprietors of a villa find an abandoned baby on the doorstep

Should I stay or Should I go?
Mary Joseph

Finding a Golf Ball
Illustration of a young golfer recovering his golf ball from a stream. Date: 1933

King Bunker Looks Into The Nest
A childrens short story illustration which shows King Bunker finding his lost golf ball in a bird's nest. Date: circa 1944

Alice, Where Art Thou, Christmas card
Alice, Where Art Thou, comic interpretation of a popular song on a Christmas card, with a frog finding his lost love, who is now an angel frog with wings up in the clouds. (3 of 3) Date: circa 1890s

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"Unveiling the Secrets: Discovering Hidden Treasures through Time and Space" Embark on a captivating journey of exploration as celestial mechanics intertwine with medieval artwork, revealing the enigmatic essence of our world. In "A Message from the Sea, " William McTaggart's masterpiece transports us to an era where mysteries lie beneath every stroke of paint. As we venture further, Mycenae's majestic Lion Gate stands tall, guarding ancient secrets waiting to be unraveled. The Good Shepherd leads us through pastoral landscapes, guiding lost souls towards their destined find. Intrigue takes hold as fox-hunting enthusiasts embark on a thrilling chase in pursuit of that elusive prize - "the Find. " Just like those who took an oath on the Tennis Court, we too are driven by determination to uncover what lies hidden within history's pages. Journeying across borders, truffle hunters traverse Perigord in France, their keen senses leading them to unearth nature's edible treasures. Meanwhile, Bali seashell gleaners scour Kuta's shores for delicate shells whispering tales of distant lands. Bonzo congratulates Chee-Kee amidst George Studdy's heartwarming illustration—a reminder that even small victories deserve celebration. Fossil trees preserved within coal mines offer glimpses into prehistoric times when life flourished differently than today. Witness how naval rangefinders revolutionize navigation for merchant navy ships; precision becomes paramount in charting uncharted waters. And in the aftermath of Zulu War chaos, heroes emerge as they recover the Colours of the 24th Regiment from Buffalo River’s depths—symbols of resilience and honor reclaimed against all odds. Through these diverse vignettes spanning time and space, we realize that finding is not merely about physical discovery—it encompasses unraveling stories etched upon canvases or whispered by ancient artifacts, and is about embracing curiosity and embarking on quests that lead us closer to understanding our past while shaping our future.