Flatten Collection

Germany is crushed by the Treaty of Versailles, 1931 (colour litho)
CHT212485 Germany is crushed by the Treaty of Versailles, 1931 (colour litho) by Schilling, Erich (1885-1945); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Page from The American Tour of Messrs Brown, Jones and Robinson (engraving)
3648743 Page from The American Tour of Messrs Brown, Jones and Robinson (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The American Tour of Messrs Brown)

Our Artists Impressions of the Cattle Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1055236 Our Artists Impressions of the Cattle Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Demoiselle
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Comic postcard, Couple about to fly in a monoplane - alarming advice from an expert pilot Date: 20th century

PICTURE 13 of the 14 SEQUENCE. The Box Camera - a series of pictures demonstrating how to use it. Picture shows Glazing Prints : rolling the prints down. For extra flattering

Soanes Farm Petworth - 5 June 1945
Two shire horses, led by a farm hand, pull a roller across a field. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24914

Frogs playing with a ball on eight Victorian scraps. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Working Elephant
1st July 1908: An elephant pulling a roller to flatten ground for construction. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

They call this rolling in Spain - potatoes planted rolling to flatten ground after planting. Farmer holds the horse tail as well as reins Costa Brava Spain 22 September 1959

Using a tortilla press lined with cling film to flatten a ball of dough

Using rolling pin to flatten stollen dough on wooden table

NATI2A-00095
Native Americans of the Flathead tribe flattening a babys head in a cradleboard. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Flattened Dreams: A Visual Journey Through History" In this captivating collection of images, we witness the profound impact of various events and activities that have flattened both nations and individuals alike. From Germany's crushing defeat under the weighty Treaty of Versailles to the comical escapades depicted in "The American Tour of Messrs Brown, Jones and Robinson, " these illustrations offer a glimpse into moments that shaped our world. Step into the bustling atmosphere of "The Cattle Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington, " where artists skillfully capture impressions from an event that celebrates rural life. Meanwhile, Picasso's iconic artwork "La Demoiselle" challenges traditional notions of beauty as it flattens perspectives on femininity. Amidst whimsical scenes like frogs playing with a ball or Cecil Aldin's endearing illustration titled "Pickles, " we find respite from reality. However, even within lightheartedness lies a cautionary tale - as seen in the comic postcard warning couples about alarming advice from an expert pilot before embarking on their monoplane adventure. As history unfolds through photographs such as Soanes Farm Petworth captured on June 5th, 1945, or glimpses into everyday life documented by The Box Camera series, we are reminded that time can flatten both landscapes and memories alike. Witnessing elephants diligently working to flatten ground or witnessing territorial disputes between Grey-bellied Squirrels perched precariously on tree branches serves as a reminder that nature itself is not immune to being flattened by circumstance. Through this diverse array of visuals spanning decades and continents, we are invited to reflect upon how events big and small can leave indelible marks upon our collective consciousness. These images serve as reminders that while some may be crushed under external pressures like Germany after World War I or individuals facing adversity during times of conflict or change - resilience can emerge even when flattened against seemingly insurmountable odds.