Folds Collection

Albrecht Durers Rhinoceros
An Indian rhinoceros, is the largest of the Asian species, as depicted by Albrecht Durer. It has a thick, dark grey hide, which folds like armour

A correct plan of the town of Sheffield by William Fairbank, 1771
Scale 440 yards : 3.3 inches. Shows the Bull Stake, slaughterhouses, Town Mill, Irish Cross. Original at Local Studies y09647

Small intestine, SEM
Small intestine. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a biopsy from the small intestines of a child. The small intestine runs from the stomach to the large intestine

Human digestive system, artwork. At top, food from the mouth forms a bolus that is swallowed down the oesophagus. At centre, the bolus is about to enter the stomach (arrow)

GIRLS FASHIONS 1847
Grey dress: corsage a caraco made to resemble a jacket & skirt. Blue dress trimmed with black rosettes: pointed waist, skirt pinned up to reveal an underskirt

Geisha hairstyle viewed from rear - Japan
Beautiful photograph showing the complicated shapes, folds and pinning of a Geisha hairstyle viewed from rear - Japan. Date: circa 1910s

European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa 1,2 and brill, Scophthalmus rhombus 3,4
FLO4652690 European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa 1,2 and brill, Scophthalmus rhombus 3,4. A turbot or bend of the right side, Platessa, of the left side, Plaid or rhombus of the left side

Common dab, Limanda limanda, sole, Solea solea, and European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa
FLO4655363 Common dab, Limanda limanda, sole, Solea solea, and European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Albert Massard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) basking on volcanic rock at coast. Isabela Island, Galapagos

Artistic nude - 25-03-16
Corné Akkers

Nude - 12-09-15
Corné Akkers

Sheer Deco Nude - 14-10-22
Corné Akkers

Ocean liner, First Class damask bed sheet
OCEAN LINER: Unusual Royal Mail Liner First-Class damask bed sheet. 74ins. x 54ins

Paper and Parchment Binding Fragments
Fragments of paper and parchment salvaged from the binding of a book. Two pieces of parchment are from the same document, possibly a letter or deed

Medical Text (Pietro D'Abano?) (Fragment)
Six folios from a medical text, parchment. The text has yet to be positively identified but has been suggested as Pietro D'Abano's adaptation of the Universal Canons of Johannes Mesue

Justinian's Codex, Book VI. XXXXI (Fragments)
Single folio, parchment, from Justinian's Codex. The text on this folio is from Book VI.XXXXI. Comprised of main body text and a marginal gloss with an additional minute gloss

Biblical Commentary (Fragment)
Fragment of a leaf from a religious text, probably a biblical commentary, parchment. Contains a commentary on and text from Romans

Von Eschenbach, Willehalm (Fragment)
Fragment of a copy of Wolfram Von Eschenbach's Willehalm, parchment. The text is a poem in rhyming couplets. The item has been photographed as a whole

Inventory
Sheet of paper, possibly the endpaper from a book, with a handwritten list or inventory in French dated 16 February 1605. With pieces of the binding thread attached in the gutter

Moondance
Anja Matko

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Norway. Folds and intrusions forming intricate patterns in a rock formation. Date: 28/01/2009

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Norway. Folds and intrusions forming intricate patterns in a rock formation. Date: 28/01/2009

Study for The Arts of Industry as Applied to War, c
1631779 Study for The Arts of Industry as Applied to War, c.1871 (black & white chalk on blue paper) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London

She hid her face in the folds of a certain dear old gown, and made her little moan (colour litho)
973800 She hid her face in the folds of a certain dear old gown, and made her little moan (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Madonna and Child with Saints Peter and Paul and Donors, c. 1450 (marble)
875130 Madonna and Child with Saints Peter and Paul and Donors, c.1450 (marble) by Isaia da Pisa (15th Century); St. Peter s, Vatican Grotto, Vatican City; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian

Statue of Danaid, c. 50 BC (bronze)
3115150 Statue of Danaid, c.50 BC (bronze) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Found in the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum); Alinari

Virgin Mary and St Elizabeth, Robed Figures, 19th century (pen & ink)
6198087 Virgin Mary and St Elizabeth, Robed Figures, 19th century (pen & ink) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 56.5x41 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

Portrait of a woman dressed for the countryside with her bulldog (litho)
6001430 Portrait of a woman dressed for the countryside with her bulldog (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Profile study of a seated figure (black & white chalk on paper)
LIS244444 Profile study of a seated figure (black & white chalk on paper) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Allegorical Female Figure (red chalk on paper)
2628754 Allegorical Female Figure (red chalk on paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 26.7x15.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian

The Immaculate Conception (Santa Maria Immaculate Conception), 1669-70 (marble)
5974629 The Immaculate Conception (Santa Maria Immaculate Conception), 1669-70 (marble) by Puget, Pierre (1620-94); Oratorio di San Filippo Neri, Genoa, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; French

"Lisbeth shook out before them the folds of their grandmothers wedding gown"(engraving)
3656011 " Lisbeth shook out before them the folds of their grandmothers wedding gown" (engraving) by Gow, Mary L

Portrait of Bernardo Clesio (oil on panel)
704450 Portrait of Bernardo Clesio (oil on panel) by Bruyn, Bartholomaeus the Elder (1493-1555); 61x50 cm; Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Study of a young man standing with his hands folded in his sleeves
615261 Study of a young man standing with his hands folded in his sleeves (metalpoint on paper prepared pink, heightened with white body colour) by Lippi

A Man Leaning on a Wooden Cross (pastel)
6198096 A Man Leaning on a Wooden Cross (pastel) by Carracci, Lodovico (1555-1619) (attr. to); 63x50 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Italian, out of copyright

Madonna and Child (marble)
875132 Madonna and Child (marble) by Mino da Fiesole (1430-1484); St. Peters Basilica, Vatican City; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Girl with Roses (oil on canvas)
3601698 Girl with Roses (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88) (attr. to); 106.7x81.2 cm; Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Study for The Arts of Industry as Applied to War, c
1631780 Study for The Arts of Industry as Applied to War, c.1871 (black & white chalk on blue paper) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London

A Phyllis of the Sierras, by Bret Harte (engraving)
1591646 A Phyllis of the Sierras, by Bret Harte (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Phyllis of the Sierras, by Bret Harte)

Within the Folds
Jacqueline Hammer

Rhino Chasing Native Date: 1950

Striated Hills

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England, Cornwall, Millock Bay, Sea cliffs showing folding in rock face

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Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, A light sprinkling of snow makes it easier to see the complex rock formation of the south face of Mount Evan Thomas

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Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Castle Mountain a castellate formation of horizontal layers and verticle towers

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Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Complex rock structure of the Rocky Mountains in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

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Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Complex rock formation of the Rocky Mountains in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

Two Girls folding up a striped blanket on the beach at Westgate-on-Sea in northeast Kent, England. Date: 1910s

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"Folds: Unveiling the Intricate Beauty in Nature, Art, and Fashion" Albrecht Durer's Rhinoceros: A masterpiece showcasing the majestic folds of nature's armor. William Fairbank's Correct Plan of Sheffield: Every fold meticulously mapped to create a vibrant townscape. Small Intestine, SEM: Delving into the microscopic world reveals intricate folds that aid digestion. Human Digestive System Artwork: An artistic representation highlighting the complexity of our body's folds. Girls Fashions 1847: Victorian elegance brought to life through delicate fabrics and graceful drapes. Geisha Hairstyle Viewed from Rear - Japan: Elaborate hairdos adorned with intricate folds symbolizing tradition and beauty. Somebody's Cup of Tea by David Wright: The gentle steam rises from a perfectly folded napkin, inviting relaxation and comfort. Zebra Fish Skin, SEM: Zooming in on nature’s patterns unveils mesmerizing scales formed by unique folding structures. Sheer Deco Nude - 14-10-22: Celebrating sensuality through carefully draped fabric that accentuates natural curves and folds. Artistic Nude - 25-03-16 : Capturing vulnerability and strength in human form through expertly crafted poses and subtle skin folds. In this captivating collection of images spanning various realms – from art to fashion to biology – we are invited to explore the enchanting world of "folds. " From Albrecht Durer's iconic Rhinoceros painting where every crease becomes an emblematic feature, to William Fairbank's meticulous plan mapping out Sheffield town with its architectural intricacies; these works remind us that even in stillness lies hidden beauty waiting to be discovered. Venturing deeper into the unseen wonders, we encounter electron microscope images revealing small intestine surfaces resembling a labyrinthine landscape composed of countless folds, a testament to the body's remarkable efficiency.