Keyhole Collection

Roanoid bakelite doorknob and keyhole cover in marbled cream and brown. Date: 1930s

The Sideboard, 1917 (oil on plywood)
XBP390285 The Sideboard, 1917 (oil on plywood) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 116.5x73 cm; Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Spanish, out of copyright

NGC 3324, also known as the Gabriela Mistral Nebula located in the constellation Eta Carinae

What the butler saw. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000909 What the butler saw. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

What the butler saw. A waiter spying through a keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000854 What the butler saw. A waiter spying through a keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Old man spying through keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000860 Old man spying through keyhole. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

The Marchioness (from Dickens "The Old Curiosity Shop"), mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
The Marchioness (from Dickens "The Old Curiosity Shop"), mid 19th century. The clerk, Dick Swiveller, plays cribbage while his masters are away:

Patch Box, c. 1941. Creator: George B. Meyer
Patch Box, c. 1941

Pink Door with a Mid-Century Modern Handle
Tom Windeknecht

Spy job
Boris Bajcetic

heavenly stairs
Radek Pohnan

Bulb
Hervé Loire

Comic postcard, couple viewed through a keyhole Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Children peeping through bathroom keyhole
Comic postcard, Children peeping through the bathroom keyhole at Uncle George Date: 20th century

Spain, Castile and Leon, Leon, Santa Maria de Leon Cathedral, detail

Sunset shines through a tunnel in this sea rock at Big Sur

Sun shines through a tunnel in a sea cliff in the Big Sur area

Entrance
Francis Minoza

Keyhole
Matthias Haker

Keys Keeper
Sandra Ulfig ARPS

Drunk young man unable to find the right (real!) keyhole
Italian comic postcard - a young man (rather worse for wear) returns home after a posh (yet boozy) night out only to be befuddled by his less-than-pleased (but pretty cunning) wife

You will marry me won t you Charlie? (colour litho)
3641741 You will marry me won t you Charlie? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You will marry me won t you Charlie)

Usa, California. Sunsets gleams through this hole in the rock along the Big Sur coast

Dress exhibition (colour litho)
2815982 Dress exhibition (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dress exhibition. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) in bloom near the keyhole formation in Big Bend National Park. Date: 08/10/2013

Foolish Dictionary: Kerosene, Keyhole (litho)
6004639 Foolish Dictionary: Kerosene, Keyhole (litho) by Goldsmith, Wallace (1873-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kerosene, Keyhole)

Desk, Northern Italy, c. 1740. Creator: Unknown
Desk;, Northern Italy, c. 1740

Side Board, c. 1937. Creator: Robert Pohle
Side Board, c. 1937

Door Latch and Handle, c. 1939. Creator: Paul Poffinbarger
Door Latch and Handle, c. 1939

Highboy, c. 1939. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Highboy, c. 1939

Drawer Pulls, c. 1936. Creator: Janet Riza
Drawer Pulls, c. 1936

Three Door Handles, c. 1936. Creator: Hans Korsch
Three Door Handles, c. 1936

Three Door Handles, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Hans Korsch
Three Door Handles, 1935/1942

Cabinet for Storage, 1938. Creator: Bernard Krieger
Cabinet for Storage, 1938

Cabinet, with Ivory Keyholes, c. 1937. Creator: William Kieckhofel
Cabinet, with Ivory Keyholes, c. 1937

Lock, c. 1936. Creator: J. Howard Iams
Lock, c. 1936

Lock Plate, c. 1940. Creator: Edward Jewett
Lock Plate, c. 1940

Wrought Iron Lock, 1936. Creator: J. Howard Iams
Wrought Iron Lock, 1936

Mr Pineros New Play, "The Gay Lord Quex, "at the Globe Theatre (litho)
1051714 Mr Pineros New Play, " The Gay Lord Quex, " at the Globe Theatre (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pineros New Play)

A Trompe l Oeil of a Cabinet Door with an Engraving (oil on canvas)
781614 A Trompe l Oeil of a Cabinet Door with an Engraving (oil on canvas) by German School, (18th century); 63x52.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; German

Lady Admiring Reflection in Mirror wearing Under Garments (chromolitho)
733219 Lady Admiring Reflection in Mirror wearing Under Garments (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Maid and mistress Date: 20th century

Maid spying at a keyhole (colour litho)
3094673 Maid spying at a keyhole (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid spying at a keyhole. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Madame Recoit, 1908 (oil on canvas)
XIR26295 Madame Recoit, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Cogghe, Remy (1854-1935); 90x68 cm; Musee d Art et d Industrie, Roubaix, France; French, out of copyright

Timothy Marshals lock and candle extinguishers
Marquis of Worcester Timothy Marshals secret escutcheon for a lock, and self-acting candle extinguishers including John Isaac Hawkins. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

West Gate Winchester, c. 1830 (engraving)
3058218 West Gate Winchester, c.1830 (engraving) by Carter, Owen Brown (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by J.Le Kuex for Picturesque Memorials of Winchester one of two surviving)

Honeymoon, with hotel staff looking through the keyhole (colour litho)
2800784 Honeymoon, with hotel staff looking through the keyhole (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honeymoon)

Mexican-style chest made near Toas, New Mexico
Popular Art in the USA - Mexican-style chest made near Toas, New Mexico. early 19th century

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"Unlocking the Secrets of NGC 3324: The Keyhole to the Gabriela Mistral Nebula" Step into a celestial realm as we explore NGC 3324, also known as the Gabriela Mistral Nebula located in the constellation. Just like a Roanoid bakelite doorknob and keyhole cover, this nebula beckons us to discover its hidden wonders. Intriguingly, reminiscent of "The Sideboard, 1917, " an oil painting on plywood, the keyhole becomes our portal to another dimension. It symbolizes both mystery and opportunity – a gateway waiting to be unlocked. As we delve deeper into this cosmic enigma, we encounter various manifestations of keyholes throughout history. From "Keys Keeper" guarding ancient entrances to Medina Azahara Palace in Andalusia, Spain; each one holds stories untold. But not all encounters with they are serious affairs. Imagine a drunk young man stumbling through life's labyrinthine corridors unable to find the right (real. ) keyhole - a comical reminder that sometimes even our own perception can deceive us. On lighter notes, comic postcards from the 20th century depict couples viewed through a keyhole or mischievous children peeping through bathroom keyholes. These whimsical snapshots remind us of life's playful moments and innocent curiosity. Yet amidst these tales lies symbolism too profound to ignore. A repeating pattern emerges - Heart Locks in yellow hues - reminding us that love often hides behind closed doors but is always worth seeking out. Finally, let's turn our attention towards Santa Maria de Leon Cathedral in Castile and Leon, Spain. Here intricate details adorn every corner including ornate keys slipping effortlessly into their respective keyholes – an architectural marvel celebrating unity between craftsmanship and functionality. So whether it be unlocking astronomical mysteries or appreciating artistry within everyday objects like a simple yet captivating keyhole; remember, life is a series of entrances waiting to be explored.