Looking Back Collection (page 5)

Terpsichore, from the series Twelve Muses and Goddesses, ca. 1542-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Terpsichore, from the series Twelve Muses and Goddesses, ca. 1542-45

Portrait of Adrian Beverland Drawing a Statue of Callipygian Venus, 1686. Creator: Isaac Beckett
Portrait of Adrian Beverland Drawing a Statue of Callipygian Venus, 1686

Nibu Hiroyoshi from the Veritable Records of Three Reigns (Nibu Hiroyoshi, Sandai jitsu... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei)
Nibu Hiroyoshi from the Veritable Records of Three Reigns (Nibu Hiroyoshi, Sandai jitsuroku), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Boatman Minagawa Shin'emon of Reisengasak... 1794 (Kansei 6)
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Boatman Minagawa Shin'emon of Reisengasaki in Kamakura, Actually Hata Rokurozaemon Tokiyoshi

Beauty and Attendant on New Years Day, from the series "Pleasures for Beauties on the... c. 1800
Beauty and Attendant on New Years Day, from the series " Pleasures for Beauties on the Five Festival Days" (" Bijin gosetsu no asobi" ), Japan, c. 1800

Major General Odera Fighting Fiercely at the Hundred Foot Cliff in Weihaiwei (Ikaiei... 1895)
Major General Odera Fighting Fiercely at the Hundred Foot Cliff in Weihaiwei (Ikaiei hyakusekigaisho ni Odera shosho funsen su), Japan, 1895

Yamatoya Tojaku (The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Otoma, Daughter of Ohina from... 1794 (Kansei 6)
Yamatoya Tojaku (The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Otoma, Daughter of Ohina from Inamuragasaki in Kamakura) (Yondai-me Iwai Hanshiro no Kamakura Inamuragasaki no Ohina musume Otoma), 1794 (Kansei 6)

The Actors Sawamura Sojuro III as Kusunoki Masatsura and Arashi Murajiro as Ben no Naishi, ... 1786
The Actors Sawamura Sojuro III as Kusunoki Masatsura and Arashi Murajiro as Ben no Naishi, in the shosa " Sode Furu Yuki Yoshino Shui

The actor Fujimura Handayu II as Nowake no Mae in the play "Tategami Teika Kazura, "perfor... 1719
The actor Fujimura Handayu II II as Nowake no Mae in the play " Tategami Teika Kazura, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1719, 1719

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as Matsukaze in the play "Kisoeuta Sakae Komachi, "performed... 1762
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as Matsukaze in the play " Kisoeuta Sakae Komachi, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1762, 1762

Ono no Komachi by the Waterfall (Shimizu), from the series The Seven Fashionable Aspect... 1751 / 64
Ono no Komachi by the Waterfall (Shimizu), from the series The Seven Fashionable Aspects of Komachi (Furyu yatsushi nana Komachi), Edo period (1615-1868), 1751/64

The Striped Knight. Creator: Viet Chu
The Striped Knight

Profile of a Zebra. Creator: Viet Chu
Profile of a Zebra

Jumping Jill. Creator: Viet Chu
Jumping Jill

Qashqai Woman. Creator: Dorte Verner
Qashqai Woman

Looking Backward - Wiripine Ninia, a Ngatiawa Chieftainess, 1917 (oil on canvas laid on board)
828356 Looking Backward - Wiripine Ninia, a Ngatiawa Chieftainess, 1917 (oil on canvas laid on board) by Goldie, Charles Frederick (1870-1947); 22.8x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

After the Dance; Dopo il Ballo, (oil on canvas)
653537 After the Dance; Dopo il Ballo, (oil on canvas) by Caputo, Ulisse (1872-1948); 80.6x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Dance; Dopo il Ballo. Ulisse Caputo (1872-1948)

Departure, c. 1941 (etching and drypoint)
991015 Departure, c.1941 (etching and drypoint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 44.5x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Etching and drypoint. Etched circa 1941

The Close of a Summers Day, 1909 (oil on canvas)
656959 The Close of a Summers Day, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Close of a Summers Day. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas

Man on Horseback, n. d. Creator: Henry Stacy Marks
Man on Horseback, n.d

Kneeling Draped Figure, c. 1865-70. Creator: Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
Kneeling Draped Figure, c. 1865-70

The Jewel River at Ide, from an untitled series of Six Jewel Rivers, c. 1767

Poem by Abe no Nakamaro, from an untitled series of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets, c. 1767/68

Climbing the steps one hundred times, c. 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Climbing the steps one hundred times, c. 1765

Double-page Illustration from Vol. 2 of "Picture Book of Spring Brocades
Double-page Illustration from Vol. 1 of " Picture Book of Spring Brocades (Ehon haru no nishiki)", 1771

Juno, n. d. Creator: Adriaen Collaert
Juno, n.d

The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1832

Woman Seated in Roman Chair, n. d. Creator: John Downman
Woman Seated in Roman Chair, n.d

The Towpath, c. 1864. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Towpath, c. 1864

The Pretty Girl of Perth, n. d. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Pretty Girl of Perth, n.d

Northern Flicker

Courtesan Looking Back at Shadows on the Shoji, c. 1770. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Courtesan Looking Back at Shadows on the Shoji, c. 1770

The Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya and her attendant, from the series "Fans of
The Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya and her attendant, from the series " Fans of the East (Azuma ogi)", c. 1777/78

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as a Monkey in the Play Mitsu Ningyo Yayoi no Hinagata, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Second Month, 1785, c. 1785

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Yamauba in the Play Otokoyama Furisode Genji... c. 1785
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Yamauba in the Play Otokoyama Furisode Genji, Performed at the Kiri Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1785, c. 1785

The Evening Bell of the Nun (Bikuni no bansho), from the series "Eight Views of
The Evening Bell of the Nun (Bikuni no bansho), from the series " Eight Views of Fashionable Human Relations (Furyu jinrin mitate hakkei)", c. 1770/72

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in an Unidentified Role, c. 1778. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in an Unidentified Role, c. 1778

Crane, Bamboo and Iris, c. 1775. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Crane, Bamboo and Iris, c. 1775

Shirayu of the Wakanaya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as
Shirayu of the Wakanaya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", c. 1778/80

Portrait of a Woman Artist, c. 1735. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman Artist, c. 1735

Crock, c. 1938. Creator: Edith Miller
Crock, c. 1938

Draped Figure Standing, 1870-1873. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Draped Figure Standing, 1870-1873

Harlequin and Colombine (oil on canvas)
988273 Harlequin and Colombine (oil on canvas) by Castellanos, Carlos Alberto (1881-1945); 86x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Harlequin and Colombine; Arlequin y Colombina)

Black-capped Parrot (Pionites melanocephala pallidus), (black chalk, brush, ink
986099 Black-capped Parrot (Pionites melanocephala pallidus), (black chalk, brush, ink, watercolour, bodycolour, on vellum) by Robert

Tawny Owl, 1841 (hand-coloured engraving)
986007 Tawny Owl, 1841 (hand-coloured engraving) by Selby, Prideaux John (1788-1867); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tawny Owl. Plate XXV from Illustrations of British Ornithology)

The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas)
659827 The London to York Stagecoaches, (oil on canvas) by Wright, George (1860-1942); 40.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The London to York Stagecoaches. George Wright (1860-1942)

Diane (marble)
781491 Diane (marble) by Boucher, Alfred (1850-1934); height: 48.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

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"Reflecting on the Past: A Glimpse into Time" In 1844, as the world was shoeing its path towards progress, artist Edwin Henry Landseer captured a moment of contemplation in his masterpiece. Fast forward to 1938, where a brown roan Italian Spinone puppy named Riley found solace in chewing his own tail, reminding us that even the smallest creatures can find comfort in looking back. Meanwhile, Queen Victoria's portrait by Thomas Sully in 1838 stands as a timeless representation of regality and grace. Across the globe, jazz legend Oscar Peterson eagerly looked forward to dinner after enchanting audiences at Colston Hall in Bristol during 1955 – illustrating how anticipation for future pleasures often stems from reflecting on past triumphs. Gertie Millar, a British actress and singer circa 1906, radiates confidence while peering over her shoulder; an embodiment of someone who knows their worth and embraces their journey. Similarly, two sable Border Collie puppies at nine weeks old showcase different perspectives - one curiously glancing behind while another sits calmly embodying contentment with what lies ahead. A cream-white coated British Shorthair kitten aged five months perches atop a log with unwavering poise – reminding us that sometimes growth comes from standing tall amidst nature's beauty. In contrast to this serene scene is a fierce Samurai Warrior riding gallantly on horseback; an exquisite Japanese painting on silk capturing both strength and tradition. Eduard Steinbruck's "Undine" from 1843 invites viewers to delve into mythical realms where water nymphs dwell - urging us to explore our imagination when gazing upon art. As dawn breaks over the vast plains of Tibet or Mlilwane Nature Reserve reveals tender moments between roan antelopes and their young offspring – we witness nature's cycles intertwining with our own reflections. Looking back, we find inspiration in the diverse moments captured by artists and photographers throughout history.