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"Reflecting on the Past: A Glimpse into Time" In 1844, as the world was shoeing its path towards progress

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Portrait of Maximilien-Philippe de Recourt de Lens et de Licques

Portrait of Maximilien-Philippe de Recourt de Lens et de Licques
990175 Portrait of Maximilien-Philippe de Recourt de Lens et de Licques, Count de Ruppelmonde (1684-1710), standing three-quarter length, in ceremonial Armour, (oil on canvas) by Largilliere

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Cupid and Doves (oil on canvas)

Cupid and Doves (oil on canvas)
1772115 Cupid and Doves (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 128.2x212.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid and Doves. Frederic Leighton (1830-1896). Oil on canvas

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Winding the Skein, (oil on canvas)

Winding the Skein, (oil on canvas)
828414 Winding the Skein, (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 132x152.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Winding the Skein. John William Godward (1861-1922). Oil on canvas

Background imageLooking Back Collection: White-headed Eagle, c. 1770-1786 (hand-coloured engraving, watercolour border)

White-headed Eagle, c. 1770-1786 (hand-coloured engraving, watercolour border)
985936 White-headed Eagle, c.1770-1786 (hand-coloured engraving, watercolour border) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); 31.5x23.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: White-headed Eagle)

Background imageLooking Back Collection: The Rear Guard, 1907 (oil on canvas)

The Rear Guard, 1907 (oil on canvas)
985221 The Rear Guard, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Schreyvogel, Charles (1861-1912); 41.5x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rear Guard. Charles Schreyvogel (1861-1912). Oil on canvas

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Female of the Douro-Couraou Parrot (Plate 110), 1801-1805

Female of the Douro-Couraou Parrot (Plate 110), 1801-1805
986401 Female of the Douro-Couraou Parrot (Plate 110), 1801-1805 (engraved plate printed in colours and finished by hand) by Barraband

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Spoonbill, 1777 (watercolour)

Spoonbill, 1777 (watercolour)
986240 Spoonbill, 1777 (watercolour) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); 36x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoonbill. Sarah Stone (1760-1844). Watercolour. Signed and dated Sept 21 1777

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Curlew, Numenius, 1771 (hand-coloured engraving)

Curlew, Numenius, 1771 (hand-coloured engraving)
986223 Curlew, Numenius, 1771 (hand-coloured engraving) by Catesby, Mark (1679-1749); 53x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Curlew, Numenius)

Background imageLooking Back Collection: White Peacock (Pavo cristatus), (black chalk, brush, ink, watercolour, bodycolour

White Peacock (Pavo cristatus), (black chalk, brush, ink, watercolour, bodycolour
986098 White Peacock (Pavo cristatus), (black chalk, brush, ink, watercolour, bodycolour, on vellum) by Robert, Nicolas (1614-85) (and workshop); 28.4x40.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Heliogabalus and the Wise Women, 1589. Creator: Raphael Sadeler

Heliogabalus and the Wise Women, 1589. Creator: Raphael Sadeler
Heliogabalus and the Wise Women, 1589

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Embroidered Picture, c. 1936. Creator: Rex F Bush

Embroidered Picture, c. 1936. Creator: Rex F Bush
Embroidered Picture, c. 1936

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Female Nude, Back View, 1909. Creator: Max Weber

Female Nude, Back View, 1909. Creator: Max Weber
Female Nude, Back View, 1909

Background imageLooking Back Collection: 1173798

1173798

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Study of a Greek. Creator: Alphonse Legros

Study of a Greek. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Study of a Greek

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Orphans (Les orphelins (?)). Creator: Alphonse Legros

Orphans (Les orphelins (?)). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Orphans (Les orphelins (?))

Background imageLooking Back Collection: On the Beach - Two are Company, Three are None, published 1872. Creator: Winslow Homer

On the Beach - Two are Company, Three are None, published 1872. Creator: Winslow Homer
On the Beach - Two are Company, Three are None, published 1872

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Standing Nude in a Room, 1921. Creator: Ernst Kirchner

Standing Nude in a Room, 1921. Creator: Ernst Kirchner
Standing Nude in a Room, 1921

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Wild Horse Coming out of the Water (Cheval sauvage), 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

Wild Horse Coming out of the Water (Cheval sauvage), 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Wild Horse Coming out of the Water (Cheval sauvage), 1828

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Return from the Fields (Le retour des champs). Creator: Alphonse Legros

Return from the Fields (Le retour des champs). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Return from the Fields (Le retour des champs)

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Mephistopheles in the Air, 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

Mephistopheles in the Air, 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Mephistopheles in the Air, 1828

Background imageLooking Back Collection: The Triumph of Amphitrite. Creator: Valerio Belli

The Triumph of Amphitrite. Creator: Valerio Belli
The Triumph of Amphitrite

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Edge of the Woods, Evening, 1900. Creator: Clarence H White

Edge of the Woods, Evening, 1900. Creator: Clarence H White
Edge of the Woods, Evening, 1900

Background imageLooking Back Collection: A Lion Attacking a Horse, 1762. Creator: George Stubbs

A Lion Attacking a Horse, 1762. Creator: George Stubbs
A Lion Attacking a Horse; Horse Attacked by a Lion; Lion devouring a horse; Lion Attacking a Horse, 1762

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Foxhound; A Foxhound, ca. 1760. Creator: George Stubbs

Foxhound; A Foxhound, ca. 1760. Creator: George Stubbs
Foxhound; A Foxhound, ca. 1760

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Woman Taken Unawares, late 1880s / early 1890s. Creator: Edgar Degas

Woman Taken Unawares, late 1880s / early 1890s. Creator: Edgar Degas
Woman Taken Unawares, late 1880s/early 1890s

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Dancer Fastening the String of Her Tights, c. 1885 / 1890. Creator: Edgar Degas

Dancer Fastening the String of Her Tights, c. 1885 / 1890. Creator: Edgar Degas
Dancer Fastening the String of Her Tights, c. 1885/1890

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Artists Advertisement - Cherub with Kite at Monument [undated]. Creator: James Millar

Artists Advertisement - Cherub with Kite at Monument [undated]. Creator: James Millar
Artists Advertisement - Cherub with Kite at Monument [undated]

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Crossing the Sands, 1848. Creator: David Cox the elder

Crossing the Sands, 1848. Creator: David Cox the elder
Crossing the Sands, 1848. One of a series of works depicting the coastal scenery of Morecambe Bay

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Horizontal Panel with an Eagle Flanked by Two Genii, 1544. Creator: Sebald Beham

Horizontal Panel with an Eagle Flanked by Two Genii, 1544. Creator: Sebald Beham
Horizontal Panel with an Eagle Flanked by Two Genii, 1544

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Judith walking to the left with the head of Holofernes in her right hand and a swor

Judith walking to the left with the head of Holofernes in her right hand and a sword in her left hand, her servant standing behind the head to left, ca. 1530-50

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Plate 8: Prosperpina, standing in a niche, turning to the right while holding mantle in

Plate 8: Prosperpina, standing in a niche, turning to the right while holding mantle in both hands and flowers in her right hand, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Chinese Performer, 1738-45. Creator: Francois Boucher

Chinese Performer, 1738-45. Creator: Francois Boucher
Chinese Performer, 1738-45

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Mode de l annee prochaine, ca. 1830. Creator: V Ratier

Mode de l annee prochaine, ca. 1830. Creator: V Ratier
Mode de l annee prochaine, ca. 1830. After Charles Philipon

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Saint James Major holding a staff and a book facing right, from Christ and the Apo

Saint James Major holding a staff and a book facing right, from Christ and the Apostles, ca. 1548-50

Background imageLooking Back Collection: The Great Courier (copy), 19th century. Creator: Alois Petrak

The Great Courier (copy), 19th century. Creator: Alois Petrak
The Great Courier (copy), 19th century

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Plate 38, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen &

Plate 38, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen &
Plate 38, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Red and Blue Macaw, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen &

Red and Blue Macaw, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen &
Red and Blue Macaw, from the Birds of the Tropics series (N5) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Martin, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Martin, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Plaque with the Lion of Saint Mark, Catalan, 14th century. Creator: Unknown

Plaque with the Lion of Saint Mark, Catalan, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with the Lion of Saint Mark, Catalan, 14th century

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Plaque with the Ox of Saint Luke, Catalan, 14th century. Creator: Unknown

Plaque with the Ox of Saint Luke, Catalan, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with the Ox of Saint Luke, Catalan, 14th century

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Cows and a Goat in a Landscape, 1774. Creator: Attributed to Jean Pillement

Cows and a Goat in a Landscape, 1774. Creator: Attributed to Jean Pillement
Cows and a Goat in a Landscape, 1774. Attributed to Jean Pillement

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Standing Male Draped Figure With His Hands Raised, 1565-71

Standing Male Draped Figure With His Hands Raised, 1565-71

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Flying Angel, 17th century. Creator: Anon

Flying Angel, 17th century. Creator: Anon
Flying Angel, 17th century

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Faust, 1828. 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

Faust, 1828. 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Faust, 1828. Illustration for a French translation by Albert Stapfer of Goethes Faust, from the Prologue in Heaven, Mephistopheles, flyies above the city at night

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Wild Horse, 1828. 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

Wild Horse, 1828. 1828. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Wild Horse, 1828

Background imageLooking Back Collection: The Brine Maiden Matsukaze, early 18th century. Creator: Nishimura Shigenobu

The Brine Maiden Matsukaze, early 18th century. Creator: Nishimura Shigenobu
The Brine Maiden Matsukaze, early 18th century. Edo period (1615-1868)

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Man in a Red Cloak. Creator: Unknown

Man in a Red Cloak. Creator: Unknown
Man in a Red Cloak. (Dutch, 1650s or early 1660s)

Background imageLooking Back Collection: Furness Abbey, c1870

Furness Abbey, c1870. Former Catholic monastery in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, dating back to 1123, once the second-wealthiest



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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.