Peering Collection

Women from Galicia at the Window, c. 1655-1660 (oil on canvas)
XOS158108 Women from Galicia at the Window, c.1655-1660 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); 124x104 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Spanish, out of copyright

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO190175 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, published by Hannah Humphrey
XCF306001 A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Little owl (Athene noctua) in drainpipe, captive, United Kingdom, Europe

Curiosity, from the Pears Annual, Christmas, 1892
BAL8679 Curiosity, from the Pears Annual, Christmas, 1892 by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
3025917 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tawny owl (Strix aluco), peering from behind a pine tree, United Kingdom, Europe

The sentinel-San Ildefonso, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The sentinel-San Ildefonso, c1927. San Ildefonso man peering from behind large rock formation

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Cat, wearing Birthday party hat looking surprised Date:

Fair Rosamund, c.1916 (oil on canvas) (detail of 239421)
869931 Fair Rosamund, c.1916 (oil on canvas) (detail of 239421) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 60.6x48 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Fair Rosamund, c.1916 (oil on canvas)
NGW239421 Fair Rosamund, c.1916 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 60.6x48 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

DOG - Siberian / Arctic Husky puppy peering over fence wearing, red Christmas Santa hat Date: 22-05-2021

CAT. Tabby kitten 17 weeks old, laying in a paper carrier bag. Date: 18-03-2019

Nelson turns a blind eye - Battle of Copenhagen
Admiral Lord Nelson ignoring the signal from Sir Hyde Parker to stop fighting. He is looking though his telescope with his blind eye (popularising the phrase to turn a blind eye )

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Cat, looking surprised peering over the top Date:

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Female Northern Flicker Chick peering out cavity in aspen snagg

Russia - Tsar Nicholas II - Military manoeuvres at Ropcha
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II attending military manoeuvres at Ropcha, a village in Chernivtsi Raion, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine. Date: circa 1912

The Warrior
A watercolour painting of a samurai warrior in full outfit, with his Katana unsheathed. A policeman can be seen peering through a small gap, with an intimidated look upon his face. Date: circa 1918

Pretty young woman with her lovely bicycle. Date: 1907

PERUVIAN INDIAN MUMMY
Peruvian Indian mummy, swaddled like a sitting child with skull peering through the cloak Date: 1873

An artistic representation - Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb
An artistic representation of the Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun by (on right) Archeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939) and his backer (on left) George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (1866-1923)

I know what you want but you ain t going to get it (colour litho)
3641714 I know what you want but you ain t going to get it (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I know what you want but you ain t going to get it)

Man embracing his childrens nanny (colour litho)
3093830 Man embracing his childrens nanny (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man embracing his childrens nanny)

Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in Brussels
985801 Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in Brussels, 1543 (colour woodcut) by Venetian School

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Lance blenny fish peering out of hole in coral, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Roseringed Parakeet preening, Keoladeo National Park, India. Date: 19/08/2005

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Africa. Kenya. Masai Mara. Leopard (Panthera pardus) peering from a tree. Date: 03/05/2005

Portrait of bighorn sheep family standing on rocks, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Portrait of three young bighorn sheep standing on a cliff looking down at the camera; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

CAT. Tabby kitten 18 weeks old in a white carrier bag, studio Date: 18-03-2019

CAT. Tabby kitten 18 weeks old in a brown carrier bag, studio Date: 18-03-2019

CAT. 7 weeks old black kitten, with flowers, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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Lynx - adult animal curiously peering between tree stems, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Siberian Huskies - Two puppies standing looking through fence wearing Christmas hats Date: 10-10-2019

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British longhair cat indoors Date: 19-03-2019

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British longhair cat indoors Date: 19-03-2019

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Maine Coon cat indoors Date: 06-10-2019

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Maine Coon cat indoors Date: 06-10-2019

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Maine Coon cat indoors Date: 06-10-2019

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Maine Coon cat indoors Date: 06-10-2019

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Maine Coon cat indoors Date: 06-10-2019

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Black Persian cat indoors Date: 06-10-2019

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Maine Coon cat indoors Date: 06-10-2019

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DOG. Black Labarador puppy looking around a gate, ( 9 weeks old ) 9 weeks old Date: 05-11-2019

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DOG. Cavapoo puppy, 6 weeeks old Date: 30-10-2019

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DOG. Cavapoo puppy, 6 weeeks old Date: 30-10-2019

Woman in Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)
1195568 Woman in Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

The Postman (oil on canvas)
AKV406789 The Postman (oil on canvas) by Spitzweg, Carl (1808-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Briefbote; ); eAckermann Kunstverlag; German, out of copyright

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)

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"Peering into the Past and Present: A Glimpse of Curiosity" In the captivating artwork "Women from Galicia at the Window, c. 1655-1660, " we witness a group of women peering out from their window, their eyes filled with curiosity as they observe the world beyond. Their gazes hold stories untold, inviting us to wonder about their lives and experiences. Similarly, in "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, " published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803, we see two figures engaged in an intense conversation. The King peers down at Gulliver with a mix of fascination and skepticism, while Gulliver looks up at him with wide-eyed astonishment. This exchange between different worlds highlights our innate desire to understand what lies beyond our own reality. Moving forward to "A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties of Ye Antique, " also published by Hannah Humphrey, we find ourselves immersed in a scene where a connoisseur intently studies ancient artifacts. His focused gaze reveals his deep appreciation for art's timeless beauty—a reminder that peering closely can unveil hidden treasures. Meanwhile, "Curiosity" from the Pears Annual Christmas edition in 1892 captures a young girl peeking through her fingers at something mysterious unfolding before her eyes. Her sense of wonder reminds us that curiosity is not bound by time or age—it is an essential part of human nature. Nature itself offers moments worth peering into as well; take for instance the image capturing a little owl perched inside a drainpipe or a tawny owl peeking behind a pine tree—both showcasing how these creatures silently observe their surroundings with unwavering focus. Venturing further into folklore brings us face-to-face with yetis—an elusive creature whose existence remains shrouded in mystery. Peering into tales passed down through generations allows our imagination to wander into the realms of the unknown.