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Shapes are everywhere, surrounding us in the most unexpected places

Background imageShapes Collection: Colour composition, late 1910 (oil on canvas)

Colour composition, late 1910 (oil on canvas)
FIA5360435 Colour composition, late 1910 (oil on canvas) by Baranov-Rossine, Vladimir Davidovich (1888-1942); Local Heritage Museum, Volsk, Russia; (add.info.: Colour composition (colour composition)

Background imageShapes Collection: Market Square in Michelstadt, Germany, 1899

Market Square in Michelstadt, Germany, 1899
7279031 Market Square in Michelstadt, Germany, 1899 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market Square in Michelstadt, Germany, 1899, Historic)

Background imageShapes Collection: Samovar. 1919 (oil on wood)

Samovar. 1919 (oil on wood)
FIA5364579 Samovar. 1919 (oil on wood) by Baranov-Rossine, Vladimir Davidovich (1888-1942); Regional Art Gallery, Tambov, Russia; (add.info.: Samovar (Samovar)

Background imageShapes Collection: Toppling of the Colonne Vendome during the Paris Commune of 1871 (b/w photo)

Toppling of the Colonne Vendome during the Paris Commune of 1871 (b/w photo)
1700722 Toppling of the Colonne Vendome during the Paris Commune of 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); (add.info)

Background imageShapes Collection: Elizabethan Warship (litho)

Elizabethan Warship (litho)
7184120 Elizabethan Warship (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabethan Warship)

Background imageShapes Collection: Plan of the Citadel of Turin in 1664 (colour litho)

Plan of the Citadel of Turin in 1664 (colour litho)
354817 Plan of the Citadel of Turin in 1664 (colour litho) by Italian School, (17th century) (after); Historical Archive, Turin, Italy; Index Fototeca

Background imageShapes Collection: The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho)

The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho)
2809091 The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The uprising in South Africa)

Background imageShapes Collection: Battle of the day 8 July for the capture of Misrata, the square of the Alpine that resists

Battle of the day 8 July for the capture of Misrata, the square of the Alpine that resists... (colour litho)
2808497 Battle of the day 8 July for the capture of Misrata, the square of the Alpine that resists... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageShapes Collection: The Hunger March in London (Colour Litho)

The Hunger March in London (Colour Litho)
2783643 The Hunger March in London (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hunger March in London)

Background imageShapes Collection: The Archer, c. 1930-42 (oil on canvas)

The Archer, c. 1930-42 (oil on canvas)
908516 The Archer, c.1930-42 (oil on canvas) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 71x91.5 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; Southampton City Art Gallery

Background imageShapes Collection: A Trip to Chinatown, 1899 (lithography)

A Trip to Chinatown, 1899 (lithography)
397472 A Trip to Chinatown, 1899 (lithography) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949) & Pryde, James (1866-1941); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: " A Trip to Chinatown")

Background imageShapes Collection: Proun 30 T, 1920 (painting)

Proun 30 T, 1920 (painting)
885197 Proun 30 T, 1920 (painting) by Lissitzky, Eliezer (El) Markowich (1890-1941); Niedersachsisches Landesmuseum, Hanover, Germany; (add.info.: by Eliezer (El) Markowich Lissitzky (1890-1941))

Background imageShapes Collection: Proun R. V. N. 2. 1923 (painting)

Proun R. V. N. 2. 1923 (painting)
885192 Proun R.V.N.2. 1923 (painting) by Lissitzky, Eliezer (El) Markowich (1890-1941); Niedersachsisches Landesmuseum, Hanover

Background imageShapes Collection: DDE-90028507

DDE-90028507
Canada, Quebec. Shapes formed in fresh snow. Date: 08/07/2005

Background imageShapes Collection: Pantheon, 1835 (engraving)

Pantheon, 1835 (engraving)
7262300 Pantheon, 1835 (engraving) by Grunewald, Ernst Friedrich (1801-48) & Hofer, Ernst Emil (1815-80); 9.3x14.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShapes Collection: Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy (photo)

Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy (photo)
6336772 Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy (photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80); Vicenza, Veneto, Italy; © Mark Edward Smith

Background imageShapes Collection: The Apotheosis of Napoleon I, 1853 (watercolour and ink)

The Apotheosis of Napoleon I, 1853 (watercolour and ink)
BEN5478560 The Apotheosis of Napoleon I, 1853 (watercolour and ink) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); Louvre, Paris

Background imageShapes Collection: Invasion Craft (litho)

Invasion Craft (litho)
7184093 Invasion Craft (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invasion Craft)

Background imageShapes Collection: Special-Purpose Ships (litho)

Special-Purpose Ships (litho)
7184090 Special-Purpose Ships (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Special-Purpose Ships)

Background imageShapes Collection: Drakes Golden Hind, 1597 (colour litho)

Drakes Golden Hind, 1597 (colour litho)
7184083 Drakes Golden Hind, 1597 (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drakes Golden Hind, 1597)

Background imageShapes Collection: Plate 20, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)

Plate 20, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)
STC439559 Plate 20, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageShapes Collection: Postcard depicting a statue of an angel, Namur, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Postcard depicting a statue of an angel, Namur, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
1720203 Postcard depicting a statue of an angel, Namur, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Namur (Belgium) : square of Angel, postcard, c. 1900)

Background imageShapes Collection: The Beginning of the Ship (litho)

The Beginning of the Ship (litho)
7184130 The Beginning of the Ship (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beginning of the Ship)

Background imageShapes Collection: The departure of Leif Ericsson, AD 1000 (litho)

The departure of Leif Ericsson, AD 1000 (litho)
7184125 The departure of Leif Ericsson, AD 1000 (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The departure of Leif Ericsson, AD 1000)

Background imageShapes Collection: The cog Christopher at the Battle of Sluys, 1340 (litho)

The cog Christopher at the Battle of Sluys, 1340 (litho)
7184122 The cog Christopher at the Battle of Sluys, 1340 (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cog Christopher at the Battle of Sluys, 1340)

Background imageShapes Collection: Elizabethan Warship (litho)

Elizabethan Warship (litho)
7184118 Elizabethan Warship (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabethan Warship)

Background imageShapes Collection: Sailing Ship Rigs (litho)

Sailing Ship Rigs (litho)
7184105 Sailing Ship Rigs (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailing Ship Rigs)

Background imageShapes Collection: The Turbinia at the Royal Naval Review, 1897 (litho)

The Turbinia at the Royal Naval Review, 1897 (litho)
7184097 The Turbinia at the Royal Naval Review, 1897 (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turbinia at the Royal Naval Review, 1897)

Background imageShapes Collection: Warships 1886-1910 (litho)

Warships 1886-1910 (litho)
7184096 Warships 1886-1910 (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warships 1886-1910)

Background imageShapes Collection: Warships of the First World War (litho)

Warships of the First World War (litho)
7184095 Warships of the First World War (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warships of the First World War)

Background imageShapes Collection: Launching a Liner (litho)

Launching a Liner (litho)
7184085 Launching a Liner (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launching a Liner)

Background imageShapes Collection: Nelsons Victory (colour litho)

Nelsons Victory (colour litho)
7184084 Nelsons Victory (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelsons Victory)

Background imageShapes Collection: British Aircraft Carrier (colour litho)

British Aircraft Carrier (colour litho)
7184076 British Aircraft Carrier (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Aircraft Carrier)

Background imageShapes Collection: Frauenkirche church, Nuremberg, Germany (engraving)

Frauenkirche church, Nuremberg, Germany (engraving)
7148044 Frauenkirche church, Nuremberg, Germany (engraving) by Rieth, Paul (1871-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frauenkirche church, Nuremberg, Germany)

Background imageShapes Collection: Tour Eiffel, 1926 (oil on canvas)

Tour Eiffel, 1926 (oil on canvas)
2624219 Tour Eiffel, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); 169--86 cm; Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; (add.info.: Tour Eiffel 1926 by Robert Delaunay)

Background imageShapes Collection: Abstract Decoration, c. 1898 (w / c)

Abstract Decoration, c. 1898 (w / c)
6197983 Abstract Decoration, c.1898 (w/c) by Davidson, George Dutch (1879-1901); 33.6x25 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Background imageShapes Collection: Early Seagoing Ships (litho)

Early Seagoing Ships (litho)
7184126 Early Seagoing Ships (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Seagoing Ships)

Background imageShapes Collection: Santa Maria, the flagship of Columbus, 1492 (litho)

Santa Maria, the flagship of Columbus, 1492 (litho)
7184123 Santa Maria, the flagship of Columbus, 1492 (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Maria, the flagship of Columbus, 1492)

Background imageShapes Collection: Ironclads (litho)

Ironclads (litho)
7184104 Ironclads (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ironclads. Illustration for The Shape of Ships written)

Background imageShapes Collection: St Pauls Ship (colour litho)

St Pauls Ship (colour litho)
7184082 St Pauls Ship (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Ship)

Background imageShapes Collection: Bells Comet, 1811 (colour litho)

Bells Comet, 1811 (colour litho)
7184080 Bells Comet, 1811 (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bells Comet, 1811)

Background imageShapes Collection: Oil Tankers at a Tank Farm (colour litho)

Oil Tankers at a Tank Farm (colour litho)
7184073 Oil Tankers at a Tank Farm (colour litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil Tankers at a Tank Farm)

Background imageShapes Collection: Chieri, the cathedral, 1895 (engraving)

Chieri, the cathedral, 1895 (engraving)
7210540 Chieri, the cathedral, 1895 (engraving) by Cornaglia, C. (19th century); 25.5x25 cm; Private Collection; © AmpieVedute.art

Background imageShapes Collection: Plate 19, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)

Plate 19, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)
STC439650 Plate 19, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageShapes Collection: Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho)

Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho)
7184128 Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia)

Background imageShapes Collection: Early Marine Engines (litho)

Early Marine Engines (litho)
7184101 Early Marine Engines (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Marine Engines)

Background imageShapes Collection: Early Liners (litho)

Early Liners (litho)
7184099 Early Liners (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Liners. Illustration for The Shape of Ships written)

Background imageShapes Collection: Submarines II (litho)

Submarines II (litho)
7184098 Submarines II (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submarines II)



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Shapes are everywhere, surrounding us in the most unexpected places. From the intricate design of Baphomet by Eliphas Levi - Equilibrium of Opposites to the mesmerizing formation of Black Brant Goose FG 2342 'V formation flock Branta nigricans © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON', shapes captivate our imagination. Just like Baphomet - Equilibrium of Opposites symbolizes harmony amidst opposing forces, we find balance in the diverse contours that nature offers. Take Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa; its majestic silhouette stands tall as a testament to Mother Earth's artistic prowess. Even man-made structures embrace shapes with purpose and precision, like the large circular aerial at RAF Chicksands or the timeless beauty of a fossil ammonite under UV light from Madagascar's Mahajanga Province. But shapes aren't limited to grandeur alone; they can be found even in the tiniest details. Observe closely and you'll discover mushroom spores up close, resembling delicate patterns waiting to be unraveled. And who could forget Satan at the Sabbat? A shape that evokes both fear and fascination throughout history. Yet not all they can mysterious or enigmatic; some bring comfort and familiarity. Like a red English post box nestled within a brick wall, reminding us of simpler times when communication was tangible and heartfelt. In contrast, Henri Maes Belgian Beer Brewery transports us to an old town UNESCO World Heritage Site where architectural forms tell stories through their unique outlines. Finally, The Scallop sculpture by Maggie Hambling on Aldeburgh beach in Suffolk invites contemplation as it gracefully embraces its surroundings with its distinctive shape. They have an uncanny ability to evoke emotions and spark curiosity within us all. They remind us that beauty lies not only in what we see but also how we perceive it – whether it is through ancient symbols or contemporary art installations – each shape holds a story waiting to be discovered.