Tempered Collection

Bach Prelude Score
Wohltemperirte Clavir (The well-tempered Clavier) Prelude no 1

Mother-In-Law (colour litho)
1095017 Mother-In-Law (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother-In-Law. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French, out of copyright

Bad Tempered Girl
A girl in a tantrum having torn up her schoolwork

Caledon, Cape Colony (b / w photo)
3092360 Caledon, Cape Colony (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caledon, Cape Colony)

Mars restrained by Cupid, 1819-25 (marble)
482179 Mars restrained by Cupid, 1819-25 (marble) by Gibson, John (1790-1866); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; British

The Spoilt Child (engraving)
6010545 The Spoilt Child (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spoilt Child. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1877).); © Look and Learn

Mars restrained by Cupid, 1819-25 (marble)
482180 Mars restrained by Cupid, 1819-25 (marble) by Gibson, John (1790-1866); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; British

Idle Ellen (engraving)
6010452 Idle Ellen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Idle Ellen. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1869).); © Look and Learn

What a jolly, good-tempered fellow your gardener is, Bob! (engraving)
2780921 What a jolly, good-tempered fellow your gardener is, Bob! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What a jolly, good-tempered fellow your gardener is)

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A1, Denotes Quick Temper. Date: 1927

A bald man comes through a small door in a shrine in Jaipur
A barefoot, bald, grumpy-looking man ducks down to come out of a small door in a shrine in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. He carries a brass jug Date: 1987

Grumpy old man, Portugal
A fat old man with grumpy expression looks at the camera as he sits in the street in Esposende, Portugal. He wears a beret Date: 1989

FURIES
The ERINYES were so alarming that the Greeks dared not use their true name but called them the EUMENIDES ( the good tempered ones ) : here they pursue Orestes and Pylades

Piano tuner at work on an upright piano. early 20th century

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A9, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A7, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A8, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A6, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A4, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A3, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A2, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

The Nose Game - Impulsive Nose A10, Denotes Quick Temper. 1927

Baby substitute, conceptual image. Growling dog in a high chair with a bib and a feeding bowl and spoon

Metal being tempered in a furnace prior to shaping
A metalworker tempers a piece of metal in a furnace, while another observes using a viewing plate to protect his eyes from the light emanating from the furnace core. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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"Tempered: A Melody of Emotions and Contrasts" In a world filled with diverse hues, the essence of "tempered" can be found in unexpected places. Just like the harmonious notes of Bach's Prelude Score, it resonates through our lives, balancing the highs and lows. Turn a page from history, where an engraving from "The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him" captures the spirit of resilience amidst adversity. Similarly, a color litho titled "Mother-In-Law" reminds us that even strained relationships can be tempered by understanding and patience. But not all temperaments are gentle; sometimes they flare up like the fiery disposition of a bad-tempered girl. Yet even in her stormy demeanor lies an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Traveling to distant lands, we encounter Caledon in Cape Colony through a captivating black-and-white photograph. The rugged landscape stands as a testament to nature's own tempered beauty – wild yet restrained. Artistic marvels also embody this concept; take for instance "Mars restrained by Cupid, " crafted meticulously from marble between 1819-25. It symbolizes how love tempers aggression and brings harmony to conflicting forces. Delving into family dynamics, an engraving named "The Spoilt Child" portrays how discipline tempers indulgence while nurturing character development. This delicate balance is further explored in another depiction of Mars being tamed by Cupid's arrow – reminding us that love has transformative power when harnessed wisely. Stepping away from artistry but still embracing life's contrasts, witness the coexistence of strength and vulnerability on display aboard "A Gunboat Coaling-Ship at St Lucia. " Here we find unity among crew members as they work together tirelessly despite challenging circumstances. Amidst these varied scenes emerges an engraving entitled "Idle Ellen, " highlighting idleness as both tempting and potentially detrimental.