The Ageing Process Collection

USA, Kentucky, Loretto: Makers Mark Bourbon Distillery, Aging Bourbon in Barrels

Close-up of the headlight and grill of a rusty old car
One headlight and half the grill of a rusty old car are cropped-out of the full vehicle. It is pointed in yellow and brown with part of the fittings left in silver

Hyacinth, Hyacinthus cultivar. Dead and faded flower head lying on rusty metal sheet with two individual flowers lying at side

Seasoning of Bitto and Casera cheese wheels on wood shelves, Valtellina, Sondrio province, Lombardy, Italy

Battle of the Flowers in Nice (chromolitho)
735545 Battle of the Flowers in Nice (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Flowers in Nice)

Opening of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition (chromolitho)
668161 Opening of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition)

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Papaver rhoeas Poppy Red subject

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Variety not identified Orange subject Green b/g

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Cornus nuttallii Dogwood - Pacific Orange subject

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Onopordum acanthium Thistle - Scotch thistle / Cotton thistle Brown subject

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Olea europea Olive Green subject Green b/g

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Onopordum acanthium Thistle - Scotch thistle / Cotton thistle Brown subject

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Fagus sylvatica Beech Orange subject

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Salix babylonica Willow - Weeping willow Black subject Blue b/g

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Cedrus atlantica Atlas cedar Brown subject Black b/g

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Lunaria annua Honesty Mixed colours subject

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Acer palmatum ozakazuki Japanese maple Orange subject

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Rheum x hybridum Timperley Early Foliage Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation Several Editorial Perennial Deciduous Flowering

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Cichorium intybus Radicchio Purple subject

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Alnus glutinosa Alder Red subject Green b/g

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Larix - variety not identified Larch Orange subject Orange b/g

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Aesculus hippocastanum Horse chestnut Green subject

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Quercus robur Oak Brown subject

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Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea Brown subject Brown b/g

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Rosa canina Rose / Wild rose / Dog rose Green subject

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Rosa canina Rose / Wild rose / Dog rose Green subject

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Aster Michaelmas daisy Aster Brown subject

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Cercis canadensis Forest pansy Brown subject

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Tulipa - variety not identified Tulip Pink subject Blue b/g

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Quercus robur Oak Brown subject

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Dipsacus fullonum Teasel Brown subject Blue b/g

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Pteridium aquilinum Fern - Bracken Green subject

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Gerbera - variety not identified Gerbera Red subject

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Pisum sativum Pea Green subject Green b/g

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Gerbera - variety not identified Gerbera

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Gerbera - variety not identified Gerbera Pink subject Black b/g

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Pisum sativum Pea Green subject Green b/g

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Gerbera - variety not identified Gerbera Red subject Brown b/g

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Cupressus arizonica Cypress Brown subject Brown b/g

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Agrostemma githago Corncockle - common Mauve subject White b/g

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"The Ageing Process: A Tapestry of Time and Wisdom" In the heartland of the USA, in the picturesque state of Kentucky, lies Loretto, home to the renowned Makers Mark Bourbon Distillery. Here, barrels filled with golden elixir quietly age, their flavors deepening and maturing over time. Just like fine bourbon, we too go through an ageing process that shapes us into who we are. A close-up view reveals a rusty old car's headlight and grill, weathered by years of use. It serves as a reminder that time leaves its mark on everything it touches. The same can be said for us humans; our bodies may show signs of wear and tear as we journey through life. In Valtellina, nestled in Italy's Sondrio province, Bitto and Casera cheese wheels rest on wooden shelves to season gracefully. Much like these cheeses develop complex flavors with age, so do we accumulate experiences that mold our character. The Battle of Flowers in Nice bursts forth with vibrant colors captured in a chromolitho print. This celebration reminds us that even amidst the passage of time, there is beauty to be found in every stage of life. Portraits speak volumes about individuals who have traversed through different eras. William Barnes' portrait reflects an English writer whose words continue to resonate long after his passing. Similarly, Giuseppe Verdi's intense gaze captures him composing Othello – a testament to his enduring musical legacy. The opening ceremony at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition transports us back to a bygone era when cultures collided under one roof - reminding us how history shapes societies across continents. An oil painting portrays an old man wearing gloves; his hands tell stories etched by countless years lived fully. St. Jerome gazes out from another canvas painted centuries ago - wrinkles etching wisdom onto his face as he contemplates life's mysteries.