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Utopian Collection

"Exploring Utopian Visions

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Utopian Collection: Second degree masonic tracing board, 1819 (oil on wood)
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Utopian Collection: Port Sunlight - a workers utopia
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Utopian Collection: Utopiae Insulae Figura (Map of the New Island of Utopia
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Utopian Collection: Election poster depicting Theodore Roosevelt as the Apostle of Prosperity
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Utopian Collection: Cross-section of a house in the Napoleon housing development
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Utopian Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). En el que sabe
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Utopian Collection: School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)
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Utopian Collection: Classical landscape with boys bathing (oil on canvas)
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Utopian Collection: Belvedere in Saint Leu la Foret, France, c. 1820 (engraving)
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Utopian Collection: Landscape with Figures (oil on canvas)
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Utopian Collection: The postman in 2000 s, 1910 (chromolithograph)
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Utopian Collection: Wilton House (chalk on paper)
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Utopian Collection: A Scene from the Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio, c. 1492 (woodcut)
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Utopian Collection: Mr Rutland Barrington as King Paramount in 'Utopia'(b / w photo)
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Utopian Collection: The Allegory of Air, from a series on the Allegory of the Elements
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Utopian Collection: The Port d Antibes in Provence, 1756 (oil on canvas)
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Utopian Collection: Et in Arcadia Ego, c. 1637-38 (oil on canvas)
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Utopian Collection: Printers mark of Johann Frobens (c. 1460 -1527) showing two hands holding
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Utopian Collection: Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, c. 1826 (w / c on paper)
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Utopian Collection: Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
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Utopian Collection: Paradise, c. 1895 (oil on canvas)
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Utopian Collection: Poster advertising Ready made farms in Western Canada, c. 1900 (colour litho)
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Utopian Collection: Poster promoting immigration to Canada, 1925 (colour litho)
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Utopian Collection: European immigrants passing the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour
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Utopian Collection: The Garden of Eden (oil on canvas)
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Utopian Collection: Housing development in Mulhouse, late 19th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Utopian Collection: View of an Ideal City, or The City of God, c. 1480-1490 (oil on panel)
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Utopian Collection: A Jesuit mission in Paraguay, from De Vita et Moribus Tredecim Virorum
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Utopian Collection: Design for a House for a Cosmopolite, 1783 (w / c on paper) (detail
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Utopian Collection: View of the Schools and the Theatre, Familistery of Guise
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Utopian Collection: Design for a House for a Cosmopolite, 1783 (w / c on paper) (detail
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Utopian Collection: The House in Bournville, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
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Utopian Collection: Elysium, late 18th century (colour engraving)
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Utopian Collection: Preface to Projet de Paix Inalterable pour l Europe
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Utopian Collection: Title page from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia
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Utopian Collection: Illuminated 'N'from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia
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Utopian Collection: Mountain Landscape with Figures and a Man Bathing (oil on canvas)
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Utopian Collection: The Lake of Nemi or Speculum Dianae with Dolbadarn Castle (oil on canvas)
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Utopian Collection: The Familistery of Guise and its founder Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin (1817-88)
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Utopian Collection: May Day in the Familistery of Guise, from Solutions Sociales
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Utopian Collection: View of an Ideal City, or The City of God, c. 1480-1490 (oil on panel)
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Utopian Collection: View of an Ideal City, or The City of God, after 1470 (detail of 80057) (oil on panel)
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Utopian Collection: A View of Longleat, c. 1810 (oil on panel)
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Utopian Collection: Basilica of Constantine. Entrance wall in a fantastic setting
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Utopian Collection: The Temple of Vesta in the Forum Boarium, seen from the North, the Tiber to the right, c
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Utopian Collection: Diana asleep in a Woodland Glade (oil on canvas)
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Utopian Collection: The Contest between the Muses and the Pierides, c. 1545-50 (tin-glazed earthenware)
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Utopian Collection: Watching the Deer by a Pine Shaded Stream, 1127-1279 (album leaf, ink & colour on silk)


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"Exploring Utopian Visions: From Port Sunlight to the Spanish Civil War" Step into the realm dreams as we delve into various hints that have shaped our perception of an ideal society. One such example is Port Sunlight, a workers' utopia founded in England. This model village aimed to provide its residents with better living conditions and amenities, fostering a sense of community and well-being. Delving deeper into history, we encounter the Second Degree Masonic Tracing Board from 1819. This intricate oil painting on wood symbolizes enlightenment and moral teachings within Freemasonry, reflecting ideals of unity and personal growth. Moving forward in time, an election poster depicting Theodore Roosevelt as the Apostle of Prosperity captures the spirit of optimism during his presidency. It showcases his vision for economic progress and social welfare, embodying aspirations for a prosperous nation. The tumultuous Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) also left its mark on utopian visions. The phrase "En el que sabe, " meaning "In those who know, " reflects the hope held by those fighting for justice and equality amidst political turmoil. Charles Fourier, a French philosopher known for his radical ideas on social organization, contributed significantly to discussions surrounding utopias. His theories centered around creating harmonious societies based on cooperation rather than competition. Nature's beauty often inspires visions of paradise-like settings too. A stunning image captures vibrant marine life in Ras Mohammed National Park's coral reefs - orange Scalefin anthias swimming among table corals and red soft corals - reminding us that nature itself can be seen as a form of utopia. Artistic representations also play their part in shaping our imagination. A classical landscape featuring boys bathing depicts idyllic scenes where innocence meets nature's splendor—a glimpse into an imagined world free from worries or constraints. Belvedere in Saint Leu la Foret transports us to France circa 1820, showcasing a picturesque engraving of an architectural marvel.