Gasping Collection

Adam and Eve, 1511 (woodcut)
5858433 Adam and Eve, 1511 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 37.7x25.7 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA

The Fall of Mankind, 1511 (woodcut)
5858421 The Fall of Mankind, 1511 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 38--25.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: on upper plaque: LAPSUS HUMA: / NI GENERIS )

Illustration from Little Fadette by George Sand, 1833 (engraving)
CHT420014 Illustration from Little Fadette by George Sand, 1833 (engraving) by Johannot, Tony (1803-52) (after); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

The Death of Amy Robsart, 1878 (oil on canvas)
3744398 The Death of Amy Robsart, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Yeames, William Frederick (1835-1918); 87x61 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Mr Goslynges Gold-Fish, their short through Glittering Career (engraving)
1055612 Mr Goslynges Gold-Fish, their short through Glittering Career (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Goslynges Gold-Fish)

Conductor (chromolitho)
732670 Conductor (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conductor.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Ornamental koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) group with open mouths at lake surface. Xishuangbanna Tropical and Flowers Garden, Jinghong, Yunnan, China

Fish gasping for air on dry land, in the background is a man on a high tower, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz (II), 1689

Lady in Harem pants draws amazed reactions
A rotund lady draws breath (it appears she has been wound in to a VERY tight corset!) as she ascends some steep stares, but also draws gasps of astonishment from three gentleman

Large shoal of mullet feeding at effluent outlet in harbour Bermeo Costa Vasca Euskal Herria Spain
MAB-284 Large shoal of mullet feeding at effluent outlet in harbour Bermeo Costa Vasca Euskal Herria, Spain Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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In the timeless woodcut masterpiece "Adam and Eve, 1511, " their gasps of astonishment echo through the ages. As they bite into forbidden fruit, their eyes widen in disbelief at the consequences unfolding before them. Similarly, in "The Fall of Mankind, 1511, " gasping becomes a universal language as humanity grapples with its own downfall. Fast forward to 1833 when George Sand's enchanting novel "Little Fadette" captured hearts with an engraving that left readers gasping for more. The intricate details depicted a scene so captivating that it took their breath away. "The Death of Amy Robsart, 1878" evokes collective gasps as viewers witness tragedy unfold on canvas. The oil painting captures the heart-wrenching moment when Amy's life is cut short under mysterious circumstances, leaving spectators stunned and speechless. Meanwhile, in an unexpected turn of events portrayed in the engraving "Mr Goslynges Gold-Fish, " these shimmering creatures embark on a short-lived yet glittering career that leaves us all breathless with wonderment. A different kind of awe fills our lungs when we encounter the vibrant chromolitho titled "Conductor. " Gasps escape our lips as we witness music come alive through vivid colors and harmonious strokes. Imagine standing by a serene lake surface where ornamental koi carp gather—a sight so mesmerizing that even nature itself seems to hold its breath while witnessing this majestic display. Open mouths gape wide as if silently exclaiming their beauty to anyone who cares to listen. But not all gasps are born out of admiration or beauty; some emerge from desperation and struggle. In Jan Luyken's depiction of fish gasping for air on dry land while a man stands atop a towering structure behind them, one cannot help but feel empathy for these suffocating creatures fighting against impossible odds. Gasps can also be expressions of astonishment at the unexpected.