Winds Collection

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland

Burns / Now Westlin Winds
NOW WESTLIN WINDS But Peggy dear the ev nings clear, Thick flies the skimming swallow, The sky is blue, the fields in view, All fading green and yellow

Arab Astronomers / 1513
Arab astronomers measuring angles between objects in space or on land

Temple of Winds on Blackdown / Black Down hill - 280 m / 919 feet high - end of May - early morning. South Downs National Park - Sussex - UK

Weatherbeaten Trees
Trees at Doonfoot, near Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, showing the shape formed by the prevailing winds. Date: 1950s

elevation Tower Winds antiquities Athens Basire
The elevation of the Tower of the Winds, The antiquities of Athens, Basire, James, the Elder, 1730-1802, Revett, Nicholas, 1720-1804, Stuart, James, 1713-1788, Engraving, 1762

CASTELL Y GWYNT
An unusual rock formation, known as Castell y Gwynt ( Castle of the Winds ) on Glyder Fach, Snowdonia, Wales. Date: BC

Blue Clouds III
Tal Paz-Fridman

Blue Clouds I
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Black Clouds III
Tal Paz-Fridman

Black Clouds II
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Clouds III
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Whole
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Atmosphere II
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Clouds I A
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Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers
3480612 Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers; (add.info.: Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers ('halcyons')

An engraving depicting Plymouth Harbour viewed from Mount Edgcumbe and showing John Rennie's breakwater
5310709 An engraving depicting Plymouth Harbour viewed from Mount Edgcumbe and showing John Rennie's breakwater. Its purpose was to make the strategically vital harbour at Plymouth into a safe

Clouds #5
Tal Paz-Fridman

Clouds #4
Tal Paz-Fridman

A number of sails with holes, 1850
3330576 A number of sails with holes, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a number of sails with holes, which were useful during strong winds as they were able to let out excess wind)

Clouds #7
Tal Paz-Fridman

Elm-Tree blown down in Hyde-Park, May 7th, 1856. Creator: Edmund Evans
Elm-Tree blown down in Hyde-Park, [London], May 7th, 1856. During the high wind of Wednesday afternoon...a venerable elm-tree fell a victim to its fury

Temple of the Winds at Castle Howard stately home near York, North Yorkshire, England

Eagle family
Tao Huang

Primavera, detail, tempera on panel, Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510), Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Flora; detail from Botticelli's Primavera. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Primavera; work of Sandro Botticelli. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Three Graces; detail from Botticelli's Primavera. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Clori; detail from Botticelli's Primavera. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Rear view of the Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds, Jeypore, Jaipur, India
19th century vintage photograph: Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds, Jeypore, Jaipur, India

Map of the world, based on descriptions and co-ordinates given in Geographia
NBY259407 Map of the world, based on descriptions and co-ordinates given in Geographia first published in Ulm, Germany, 1482 (colour litho) by Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus of Alexandria)(c.90-168)

Squalls by Wilton Williams
Two women struggle in wind to control their umbrellas and skirts. Date: 1923

Storm damage on the coast at Seaford. Fierce gales have swept the British Isles during the past few days. Here at Seaford there is damage from exceptionally strong tides. November 1954

Storm damage on the promenade at Seaford. Fierce gales have swept the British Isles during the past few days. Here at Seaford the promenade has been broken away by the exceptionally strong tides

Wet Weather Sydney
A pedestrian is seen during wet weather in Manly, Sydney, Sunday, May 5, 2019. (aP Image/Paul Braven)

Tower of the Winds or Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes at sunset, Roman Forum, Athens, Attica, Greece

Remains of the Roman Agora and Tower of Winds, Athens, Greece

Tower of Winds, Athens, Greece

Against the Elements
Giovanni Venier

India - Palace of the Winds Jeypore early 1900s

Tower of the Winds, Athens, Greece, early 1900s

Strong Winds
This illustration portrays a young lady wearing a bright red hat and orange scarf, struggling to move in the strong, blustering winds. Date: circa 1901

Fantasy Fan Design
This fan design shows a fantasy scene where women in various costumes are flying in the strong winds over the ocean, a mermaid is leaping out of the water to grab onto the crecent moon

Windy Weather
A landscape etching of some trees withstanding the force of some strong winds in the countryside, with some cottages visible over the fence. Date: circa 1923

Cover design, Unknown
Cover design, Street and Smith's Unknown, pulp fiction magazine Date: 1939

Lady Mary Lygon, studio portrait in veiled hat. With description, The latest portrait of Lady Mary Lygon, the third daughter of the Earl and Countess of Beauchamp

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"Embracing the Power of Winds: From Ancient Antiquities to Modern Marvels" Towering above the city, the winds at elevation whisper ancient tales of Athens' rich history. Castlegregory on Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland - where fierce winds dance with untamed beauty. Arab astronomers in 1513 were captivated by the secrets carried on the wings across vast deserts. The Temple on Blackdown hill stands as a testament to mankind's fascination with nature's invisible force. Weatherbeaten trees stand tall and resilient against relentless gusts, showcasing nature's ability to withstand even the strongest winds. CASTELL Y GWYNT - an enchanting castle nestled amidst Wales' rugged landscapes, forever touched by whimsical breezes. Hand care becomes essential when battling strong winds that whip through our fingertips like playful spirits. Transported back in time to India's Palace of the Winds Jeypore in early 1900s - a true architectural masterpiece designed for both elegance and ventilation. Tower of the Winds in Athens transports us back centuries ago when Greeks marveled at how wind direction could predict weather patterns long before modern meteorology existed. Strong winds remind us of our vulnerability while also inspiring awe at their sheer power and might. Fantasy fan design takes flight as imagination soars high on gentle zephyrs and turbulent gales alike. Windy weather brings forth a symphony composed by rustling leaves, chiming chimes, and whistling branches – nature’s own melodious composition. In this ever-changing world where we seek stability amidst chaos, let us not forget that it is often within these intangible forces like wind that we find solace or inspiration; reminding us that life itself is but a fleeting breeze carrying dreams from one horizon to another.