Advances Collection

Andrei Kolmogorov, Soviet mathematician
Andrei Kolmogorov (1903-1987), Soviet mathematician. Kolmogorov is widely considered one of the most prominent mathematicians of the 20th century

German Tanks Advance
A German tank column, accompanied by infantry, advances into Russia

Hoisting Hops
Hoisting pokes of hops onto a drying platform. Despite modern advances such as mechanical hop presses, horses were still being used for hoisting the pokes (sacks). Date: 1930s

German Tanks in Russia
A German tank, accompanied by infantry, advances across the Russian steppes

Goats Advances Rebuffed
A goats amorous advances are rebuffed : What, me go out with you ? You must be kidding !

General Lee Before the Battle of Gettysburg
Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870) was the general in chief of the Confederate armies during the U.S. Civil War (1861-1865). He was the military advisor to Jefferson Davis

This picture shows a scene of a frustrated cupid after a woman has seemingly rejected the advances of a man, who is walking away in the background. Date: 1926

3D computer graphic, the number 10.000 in gold on top of 500 euro bills

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Advance to Victory! Date: circa mid-1970s

WW1 - Dardanelles Campaign - Australians cornering the enemy
WW1 - Dardanelles Campaign - Progress in Gallipoli as the Australian troops advance up hill, yet corner and attack a Turkish detachmment

THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
The Queen of the Night saves her daughter Pamina from the amorous advances of Monostatos. Date: first performed 1791

MAGIC FLUTE LIEBIG 3
(The Magic Flute) Act 1, Scene 10 : Monostatos makes unwelcome advances to the captive Pamina, but Papageno scares him away and tells Pamina about Tamino. Date: first performed 1791

Dialogue between a man and a girl (b / w photo)
3094178 Dialogue between a man and a girl (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dialogue between a man and a girl)

I know what you want but you ain t going to get it (colour litho)
3641714 I know what you want but you ain t going to get it (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I know what you want but you ain t going to get it)

Do it now (litho)
3643435 Do it now (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Do it now! Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for La Vie De Londres by Mars (litho)
3096877 Illustration for La Vie De Londres by Mars (litho) by Bonvoisin

Would a body mind (colour litho)
3642815 Would a body mind (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Would a body mind? Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

As cold as any stone (colour litho)
3642817 As cold as any stone (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: As cold as any stone. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The lady slavey (colour litho)
3641729 The lady slavey (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lady slavey. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Broken Fan. Sexual seduction. 18th century
6317658 The Broken Fan. Sexual seduction. 18th century. by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: The Broken Fan. A man is trying to seduce a lady)

Young woman, approached by suitor with flower over wall (chromolitho)
975847 Young woman, approached by suitor with flower over wall (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman)

Pa gets into hot water (chromolitho)
2816121 Pa gets into hot water (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pa gets into hot water. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Keep still, Cookey (colour litho)
2800786 Keep still, Cookey (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keep still, Cookey. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Spooning in the dressing room (chromolitho)
2816122 Spooning in the dressing room (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spooning in the dressing room. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Poster advertising the publication of La Bete Humaine by Emile Zola (1840-1902) in La Vie Populaire
CHT170443 Poster advertising the publication of La Bete Humaine by Emile Zola (1840-1902) in La Vie Populaire, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

A kiss on the sly (colour photo)
3093509 A kiss on the sly (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A kiss on the sly. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cupid advances to the altar of loyalty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer, London, 1804

Spooning up the river (chromolitho)
2805176 Spooning up the river (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spooning up the river. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

WW1 - The War in the East - Russias progress - 1914. 1914

WW1 - The War in the West - The Allies Advance - 1914. The Battle of the Aisne. 1914

WW1 - Mons and our Masterly Move - 1914
WW1 - Mons and our Masterly Move - Field Marshall Sir John Frenchs Historical Dispatch explained

WW1 - The Enemys Eastern Frontier - 1914
WW1 - The Enemys Eastern Frontier - The Splendid work of Russian Strategy

Attention (engraving)
5991002 Attention (engraving) by Dedreux or de Dreux, Alfred (1810-60); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attention)

The Laughing Audience, 1733 (etching)
1069131 The Laughing Audience, 1733 (etching) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 18.8x16.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of Mrs. Alfred L

CORONIS BECOMES A CROW
Coronis is hotly pursued by Poseidon / Naptune; to help her escape his unwelcome advances, Athena / Minerva transforms her into a crow

NEW YORK ATTACKED
America should not think she is immune from attack : as technology advances, Germany will be able to destroy New York by 1930 Date: 1918

EDITORIAL Map showing stages of the German advances on the Eastern Front from 17 August to 6 December 1941
17 August, 1941, 20th Century, 6 December, Advances, Archival, Archive, Conflict, Country, Eastern Front, Engraving, Geographical, Geography, German, Historical, History, Illustration, Old, Period

The Broken Fan. A man is trying to seduce a lady. It looks like she has been warding him off with her fan, which is now broken

Mach 3 Aircraft (Concorde) by G. H. Davis
The Question for the 1960s - Mach 3 aircraft - a prototype for tomorrow or a manifestation of yesterdays dream? Diagrammatic illustration by G. H

Cambrai road Army advances Dated September 7th 1918
Cambrai road. Army advances. Dated September 7th 1918. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Cassandra: legendary Greek prophetess, daughter of Priam, king of Troy, and Hecuba. Rejected Apollos advances, so he made it so that no one believed her prophecies, even though usually true

French Soldier Advances During The First Battle Of The Marne, France, 1914, During World War One

Technological advances of Home Heating - from coal to gas
The Advantages offered by the advances in Home Heating systems, shifting from coal to gas - the housemaid sends the chimney sweep away as her new gas boiler makes no soot and saves work and worry

SHERIDANs ADVANCE 1864
Philip Henry Sheridan, US General, given command of the Army of the Shenandoah, he defeats General Lee. Here he advances at a good pace on horseback with his men. Date: 1864

The bashful swain
A boy with flowers is too shy to make advances to a pretty girl. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1911

WW1 - Advancing to the front, France
WW1 - A Highland battalion in formation, marching over a small canal, passing through a French village on their way to the trenches. Date: circa 1915

The Suffragette and Cupid

Suffragette, To My Valentine

Sir Astley Paston Cooper (1768 - 1841), 1st Baronet, English surgeon and anatomist, surgeon to Guys Hospital. In 1820 he removed an infected sebaceous cyst from the head of King George IV

Onward roads to Rome by G. H. Davis
The onward roads to Rome: the terrain of spectacular advances during the Second World War. A panoramic map from the Liri Valley and Pontine Marshes, showing the main highways to Rome. Date: 1944

Outstanding flying achievements: a pictorial record of the recent advances in speed, distance, height and endurance. Date: circa 1930s

Louis De Mortillet
LOUIS LAURENT GABRIEL de MORTILLET French anthropologist who made important advances in the study of the neolithic era. Date: 1821 - 1898

When do we get Off ?
When do we get " Off" ? A lady train passenger makes a moderately suggestive enquiry to the handsome young man sharing her compartment! Date: 1913

Salonica - Fountain & Electric Street Light - Old and Modern
Thessaloniki, Greece - Fountain & Electric Street Light - Old and Modern. Date: 1917

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Advances: From Propaganda to Progress" In a world filled with diverse narratives, advances take on various forms. From the Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcard depicting historical tensions, to Andrei Kolmogorov's groundbreaking contributions as a Soviet mathematician, progress is evident in every corner. The image of German Tanks Advancing showcases the power and might of military machinery, while Hoisting Hops symbolizes advancements in agriculture and brewing techniques. As German Tanks make their way through Russia, we witness both the destructive force of war and the relentless pursuit of territorial gains. Even nature has its own tale to tell - Goats Advances Rebuffed reminds us that not all endeavors are met with success. However, Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Advance to Victory. Inspires hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Looking back at history, we see Australians cornering their enemies during WW1's Dardanelles Campaign. This momentous event highlights strategic advancements made by brave soldiers fighting for their nations' interests. Artistic expressions also contribute to our understanding of advances. The Queen of the Night from Mozart's opera "Magic Flute Liebig 3" captivates audiences with its enchanting melodies and theatrical innovations. Meanwhile, Cambrai road Army advances dated September 7th, 1918 signifies significant progress on the battlefield during World War I. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, humanity strives forward towards victory. Finally, Dialogue between a man and a girl (b/w photo) captures an intimate exchange between two individuals – showcasing how personal connections can advance understanding and empathy in society. From political propaganda to scientific breakthroughs; from military conquests to artistic triumphs; from battles fought on distant lands to conversations held close at heart – these glimpses into different realms demonstrate that advances come in many shapes and sizes. They shape our past while propelling us towards an ever-evolving future.