Colonizing Collection

Mars base, artwork C018 / 8567
Mars base. Artwork of a base (left) on Mars. A manned base on Mars could be constructed from prefabricated sections brought from Earth or from materials manufactured using resources found on Mars

Mars base, artwork C018 / 0284
Mars base. Artwork of a base on Mars, with plants in one dome providing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, and people in a second dome

DeCabral discovering Brazil, lands & causes Mass to be sung under a tree (engraving)
XJF466234 DeCabral discovering Brazil, lands & causes Mass to be sung under a tree (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The voyage to the New World taken by Christopher Columbus, Juan Diaz de Solis, Diego de Almagro
XJF425636 The voyage to the New World taken by Christopher Columbus, Juan Diaz de Solis, Diego de Almagro, Francisco Pizarro

Sebastian de Benalcazar and Hernando Pizarro confront Atahualpa Inca at the Royal
XJF425623 Sebastian de Benalcazar and Hernando Pizarro confront Atahualpa Inca at the Royal Baths in Cajamarca (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala

Captain Ruminavi presents Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro with two women (woodcut)
XJF425621 Captain Ruminavi presents Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro with two women (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christopher Columbuss ship sailing to Peru (woodcut)
XJF425619 Christopher Columbuss ship sailing to Peru (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The New Chronicle and Good Government)

An Inca asks a Spaniard what he eats, he replies Gold (woodcut)
XJF425617 An Inca asks a Spaniard what he eats, he replies Gold (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Private Collection; (add.info)

Picture No. 10896449
Clover Dodder - Colonizing a corsican broom (Cuscuta epithymum) Date:

Plant evolutionary history, artwork
Plant evolutionary history. Artwork showing the stages in the evolution of plants during the history of the Earth. Around 1200 million years ago the Earths land areas were barren

Moon base, computer artwork
Moon base. Computer artwork showing what a future US base on the Moon might look like. The base is a lmixture of cylindrical and dome habitats

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"Exploring New Frontiers: From Mars to the New World" In this captivating artwork collection, we witness the spirit of colonization taking shape across different eras and distant lands. The first glimpse takes us to a futuristic Mars base, where humanity's dreams of interplanetary colonization become a reality. Artwork C018/8567 portrays the awe-inspiring vision of a thriving settlement on the red planet, beckoning us to imagine what lies beyond. But let us not forget our earthly history, as depicted in artwork C018/0284. We are transported back to the momentous voyage that forever changed our world - Christopher Columbus setting sail towards the New World alongside Juan Diaz de Solis and Diego de Almagro. Their courageous journey paved the way for exploration and colonization. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter DeCabral's discovery of Brazil. Underneath a majestic tree, Mass is sung by those who have just set foot on these new shores; an engraving capturing both wonder and reverence for uncharted territories. The meeting between Sebastian de Benalcazar, Hernando Pizarro, and Atahualpa Inca at the Royal unfolds before our eyes - a pivotal moment in South American history marked by confrontation and cultural clash. Captain Ruminavi presents Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro with two women in another woodcut image - illustrating encounters that shaped relationships between indigenous peoples and colonizers. Christopher Columbus' ship sailing towards Peru signifies yet another chapter in colonial expansion. Woodcuts depicting an Inca asking a Spaniard about his sustenance reveal both curiosity and irony as he replies "Gold. " These powerful visuals remind us of how greed often accompanied exploration during this era. Moving away from human conquests but still embracing progress, Picture No. 10896449 captures plant evolutionary history through stunning artwork – reminding us that even nature has its own story of adaptation over time. Finally, we are transported to a computer-generated artwork of a Moon base.