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Background imageDescribe Collection: Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil

Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil
Japan - Three Geisha girls - miming the phrase See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. Date: circa 1904

Background imageDescribe Collection: Ufos / Cussac, France

Ufos / Cussac, France
Two boys report seeing four aliens - they describe them as little devils - who fly round a spherical craft landed in a field

Background imageDescribe Collection: Antique advertising. Underwood typewriters. Antique illustration. 1923

Antique advertising. Underwood typewriters. Antique illustration. 1923

Background imageDescribe Collection: Mc Vities cookies Antique advertising 1930

Mc Vities cookies Antique advertising 1930

Background imageDescribe Collection: WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Egg

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Egg
The caption is Good Egg. As the egg has not yet been opened let us hope so. A good egg is of course used to describe a reliable person

Background imageDescribe Collection: The Duke Of Abruzzi Describes His Journey To The North Pole, In The Hall Of The Roman College

The Duke Of Abruzzi Describes His Journey To The North Pole, In The Hall Of The Roman College, In Rome (colour litho)
2798393 The Duke Of Abruzzi Describes His Journey To The North Pole, In The Hall Of The Roman College, In Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageDescribe Collection: 'She', A History of Adventure (engraving)

"She", A History of Adventure (engraving)
1055118 " She", A History of Adventure (engraving) by Johnson, Edward Killingworth (1825-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: " She", A History of Adventure)

Background imageDescribe Collection: Table Mountain, from Newlands (b / w photo)

Table Mountain, from Newlands (b / w photo)
3092335 Table Mountain, from Newlands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Table Mountain, from Newlands)

Background imageDescribe Collection: In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIX, crossing the Boundary Line (engraving)

In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIX, crossing the Boundary Line (engraving)
1060541 In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIX, crossing the Boundary Line (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDescribe Collection: Redheaded Girl Evening Dress Jeune fille rousse en robe de soir

Redheaded Girl Evening Dress Jeune fille rousse en robe de soir
Redheaded Girl in Evening Dress (Jeune fille rousse en robe de soir), Amedeo Modigliani, 1918, Oil on canvas, Though the woman in this portrait is unidentified

Background imageDescribe Collection: LA CONDAMINE, Charles-Marie de (1701-1774). Map

LA CONDAMINE, Charles-Marie de (1701-1774). Map
" LA CONDAMINE, Charles-Marie de (1701-1774). Map of Quito. 1741. It appears in the book " Mesure des trois premiers degr鳠 du m鲩 dien dans l h魩 sph貥 austral

Background imageDescribe Collection: Flood 1829 Lithograph image 1 11 / 16 x 3 4. 3 7. 6 cm

Flood 1829 Lithograph image 1 11 / 16 x 3 4. 3 7. 6 cm
Artokoloro

Background imageDescribe Collection: Ideal Pastoral Life 1829 Lithograph image 1 11 / 16 x 3

Ideal Pastoral Life 1829 Lithograph image 1 11 / 16 x 3
Artokoloro

Background imageDescribe Collection: Greenwich Hospital recto Study Building verso

Greenwich Hospital recto Study Building verso
Artokoloro

Background imageDescribe Collection: Quentin Durward Disguised Louis XI recto Study

Quentin Durward Disguised Louis XI recto Study
Artokoloro

Background imageDescribe Collection: THE SALLE DE ROBIN, PICCADILLY, LONDON, UK. M. Robin leads on Madame blindfolded

THE SALLE DE ROBIN, PICCADILLY, LONDON, UK. M. Robin leads on Madame blindfolded, and seats her on an ottoman in the centre of the stage, fronting the audience; having done which

Background imageDescribe Collection: Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) 1493-1541. Swiss-born German physician

Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) 1493-1541. Swiss-born German physician and alchemist. First to describe Silicosis. Connected Goitre with minerals in drinking water

Background imageDescribe Collection: Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) 1493-1541. Swiss-born German physician

Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) 1493-1541. Swiss-born German physician and alchemist. First to describe Silicosis. Connected Goitre with minerals in drinking water

Background imageDescribe Collection: William Daniel Conybeare (1787-1857) British geologist. The first to describe the ichthyosaurus

William Daniel Conybeare (1787-1857) British geologist. The first to describe the ichthyosaurus. From Life of Sir Roderick I. Murchison by Archibald Geikie (London, 1875). Engraving

Background imageDescribe Collection: THE SALLE DE ROBIN, PICCADILLY, LONDON, UK. M. Robin leads on Madame blindfolded

THE SALLE DE ROBIN, PICCADILLY, LONDON, UK. M. Robin leads on Madame blindfolded, and seats her on an ottoman in the centre of the stage, fronting the audience; having done which

Background imageDescribe Collection: American guide week, Nov. 10-16 Take pride in your country

American guide week, Nov. 10-16 Take pride in your country : State by state the WPA Writers Projects describe America to Americans

Background imageDescribe Collection: Land of Nod

Land of Nod
The Land of Nod is one way to describe the dream world. Here the signpost points to a village of the same name in East Riding, Yorkshire. But is the man really asleep?

Background imageDescribe Collection: Rolls Motor Car 1905

Rolls Motor Car 1905
No one could describe this Rolls 10 HP two-cylinder Royce car as elegant - yet it is the precursor of the most respected marque in motoring design

Background imageDescribe Collection: Domestic Cat (Bewick)

Domestic Cat (Bewick)
Felis felis : to describe an animal so well known, might seem a superfluous task


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"Captivating Descriptions from Around the World: Unveiling Japan's Geisha Culture and French UFO Encounters" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Japan as we delve into the captivating artistry of geishas. These graceful figures, known for their elegance and traditional performances, embody a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries. With their elaborate kimonos and intricate hairstyles, geishas transport us to a realm where beauty meets tradition. Venturing further into France, we stumble upon an intriguing mystery - the Cussac UFO sighting. In this small village nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, witnesses reported encountering unidentified flying objects during one fateful evening. The enigma surrounding these sightings continues to bewilder both locals and experts alike. Traveling back in time to the era of World War II, a comic postcard emerges as a lighthearted reminder amidst dark times. This whimsical creation depicts a "good egg, " symbolizing resilience and optimism even in the face of adversity. It serves as a testament to humanity's ability to find humor even during challenging periods. Join us on an extraordinary expedition with The Duke Of Abruzzi as he recounts his remarkable journey to the North Pole. Through vivid color lithographs displayed within Rome's Roman College Hall, we are transported alongside him through treacherous icy terrains and awe-inspiring vistas. Uncover thrilling adventures with "She, " A History of Adventure depicted through mesmerizing engravings. This timeless tale takes readers on an exhilarating quest filled with danger, romance, and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Behold Table Mountain's majestic allure captured through black-and-white photography from Newlands. Its towering presence against serene surroundings evokes both tranquility and grandeur simultaneously - nature at its most breathtaking. Embark on an exploration across boundaries with Marquis of Lorne in the Great North-West depicted through exquisite engravings.