Divert Collection

Don Quixote (colour litho)
2797353 Don Quixote (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sancho being placed in the middle of the blanket, they began to toss him aloft)

Panama Canal: cutting a channel to divert the river Chagres during the de Lesseps attempt to dig the Panama Canal
529966 Panama Canal: cutting a channel to divert the river Chagres during the de Lesseps attempt to dig the Panama Canal. West Indian labourers filling trolleys with spoil

Attempt to divert river Peiho
The attempts of diverting the river Peiho and flood the surround country. The picture shows the camp at Hoshiwu, which is half way between Tientsin and Pekin

The Diversion, (oil on canvas)
651465 The Diversion, (oil on canvas) by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); 54.6x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Diversion. Paul Charles Chocarne-Moreau (1855-1931)

Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal (engraving)
1595356 Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal)

A Syrian army tries to divert the French siege of Acre, but they are defeated by Napoleon at the battle of MOUNT-TABOR Date: 15 April 1799

Deflecting Path of an Earth-Crossing Asteroid
Asteroids on a collision course with the Earth may be deflected from their path by attaching propulsion units to them

Lewis Edward Nolan (1820ja-1854) English soldier: captain of Hussars and writer on cavalry. He carried the disastrous order which brought about the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava

Solar flares and Earth, artwork
Solar flares and Earth. Artwork showing a solar flare from the Sun (left) sending a stream of charged particles and radiation towards the Earth (right)

Repairs to riverbank to divert stream back under old packhorse bridge, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, october

Hoover Dam spillway on the Arizona side of the dam (Hoover Dam is on the Arizona-Nevada border). The spillways divert excess water around the dam via underground tunnels

Gods of Olympos
The Gods of Olympos divert themselves with wine, women and song, pretty much like us mortals

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"Diverting the Course: From Don Quixote to Napoleon's Defeat and Beyond" "Don Quixote (colour litho): A tale of a knight's attempt to divert reality. " "The Diversion, (oil on canvas): An artistic depiction of an orchestrated diversion. " "Across Two Oceans, the Panama Ship Canal (engraving): Engineering marvel diverts waterways. " "Napoleon vs. Syrian Army: The failed attempt to divert French siege at Acre. " "Hotspur the Beagle: Cecil Aldin's illustration captures a playful diversion in action. " "Deflecting Path of an Earth-Crossing Asteroid: Science explores ways to divert potential threats. " "Captain Lewis Edward Nolan: A soldier and writer who understood the importance of tactical diversions. " "Solar Flares and Earth: Unpredictable cosmic events that can temporarily divert our attention. " "Whitewell Repairs & Packhorse Bridge: Diverting streams back under historical structures in England. " "Hoover Dam spillway: Controlling water flow through strategic diversions for power generation. "Gods of Olympos: Ancient mythology reveals tales of divine interventions and celestial diversions. " In various contexts throughout history, from literature to warfare, art to engineering, diversions have played significant roles in shaping outcomes or altering paths altogether. Starting with Miguel de Cervantes' iconic novel Don Quixote, we witness a delusional knight attempting to divert his perception from reality as he embarks on whimsical adventures. Moving forward, we encounter paintings like 'The Diversion, ' which depict orchestrated distractions used for various purposes - be it entertainment or misdirection. In contrast, engravings such as 'Across Two Oceans' showcase impressive feats like the Panama Ship Canal; here, the diversion of waterways revolutionized global trade and transportation.