Pyramidal Collection

Colonel Norton, at 28, 000 ft, on Everest, 1924
Photograph showing Colonel Edward Felix Norton (1884-1954) climbing Everest, at a height of about 28, 000 feet, 1924. This photograph was taken by Theodore Howard Somervell (1890-1975)

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Totonaca Civilization. 1950. MEXICO. Mexico City. National Palace. Mexican Mural Painting. Fresco

Pyramidal orchid, Anacamptis pyramidalis. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Pyramid-shaped hybrid China asters, Callistephus chinensis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4629678 Pyramid-shaped hybrid China asters, Callistephus chinensis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

The Great Entrance Gate of the Pagoda of Tanjore; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Great Entrance Gate of the Pagoda of Tanjore; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Principal Entrance to the Temple of Juggernath; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Principal Entrance to the Temple of Juggernath; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Entrance to the Pagoda of Conjeveram; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to the Pagoda of Conjeveram; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Birds-Eye view of the Pagoda of Eagles Nest, near Chingleput; Notes on the Ancient Temples... 1875 Creator: Unknown
Birds-Eye view of the Pagoda of Eagles Nest, near Chingleput; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

The Chief Gopuram of Combaconum; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Chief Gopuram of Combaconum; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Architectural Fantasy with a Pyramidal Mausoleum, c. 1747. Creator: Charles Michel-Ange Challe
Architectural Fantasy with a Pyramidal Mausoleum, c. 1747

'Rufisque. Le village noir; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Rufisque. Le village noir; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Mausoleum of Numidian kings (2nd century BC), Medracen, Algeria

So-called Christians tomb, Mausoleum of Mauretania kings (2nd century BC), Tipaza, Tipaza Province, Algeria

Phoenix Tower, Chester, Cheshire
Phoenix Tower, which stands at the northeast corner of the city walls in Chester, Cheshire, England. Originating in the 13th century

United States, Ohio, Gambier. Kenyon College
United States, Ohio, Gambier. Old Kenyon at Kenyon College. It was founded by Bishop Philander Chase in 1824. Old Kenyon, the oldest building on campus (1827-1836)

The Carrmire Gate at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson
CLF327726 The Carrmire Gate at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Humanoid Figure, 3500 B. C. - 2500 B. C. (jade)
3050329 Humanoid Figure, 3500 B.C. - 2500 B.C. (jade) by Chinese School; 12.2x5.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Cubo-Futurist Composition in Grey and White, 1916 (oil on canvas)
FFA178146 Cubo-Futurist Composition in Grey and White, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Bogomazov, Alexander (1880-1930); 32.5x33 cm; Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Nemcia pyramidalis (Pyramidal gastrolobe, Gastrolobium pyramidale). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Pyramidal lychnidea, Phlox pyramidalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweets The British Flower Garden, Ridgeway

Pyramid-shaped hybrid China asters, Callistephus chinensis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Portuguese squill, sea daffodil and pyramidal bugle
Portuguese squill, Scilla peruviana 1, 2, sea daffodil, Pancratium maritimum 3 and pyramidal bugle, Ajuga pyramidalis 4. (Hyancinthus peruanus, Narcissus major seu Pancratium)

Humanoid Figure, 3500 B. C. - 2500 B. C. (jade)
3050330 Humanoid Figure, 3500 B.C. - 2500 B.C. (jade) by Chinese School; 12.2x5.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Preparatory study for a tapestry, c. 1922-24 (oil on paper laid down on board)
877543 Preparatory study for a tapestry, c.1922-24 (oil on paper laid down on board) by Sert y Badia, Jose Maria (1876-1945); 41x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish

View of Palenque, Mexico, showing the pyramidal structures (engraving)
967914 View of Palenque, Mexico, showing the pyramidal structures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Palenque, Mexico)

The Angel of Death, (oil on canvas)
659839 The Angel of Death, (oil on canvas) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); 121.2x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Angel of Death. George Frederic Watts (1817-1904). Oil on canvas

A parterre with orange trees in the garden of the Lichtenstein Palace, Vienna
STC170852 A parterre with orange trees in the garden of the Lichtenstein Palace, Vienna, engraved by Franz Michael Regenfus (c.1712-80), published c.1724-37 (engraving) by Kleiner

Caddo incised bottle, 1200-1500 (ceramic)
DBP422883 Caddo incised bottle, 1200-1500 (ceramic) by American School; height: 22 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; American, out of copyright

The Madonna and Child in a landscape with Saint Elizabeth
CH441565 The Madonna and Child in a landscape with Saint Elizabeth and the infant Saint John the Baptist, 1516 (oil on panel) by Bartolomeo

Elevation sketch for the Pedestal for the Statue of Liberty, New York
5854635 Elevation sketch for the Pedestal for the Statue of Liberty, New York, 1882 (pen & ink on paper) by Bartholdi, Frederic Auguste (1834-1904); 89x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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England, London, Southwark, The Shard, London Bridge Street

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England, London, Southwark, The Shard, London Bridge Street

Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Lemaire Channel, glaciated, mountain at sunset

The Shard at London Bridge, England

Masonic Seal. French Rite. Budapest, 19th century. Metals. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 du Grand Orient de France et de la Franc-Ma篮 nerie Europ饮 ne

Picture No. 11671488
Pyramidal Orchid. Date:

The King Charles Tower on the City Wall, Chester Date: 1909

Pyramidal Grave Stele. 5th century BC. From Sinope
Pyramidal Grave Stele. 5th century BC. Limestone. From Sinope (Sinop). Archaic Period. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Purple stock, Wall-flower-leaved pyramidal stock Mauve Beauty, Matthiola.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Pyramidal watsonia (dwarf gladiolus), native to South Africa, Gladiolus pyramidatus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Guatemala. Tikal. Maya Art
GUATEMALA. Tikal. Tikal National Park. Gran Plaza. Temple of the Great Jaguar, Ah Cacao or Temple I. Maya art. Architecture

Visit to Madeira - St. Vicente - Chapel Rock & Beach
Black and white lantern slide of a tall, pyramidal outcrop of rock on a stoney beach with a small wooden structure (chapel) built onto its side. There is a cross on the top

The Esterhazy Madonna, c. 1507-08 (tempera & oil on poplar panel)
BAL54070 The Esterhazy Madonna, c.1507-08 (tempera & oil on poplar panel) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 29x21.5 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest

Camels, Anonymous, Herman van Swanevelt, 1636 - 1705

Leaf with eight vignettes, Willem Bilderdijk, 1766 - 1785

Picture No. 10890457
Pyramidal Orchids - large group in meadow (Anacamptis pyramidalis) Date:

Picture No. 10885012
Pyramidal orchid - detail of the inflorescence (Anacamptis pyramidalis) Date:

Picture No. 10885011
Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) Date:

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"Pyramidal: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of pyramids, where history unfolds before your eyes. From Colonel Norton's daring expedition on Mount Everest in 1924 to Diego Rivera's captivating artwork depicting the Totonaca Civilization, the pyramidal theme takes us on a mesmerizing adventure. Nature showcases its own masterpiece with the elegant Pyramidal orchid, Anacamptis pyramidalis, blooming gracefully amidst vibrant landscapes. Meanwhile, Phoenix Tower stands tall in Chester, Cheshire, an architectural marvel that echoes ancient pyramid structures. Traveling across continents brings us to Kenyon College in Ohio, United States. This prestigious institution holds secrets within its walls reminiscent of pyramids' enigmatic allure. The Carrmire Gate at Castle Howard transports us back to Sir John Vanbrugh's era through Jeremy Musson's evocative black and white photograph. Even royal funerals pay tribute to this timeless shape; Charles II of Spain is honored with a funerary calligram resembling a majestic pyramid. Benito Bails' "Elementos de Matematica" bridges architecture and mathematics seamlessly as Spanish ingenuity shines through each page. Delving deeper into symbolism reveals the Masonic Seal from Budapest in the 19th century—a testament to secret societies intertwining their beliefs with pyramid imagery. Medracen's Mausoleum reminds us of Numidian kings who found eternal rest beneath grandiose pyramid-like structures. The Mausoleum of Mauretania kings unveils another layer of mystery as we explore so-called Christians tomb—an intriguing connection between different cultures spanning centuries. Finally, our journey concludes with a humanoid figure crafted from jade dating back thousands of years—proof that even ancient civilizations were captivated by the power and beauty embodied by pyramids. Intriguingly diverse yet inherently connected, these glimpses into various aspects of human history remind us of the enduring fascination with pyramidal structures.