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Technique Collection (page 5)

Technique is the thread that weaves together the tapestry of human ingenuity and craftsmanship

Background imageTechnique Collection: A Russian soldier stands guard at a palace next to old cannons in Bukhara, 1915 (photo)

A Russian soldier stands guard at a palace next to old cannons in Bukhara, 1915 (photo)
699203 A Russian soldier stands guard at a palace next to old cannons in Bukhara, 1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); (add.info)

Background imageTechnique Collection: Bloodletting in the legs, from Medicina Aegyptiorum by Prospero Alpini

Bloodletting in the legs, from Medicina Aegyptiorum by Prospero Alpini
619462 Bloodletting in the legs, from Medicina Aegyptiorum by Prospero Alpini, published 1745 (engraving) by Italian School

Background imageTechnique Collection: Lavoisiers Experiment on the Reconstruction of Water in 1790, c

Lavoisiers Experiment on the Reconstruction of Water in 1790, c
CHT166602 Lavoisiers Experiment on the Reconstruction of Water in 1790, c.1860 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageTechnique Collection: Portrait of Helene Rouart in her Fathers Study, detail of the chair, c

Portrait of Helene Rouart in her Fathers Study, detail of the chair, c
QED28976 Portrait of Helene Rouart in her Fathers Study, detail of the chair, c.1886 (oil on canvas) (detail of 9968) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); National Gallery, London, UK; French

Background imageTechnique Collection: The siege of Bourges during the invasion of Gaul by Julius Caesar (100-44 BC

The siege of Bourges during the invasion of Gaul by Julius Caesar (100-44 BC
CHT177840 The siege of Bourges during the invasion of Gaul by Julius Caesar (100-44 BC) from a protective sleeve for school books, late 19th century (colour litho) by Regamey

Background imageTechnique Collection: Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)

Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)
1774751 Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold) by English School, (16th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageTechnique Collection: Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)

Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)
1631598 Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold) by English School, (16th century); 1.3x1.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageTechnique Collection: Ballerina en pointe (litho)

Ballerina en pointe (litho)
3098396 Ballerina en pointe (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballerina en pointe. Illustration from Le Figaro Photographe, 1892.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTechnique Collection: Block Printing at Jeffrey and Co. Liverpool Road, Islington, London, c

Block Printing at Jeffrey and Co. Liverpool Road, Islington, London, c
3703887 Block Printing at Jeffrey and Co. Liverpool Road, Islington, London, c.1880 (w/c on paper) by Capper, Edith (fl.1865-84); 26.3x30 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

Background imageTechnique Collection: Paper Production (colour litho)

Paper Production (colour litho)
LSE870103 Paper Production (colour litho) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageTechnique Collection: Plante a Papier de Chine (colour litho)

Plante a Papier de Chine (colour litho)
LSE870102 Plante a Papier de Chine (colour litho) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageTechnique Collection: Preparation de l enduit pour une peinture a fresque (engraving)

Preparation de l enduit pour une peinture a fresque (engraving)
3645751 Preparation de l enduit pour une peinture a fresque (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparation de l enduit pour une peinture a fresque)

Background imageTechnique Collection: No. 34: Turban, Indian Fabrics, compiled by John Forbes Watson, 1866 (paper and cotton)

No. 34: Turban, Indian Fabrics, compiled by John Forbes Watson, 1866 (paper and cotton)
3472684 No. 34: Turban, Indian Fabrics, compiled by John Forbes Watson, 1866 (paper and cotton) by English School, (19th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Background imageTechnique Collection: Eight floral fragments of architectural plaques, mosaic glass technique, c

Eight floral fragments of architectural plaques, mosaic glass technique, c
619148 Eight floral fragments of architectural plaques, mosaic glass technique, c.1st century BC - 1st century AD (glass) by Roman; Private Collection; (add.info.: 8.3cm high)

Background imageTechnique Collection: A Sportsman Among Fish, illustration from Wonders of Land and Sea

A Sportsman Among Fish, illustration from Wonders of Land and Sea
IL352801 A Sportsman Among Fish, illustration from Wonders of Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, 1914 (colour litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; English

Background imageTechnique Collection: Wool carders in Jerusalem, c. 1867-81 (b / w photo)

Wool carders in Jerusalem, c. 1867-81 (b / w photo)
PEF446184 Wool carders in Jerusalem, c.1867-81 (b/w photo) by Bonfils Studio (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; French, out of copyright

Background imageTechnique Collection: Making Bootleg Liquor (b / w photo)

Making Bootleg Liquor (b / w photo)
PNP322036 Making Bootleg Liquor (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the United States)

Background imageTechnique Collection: Woodblock Production (woodcut)

Woodblock Production (woodcut)
STC360826 Woodblock Production (woodcut) by Japanese School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageTechnique Collection: Bathers at Asnieres, 1884 (detail of 2136)

Bathers at Asnieres, 1884 (detail of 2136)
QED28862 Bathers at Asnieres, 1884 (detail of 2136) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); National Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageTechnique Collection: Vernacular housing and brickmaking, from Della Architettura

Vernacular housing and brickmaking, from Della Architettura
STC255915 Vernacular housing and brickmaking, from Della Architettura, published 1590 (engraving) by Rusconi, Giovanni Antonio (c.1520-87); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTechnique Collection: Structure of a statue of Minerva by Phidias, illustration from

Structure of a statue of Minerva by Phidias, illustration from
STC255696 Structure of a statue of Minerva by Phidias, illustration from General study of Greek architecture and sculpture, pub

Background imageTechnique Collection: Stages and methods of laying floors, from Della Architettura

Stages and methods of laying floors, from Della Architettura
STC205052 Stages and methods of laying floors, from Della Architettura, published 1590 (engraving) (see also 205051) by Rusconi

Background imageTechnique Collection: Stages and methods of laying floors, from Della Architettura

Stages and methods of laying floors, from Della Architettura
STC205051 Stages and methods of laying floors, from Della Architettura, published 1590 (engraving) (see also 205052) by Rusconi

Background imageTechnique Collection: A draughtsman taking details for a portrait, using a perspective apparatus for drawing

A draughtsman taking details for a portrait, using a perspective apparatus for drawing
STC310983 A draughtsman taking details for a portrait, using a perspective apparatus for drawing onto glass, from Course in the Art of Drawing by Albrecht Durer

Background imageTechnique Collection: Artist using Durers drawing machine to paint a figure

Artist using Durers drawing machine to paint a figure
STC237095 Artist using Durers drawing machine to paint a figure, from Course in the Art of Drawing by Albrecht Durer, published Nuremberg 1525 (engraving) (see also 310983) by DAorer or Duerer

Background imageTechnique Collection: Portrait of Lillian Baynes Griffin with her camera, 1905-10 (b / w photo)

Portrait of Lillian Baynes Griffin with her camera, 1905-10 (b / w photo)
SLS251115 Portrait of Lillian Baynes Griffin with her camera, 1905-10 (b/w photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Background imageTechnique Collection: Illustration of a woven basket for transporting plants, from the artist

Illustration of a woven basket for transporting plants, from the artist
BMR169017 Illustration of a woven basket for transporting plants, from the artists notebook made during the expeditions of Jean-Francois Gallup de la Perouse (1741-88) (pen & ink and w/c on paper)

Background imageTechnique Collection: The Monkey Painter, 1740 (oil on canvas)

The Monkey Painter, 1740 (oil on canvas)
PWI89751 The Monkey Painter, 1740 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 73x59.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imageTechnique Collection: Plate 3 - Representation of the manner of Exercise, as practised in the San Domingo... (print)

Plate 3 - Representation of the manner of Exercise, as practised in the San Domingo... (print)
3870748 Plate 3 - Representation of the manner of Exercise, as practised in the San Domingo... (print) by English School; (add.info.: Diagram showing the manner of Exercise)

Background imageTechnique Collection: Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)

Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)
1774753 Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold) by English School, (16th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageTechnique Collection: Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)

Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold)
1774752 Ring (lapiz lazuli & gold) by English School, (16th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageTechnique Collection: Head of an Old Man and Studies of Machinery, c. 1503-06 (black chalk, pen and brown ink)

Head of an Old Man and Studies of Machinery, c. 1503-06 (black chalk, pen and brown ink)
5242264 Head of an Old Man and Studies of Machinery, c.1503-06 (black chalk, pen and brown ink) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); 21x14.1 cm; J

Background imageTechnique Collection: Ambition

Ambition
Jay Satriani

Background imageTechnique Collection: 1976 League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Manchester city 2 v Newcastle United 1

1976 League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Manchester city 2 v Newcastle United 1. Dennis Tueart scores the winning goal for City with a spectacular overhead kick. 28th February 1976

Background imageTechnique Collection: Alfieri. Unknown Machinist at work. c. 1932. Solarisation

Alfieri. Unknown Machinist at work. c. 1932. Solarisation
Alfieri. Unknown Machinist at work. c.1932. Solarisation

Background imageTechnique Collection: Stan Worthington the old Derbyshire and England player now coach for Lancashire

Stan Worthington the old Derbyshire and England player now coach for Lancashire, and recently appointed assistant- coach to the M.C.C. demonstrates a new grip to fast bowler Brian Statham

Background imageTechnique Collection: SNECMA ATAR 101B at the Paris Salon Aeronautique 1949

SNECMA ATAR 101B at the Paris Salon Aeronautique 1949
A SNECMA ATAR 101B turbojet engine at the XVIIIeme Salon Aeronautique du Paris 1949 at the Grand Palais in central Paris, (flying demonstrations were given at Orly Airport)

Background imageTechnique Collection: Bowl with Figural Imagery, Iran, second half 14th century. Creator: Unknown

Bowl with Figural Imagery, Iran, second half 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Figural Imagery, Iran, second half 14th century. Inscription in muhaqqaq and kufic scripts

Background imageTechnique Collection: Demonstration panel showing technique for raising travertine

Demonstration panel showing technique for raising travertine and marble blocks for the construction of the tomb of Cecilia Metella, Rome, from the series Le Antichita Romane, 1756

Background imageTechnique Collection: MOTORSPORT / DAKAR 2012 - SCRUTINEERING Dakar Rally, Argentina / Chile / Peru

MOTORSPORT / DAKAR 2012 - SCRUTINEERING Dakar Rally, Argentina / Chile / Peru
MOTORSPORT - DAKAR ARGENTINA CHILE PERU 2012 - SCRUTINEERING - MAR DEL PLATA (ARG) - 29 TO 31/11/2011- PHOTO : FRANCOIS FLAMAND / DPPI

Background imageTechnique Collection: Hong Kong - Itinerant Chinese Barber in the Street

Hong Kong - Itinerant Chinese Barber in the Street - offering a variety of services including shaving the head, back massage and scraping the eyelids! 1908

Background imageTechnique Collection: Unusual Mirror Image portrait postcard

Unusual Mirror Image portrait postcard
Austria - an unusual Mirror Image portrait postcard - combining two different angle shots taken at the same moment, combined into one image. Date: 1910

Background imageTechnique Collection: Shotgun with outside spring. Antonio Larranaga

Shotgun with outside spring. Antonio Larranaga en Eibar (19th c.). SPAIN. Vitoria. Museum of the Armeria (armoury)

Background imageTechnique Collection: BOYS ATHLETICS

BOYS ATHLETICS
A group of boys are taught how to hurdle correctly Date: 1930s

Background imageTechnique Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099714

EyeUbiquitous_20099714
ENGLAND, London, The Mall and Horseguards, Admiralty Arch, People are looking at the colored line trails that were left from flying military aircrafts on formation

Background imageTechnique Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099713

EyeUbiquitous_20099713
ENGLAND, London, The Mall and Horseguards, Admiralty Arch, People are looking at flying military aircrafts on formation which are leaving colored line trails behind them



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Technique is the thread that weaves together the tapestry of human ingenuity and craftsmanship. From ancient civilizations to modern times, it has been the driving force behind remarkable achievements in various fields. In 1903, on a serene green field in Britain, a game of bowls unfolded with precision and finesse. The players showcased their technique, carefully calculating each move to outwit their opponents. Meanwhile, in another corner of England, a rhubarb forcing pot was delicately tended to by skilled hands. This technique ensured that this vibrant vegetable grew plump and tender for culinary delights. Across continents and centuries, pottery artisans at Poole Pottery shaped pots on potters' wheels using time-honored techniques passed down through generations. Each turn of the wheel transformed clay into artistry. Scientific breakthroughs also owe much to technique. In 1954, a mass spectrometer unveiled its secrets as scientists meticulously analyzed particles with unparalleled precision—an achievement made possible by mastering intricate techniques. The power extended even onto turbulent waters as Greek triremes sailed majestically through waves. Engraved depictions captured the mastery required to navigate these vessels—a testament to maritime skill honed over years. In laboratories around the world, supersonic shock waves were visualized through Schlieren images—techniques revealing hidden phenomena otherwise invisible to our eyes. These captivating visuals highlighted scientific prowess at work. From across oceans came an insight into Native American culture—the meticulous process behind Navajo Indian rug making in the USA. Every stitch woven with care showcased ancestral knowledge preserved through generations—a true embodiment of technique's legacy. Traveling further eastward brought us to Uganda where craftsmen stripped bark from barkcloth trees using practiced movements—a traditional method cherished for its role in cultural ceremonies and fabric production alike. Even within artistic realms like literature flourished Francesco Accolti's poetic genius—his words crafted with literary techniques that captivated readers and stood the test of time.