Wriggling Collection

"The Friar, bound fast to the post, squirmed and wriggled, showing plainly that he would foot it if he
3533964 "The Friar, bound fast to the post, squirmed and wriggled, showing plainly that he would foot it if he could", illustrationfrom the English fairytale The Friar and the Boy

The Heroes of the Omdurman Charge, the 21st Lancers on their Way to the Front (litho)
1063671 The Heroes of the Omdurman Charge, the 21st Lancers on their Way to the Front (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroes of the Omdurman Charge)

Character Sketches in the House of Commons during the Debate on the Vote of Censure (engraving)
1061471 Character Sketches in the House of Commons during the Debate on the Vote of Censure (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captive Cupid, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

Illustration of snake in mountainous desert landscape

Burmese Python (Python molurus), brown snake curled in S-shape, high angle view

Virgin Child 1516 Oil spruce 11 x 7 3 / 8 27. 9 18. 7 cm
Artokoloro

Illustration of snake moving forward by bunching up in loops and then straightening out

Illustration of Milk snake (Lampropeltis triangulum) moving forward

Landscape with Faith, behind her the cross, she holds a palm branch in one hand, in the other hand the reins of the bit, Heresy is trampled by Faith

Earthworm wriggling its way through layers of sand and soil

Above view, curling red earthworm

Snake wriggling through water

Boy holding an earthworm
MODEL RELEASED. Boy holding an earthworm in his hand. Earthworms are annelid worms found in the soil. They play an important role in aerating the soil and recycling soil nutrients

Boy pretending to eat an earthworm
MODEL RELEASED. Boy pretending to eat a worm. This is an earthworm, an annelid worm found in the soil. Earthworms play an important role in aerating the soil and recycling soil nutrients

The Fish that Wriggled
A woman on the Norfolk Broads looks a bit unsure about holding a large fish, which apparently is intent on wriggling in her hands

Haul of Octopuses / France
Breton fishermen catch an unwanted haul of octopuses!

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"Wriggling: A Dance of Movement and Adaptation" In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, heroes emerge, like "The Heroes of the Omdurman Charge. " The 21st Lancers on their way to the front, embodying courage and determination as they wriggle through adversity. Within the hallowed halls of power, a different kind takes place. "Character Sketches in the House of Commons during the Debate on the Vote of Censure" captures politicians maneuvering with calculated precision, each trying to gain an upper hand. Love knows no bounds, not even for Cupid himself. In "Captive Cupid, " we witness his mischievous charm as he wriggles his way into unsuspecting hearts in 1899. Artistic expressions take various forms; from delicate brush strokes depicting a serene "Virgin Child" to an earthworm's tenacious journey through layers of sand and soil. Each stroke or wriggle tells a unique story. Nature's creatures also partake in this dance. Snakes elegantly slither forward by bunching up in loops before straightening out - a mesmerizing sight captured in illustrations. Whether it be a milk snake or Burmese Python, their graceful movements remind us that life is about adapting and finding our own path. Amidst vast landscapes lies faith itself - personified by Faith holding a palm branch behind her cross. She stands tall amidst challenges but remains resilient as she continues to wriggle towards hope. So next time you see an earthworm curling its way through red soil or observe a snake gracefully navigating through water, remember that within every twist and turn lies resilience, adaptability, and ultimately progress – for it is through these subtle movements that we find our true selves.