Ramp Collection (#3)

Plate 119. Descending Incline, Right Hand on Breast (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950167 Plate 119. Descending Incline, Right Hand on Breast (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.5x31.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 118. Descending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950166 Plate 118. Descending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x33.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 82. Ascending Incline, Bucket of Water in Each Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950143 Plate 82. Ascending Incline, Bucket of Water in Each Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.8x34.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 79. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950140 Plate 79. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21x35.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 76. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950137 Plate 76. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21x34.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji: In the Mountains of Totomi Province, Edo period, c
FSG349306 Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji: In the Mountains of Totomi Province, Edo period, c.1831 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 25.6 x 38.5 cm; Arthur M

Rollercoaster in the Jardin Baujon, early 19th century. Fashionable society enjoying the aerial walks, with cars pulled up the central ramp before riding fast chutes to left and right

Stunts... 1934 (colour litho)
2778221 Stunts... 1934 (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acrobatics... 1934)

On the Seine, Paris, (pencil and watercolour)
658711 On the Seine, Paris, (pencil and watercolour) by Guiaud, Georges Francois (1840-93); 30.8x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Seine, Paris. Georges-Francois Guiaud (1840-1893)

Plate 85. Ascending Incline (Wearing Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950146 Plate 85. Ascending Incline (Wearing Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x34.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 83. Ascending Incline, Bucket of Water in Right Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950144 Plate 83. Ascending Incline, Bucket of Water in Right Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.1x42.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 74. Ascending Incline, Angle 1 in 4, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950000 Plate 74. Ascending Incline, Angle 1 in 4, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x35.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

The thrill hunt (Colour Litho)
2778120 The thrill hunt (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The thrill hunt. Two cars from a new Berlin public game, descending together, precipitously)

Plate 124. Descending Incline, 20-lb Basket on Head, Hands Raised
3950172 Plate 124. Descending Incline, 20-lb Basket on Head, Hands Raised, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.3x31.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 80. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950141 Plate 80. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21x35.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 75. Ascending Incline, Angle 1 in 4, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950001 Plate 75. Ascending Incline, Angle 1 in 4, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.1x38.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

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soldier, armour, city, helmet, warfare, middle east, walls, relief, middle eastern, iraq, archers, battlements, military, archaeological, near east, fortifications, sculpture, figures, weapon

Machinery designs, fol. 394v (pen and ink on paper)
XJF311642 Machinery designs, fol. 394v (pen and ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Interior of the Round Tower, completed 1643 (photo)
KW260403 Interior of the Round Tower, completed 1643 (photo) by Danish School, (17th century); Rundetaarn, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: tower contains an astronomical observatory; ); Danish

Maison de Plaisance at Destelberge, from Choix des Monuments
STC186051 Maison de Plaisance at Destelberge, from Choix des Monuments, Edifices et Maisons les plus remarquables du Royaume des Pays-Bas by Pierre Jacques Goetghebuer

Emperor Hsien Ti (fl. 189-220) with scholars translating classical texts
EDI41316 Emperor Hsien Ti (fl.189-220) with scholars translating classical texts, from a history of Chinese emperors (colour on silk) by Chinese School (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (c. 1503-1482 BC) New Kingdom (photo)
JBG138881 The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (c.1503-1482 BC) New Kingdom (photo) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Deir El-Bahri, Thebes, Egypt; eJulian Page; Egyptian, out of copyright

Ice Hills, from A Picturesque Representation of the Manners
TRV230435 Ice Hills, from A Picturesque Representation of the Manners, Customs and Amusements of the Russians by John Atkinson and James Walker, published 1804 (litho) (b/w photo) by Atkinson

Le Quai des Grands-Augustine, Paris, (oil on canvas)
656118 Le Quai des Grands-Augustine, Paris, (oil on canvas) by Boggs, Frank Myers (1855-1926); 65.4x80.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Quai des Grands-Augustine, Paris)

In the Polder, 1644 (pencil, chalk and brush on paper)
XKH141388 In the Polder, 1644 (pencil, chalk and brush on paper) by Cuyp, Aelbert (1620-91); 19.5x31.4 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: low-lying land reclaimed from the sea)

Plate 482. A, Walking; B, Ascending Stairs; C, Ascending Incline
3950275 Plate 482. A, Walking; B, Ascending Stairs; C, Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21x36.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 78. Ascending Incline, Flirting A Fan, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950139 Plate 78. Ascending Incline, Flirting A Fan, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.5x36.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 77. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950138 Plate 77. Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.5x36.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

The Vicars Close, Wells Cathedral, 1924 (oil on canvas)
657437 The Vicars Close, Wells Cathedral, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Murray, David (1849-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vicars Close, Wells Cathedral. Sir David Murray (1849-1933)

Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur
REV326503 Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Paris, illustration from Paris dans sa splendeur, published by Henri Charpentier

Gunners of the R. F. A. landing at Dover after four and a half years war service abroad
STC359582 Gunners of the R.F.A. landing at Dover after four and a half years war service abroad, 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Construction of a Palace, from a History of Alexander the Great (vellum)
EDI41969 The Construction of a Palace, from a History of Alexander the Great (vellum) by Liedet, Loyset (fl.1448-78); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Plate 123. Descending Incline, 20-lb Basket on Head, Hands Raised
3950171 Plate 123. Descending Incline, 20-lb Basket on Head, Hands Raised, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23x31.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 120. Descending Incline, Bucket of Water in Right Hand
3950168 Plate 120. Descending Incline, Bucket of Water in Right Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.6x41.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 115. Descending Incline with Hands Clasped in Front, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950163 Plate 115. Descending Incline with Hands Clasped in Front, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.8x42.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 489. A, Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950100 Plate 489. A, Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x34.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

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Sam Taeymans performing at "Den Dam"
Eric Verbiest

Orry Heirbaut @ Den Dam
Eric Verbiest

Full Pipe @ Sam Taeymans
Eric Verbiest

Sitting Figures
Abilio Silveira

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Ride
Masayuki Seta

GLC Chairman Harold Mote, was recently granted Freedom of the City of London, and one of the privileges associated with this is being able to drive a flock of sheep into the City over London Bridge

Mark Howard demonstrates his skateboarding skill to an appreciative audience at West Denton on 4th January 1978

A view of part of the derelict Heaton Railway Station on 10th July 1977

The ramp leading down to the platform at Felling Railway Station on 14th January 1970

London RT Bus being safety tested by The Ministry of Transport. The top deck is loaded with ballast equivalent to 30 passengers, and there is no ballast on the lower deck. 21st November 1952

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"From soaring heights to daring stunts, the ramp takes center stage" Silver City plane at Lydd, Kent, prepares for an epic Channel crossing on the sturdy ramp. The Land Rover Discovery conquers any terrain with its rugged charm and unstoppable spirit on the ramp. Carisbrooke Castle in Isle of Wight stands proudly as a testament to history's triumphs and trials, overlooking a majestic ramp. Monte-Carlo Rally witnesses Paddy Hopkirk and Ron Crellin's Mini Cooper gracefully maneuvering through twists and turns on the challenging ramp. Stirling Castle's grand entrance captivates visitors as they step onto the magnificent ramp leading into Scottish heritage. Algiers' waterfront boulevards offer breathtaking views while pedestrians stroll along elegant ramps connecting land and sea. U. S Navy SEALs combat diver fearlessly prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules aircraft using a reliable ramp platform. Evel Knievel, professionally known for his death-defying stunts, practices his legendary jumps on a heart-pounding ramp in 1975. FA2 Sea Harrier launches from HMS Illustrious with precision and power off an aircraft carrier's formidable takeoff ramp. A flagpole adorned with Murano glass plates stands tall beside the Monument to the Unknown Soldier—a symbol of honor atop an artistic masterpiece of a ramp structure. The launch of Appledore lifeboat in Devon showcases bravery as crew members slide down their trusty rescue vessel's launching ramps into treacherous waters without hesitation Rolls-Royce Exe 24-cylinder engine mesmerizes car enthusiasts worldwide with its raw power underpinning luxurious automobiles—truly an engineering marvel born from innovation on countless testing ramps. In various forms across different contexts, ramps have become symbols of adventure, courage, progress, and ingenuity.