Shining Collection (#6)

Hunters and a Spaniel in an Extensive Landscape, 1827 (oil on canvas)
827245 Hunters and a Spaniel in an Extensive Landscape, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Towne, Charles (1763-1840); 44.5x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Moon and the Stars, (oil on canvas)
651041 The Moon and the Stars, (oil on canvas) by Blashfield, Edwin Howland (1848-1936); 182.9x121.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moon and the Stars. Edwin Howland Blashfield (1848-1936)

A singular rescue (colour litho)
2778303 A singular rescue (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A singular rescue)

An evening star, shining each night at the public bar (engraving)
607575 An evening star, shining each night at the public bar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An evening star)

Horse and Groom in a Landscape, 1903 (oil on canvas)
658047 Horse and Groom in a Landscape, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Palmer, James Lynwood (c.1868-1941); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse and Groom in a Landscape)

The Dream, (oil on canvas)
658890 The Dream, (oil on canvas) by Ouvrie, Pierre Justin (1806-79); 66x93 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dream. Pierre Justin Ouvrie (1806-1879). Oil on canvas

Exposition Universelle 1900 Electricity (chromolitho)
732810 Exposition Universelle 1900 Electricity (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait, called James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose (d
6198564 Portrait, called James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose (d.1650), 17th century (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656) (manner of); 127x102.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee

New Orleans Shoeshine (w / c on paper)
BRN195077 New Orleans Shoeshine (w/c on paper) by Pascin, Jules (1885-1930); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; Bulgarian, out of copyright

The Conversion of Paul, 1515-17 (woodcut)
5858422 The Conversion of Paul, 1515-17 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 29.7x19.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; German, out of copyright

Marine creatures that shine in the dark (colour litho)
6000085 Marine creatures that shine in the dark (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marine creatures that shine in the dark)

Can the laboratory create life? Will the world be dominated by a laboratory robot? (b / w photo)
5998180 Can the laboratory create life? Will the world be dominated by a laboratory robot? (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Wine Glasses, 1925 (gelatin silver print)
991465 Wine Glasses, 1925 (gelatin silver print) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); 19.68x23.81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine Glasses. Tina Modotti (1896-1942). Gelatin silver print

Virgin of the Carmelites, 1761 (oil on canvas)
988084 Virgin of the Carmelites, 1761 (oil on canvas) by Miguel de Berrio, Gaspar (1706-62); 86x67.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Virgin of the Carmelites; Virgen del Carmen)

A Basket of Plums, (oil on canvas)
822931 A Basket of Plums, (oil on canvas) by Prentice, Levi Wells (1851-1935); 20x25.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Basket of Plums. Levi Wells Prentice (1851-1935). Oil on canvas

Burglar caught in the act (colour photo)
3094039 Burglar caught in the act (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burglar caught in the act)

A Hillside Village at Sunset, 1918 (oil on canvas)
823293 A Hillside Village at Sunset, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Moran, Thomas (1837-1926); 31.2x38.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hillside Village at Sunset. Thomas Moran (1837-1926)

The Boot Boy, c. 1885-90 (oil on canvas)
938649 The Boot Boy, c.1885-90 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 61 x 41. cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Allegory of the Concordat between Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821
CHT173595 Allegory of the Concordat between Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) 1801 (coloured engraving) (see also 175951) by French School

The Franco-Russian Alliance, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 12th September
CHT173069 The Franco-Russian Alliance, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 12th September, 1897 (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian

Upper and lower book cover with foliage and an image of the Good Samaritan
985924 Upper and lower book cover with foliage and an image of the Good Samaritan, 1740 (embossed silver) by Danish School

Rays of the Sun. Creator: Jacques Callot
Rays of the Sun

Frontispiece for "The Light of the Cloister", 1628. Creator: Jacques Callot
Frontispiece for " The Light of the Cloister", 1628

Winter Entrance
Door into summer on a frozen bookshelf, escape and hope concept, magical still life. Dina Belenko

Alice's World
Dogan Kokdemir

Moon Halo
Zoltan Tot

Shining basement
Greetje van Son

Golden Eyes
Heike Willers

| BEHIND THE REALITY |
Franziskus Pfleghart

Renewed
Stefan Mitterwallner

Canyon of windows
Peter Pfeiffer

Many hands making light work for a group of Middlesbrough Cub Scouts brushing up on their plans for bob a job week. Industrious youngsters from the 54th Middlesbrough (Coulby Newham)

Le Chateau des hiboux (Castle of the Owls), 1877-1887. Creator: Felix Hilaire Buhot
Le Chateau des hiboux (Castle of the Owls), 1877-1887

The Dance of Albion (Glad Day), c. 1803 / 1810. Creator: William Blake
The Dance of Albion (Glad Day), c. 1803/1810

A winter scene on Hampstead Heath, London, with the sun shining on tracks in the snow. Date: 1960s

RF - Small emerald damselfly (Lestes virens) resting on stem. The Netherlands. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Stingless golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp. ), backlit by the sun
Stingless golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp.), backlit by the sun, in a landlocked marine lake in the middle of an island. Their golden colour comes from endosymbiotic algae

Poster for Concerts Ysaye Date: 1895

City Skyline at Night Date: 1954

Blue and White Kitchen Date: 1948

Couple on Skis Date: 1910

Plants, Trees, Winged Sumac
Winged sumac, Rhus copallinum, drupes of red fruit berries on leafy braches of a tree in autumn against a blue sky

1 Apple Aroma Aromatic Beauty in Nature Bloom
Apple, Malus domestica, Very close side view of one pale pink flower showing stamens in selective focus and petals soft focus merging into softness of background

Forest Shimmers
forest, trees, sunset, sun, shining, Forest shimmers

Fishing boat with a backdrop of Taurus mountains, Antalya
A fishing boat with a backdrop of the Taurus mountains, Antalya, Turkey. The scene is backlit from a sun shining down from the mouintains and the sea water sparkles Date: 1985

Lobster fisherman leaves boat and climbs bank of River Dee
At low water, a lobster fisherman leaves his boat tender at the end of a days fishing and climbs the steep muddy bank of the River Dee in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Craftsman puts finishing touches to replica suit of armour
Sparks fly as a skilled craftsman puts the finishing touches to a replica suit of armour with conquistador-style morion in his workshop in Birmingham, England Date: 1992

Dark stormy skies above Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, seen on the horizon beyond the causeway to Holy Island. Picture taken from Berwick upon Tweed Date: 2014

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"Shining: A Spectacle of Light and Wonder Across the Globe" From the iconic Tyne Bridge in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyneside, England, to the breathtaking sunrise at Tacking Point Lighthouse - shining moments are scattered across our world. In Europe's night sky, The Orion Nebula illuminates with celestial brilliance while the massive galaxy cluster MACS J0717 dazzles us with its cosmic glow. But it is not only on Earth where shimmering beauty unfolds. Witnessing the northern lights dance over Iceland's glacier lagoon is like stepping into a fairytale realm. Meanwhile, in Canada's Yukon territory, Aurora borealis and Milky Way intertwine above Fish Lake - an ethereal display that leaves us spellbound. Even from space, light captivates our senses. Imagine being in Earth's orbit during a total eclipse of the Sun; a moment when darkness surrenders to radiant beams of sunlight. And speaking of radiance, behold the diamond - a computer artwork that captures its mesmerizing sparkle. Yet light extends beyond natural wonders; it also illuminates human creations. Orlando, a Bay Racehorse immortalized in oil on panel back in 1845 by talented artists showcases how even animals can shine under artistic interpretation. Venturing further into space reveals more extraordinary sights. IC 2177 or better known as the Seagull Nebula paints an awe-inspiring picture against the backdrop of infinite darkness. And who could resist marveling at an alien planet and its moon gracefully orbiting around a red giant star? Finally, we find ourselves contemplating two Saturn-sized planets discovered by Kepler through an artist's concept illustration - distant worlds gleaming amidst vast cosmic expanses. In this grand tapestry of existence, shining moments remind us that there is so much splendor to behold both within our world and beyond – each one offering glimpses into realms where light reigns supreme and captivates our imagination.