Crude Collection

Prehistoric Art. Greece. Handmade vase without decoration. Globular body with two small handles, wide mouth and foot. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

Fireless Locomotives - Llandarcy, Wales. Oil storage depots and oil handling docks used fireless locomotives (steam was pumped in to a specially constructed usually dome-ended boiler)

Fireboat tackling fire at Colonial Wharf, East London
A fireboat tackles a fire at Colonial Wharf, Wapping High Street, East London, 27 September 1935. This was a typical big Thamesside fire of the sort which the London Fire Brigade has tackled for over

An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background
5311030 An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background, men construct a bamboo bridge across the lagoon, by which to retreat when the Japanese attack the forts

Exterior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century
5614412 Exterior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century; (add.info.: Exterior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century)

Interior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century
5614411 Interior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century; (add.info.: Interior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century)

Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant
2911023 Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant; (add.info.: 1811 Hand-coloured etching titled Nursing the Spawn of a Tyrant by Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827) English artist and caricaturist

The Devils Darling
2911230 The Devils Darling; (add.info.: 1814 Hand-coloured etching titled The Devils Darling by Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827) English artist and caricaturist

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The Laughing Audience by William Hogarth Date: 1733

Bee-Alley Gardens, Dunfermline, Proposals
The top image shows the large palace at Bee-Alley Gardens in Dunfermline, Scotland, with a crude white smithy building in the foreground, the bottom picture shows the same view

Bee-Alley Gardens Smithy House
This photograph shows the large palace at Bee-Alley Gardens in Dunfermline, Scotland, with a crude white smithy building in the foreground. Date: circa 1904

Dunfermline Cottages
A photograph of a crude shed in the foreground, with cottages visible in the background in Dunfermline, Scotland, which lie east of the dye-works. Date: circa 1904

Evening, Near Little Thetford
This etching shows a crude wooden bridge which spans a narrow river with high banks, two people are walking across, situated near Little Thethford, in Cambridgeshire. Date: circa 1923

Weatherby's Pond
A landscape etching of Weatherby's Pond, with a crude wooden barrier at one end, and a withered tree hanging over the top. Date: circa 1923

Workmen
An illustration which shows a procession of workmen crossing a crude platform which bridges an intimidating gap below. A man with a wheelbarrow filled with rubble leads the group, behind which

The Little Sluice, At Edam, Holland
An etching of a sluice gate with an old stone bridge spanning the water, upon which some figures are crossing, some crude buildings stand to either side, situated in Edam, Holland. Date: circa 1920

The Haunted Cottage
An etching of a large, haunted cottage with a thatched roof and crude walls, it stands in a rather unkempt state. Date: circa 1920

Resting
A portrait painting of a young woman sat on a crude bench by the edge of a forest, she is casually leaning on her travel bags. Date: 1917

Countryside Town
A painting of a country town, with a few stores lining the edge of a crude road. A large steepled column building dominates the area. Date: circa 1915

RMS Titanic - signet ring recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - an 18 carat gold and small old-cut diamond solitaire band/signet ring, slightly tapering (1/4ins)

Village Street, Ambleside
A pencil drawing of a village street in ambleside, Australia, with a plain wooden house structure, beside a crude fence. Date: circa 1924

The Slip-rail
A landscape drypoint etching showing an old, crude slip-rail fence, running along some Australian grasslands. Date: circa 1921

Winter Light
A landscape watercolour painting showing a simple, crude bridge spanning a small river in an australian country side. Date: circa 1921

Afterglow
A landscape oil painting of grassland with a crude fence, long past sunset in the twilight hours, giving a warn afterglow effect. Date: circa 1918

AJEP W-8 Tailwind G-BALR
AJEP W-8 Tailwind Series 1 G-BALR (msn TW4-381), at Southend Airport in October 1977. This aircraft was destroyed when it flew into Steeple, Scoat Fell, in bad weather on 29 February 1984

Fawley Oil Refinery
An aerial view of the 3, 200 ft long jetty at the Esso oil refinery, Hampshire, England. Three of the four breasting islands are shown, which are able to berth four tankers simultaneously

Nature display d, shewing the Effect of the change of the Seasons on the Ladies Garden, pub
3051735 Nature display d, shewing the Effect of the change of the Seasons on the Ladies Garden, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving)
2966826 Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Landscape in Northmavine with Sullom Voe Oil Terminal, Shetland islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

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Sand Dunes in the Rub al-Khali, United Arab Emirates. Date: 22/01/2009

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Sand Dunes in the Rub al-Khali, United Arab Emirates. Date: 22/01/2009

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Sand Dunes in the Rub al-Khali, United Arab Emirates. Date: 22/01/2009

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Sand Dunes in the Rub al-Khali, United Arab Emirates. Date: 22/01/2009

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Sand Dunes in the Rub al-Khali, United Arab Emirates. Date: 22/01/2009

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Sand Dunes in the Rub al-Khali, United Arab Emirates. Date: 22/01/2009

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Sand Dunes in the Rub al-Khali, United Arab Emirates. Date: 22/01/2009

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Sand Dunes in the Rub al-Khali, United Arab Emirates. Date: 22/01/2009

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Sand Dunes in the Rub al-Khali, United Arab Emirates. Date: 22/01/2009

Oil shale works round Broxburn (b / w photo)
6008282 Oil shale works round Broxburn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil shale works round Broxburn)

Tombeau De Napoleon II (coloured engraving)
2818101 Tombeau De Napoleon II (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombeau De Napoleon II)

Apotheose De Napoleon (coloured engraving)
2818098 Apotheose De Napoleon (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apotheose De Napoleon)

Mort De Napoleon I (engraving)
2818097 Mort De Napoleon I (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mort De Napoleon-Le-Grand)

Napoleon A Sainte Helene (coloured engraving)
2818096 Napoleon A Sainte Helene (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon A Sainte Helene)

Napoleon A Montereau (coloured engraving)
2818091 Napoleon A Montereau (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon A Montereau)

Capitulation D Ulm (coloured engraving)
2818080 Capitulation D Ulm (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capitulation D Ulm)

Morte Glorieuse De La Tour D Auvergne, Premier Grenadier De France (coloured engraving)
2818075 Morte Glorieuse De La Tour D Auvergne, Premier Grenadier De France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Exploring the beauty of simplicity: from prehistoric art to handmade vases without decoration, 'crude' captures a raw essence that transcends time and culture. Witness the fireboat's valiant efforts at Colonial Wharf, East London, as it battles against the raging flames with unwavering determination. In William Hogarth's masterpiece, 'The Laughing Audience, ' we find ourselves captivated by their genuine amusement, reminding us that joy can be found in even the most unadorned moments. Bee-Alley Gardens in Dunfermline unveils its proposals for a serene escape amidst nature's embrace – where Smithy House stands proudly alongside quaint cottages, offering respite from bustling city life. As evening descends near Little Thetford, tranquility settles over Weatherby's Pond as workmen rest after a day of laborious tasks; a reminder that even in simplicity lies contentment. Journey to Edam, Holland and discover 'The Little Sluice, ' an unpretentious yet captivating sight that whispers tales of Dutch history and resilience. Venture into 'The Haunted Cottage' where rustic charm meets mysterious allure – an invitation to unravel secrets hidden within its weathered walls. Amidst this collection wonders lies an appreciation for resting; taking pause to reflect on life's simple pleasures and finding solace in their unrefined beauty.