Elongated Collection (#6)

Colon polyp, light micrograph C016 / 0512
Colon polyp. Light micrograph of a section through part of a tubulovillous adenoma of the mucosa of the large bowel (colon)

Thunderbolt belemnite fossil C016 / 5618
Thunderbolt belemnite (Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt) fossil. Belemnites are extinct squid like creatures. Specimen from the Upper Jurassic, found in Scarborough, Yorkshire, UK

Busycon contrarium, lightening whelk
Fossilised specimen of the Pilocene gastropod, originating from Florida, USA, 5 million years ago. The lightening whelk has a long siphonal canal

Mimetite
A tall, orange prismatic crystal of mimetite. Mimetite comprises of (lead chloroarsenate)

Raphidia sp. snakefly
Snakeflies are so called because of their ability to raise their long necks above the rest of their body. They grow to approximately 20mms long and feed on small insects such as aphids

Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt, thunderbolt

Hyolithes, primitive mollusc
Shown here is Hyolithes, a Cambrian primitive mollusc. Hyolithes had an oval or cone-shaped, elongated shell and often occured in clusters along bedding planes of Cambrian shale

Silverfish - Essex, UK IN000755
COS-3847 Silverfish Essex, UK Lepisma saccharina Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Silverfish - Essex, UK IN000752
COS-3846 Silverfish Essex, UK Lepisma saccharina Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hieroglyphic Hawkfish (Cinhitus rivulatus), Central Isles, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Seychelles, Mahe Island, Victoria, town market, vegetable stall

Market in Victoria, on Mahe Island

Costume / Sem 1901
Depicted in caricature actress Liane de Pougy illustrates the current silhouette with extra height suggested by the plumed picture hat & trained skirt. A white feather boa is also worn Date: 1901

Slender grouper and chinese trumpetfish
Slender grouper (Anyperodon leucogrammicus, spotted) being shadowed by a chinese trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis, yellow). Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Bluespotted cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii). Its eye is at centre. Also known as the smooth flutemouth, this fish has an elongated body (left) and a long tubular snout (right)

Colliding galaxies Arp 148, HST image
Colliding galaxies Arp 148, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image. Also known as Mayalls Object, this structure is the result of a collision between two galaxies

Gardener holding freshly picked radishes
Gardener holding freshly picked organic radishes (Raphanus sativus Long White Icicle )

Ebola virus particles, TEM
Ebola virus particles, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). Each particle consists of a ribonucleic acid (RNA) genome within a nucleocapsid (purple)

Nipple cactus flower (Mammilaria tetrancistra)

Radishes (Raphanus French Breakfast )
Radishes (Raphanus sativus French Breakfast ) on a wooden surface. These radishes were grown organically

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Fat man - pig
Piggish. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a man who eats too much, from a pig. This old glutton, fond of good eating is a natural descendant of the pig

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Spooney
Spooney. (Curzon Whey, Esq) With long neck, elongated oval head and living up to his nickname by casting the shadow of a spoon

Fancy portrait of a man in a distorting mirror, with the upper and lower parts of his body elongated and the middle half shortened

Fancy portrait of a soldier in a distorting mirror, with the upper part of his body elongated and the lower half shortened

Fancy portrait of a soldier in a distorting mirror, with the lower part of his body elongated and the upper half shortened

History of Fashion 1875
Elongated, bodice with front lacing, (applied also to the outer sleeves) over a double skirt with apron front. The puff or bustle at the back of the skirt is still discernible

History of Fashion 1876
Change in silhouette: the bustle has slipped, bodice is elongated, the skirt is tightly swathed at the front & has a long train. Dresses of 2 colours are fashionable

High Heels / Bon Ton 1924
High heeled court shoes both with elongated toes, open sides & unusual straps. One is of the T-bar design, the other has multiple loops

Stonehenge (Elongated!)
A rather impressionistic view of Stonehenge, with the stones themselves strangely lengthened to convey a slightly greater scale than is actually the case!

Orange lilly flowers
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A Griffon Vulture
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Just head of trumpetfish. (Aulostomus chinensis). Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Yellow-billed storks (Mycteria ibis), in breeding plumage on riverbank, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Fukurokujiu
The elongated head of the god of Good Fortune and Wisdom is due to his years of study, during which he acquired so much knowledge that he needed extra room to store it

Molyneux Dresses 1930
Two dress designs by Molyneux both with gored flaring skirts, belts & matching sac jackets. One has chevron panels or inserts which add interest to the skirt

Costume by Lelong 1930
Lucien Lelong grey-blue coat with geometric panels, flaring hem & deep cuffs & collar trimmed with astrakan fur. A small skull fitting cap covers the hair

Dresses by Regny 1930
Jane Regny designs show soft fitted dresses in brightly coloured prints with gored skirts & ornamental panels. Accessories: white gloves & soft hats that cover the hair

Longchamps Style for Men
Strapped trousers (one pair in a twill fabric), top hats, spurs, gibus, canes, cravats, boots with elongated toes, pleated shirt fronts, shawl waistcoat with roll collar

High Neck Dress 1922
Clinging gown with high stand collar & cuffs that extend over the hands with button detailing & gored flared skirt. Contrasting colour trim adds interest

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In the world of art and nature, elongated forms captivate our senses and ignite our curiosity. From a mesmerizing Woman Knitting in 1929 to the enchanting Guenthers Dik-dik with its elongated snout standing gracefully in the dry savannah, these unique features leave us in awe. Art Nouveau Headdress /1 showcases intricate designs that flow seamlessly, creating an ethereal aura around its wearer. The White Rose and the Red Rose, painted meticulously with gesso over hessian adorned with glass beads, tells a tale of contrasting beauty intertwined. A Portrait of a Young Girl on canvas captures innocence and grace through delicate brushstrokes. Art is Long by Pica reminds us that art transcends time as it explores elongated perspectives that challenge conventional boundaries. The Yellow-billed stork takes flight with elegance, its long beak reaching for sustenance amidst serene wetlands. A woman from the Kayan tribe dons traditional brass neck rings near Loikaw District—a symbol of cultural heritage and timeless allure. High-backed Chair made from oak exudes sophistication while providing comfort fit for royalty. Similarly, Ingram Chair showcases craftsmanship at its finest—an elongated masterpiece crafted to perfection. A Close-up portrait reveals the wisdom etched upon a senior Kayan woman's face as she proudly wears her traditional brass neck rings—symbols of strength and tradition passed down through generations. Lastly, a Portrait of an Unknown Model invites us to ponder mysteries hidden within elongated contours on canvas. Elongation beckons us to explore beyond what meets the eye—to appreciate beauty in unconventional forms. Whether captured on canvas or found in nature's creations, these glimpses into elongation remind us that there is always more than meets the eye; inviting us to embrace uniqueness and find inspiration where we least expect it.