Adorning Collection

Ubu Roi / Alfred Jarry
Front cover of Ubu Roi, depicting Pere Ubu & the spiral adorning his belly

Wisdom by Lee Lawrie, part of the artwork that decorates the facade of the Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Buddhist Monks decorating the temple at Bouddha (Boudhanath), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Womans hand being decorated with henna design, Rajasthan, India

Sacred bull statue and garlands, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India, Asia

Tapestry from the series, Women of Antiquity Illustrated, c. 1645 (wool & silk)
3281646 Tapestry from the series, Women of Antiquity Illustrated, c.1645 (wool & silk) by French School, (17th century); 410x330 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In wool and silk)

Portrait of Countess Catherine Skavronska, Seated Three-Quarter Length
652120 Portrait of Countess Catherine Skavronska, Seated Three-Quarter Length, in Neo-Classical Dress, by a Draped Curtain, Adorning a Helmet, Inscribed Potemkin Taurico, with a Wreath

St. Patricks Day (oil on board)
CH443719 St. Patricks Day (oil on board) by Nicol, Erskine (1825-1904); 28x22.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shamrock, Sir? ); Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

The Scent of a Rose, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
CH343560 The Scent of a Rose, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Privat-Livemont, Henri (1861-1936); 132x92 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Illuminations adorning Messrs Pears on Oxford Street (engraving)
586882 Illuminations adorning Messrs Pears on Oxford Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Festival in London, on 21 June 1887)

Old English Customs, adorning the Bridal Chamber (engraving)
2772389 Old English Customs, adorning the Bridal Chamber (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old English Customs, adorning the Bridal Chamber)

A Sacrifice to Pan, print made by William Wynne Ryland, 1776 (engraving)
695573 A Sacrifice to Pan, print made by William Wynne Ryland, 1776 (engraving) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807) (after); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Carnation (engraving)
6010484 Carnation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnation. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1871).); © Look and Learn

Peace Illuminations adorning the National Gallery (engraving)
586872 Peace Illuminations adorning the National Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lazio Viterbo Civita Castellana Rocca Italy italian country
Lazio Viterbo Civita Castellana Rocca, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views, including the portals and courtyard

Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham
The entrance to the Holborn Union Workhouse at Mitcham erected, according the iron-work adorning the gates, in 1885. Date: Date unknown

Interior of a Hungarian Peasant house
Superb photographic postcard depicting the interior of a Hungarian Peasant house, showing the piles of clean linen and bedding, folding benches, religious pictures adorning the whitewashed walls

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Decorations and stues adorning Westminster Bridge. Part of Box 34 Boswell Collection - London Streets. Date: 1897

Edwardian group in the garden of Strathclyde, Offerton Road, Stockport. Standing with his sister and brothers is James Johnson Battersby who survived the Lusitania sinking ten years later

Art Nouveau Girl adorns a marble bust with flowers
An Austrian art nouveau postcard (potentially by Raphael Kirchner?) of some style and grace, depicting a pretty girl in a yellow dress

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Buddhist Monks decorating the temple at Bouddha (Boudhanath), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Decorated Puri Saren Temple, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Ice Follies Lighting Costumes
Los Angeles, California: 1966. Ribbons of flexible Tape-Lite, a new Sylvania product, adorn the costume of Lee Carroll, the featured skater in the current Shipstads and Johnson Ice Follies

Burnley Workhouse, Lancashire
Dining Hall of Burnley Workhouse, Lancashire with male inmates seated at long tables. It appears to a special occasion, with workhouse staff accompanied by Union Guardians and a small child

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Adorning Hair with Flowers

Morocco - Dressing a Moroccan Moorish Bride
Dressing a Moroccan Moorish Bride in traditional costume in preparation for her wedding

Kirchners in a Dug-Out
Pin-ups from The Sketch magazine painted by Raphael Kirchner, adorning the walls of an officers dug out on the Western Front during World War One

Corn decorating a house in Langde village, Guizhou Province, China, Asia

Man fixing decoration onto truck for Diwali celebrations, Pali district, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Families decorating graves for Day of the Dead, Templo de Guadalupe, Real de Catorce, former silver mining town, San Luis Potosi state, Mexico, North America

Decorating pottery, Valley of Goreme, central Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

9 / 11 Messages on tiles on fence in Greenwich Village
9/11 Messages on tiles on fence in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York, New York State, United States of America, North America

Repainting Boudha, the Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath (Bodhanath) with a coat of limewash, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Clock adorning facade of St. Peters Basilica, with statue of St. Peter in front, Piazza San Pietro, St. Peters, Vatican City, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Woman painting the wall of a village house, Tonk region, Rajasthan, India

Woman decorating her house with traditional local designs, Tonk region, Rajasthan, India, Asia

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"Adorning the World: A Tapestry of Beauty and Culture" From the avant-garde play "Ubu Roi" by Alfred Jarry to Lee Lawrie's majestic Wisdom sculpture at Rockefeller Center, adorning takes many forms. Buddhist Monks delicately decorate the temple at Bouddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, infusing it with divine grace. Intricate henna designs adorn a woman's hand, each stroke telling a story of tradition and celebration. Garlands lovingly drape around a sacred bull statue, symbolizing reverence and devotion. A portrait captures the essence of beauty as brushstrokes adorn canvas; in another scene, Holborn Union Workhouse reveals both hardship and resilience etched on faces adorned with hope. The Women of Antiquity Illustrated tapestry weaves together threads from history into an exquisite masterpiece that adorns walls for centuries to come. Countess Catherine Skavronska sits regally in her portrait - elegance personified through every detail that adorns her attire. St. Patrick's Day comes alive on canvas as vibrant colors dance across the painting like festive decorations adorning streets during celebrations. The Scent of a Rose fills our senses with its delicate aroma captured forever on canvas - nature itself adorned in artistry. Illuminations illuminate Messrs Pears on Oxford Street - an enchanting engraving showcasing how even storefronts can become works of art when adorned with creativity and imagination. Across time and space, humanity has found solace in adorning their surroundings - be it through plays or sculptures, temples or hands decorated with love. Adornment is not just about embellishment; it is about honoring traditions, expressing identity, and celebrating life's beauty in all its diverse forms.