Direction Collection (#8)

Rosendal from the north. Creator: Jeanna Elisabeth Åkerman
Rosendal from the north, Unknown date

Seas off the Coast, with Spritsail Barge, 1697. Creator: Ludolf Bakhuizen
Seas off the Coast, with Spritsail Barge, 1697

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 6 (The Light Forest), c1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 6 (The Light Forest), c1920-1940. Wandering in the forest as he tries to find Vessantara, Jujaka is chased up a tree by dogs

Ferry Crossing the Tenryu River, Mitsuke, c1841-42. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Ferry Crossing the Tenryu River, Mitsuke, c1841-42. From Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, also known as the "Gyosho Tokaido"

The Guardian Generals of the Directions (Lokapalas) Dhritarashtra... early 17th century. Creator: Anon
The Guardian Generals of the Directions (Lokapalas) Dhritarashtra (East) [top] and Virudhaka (South) [bottom] (image 1 of 3), early 17th century

Sakanoue Tamuramaro in Rain of Arrows, 1876. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sakanoue Tamuramaro in Rain of Arrows, 1876. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

North View of Pessi-Naig Droogum, 1794. Creator: Robert Home
North View of Pessi-Naig Droogum, 1794

East View of Bangalore with the Cypress Garden, 1794. Creator: Robert Home
East View of Bangalore with the Cypress Garden, 1794

North View of Seringapatam, 1794. Creator: Robert Home
North View of Seringapatam, 1794

Bresiljan/breiljaan and hummingbird, 1658-1727. Creator: Johannes Bronkhorst
Bresiljan/breiljaan and hummingbird, 1658-1727

Reliquary (image 3 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary (image 3 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C

View of the ruin of the arch of the colonnade at Palmyra, seen from the west, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of the ruin of the arch of the colonnade at Palmyra, seen from the west, 1745-1775

Reliquary (image 2 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary (image 2 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C

View of the ruin of the arch of the colonnade at Palmyra, seen from the east, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of the ruin of the arch of the colonnade at Palmyra, seen from the east, 1745-1775

View of the ruin of the arch of the colonnade at Palmyra, seen from the east, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of the ruin of the arch of the colonnade at Palmyra, seen from the east, 1745-1775

View of the Western Old Gate and Eastern Old Gate in Rotterdam, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Western Old Gate and Eastern Old Gate in Rotterdam, 1742-1801. On the left the Wester Oude Hoofdpoort and on the right the Ooster Oude Hoofdpoort

View of the Western Old Gate and Eastern Old Gate in Rotterdam, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Western Old Gate and Eastern Old Gate in Rotterdam, 1742-1801. On the left the Wester Oude Hoofdpoort and on the right the Ooster Oude Hoofdpoort

View of the Western New City Gate and Eastern New Main Gate in Rotterdam, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Western New City Gate and Eastern New Main Gate in Rotterdam, 1742-1801. On the left the Wester Nieuwe Hoofdpoort and on the right the Ooster new main gate

View of the Western New City Gate and Eastern New Main Gate in Rotterdam, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Western New City Gate and Eastern New Main Gate in Rotterdam, 1742-1801. On the left the Wester Nieuwe Hoofdpoort and on the right the Ooster new main gate

View of the landscape east of Nijmegen, 1815-1824. Creator: Derk Anthony van de Wart
View of the landscape east of Nijmegen, 1815-1824. Floodplains. On the left in the distance is Ooij

View of the Waal north of Nijmegen, 1815-1824. Creator: Derk Anthony van de Wart
View of the Waal north of Nijmegen, 1815-1824. A boat sails on the River Waal. On the far bank is Lent on the left and Huis Tournai on the right

Four pheasants, 1864-1936. Creator: Johannes Cornelis van Essen
Four pheasants, 1864-1936

Map of Eierland and West-Vlieland, 1688 or later. Creator: Anon
Map of Eierland and West-Vlieland, 1688 or later. At the top right: scale of 800 rods Rijnlantsche size. At the bottom right the title

Map of Rosendael Castle, c.1650-before 1722. Creator: Anon
Map of Rosendael Castle, c.1650-before 1722. Map of the castle and the gardens. Bottom left a compass with a scale: Rijnlande rods

Farm boy pointing with right hand, 1778-1808. Creator: Aletta de Frey
Farm boy pointing with right hand, 1778-1808

Gold- and Silverfish in an Aquarium, 1890-1922. Creator: Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof
Gold- and Silverfish in an Aquarium, 1890-1922

The Building of the Argo, 1901-1911. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
The Building of the Argo, 1901-1911

A Stranger Asking his Way at a Farm on the Moors, 1877. Creator: Hans Smidth
A Stranger Asking his Way at a Farm on the Moors, 1877

Composition 1;Cubist Composition, 1918. Creator: Vilhelm Lundstrom
Composition 1;Cubist Composition, 1918

View of the North Bridge of the Citadel. Study, 1835-1839. Creator: Christen Købke
View of the North Bridge of the Citadel. Study, 1835-1839

Isadora Duncan dancers, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancers, between 1915 and 1923

A passing flirtation, 1899. Creator: Jay Campbell Phillips
A passing flirtation, 1899

MacKaye, Percy, daughter of, standing outdoors, 1913 Sept. Creator: Arnold Genthe
MacKaye, Percy, daughter of, standing outdoors, 1913 Sept

St. Denis, Ruth, 1919 Feb. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, Ruth, 1919 Feb. 11

Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, between 1916 and 1941. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, between 1916 and 1941

Hand Compass, c. 1939. Creator: Robert Clark
Hand Compass, c. 1939

Eastern Ascent to the Kanda Myojin Shrine (Kanda Myojin higashizaka), from the series... c.1832/38
Eastern Ascent to the Kanda Myojin Shrine (Kanda Myojin higashizaka), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1832/38

View to the North from Asuka Hill (Asukayama kita no chobo), from the series "One Hundred... 1856
View to the North from Asuka Hill (Asukayama kita no chobo), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1856

Holy Family Passing Four Men, 1660/69. Creator: Leonard Bramer
Holy Family Passing Four Men, 1660/69

The Passage of the River, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
The Passage of the River, n.d

Cows, Sheep, Goats Being Herded, Herdsman Giving Directions to Traveler on Horseback, n.d

Sketch from the Escurial, n.d. Creator: David Wilkie
Sketch from the Escurial, n.d

Return Walk, plate four from Suite de Divers Habillements de Peuples du Nord, 1765. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
Return Walk, plate four from Suite de Divers Habillements de Peuples du Nord, 1765

Women of the People, plate six from Divers Habillements des Peuples du Nord, 1765. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
Women of the People, plate six from Divers Habillements des Peuples du Nord, 1765

Headdress for Girls and Women in summer, plate three from Divers Habillements des Peuples... 1765
Headdress for Girls and Women in summer, plate three from Divers Habillements des Peuples du Nord, 1765

Married Woman and her Children, plate five from Divers Habillements des Peuples du Nord, 1765

The Young Shepherdess, plate two from Divers Habillements des Peuples du Nord, 1765. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
The Young Shepherdess, plate two from Divers Habillements des Peuples du Nord, 1765

Woman of the People, plate one from Divers Habillements des Peuples du Nord, 1765. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
Woman of the People, plate one from Divers Habillements des Peuples du Nord, 1765

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Embarking on a journey through time and space, these diverse images guide us in the right direction. From JMW Turner's iconic painting 'The Fighting Temeraire' to the ancient Mappa Mundi inked on parchment, we navigate history's vast tapestry. An antique map of Tasmania leads us to uncharted territories, while the Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse stands as a beacon of hope in Door County, Wisconsin. The rugged cliffs and lighthouse at Butt of Lewis remind us that even amidst nature's challenges, guidance is always present. In contrast, a painting showcasing Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung reveals an authoritarian direction taken by North Korea. Yet, it serves as a reminder that they can be shaped by ideology too. Fanad Head Lighthouse transports us to Ireland's stunning coastline where light pierces through darkness. A Viking ship silhouette against a sunset sky reminds us of our ancestors' adventurous spirit and their quest for new horizons. Meanwhile, police officers guiding children symbolize protection and nurturing guidance within our communities. Victorian engravings depict maps like the one showcasing Malvern Hills in Worcestershire; they invite exploration into England's picturesque landscapes. Griffiths Island lighthouse invites wanderers to discover its hidden beauty along Australia's coast. Lastly, National Aviation Day Display poster inspires dreams to take flight with its depiction of soaring planes against blue skies – reminding us that sometimes all we need is a little push towards our aspirations. Through artistry and imagery from various corners of the world, these captivating visuals point towards different directions – both literal and metaphorical – inviting us to embark on unique journeys filled with wonderment.