In 1911 a group of scientists and adventurers left Hobart under the leadership of Dr Douglas Mawson. They were bound for Macquarie Island and the then unknown parts of Antarctica. The scientists of the expedition produced information that later made an major contribution to knowledge of the region. The exploration of
Longchamp, France 1911-1914
A group of scientists and adventurers set off on the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, which covered previously unexplored areas of Antarctica.
Blue lady with Buzzer the cat, ~1911-1914.
In 1911 a group of scientists and adventurers left Hobart under the leadership of Dr Douglas Mawson. They were bound for Macquarie Island and the then unknown parts of Antarctica. The scientists of the expedition produced information that later made an major contribution to knowledge of the region. The exploration of
Одни из первых кадров ледяной земли, сделанные австралийским фотографом Фрэнком Херли. Неизведанные дали Антарктики.
Одни из первых кадров ледяной земли, сделанные австралийским фотографом Фрэнком Херли. Неизведанные дали Антарктики.
A group of scientists and adventurers set off on the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, which covered previously unexplored areas of Antarctica.
Last week we shared with you Landis Lee’s research on Edward Linley Sambourne, who may have been the original street fashion photographer. This week, on the same topic, here is another fascin…
From 1914 to 1920, fashion was influenced by WWI, and a simpler style became the trend. A military influence brought the classic trench coat.
Afternoon dress by Jenny, Les Modes April 1911. Photo by Félix.
Rare Memorabilia of Military Service- Romania- colour lithography with glued photograph detail- 18" x 22" - portraits of King Carl I of Romania (1881-1914), his brother, Ferdinand, and King Michael I .- good conditions-The Military Museum of Bucharest replied to my question about what it could be : "The lithograph was done in a photography shop owned by A.N. Krauss, who also owned a publishing house. It was done between 1901 and 1911, when, as a general habit, soldiers use to take such photos before they were discharged, as a memory of their service. The photographer made a general frame where the face of the requesting soldier was placed. In this case, the soldier is an Artillery Corporal."
For the 100th anniversary of the First World War, we looked back through The Globe's archives for our coverage in 1914. Here is a look at the headlines that documented the strengthening drumbeat of war from the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand through Britain - and therefore Canada's - declaration of war.
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A series of silhouettes by Otto Böhler showing various conducting gestures made by Gustav Mahler (1860-1911). Taken from: Böhler, Otto (1914) Dr. Otto Böhler's Schattenbilder, Vienna, Austria: Wilhelm...
Belgian painter Alfonse Van Besten (1865-1926) embraced technology, utilising innovative color processes to transfer black and white photographs into vivid, at times lurid autochromes. The tableaux of his autochromes (a technology patented by the Lumière brothers in 1903 and the first colour photographic process developed on an industrial scale) are often bucolic and romantic. Demure ladies and … Continue reading "Alfonse Van Besten’s Dreamy Autochromes (1910-1915)"
