EditorialAnother whirl or screw art with double-handled handle, Grindstone set in motion by a water wheel, Fig. 107, after p. 18, p. 131, 1629, Iacobum de Strada ? Rosberg: Kunstliche Abriss, allerhand Wasser-, Wind-, Ross- und Hand M?hlen, beneben sch?nen und ...
EditorialAt this moment, we perceive in front of us, threatening at the top of its embankment, perpendicular to our race, a locomotive in motion dragging its tender and two wagons ..., Hot air balloon G?ant by Felix Nadar before the crash near Neustadt am R?ben...
EditorialModel of a Prototype Dispatch Vessel, Model of a catamaran propelled by hand. The two floaters are connected to each other with metal rods at the ends and each have a place for a driver. The pre-movement mechanism consists of a single scoop wheel with ...
EditorialRider on a rearing horse Rider on prancing horse, A naked bearded rider is sitting on an unsaddled, prancing horse standing on its hind legs with the head to the right. The rider has turned the upper body slightly to the right and the head tilted to th...
EditorialTime Fuse in a Box and a Model of a Torpedo, Time ignition mechanism in a round brass housing, closed on one side with a blind flange with leather gasket with an inscription on it. The time ignition mechanism itself consists of a flint lock with a time...
EditorialModel of a Prototype Dispatch Vessel, Model of a catamaran propelled by hand. The two floaters are connected to each other with slats at the ends and each have a place for a driver. The pre-movement mechanism consists of a single scoop wheel with count...
EditorialMarble head of a woman, Archaic, late 6th century B.C., Greek, probably Cycladic or northern Ionian, Marble, Other: 9 x 6 x 7 in. (22.9 x 15.2 x 17.8 cm), Stone Sculpture, The asymmetries in the rendering of the hair indicate that this head probably be...
EditorialModel of an Oscillating Steam Engine, Sketch model of the transmission of the movement of two oscillating cylinders on the shaft, mounted on an upright shelf. The shaft is set in motion with a crank on the rear of the board, so that the pistons and two...
EditorialComposition with Machine in Motion. Ella Bergmann-Michel; German, 1896-1971. Date: 1923. Dimensions: 348 x 313 mm. Pen and black, red, and brown ink, with traces of graphite, on cream tracing paper. Origin: Germany.
EditorialSallie Gardner Running from The Attitudes of Animals in Motion. Date/Period: 1878. Matte albumen print on printing out paper. Width: 9.06 in. Height: 6.8 in.
EditorialArrangement of the Cameras for Taking the Illustrations of the Paces, 1879, in J.D.B Stillman, The Horse in Motion as Shown by Instantaneous Photography with a Study on Animal Mechanics. Dated: 1881-1882. Dimensions: book: 31.5 x 26 x 4.8 cm (12 3/8 x ...
EditorialMarble head of a woman, Archaic, late 6th century B.C., Greek, probably Cycladic or northern Ionian, Marble, Other: 9 x 6 x 7 in. (22.9 x 15.2 x 17.8 cm), Stone Sculpture, The asymmetries in the rendering of the hair indicate that this head probably be...
EditorialHeaddress Ornament, 1st?7th century, Colombia, Calima (Yotoco), Gold, H. 10 x W. 9 3/8 in. (25.4 x 23.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments, Elaborate ornaments like the present example expressed the wealth and status of the wearer. Worn attached to a turban, basketr...
EditorialBuddha's First Sermon at Sarnath, 2nd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Gray schist, H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Sculpture, The Buddha is shown teaching the first sermon to five ascetics who become...
EditorialApis(?), Late Period?Ptolemaic Period, 664?30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.); W. 2 cm (13/16 in.); L. 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.), A bull stands with its horns angled downward, as if poised to charge. It is not static; the back right l...
EditorialAn English Family at Table under a Punkah or Fan kept in motion by a Khelassy. The costume and customs of modern India. London, c.1824. Source: X 380, plate 8. Language: English.
EditorialTwo animals in motion. Running and leaping. Bulls or cows. . Bestiary, with extracts from Giraldus Cambrensis on Irish birds. England, S. (Salisbury?). Bestiary, with extracts from Giraldus Cambrensis on Irish birds. 2nd quarter of the 13th century. So...
EditorialArrangement of the Cameras for Taking the Illustrations of the Paces, 1879, in J.D.B Stillman, The Horse in Motion as Shown by Instantaneous Photography with a Study on Animal Mechanics. Dated: 1881-1882. Dimensions: book: 31.5 x 26 x 4.8 cm (12 3/8 x ...
EditorialSallie Gardner Running from The Attitudes of Animals in Motion. Date/Period: 1878. Matte albumen print on printing out paper. Width: 9.06 in. Height: 6.8 in.
EditorialArrangement of the Cameras for Taking the Illustrations of the Paces, 1879, in J.D.B Stillman, The Horse in Motion as Shown by Instantaneous Photography with a Study on Animal Mechanics. Dated: 1881-1882. Dimensions: book: 31.5 x 26 x 4.8 cm (12 3/8 x ...
EditorialLimestone panel depicting the Buddhapada, from the Great Stupa at Amaravati, 1st BCE. At the centre of each foot is a finely spoked dharmachakra, the Wheel of Law set in motion when the Buddha gave his first sermon. On the heels are triratnas flanked b...
EditorialMarble head of a woman, Archaic, late 6th century B.C., Greek, probably Cycladic or northern Ionian, Marble, Other: 9 x 6 x 7 in. (22.9 x 15.2 x 17.8 cm), Stone Sculpture, The asymmetries in the rendering of the hair indicate that this head probably be...
EditorialHeaddress Ornament, 1st?7th century, Colombia, Calima (Yotoco), Gold, H. 10 x W. 9 3/8 in. (25.4 x 23.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments, Elaborate ornaments like the present example expressed the wealth and status of the wearer. Worn attached to a turban, basketr...
EditorialBuddha's First Sermon at Sarnath, 2nd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Gray schist, H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Sculpture, The Buddha is shown teaching the first sermon to five ascetics who become...
EditorialApis(?), Late Period?Ptolemaic Period, 664?30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.); W. 2 cm (13/16 in.); L. 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.), A bull stands with its horns angled downward, as if poised to charge. It is not static; the back right l...
EditorialLimestone panel depicting the Buddhapada, from the Great Stupa at Amaravati, 1st BCE. At the centre of each foot is a finely spoked dharmachakra, the Wheel of Law set in motion when the Buddha gave his first sermon. On the heels are triratnas flanked b...