GIRLS DANCING

Fyrish Monument, Scotland by Kier Allen

🦖 The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: . London: Printed at the expence of the author, and sold by W. Innys and R. Manby, at the West End of St. Paul’s, by Mr. Hauksbee, at the Royal Society House, and by the author, at Mr. Bacon’s in Hoxton, MDCCXXXI-MDCCXLIII [i.e. 1729-1747]. Original source Image description: Illustration of a large, coiled aquatic viper with an open mouth and visible tongue, showing detailed scales and dark blotches along its body. The snake is positioned among green leafy plants with small clusters of flowers. The image is labeled “Vipera Aquatica” and includes botanical details at the bottom, highlighting the natural environment of this reptile. The style is a historical scientific drawing with fine line work and muted colors.

Galatea (1847) by Charles Jalabert

2009

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Mansaka women in traditional dress. Mindanao, Philippines, 1970s. Dean Conger

Vivienne Westwood mini kilt, 1993