Abstract Collection (page 13)

Radial pyroxene chondrule
Microscope image of a radial pyroxene chondrule from the ALH 88036 (H3.4) ordinary chondrite. The chondrule is about 2mm across

Labradorite
A close-up of the surface of a rich blue specimen of the mineral labradorite from labrador. Labradorite (calcium sodium aluminum silicate)

Carbonate
The formation of carbonate on the Allan Hills martian meteorite ALH84001

Ripple marks
This sedimentary rock displays fossilised ripple marks which are evidence of flowing waters

Copper is an elemental metal. Seen here is a dendritic or branching native copper specimen from the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ruin marble
Ruin Marble, when polished resembles ruins of buildings. This specimen originates from the Val d Arno, Fiorentino, Florence, Italy

Jurassic Britain
An artists impression of Jurassic (206 to 144 million years ago) Britain from space, with forested swamps and warm seas

Devonian landscape
An impression by Bridget Kempster of the Old Red Sandstone desert of the Devonian period (417 to 354 million years ago)

Gymnosperm, palm & angiosperm
Composite photomicrograph comparing structures visible through a hand-held lens in transverse section of fossil tree trunks: gymnosperm (left), palm (centre) and angiosperm (right)

Coal forest

Ordovician seascape
An artists impression of the Eden Valley, Cumbria in the Ordovician period (490 to 443 million years ago), with volcanoes in the sea

Pleistocene landscape
An artists impression of the Eden Valley, Cumbria during the Pleistocene epoch which occurred between 1.8 million years ago to 10, 000 years ago

1950s Christmas decorations cartoon
Two rather conservative gentlemen survey with curiosity a hanging Atomic style mobile in an otherwise traditional sitting room while one comments to the other, Got no idea

Garden scene with abstract elements, and an archway leading to a distant hill

Abstract design with bird shapes
An abstract design with two bird shapes. An archway in the background leads to a wood

Abstract design with various shapes
An abstract design with various shapes, including an empty set of shelves and a red brick wall floating in the air

Abstract design with starfish shapes
An abstract design with starfish shapes and bubbles

Girls & Abstract Art
Three little girls are bemused by modern abstract art. Date: 1960s

Overland - Telegraph
The old pre-electric telegraph signals the abstract of the Indian Mail from Marseille to Paris, or vice versa. Date: 1844

Abstract painting of fluid forms
An abstract painting of fluid forms by Raymond Sheppard

A surreal abstraction on the form of a horse
A surreal skeletal abstraction on the form of a horse. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

Abstract view of an underground cavern
An abstract view of an underground cavern in a surreal style. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

Abstract picture of tubes & swirls
Abstract painting of tubes, horns & swirls by Raymond Sheppard

Patterned shapes - abstract painting by Raymond Sheppard

Abstract painting featuring see-through fish
An abstract painting by Raymond Sheppard of an alien, almost lunar (yet brightly coloured) underwater landscape, with a long school of see-through fish weaving between unusual stalactite

Tentacles by Raymond Sheppard. An abstract fantasy painting featuring tentacle-like growths in a strange landscape, perhaps under the sea

Cubist experiment
Cubist Experiment, abstract by Raymond Sheppard in the style of cubism

Toothache by Raymond Sheppard - an abstract depiction of a drill boring into teeth and the fiery pain it causes

Star Creatures abstract by Raymond Sheppard - a series of intertwined organic growths in the shape of stars

Birth
Abstract in pastel, entitled Birth

Dream by Raymond Sheppard. Fantastical abstract painting of a cavernous structure with river-like features flowing through interconnecting organic growths

Throat by Raymond Sheppard - an abstract, fantastical depiction

Connections
Abstract by Raymond Sheppard entitled Connections, showing a complicated organic structure with interconnecting matter passing through cavities

Hypnagogic Images
Hypnagogic images - abstract shapes which present themselves on the threshold of sleep

Sporty Frocks 1929
Cotton print frocks: sports frock with square neck, button bodice & gathered shoulder straps; moire print with panels & piping; abstract print with flared skirt panel

Dressed for the Seaside
Beach pyjama suits by Redfern, Notwitzky or Rochas: loosely cut trousers, blouses, jackets & robes for beside the sea in stripes or a modern abstract applique design

Poolside Bikini 1960S
A young woman in an abstract print bikini with broderie anglaise trim, towel dries her hair after emerging from the pool

Swimwear by Vionnet
Black bathing costume by Vionnet with an unusual double halter-neck, loose unfitted bodice & skirt

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