Undulations of the fins of a skate viewed from the side.
Étienne-Jules Marey, 1894
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Sandro Botticelli, Mary With the Child and Singing Angels (detail), 1477
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A study of the life of Sinan reveals the story of a true creator, never satisfied with his achievements, constantly in search of new ideas and relentlessly trying out innovative features. — Sinan: The Architect and His Works
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Lily Moth / Polytela Gloriosae
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Aida dancing with Bal Anat, 1972
my heart is leaping out of my chest with excitement
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