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The Shulamite, c1882-1924, (1924). Artist: Maurice GreiffenhagenThe Shulamite. From The Studio Volume 88 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924.]
Madame Moitessier, 1856, (1936). Artist: Jean-Auguste-Dominique IngresMadame Moitessier, 1856. Marie-Clotilde-Ines de Foucauld (1821?1897) married Sigisbert Moitessier, a wealthy banker, in 1842. Painting held in The National Gallery, London
Mr. and Mrs. Atherton Curtis from the etching by Anders Zorn, c1880-1906, 1906. Artist: Anders Leonard ZornMr. and Mrs. Atherton Curtis from the etching by Anders Zorn, 1906. Atherton Curtis was a wealthy American who lived in France. He made his fortune in medicine patents
Irish Peasants, 1896Irish Peasants. The Landlord and Tenant (Ireland) Act 1870 was an Act passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom in 1870, and was famed for the hardship it inflicted on tenants
Aga Khan III (1877-1957), 1935Aga Khan III, (1877-1957), 1935. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935
Cartoon of Managing Director William E Bullock, Singer & Company Ltd?Cartoon of William E Bullock, Managing Director of Singer & Company Ltd, c1930s(?). Bullock became chairman of the car manufacturing company in 1933 but left three years later after merger talks with
Transportation of £14, 000, 000 of bullion on the British battleship HMS Malaya, 1940Transportation of £ 14, 000, 000 of bullion on the British battleship HMS Malaya, 1940. Malaya was taking the bullion from Britain to Halifax, Nova Scotia
Savoy Hotel and Theatre across the Strand from Norfolk Street, London, c1930s. One of Londons most luxurious hotels, the Savoy was opened by Richard d Oyly Carte, owner of the nearby Savoy Theatre
American tycoon John D Rockefeller and his wife arriving at Cleveland, Ohio, 1912 (1951). Rockefeller (1839-1937) made his fortune in the petroleum industry
Royal Exchange, looking south-west, City of London, 1809. Artist: W AngusRoyal Exchange, looking south-west, City of London, 1809. View of the second Royal Exchange, designed by Edward Jerman, which replaced the original built by Sir Thomas Gresham
New York Stock Exchange, New York City, USA, c1930s. Artist: Ewing GallowayNew York Stock Exchange, New York City, USA, c1930s. The largest stock exhange in the world, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Baron James de Rothschild, 1867Baron James de Rothschild. 1867. James Mayer de Rothschild (1792-1868) founded the French branch of the Rothschild banking empire, Rothschild Freres, in Paris in 1817
Camille Groult, French art collector, 1903. The inheritor of a milling fortune, Groult (1837-1908) accumulated a large collection of works of art which he later donated to the Louvre
Bank of England, City of London, 1805. Artist: A WarrenBank of England, City of London, 1805. The Bank of England was established in 1694 to act as banker and debt manager for the government
Royal Exchange, Cornhill, City of London, 1829. Artist: J TingleRoyal Exchange, Cornhill, City of London, 1829. View of the second Royal Exchange, designed by Edward Jerman, which replaced the original built by Sir Thomas Gresham
John Law, Scottish economist, late 17th-early 18th century (c1880). Artist: WhymperJohn Law, Scottish economist, late 17th-early 18th century (c1880). A Scottish economist, gambler, banker, murderer, royal advisor, exile, rake and adventurer
The Chancellor Balance, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London, early 20th centuryThe Chancellor Balance, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London, 20th century
Domestic scene, ladies at their usual employments, 1847. Artist: EvansDomestic scene, ladies at their usual employments, 1847. Chinese women painting and playing musical instruments. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co)
Ladies walking, garden scene of one of the wealthier classes, 1847. Artist: ArmstrongLadies walking, garden scene of one of the wealthier classes, 1847. Chinese women with fans. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
Saltram House, c1882
Killarney House, c1882
View of building across from fields, c1882
But This Course Did Not Please His Subjects. 1899, (1923). Artist: Byam ShawBut This Course Did Not Please His Subjects. 1899, (1923). (Griselda) From Tales from Boccaccio (Joseph Jacobs). A woman whose husband tests her loyalty by convincing her that he killed their
The Virtuous Parent. Laetitia Endeavours In Vain By Parents To Reconcile Her Parents, 1789. Artist: John Raphael SmithThe Virtuous Parent. Laetitia Endeavours In Vain By Presents To Reconcile Her Parents, 1789. After George Morland (1762-1804). From The Connoisseur Vol. LXXV. [The Connoisseur, London, 1926]
No. 8 Addison Road, Kensington, 1907. Artist: Thomas Hamilton CrawfordNo. 8 Addison Road, Kensington, 1907. Illustration by Thomas Hamilton Crawford (1860-1933). Architects; William Frend De Morgan (1839-1917), Halsey Ralph Ricardo (1854-1928)
The Whistling Oyster, 1897. From Old and New London Vol 111 by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]
Staircase in Northumberland House, 1897. From Old and New London Vol 111 by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]
Preliminary Sketch for Illustration to The School for Scandal, c1917. The School for Scandal is a play written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
The Rocking House, c1793. Artist: James WardThe Rocking House, c1793. From The Connoisseur Vol. XXIV. [Otto Limited, London, 1909]
Georgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. Artist: John LeechGeorgy Porgy the First going out for a ride in his State Coachy Poachy, 1850. A satirical illustration of George IV (1762?1830). George VI was unpopular with his subjects
John Julius Angerstein (1735-1823), English philanthropist and merchant, (1829). Artist: ScrivenJohn Julius Angerstein (1735-1823), English philanthropist, merchant, picture collector and Lloyds underwriter (1829). A prominent patron of the arts
Jacopo Strada, 1568, (1937). Artist: TitianJacopo Strada, 1568, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937
Catharine of Beren, (1798). Artist: W BondCatharine of Beren, (1798). Catrin of Berain (1534-1591), also known as Catherine Tudor, married four different powerful husbands during the 16th century
Nathan Rothschild, 1st Baron Rothschild, British banker and politician, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & GalpinNathan Rothschild, 1st Baron Rothschild, British banker and politician, c1890. A member of the famous banking dynasty, Nathan Mayer Rothschild was also the first Jewish member of the House of Lords
Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & GalpinHugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster, c1890. By the time that Grosvenor (1825-1899) was created Duke of Westminster in 1874
Ships of the Hanseatic League of the 14th and 15th century, (1903). Artist: Willy StowerShips of the Hanseatic League of the 14th and 15th century, (1903). 1 and 3: Cologne ships of the year 1400; 2: Wisnar ship; 4: Lubeck ship; 5: Danzig ship; 6: Elbing ship
House of a rich Boer, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)
The Fight of the Moneybags and Strongboxes (The Battle about Money), ca 1563. Private Collection
The procuress, 1625. Artist: Honthorst, Gerrit, van (1590-1656)The procuress, 1625. Found in the collection of the Centraal Museum, Utrecht
Out of luck (La Baisse), End of 19th cen Artist: Linder, Philippe Jacques (1835-1914)Out of luck (La Baisse), End of 19th cen.. From a private collection
La Hausse (In Luck), End of 19th cen Artist: Linder, Philippe Jacques (1835-1914)La Hausse (In Luck), End of 19th cen.. From a private collection
The visit at the death. From the Series Capriccios, Mid of the 18th cen Artist: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)The visit at the death. From the Series Capriccios, Mid of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Christ driving the Traders from the Temple, c. 1645. Artist: Cavallino, Bernardo (1616-1656)Christ driving the Traders from the Temple, c. 1645. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London
Allegory of Luxuria, ca 1426. Artist: Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455)Allegory of Luxuria, ca 1426. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna
Der Zinsgroschen, 1630s. Artist: Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644)Der Zinsgroschen, 1630s. Found in the collection of the Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest
Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple, 1580-1585. Artist: Scarsellino (Scarsella), Ippolito (1551-1620)Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple, 1580-1585. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome
The Purification of the Temple, after 1550. Artist: Venusti, Marcello (1512 / 15-1579)The Purification of the Temple, after 1550. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London
The Tribute Money, c. 1615. Artist: Manfredi, Bartolomeo (1587-1622)The Tribute Money, c. 1615. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence