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Catherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldCatherine the Great (1729-1796), Empress of Russia. Portrait of Catherine II (1729-1796) who came to the throne in 1762. A German princess
Valeria Messalina (c. 1720-48), third wife of Roman Emperor Claudius, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldValeria Messalina (c1720-48) the third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius. Valeria Messalina (Messallina), (c17/20- 48) was the third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius
Joan of Arc, (c1412-1431) 15th century French patriot and martyr, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldJoan of Arc, (c1412-1431) 15th century French patriot and martyr. Claiming divine inspiration, Joan of Arc (c1412-1431) persuaded Charles VII to declare himself King of France
Queen Guinevere consort of King Arthur, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldQueen Guinevere consort of King Arthur. Guinevere is the Queen consort of King Arthur in the Arthurian Legend. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald
Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), Queen of France, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldMarie Antoinette (1755-1793), born an Archduchess of Austria, she was Dauphine of France from 1770 to 1774 and Queen of France and Navarre from 1774 to 1792 (1912)
Anne Boleyn, (c1507-1536). wife and consort of Henry VIII, mother of Queen Elizabeth I, 1937Anne Boleyn. Anne Boleyn. Anne, Marchioness of Pembroke (c1507-1536), also called Ann Bolin and Anne Bullen, (the original medieval English pronunciation)
Louise de la Valliere, (1644-1710), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldLouise de la Valliere, (1644-1710). The Duchess de la Valliere as Flora. Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710) was a mistress of King Louis XIV of France
Diana Vernon, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldDiana Vernon. Diana Die Vernon is the heroine of Walter Scotts 1817 historical novel Rob Roy. From the John Player & Sons cigarette card series Famous Beauties, 1937
The Queen of Sheba, 1937The Queen of Sheba. The Queen of Sheba was a monarch of the ancient kingdom of Sheba. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald
Mary, Queen of Scots, (1542-1587), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldMary, Queen of Scots, (1542-1587). Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, was queen regnant of Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567
Madame Recamier, (1777-1849), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldMadame Recamier. Jeanne Francoise Julie Adelaide Recamier (1777-1849) was a prominent figure in French literary and political circles in the early 19th century. From an original drawing by A. K
Madame de Pompadour, (1721-1764), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldMadame de Pompadour. Born Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764) was the mistress of Louis XV (1710-1774) of France. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald
Pocahontas, Native American chiefs daughter who saved John Smith, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldPocahontas. Portrait of the Native American chiefs daughter who saved John Smith, leader of the Virginia colonists, from being executed by her father, Powhatan, in 1607
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldGeorgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. Georgiana Cavendish (1757-1806) was famous for her beauty, her political campaigning, gambling, and unorthodox domestic arrangements
Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC), Queen of Egypt, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldCleopatra VII (69-30 BC), Queen of Egypt. Cleopatra was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, established when Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BC. From an original drawing by A. K
Barbara Palmer (nee Villiers), 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709), 1937Barbara Palmer (nee Villiers), 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709). Barbara Palmer was an English courtesan and the most famous of King Charles II of England mistresses
Lucrezia Borgia, (1480-1519), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldLucrezia Borgia. The Borgias were a Spanish royal family remembered today for their corrupt rule of the Papacy during the Renaissance. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald
Isabella of Bourbon, Countess of Charolais (1436-1465), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldIsabella of Bourbon, Countess of Charolais (1436-1465) second wife of Chrales the Bold (1433-1477). From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald
Helen of Troy, daughter of Zeus and Leda, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldHelen of Troy, daughter of Zeus and Leda. In Greek myths she was considered to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Her abduction by Paris brought about the Trojan War
Marguerite, Countess of Blessington (1789-1849) Irish novelist, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldMarguerite, Countess of Blessington, (1789-1849) Irish novelist. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald. From the John Player & Sons cigarette card series Famous Beauties, 1937
Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) English born mistress of King Charles II, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldEleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II. Eleanor Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) English born long-time mistress of King Charles II of England and Scotland
Lady Emma Hamilton (c1765-1851), mistress of Horatio Nelson, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldLady Emma Hamilton (c1765-1851), mistress of Horatio Nelson. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald. From the John Player & Sons cigarette card series Famous Beauties, 1937
Mrs Fitzherbert, longtime companion of the future King George IV of the United Kingdom, 1937Mrs Fitzherbert. The longtime companion of the future King George IV of the United Kingdom. Mrs Fitzherbert. Maria Anne Fitzherbert (1756-1837)
Dantes Beatrice, (1266-1290), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldDantes Beatrice. Beatrice (1266-1290) was a Florentine woman who has often been identified as the inspiration for Dante Alighieris (c1265-1321) Vita Nuova
Madame du Barry, Mistress of King louis XV of France, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldMadame du Barry, Mistress of King Louis XV of France. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald. From the John Player & Sons cigarette card series Famous Beauties, 1937
Offices of Perez and Sanjurio, importers and exporters, Asuncion, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Group of Paraguayan women, Carapegua, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Cooking on a raft, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Colonel Albino Jara, Paraguayan soldier and politician, 1911. Jara (1877-1912) became provisional President of Paraguay in January 1911 after he led a military coup against the government of Manuel
Paraguayan artillery, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Police magistrates office, Carapegua, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Calle Palmas, Asuncion, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Paraguayan tea gathering, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Waiting at the ferry, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Cedar logs on the Tebicuary-Guazu River floating by the railway bridge, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Rafts on the Tebicuary-mi River, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Market place, Asuncion, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
River steamer at the Customs House, Asuncion, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Government House, Asuncion, Paraguay, 1911. The Palacio de Los Lopez, the seat of the government of Paraguay. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
River scene, Rio Corrientes, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Gran Hotel del Paraguay, Villa Egusquiza, Asuncion, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911
Paraguayan Central Railway Station, Asuncion, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911