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The Mendicant Priest and the Wild Geese, late 17th or early 18th century (1886). From a picture by Hanabusa Itcho (1651-1724), engraved in the Itcho gwa-fu
The Drunken Philosopher, 18th century (1886). Kano School. From a painting by Kano Shiushin. From the Wa-kan mei gwa yen. A print from The Pictorial Arts of Japan, by William Anderson, Sampson Low
Chinese boys quarrelling, 17th century (1886). Kano School. From a painting by Kano Naonobu. From the Wa-kan meihitsu gwa ho
River scene, 16th century (1886). From a picture by Kano Motonobu, engraved in the Wa-kan mei-hitsu gwa-ho..A print from The Pictorial Arts of Japan, by William Anderson, Sampson Low, Marston
The Rishi Li Tieh-kwai despatching his spirit to the Mountains of the Immortals, 17th century, (1886)The Rishi Li Tieh-kwai dispatching his spirit to the Mountains of the Immortals, 17th century, (1886). Kano School. From a picture after Kano Tanyu. From the Wa-kan meihitsu gwa yei
Hotei, 16th century (1886). From a picture by Kano Motonobu, engraved in the E-hon te-kagami. Hotei is one of the personages of the popular group of divinities known by the title of Shichi-fuku-jin
The Three Laughers, 16th century (1886). From a picture by Kano Motonobu, engraved in the Wa-kan mei-hitsu gwa-yei. Kano School
The Rambles of Motonobu, 18th century (1886). Artist: Witherby & CoThe Rambles of Motonobu, 18th century (1886). The artist Kano Motonobu (1476-1559) resting on a walk and enjoying the landscape around him. From a drawing by Nishikawa Sukenobu
Dragon, 15th century (1886). Sesshiu School. From a picture by Sesshiu (1421-1507), engraved in the Wa-Kan mei-hitsu gwa-yei
Chinese landscape, 15th century (1886). From a picture by Sesshiu (1421-1507), engraved in the Wa-Kan mei-hitsu gwa-ho. A print from The Pictorial Arts of Japan, by William Anderson, Sampson Low
Sesshiu and the Pictured Rats, 18th century (1886). From a drawing by Nishikawa Sukenobu. Engraved in the E-hon Yamato Hiji
Chinese priest on a mule, 15th century (1886). Sesshiu School. From a painting by Shiutoku, engraved in the E-hon te-kagami
Cock, 15th century (1886). From a painting by Oguri Sotan, engraved in the E-hon te-kagami. Chinese School. A print from The Pictorial Arts of Japan, by William Anderson, Sampson Low, Marston
Falcon and egret, 16th century (1886). From a picture by Sogo Chokuan. From the E-hon te Kagami, Chinese School. A print from The Pictorial Arts of Japan, by William Anderson, Sampson Low, Marston
Scene from the Nocturnal Journey of the Demon Legion, 15th century(?) (1886). From an ancient roll of the Tosa School. Engraved after pictures in the Kiyo-gwa yen
Arhat, Panthaka, 15th century (1886). From a painting by Meicho, engraved in the Wa-Kan mei-hitsu gwa-yei. Buddhist School
Arhat, Bhadra, 15th century (1886). From a painting by Meicho, engraved in the Wa-Kan mei-hitsu gwa-yei. Buddhist School. A print from The Pictorial Arts of Japan, by William Anderson, Sampson Low
The armour of Yoshitsune, 12th century (1886). A general of the Minamoto clan, Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159-1189) is one of the greatest Japanese folk heroes. Preserved at Kasuga, Nara
Toba-ye, a corpse revival, 1886. From the E-hon te kagami. A print from The Pictorial Arts of Japan, by William Anderson, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, London, 1886
Portrait of the poet Hitomaro, Japanese, Yamato School, 13th century (1886). Kakinomoto no Hitomaro (c662-710) was a poet of the late Asuka period
The death of Kose no Hirotaka, 1886. Kose no Hirotaka was a Japanese painter of the Heian period (794-1185). Engraved in the Zenken Kojitsu
Westminster, London, 1809. Artist: J PyeWestminster, London, 1809. View from the opposite bank of the Thames, showing Westminster Abbey, Hall and Bridge
Mount Stuart House, Bute, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & SonsMount Stuart House, Bute, Scotland, 1924-1926. Mount Stuart is a Gothic Revival house built in the 1870s for the 3rd Marquess of Bute. The architect was Sir Robert Rowland Anderson
The crypt of St Cecilia, the Catacombs, Rome, Italy, 1935. Artist: AndersonThe crypt of St Cecilia, the Catacombs, Rome, Italy, 1935. Saint Cecilia (200-299) is the patron saint of musicians and Church music
William Rufus at the Tower of London, late 11th century, (c1920). Artist: Charles Goldsborough AndersonWilliam Rufus at the Tower of London, late 11th century, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)
Capture of the Pallas, c1801. Artist: William AndersonCapture of the Pallas, c1801. The capture of the French ship Pallas by the British Navy on 5 February 1800, off the coast of Cap Frehel, Brittany. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N
The Baptism of Ethelbert King of Kent, by St Augustine, Canterbury in 597, (19th century). Artist: R AndersonThe Baptism of Ethelbert King of Kent, by St Augustine, Canterbury in 597, (19th century). Ethelbert King of Kent is converted to Christianity
Relics associated with Henry VIII, (19th century). Artist: R AndersonRelics associated with Henry VIII, (19th century). The items include a gun, a sword, a container surmounted by a royal coat of arms, a rosary
Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) and his daughter, Margaret, 19th century. Artist: R AndersonSir Thomas More (1478-1535) and his daughter, Margaret, 19th century. More was an English lawyer, author, and statesman. During his lifetime he earned a reputation as a leading humanist scholar
Mary Anderson (1859-1940), American stage actress, late 19th century
Queen Mary II. Artist: R AndersonQueen Mary II. Mary (1662-1694) came to the throne following the Glorious Revolution. Mary, a Protestant, ruled jointly with her husband William III, (1650-1702), also known as William of Orange
Professor Anderson at Balmoral, 1849, (1900). Scottish magician John Anderson (1814-1874) was summoned to Balmoral Castle to give a command performance for Queen Victoria
Mary II, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. Artist: R AndersonMary II, Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. Mary (1662-1694) came to the throne following the Glorious Revolution. Mary, a Protestant, ruled jointly with her husband William III, (1650-1702)
The Morning after the Ball, late 19th century. Artist: ChampollionThe Morning after the Ball, late 19th century. A young woman scans a newspaper to see if there is any mention of her society debut the night before. Hand-coloured later
John Anderson, Scottish professor of natural philosophy, (1870). Artist: William HollJohn Anderson, Scottish professor of natural philosophy, (1870). An engraving of Anderson (1726-1796) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow)
Malay Race, 1800-1900. Artist: R AndersonMalay Race, 1800-1900. Malays (Dutch, Malayo, ultimately from Malay: Melayu) are a diverse group of people inhabiting the Malay archipelago and Malay peninsula in Southeast Asia
Ethnology, Races of Man, 1800-1900. Artist: R AndersonEthnology, Races of Man, 1800-1900. Engraving to show the Asiatic and European Races: Japanese, Kalmuck Woman, Chinese Mandarin, Esquimaux, Thibetan, Samoied, Hungarian Magyar, Norwegian Lapp
The End of the Feast, c1895. Artist: Martin AndersonThe End of the Feast, c1895. A boy in bed shows his furred tongue to a doctor who feels the boys pulse. On the table is bottle of castor oil (Ricinus) which will be given as a laxative
Success in Life, 1867. Artist: George du MaurierSuccess in Life, 1867. Role reversal and the modern professional woman. In 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917) was licensed to practice by the Society of Apothecaries
John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley (1882-1958), Scottish politician and administratorJohn Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley, Scottish Conservative politician and administrator. After a civil service career which culminated with the post of Governor of Bengal from 1932-1938
Mary Anderson, American actress, c1895. Artist: W&D DowneyMary Anderson, American actress, c1895. Mary Anderson (1859-1940) as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. She retired from the stage in 1889