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The Voltaire Incident, 1883-1907, (c1930). Creator: William Quiller OrchardsonThe Voltaire Incident, 1883-1907, (c1930). Scene based on a real incident: the French satirist Voltaire (1694-1778) has been beaten by the servants of the Duc de Rohan after Voltaire outsmarted him
Napoleon I, (1936). Creator: UnknownNapoleon I, (1936). Portrait of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). After the painting Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - April 1814, painted in 1840
The Crown Prince and his music teacher are interrupted during a flute lesson, 1729, (1936)The Crown Prince and his music teacher Quantz are interrupted during a flute lesson by Frederick William I, 1729, (1936). Der Kronprinz Und Sein Musiklehrer Quantz Werden Von Friedrich Wilhelm I Beim
Eberhard cuts in half the tablecloth between himself and his son Ulrich, 1377, (1936). Eberhard Der Greiner Zerschneidet Zwischen Sich Und Seinem Sohn Ulrich Das Tischtuch. 1377
How, in Morocco, one chastens a scavenger, 1929. Creator: UnknownHow, in Morocco, one chastens a scavenger, 1929. Comment, Au Maroc, On Chatie Un " Charognard". An unfortunate (and probably hungry)
Capture of French Marshal Joachim Murat, Calabria, Italy, 1815 (c1890). Creator: UnknownCapture of French Marshal Joachim Murat, Calabria, Italy, 1815 (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol. V."
Scene in Ireland: visit of the tithe-proctor, early 1830s (c1890). Creator: UnknownScene in Ireland: visit of the tithe-proctor, early 1830s (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol
The Mob of Spenceans Summoning the Tower of London, 1816 (c1890). Creator: UnknownThe Mob of Spenceans Summoning The Tower of London, 1816 (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol. V."
Henry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Creator: John LeechHenry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Lady Catherine Gordon, wife of pretender to the throne Perkin Warbeck, kneels sobbing at the feet of King Henry VII who is dressed anachronistically in
Governor Stuyvesant Destroying The Summons To Surrender, (1877). Creator: UnknownGovernor Stuyvesant Destroying The Summons To Surrender, (1877). Dutch soldier and colonial administrator Peter Stuyvesant (c1612-1672)
O senseless spirit! let thy horn for thee interpret, c1890. Creator" O senseless spirit! let thy horn for thee interpret: therewith vent thy rage, if rage or other passion wring thee", c1890
My teacher sage aware, thrusting him back, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréThen stretch d he forth hands to the bark; whereof my teacher sage aware, thrusting him back: " Away! down there To the other dogs!", c1890
Soon as both embark d, cutting the waves, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréSoon as both embark d, cutting the waves, goes on the ancient prow, more deeply than with others it is wont, c1890. Phlegyas ferries Dante
Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan on November 16, 1581, 1885, (1965). Creator: Il ya RepinIvan the Terrible and His Son Ivan on November 16, 1581, 1885, (1965). Detail. Ivan the Terrible of Russia (1530-1584) killed his son Tsarevich Ivan Ivanovich (1554-1581) in a fit of rage
Peter I. Interrogates Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich, 1871, (1965). Creator: Nikolay GePeter I. Interrogates Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich, 1871, (1965). Alexei Petrovich, Tsarevich of Russia (1690-1718) is grilled by his father Tsar Peter I (Peter the Great, 1672-1725)
The Coach Overturned, 18th century. Creator: UnknownThe Coach Overturned, 18th century. The passengers of a stagecoach emerge after an accident. From " The Ladys Magazine"
Something like Argument, 1897. Creator: John LeechSomething like Argument, 1897. Angry members of a church congregation throw items including a stool at a priest. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Moses and the Israelites Idolatry. Creator: N v d LindenMoses and the Israelites Idolatry. Scene from the Old Testament: Moses breaks the tablets in a rage after the Israelites worship the Statue of the Golden Calf
I took him by the left leg and threw him down the stairs, 1952. Creator: Shirley MarkhamI took him by the left leg and threw him down the stairs, 1952. Illustration to childrens nursery rhyme " Goosey, goosey gander" :There I met an old man Who wouldn t say his prayers
Woman with dog, c1950. Creator: Shirley MarkhamWoman with dog, c1950. Naughty, naughty boy - tell Mummy where you ve been - TELL HER!. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design
The Rakes Progress at the University - No. 2, 1806. Creator: James GillrayThe Rakes Progress at the University - No. 2, 1806. Satire depicting an angry tutor watching an undergraduate nonchalantly walking on the grass: Ah me
The Origin of Horn Fair, Held at Charlton in Kent, (c1803). Artist: William Wynne RylandThe Origin of Horn Fair, Held at Charlton in Kent, (c1803). Late 18th century depiction of a supposed incident involving King John of England
Gaming table scene in Covent Garden, Westminster, London, 1746. Artist: James HulettGaming table scene in Covent Garden, Westminster, London, 1746. With a verse below
Miseries of London... 1807. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonMiseries of London... 1807. A congested London Street. Two coachmen threaten each other with their whips while two women have fallen over a wheelbarrow
Le Francois a Londres, 1770. Artist: C WhiteLe Francois a Londres, 1770. A butcher, with doubled fists, menaces a French dandy, who holds up his hands in alarm, while one of two women behind him holds his pigtail
A frolic at the melon shop in Piccadilly, 1826. The scene is set in the garden of Mrs Coutts house, Stratton Street where she threatens the Duke of St Albans with a horse-whip
Sunday Morning, c1825. Artist: George HuntSunday Morning, c1825. Scene inside barbers shop; a hop boy receives a haircut (left); a large man being brutally shaved bellows with rage (centre)
Hunting a Mare, 1819. An ass, with the profile of Lord Mayor of London John Atkins, flees from Henry Hunt and a crowd of jeering followers
A Night Scene at Ranelagh on Wednesday 6th of May 1752. View of Mountefort Brown pulling off Dr John Hills wig in the entrance to the Rotunda, Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea
Sanctuary, 1867. Artist: Richard BurchettSanctuary, 1867. Battle scene from the War of the Roses showing Edward of York pursuing Lancastrians who had sought sanctuary at Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershite
Covent Garden with election hustings in the background, featuring Charles James Fox, (c1790?)Covent Garden with election hustings in the background, featuring Charles James Fox, London, (c1790?). In the foreground a riot has broken out
Mackerel seller, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul SandbyMackerel seller, 1760. A mackerel seller with a large basket, crying her wares, or possibly shouting at the person in the doorway. Her dog barks at a cat who has raised its fur
The Monster broke loose or, a peep into the Shakespeare-Gallery, 1791. Alderman John Boydell, wearing a greedy expression
Sign of the Green Dragon Inn, Bishopsgate, London, 1871. Artist: E EdwardsSign of the Green Dragon Inn, Bishopsgate, London, 1871
Wife being sold at Smithfield Market, London, c1820. A rowdy scene at Smithfield cattle market with the wife for sale tied by a rope around her waist to a rail in the centre
Fracas Royal Extraordinaire, 1820. Artist: Isaac Robert CruikshankFracas Royal Extraordinaire, 1820. The Duke of York punching King George IV in the face, watched by Queen Caroline, Alderman Matthew Wood and others. With satirical verses beneath
Queen Caroline and Mrs Wood, 1820. Brandenburgh House theatricals, a Wood scene in a new farce now performing with the greatest eclat at the Hammersmith theatre
A Cornish Hug, 1781. A fishwife is holding a dandy aloft, much to his annoyance, for upsetting her stall. On our left an apple woman looks on, on our right are a man and a woman who applauds
The self created brute... 1830. The Lord Mayors bedroom. A woman representing the City is ejecting the Lord Mayor, Sir John Key
The sailors revenge, or the Strand in an uproar... 1749. Artist: LP BoitardThe sailors revenge, or the Strand in an uproar... 1749. A crowd of seamen makes a bonfire of the fittings of brothels, presumably in the Strand
Anti-Cromwell demonstration, Suffolk Street, London, 1735. The true Effigies of the Members of the Calves Head Club, held on the 30th of January 1734 in Suffolk Street
The Cockney in a Slough, 1804. A cockney on horseback is enticed into a mire by a country yokel who claims that the ground is firm
The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, 1924. Artist: Arthur RackhamThe dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods. Alberich
Fricka approaches in anger, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamFricka approaches in anger, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Fricka approaches Wotan, angry at the incestuous love of Wotans two children Siegmund and Sieglinde
Mime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, 1910. Artist: Arthur RackhamMime howling Ohe! Ohe! Oh! Oh!, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Alberich beats his brother Mime for taking too long working on the Tarnhelm. From Das Rheingold
Fasolt suddenly seizes Freia and drags her to one side with Fafner, 1910. ArtistFasolt suddenly seizes Freia and drags her to one side with Fafner, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
Raging, Wotan Rides to the Rock! Like a Storm-wind he comes!, 1910. Frontispiece to The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. Wotan discovers that Brunnhilde has betrayed his wishes
Ulysses Shoots the First Arrow at the Wooers, 1926. Artist: Henry Justice FordUlysses Shoots the First Arrow at the Wooers, 1926. Ulysses (Odysseus) killing the suitors of his wife Penelope after returning to Ithaca after his long absence at the Trojan War and on his Odyssey