The Devils Acre - Westminster, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréThe Devils Acre-Westminster, 1872. Devils Acre, a Victorian slum near Westminster Abbey had a high rate of mortality from diseases such as typhoid. From, " LONDON
The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852. Artist: J HarrisThe Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852 ; shows a comparison between a mail coach driver and an engine driver. The phenomenal growth and popularity of the railways between the 1830s
Discovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. Artist: John LeechDiscovery of Guido Fawkes by Suffolk and Mounteagle, 1850. A satirical illustration on the capture of Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is the best known of the conspirators behind a Roman Catholic conspiracy
Join the red forces to get a better life, 1921. Artist: Vladimir MayakovskyJoin the red forces to get a better life, 1921
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, ca. 1560-63. Creator: Philip GalleThe Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, ca. 1560-63
Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperPheasant (Phasianus colchicus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 17th century. Artist: Frans Francken IIThe Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Yekaterinburg, Russia
The Three Young Maids and the Three Old Maids of Lee-Tableaux Vivants at Blackheath, 1888. Creator: UnknownThe Three Young Maids and the Three Old Maids of Lee-Tableaux Vivants at Blackheath, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888
Curious Envy. Creator: Viet ChuCurious Envy
Misery and splendor, 1908. Creator: Theophile Alexandre SteinlenMisery and splendor, 1908
As in Ninety-Three, 548. Creator: Theophile Alexandre SteinlenAs in Ninety-Three, 548. (1901)
On the Subject of Boots, December 1897. Creator: Theophile Alexandre SteinlenOn the Subject of Boots, December 1897
Two Rajput Noblemen with a Child, late 18th century. Creator: UnknownTwo Rajput Noblemen with a Child, late 18th century
Portrait of Mme. Lisle and Mme Loubens, 1866 / 70. Creator: Edgar DegasPortrait of Mme. Lisle and Mme Loubens, 1866/70
Ebony and Ivory, 1897. Creator: Fred Holland DayEbony and Ivory, 1897. Photogravure, no. 8 from the portfolio " American Pictorial Photography, series i" (1899); edition 146/150
Wall Decoration Below Chair Rail, c. 1940. Creator: Alvin M GullyWall Decoration Below Chair Rail, c. 1940
Quilt, 1940. Creator: Marie LutrellQuilt, 1940
The Old Factory Site, Canton, c. 1868. Creator: John ThomsonThe Old Factory Site, Canton, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xvi from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume i" (1873)
Equivalent, from Set A (Third Set, Print 7), 1929. Creator: Alfred StieglitzEquivalent, from Set A (Third Set, Print 7), 1929. A work made of gelatin silver print
From My Window at the Shelton, West, 1931. Creator: Alfred StieglitzFrom My Window at the Shelton, West, 1931. A work made of gelatin silver print
Equivalent, from Set A (Third Set, Print 8), 1929. Creator: Alfred StieglitzEquivalent, from Set A (Third Set, Print 8), 1929. A work made of gelatin silver print
Misery and Splendor (Misere et splendeur), 1908. Creator: Theophile Alexandre SteinlenMisery and Splendor (Misere et splendeur), 1908
The Rich Man in Hell. Creator: Heinrich AldegreverThe Rich Man in Hell
(Untitled), ca. 1876. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott(Untitled), ca. 1876
The Kitchen, 1858. Creator: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerThe Kitchen, 1858
[South Portal, Chartres Cathedral], 1854. Creator: Charles Marville[South Portal, Chartres Cathedral], 1854
Ile de Fileh (Philae), Premier Pylone, Inscription Francaise GravéIle de Fileh (Philae), Premier Pylone, Inscription Francaise Gravee Sur L ebrasement Oriental, En M, 1851-52
St Jamess and St Giless, 1792. 1792. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonSt Jamess and St Giles s, 1792
St. Jamess and St. Giless, December 1, 1791. December 1, 1791St. Jamess and St. Giles s, December 1, 1791
Ancient Military Dandies of 1450 - Modern Military Dandies of 1819, August 1, 1835
Madonna and Child, ca. 1510. Creator: UnknownMadonna and Child, ca. 1510. Metaphorical contrast between a dead tree and one in foliage, a reminder of the consequences of choices we make during our lives
Magna Charta Island, c1870. Magna Carta Island on the River Thames in Berkshire, where King John sealed the Magna Carta in 1215
Algeria, Algiers, Kasbah miscHigh rise apartment facade with balconies, shutters and satellite dishes in the Kasbah of Old Algiers, Algeria, December 2007
The River Bank - Under the Trees, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréThe River Bank-Under the Trees, 1872. Spectators watch the boat race on the riverbank at Chiswick. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co
Jeffery Hudson, Aged 30 Years, 18 Inches high. - Dwarf to King Charles the First, 1821. Sir Jeffrey Hudson (1619-1682) is recorded to have been only 18 or 19 inches (46cm) tall at the age of 30
Kidds Inks for Striking Effects, 1909. Creator: John Kidd & CoKidds Inks for Striking Effects, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]
Kast & Ehinger, Stuttgart advertisement, 1909. Creator: UnknownKast & Ehinger, Stuttgart advertisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]
After a Storm, 1879, (1965). Creator: Arkhip Ivanovich KuindzhiAfter a Storm, 1879, (1965). Russian countryside with intensely lit landscape against dark skies. Painting, also known as After the Rain, in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
Mountain scenery, late 19th century, (1965). Creator: Vasily VereshchaginMountain scenery, late 19th century, (1965). From " Russian Painting of the 18th and 19th Centuries" by Vladimir Fiala. [Artia, Czechoslovakia, 1965]
First Madras Pioneers, 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas GilesFirst Madras Pioneers, 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]
Goldilocks. Water Ranunculus, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeGoldilocks. Water Ranunculus, 1877. Golidlocks or Loosestrife, (Lysimachia) and Water Ranunculu, (Ranunculus aquatilis) - an aquatic flowering plant
Dead-Nettle - Red & White, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward HulmeDead-Nettle - Red & White, 1877. Dead-Nettle, (Lamium purpureum) herbaceous plant used in biochemistry and white Dead-nettle, (Lamium album) also with chemical properties
If Thou Wilt Listen To Advice... 1928. Creator: M Watson-Williams" If Thou Wilt Listen To Advice...". 1928. Illustration originally published in " Tales from the Gulistan" [or Rose Garden of the Sheik Sa di of Shiraz] by Sir Richard Burton
Dispersed in the back streets of Cairo is a whole little industry... c1942-1943, (1945)Dispersed in the back streets of Cairo is a whole little industry, the maintenance units which renew and reassemble the aircraft brought back from the desert
Covent Garden at Mid-Day, 1738, (1925). Creator: William HogarthCovent Garden at Mid-Day, 1738, (1925). William Hogarths Noon (Four Times of The Day) sets the lives of the English working classes against the aristocracy
A Contrast, c1838. Creator: UnknownA Contrast, c1838. Political satire depicting British politicians: Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868), William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), and Arthur Wellesley
Gudvangens outlook over the Naerofjord where the sea reaches far in among the mountains, Norway, c1905. From " The Underwood Travel Library - Norway". [Underwood & Underwood, London ]
Dutch East India Company wood or saw mill on the island two miles from Batavia ?, pubDutch East India Company wood or saw mill on the island two miles from Batavia called Onrost or Unruhe, from a series of views of Batavia Schau-platz von Africa und Ost-Indien
