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Cortes, (1485-1547), 1830. Creator: UnknownCortes, (1485-1547), 1830. Hernan Cortes (1485-1547) Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire From " Biographical Illustrations"
Bede, (672-735), 1830. Creator: UnknownBede, (672-735), 1830. Saint Beded, (672-735) English Benedictine monk from Northumbria. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J
Bayard, (1473-1524), 1830. Creator: UnknownBayard, (1473-1524), 1830. Pierre Terrail (1473-1524) French knight, known as the Chevalier de Bayard, descendant of a noble family in service to King Charles VIII of France
Cignani, (1628-1719), 1830. Creator: UnknownCignani, (1628-1719), 1830. Carlo Cignani (1628-1719) Italian painter who studied under Francesco Albani. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R
Taleyrand Perigord, Prince of Beneventum, (1754-1838), 1816. Creator: UnknownTaleyrand Perigord, Prince of Beneventum, (1754-1838), 1816. Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (1754-1838) 1st Prince of Benevento and 1st Duke of Talleyrand, French politician and diplomat
Portrait of a Lady, c19th century, (1920). Creator: Jan Anthonisz van RavesteynPortrait of a Lady, c19th century, (1920). From " The Connoisseur Vol. LVI" [Otto Limited, London, 1920.]
Napoleon Buonaparte, 1927. Creator: UnknownNapoleon Buonaparte, 1927. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman of Italian descent, rose to prominence during the French Revolution and became Emperor as Napoleon I
Berdachtiger Rauch, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl SpitzwegBerdachtiger Rauch, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Suspicious smoke. A soldier on the battlements looks into the distance
The Duke of Buckingham suspects that he is watched, 1897. Creator: John LeechThe Duke of Buckingham suspects that he is watched, 1897. The Duke looks worried as he rides his horse. (Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham (1478-1521)
Womans Head, 1923. Artist: Paul GauguinWomans Head, 1923. From Modern French Painters, by Jan Gordon. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London, 1923]
Father-Stork, c1930. Artist: W Heath RobinsonFather-Stork, c1930. An illustration from The Storks by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen. [Hodder and Stoughton Limited for Boots Pure Drug Co
Lucy Harrington, Countess of Bedford, c1610, (1904). Artist: Isaac Oliver ILucy Harrington, Countess of Bedford, c1610, (1904). Lucy Russell, Countess of Bedford (nee Harington) (1580-1627) was a major aristocratic patron of the arts and literature in the Elizabethan
Portrait of Henry VIII (Hampton Court Palace), c1530, (1903). Artist: Joos van ClevePortrait of Henry VIII (Hampton Court Palace), c1530, (1903). From the Royal Collection, Windsor Castle. From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A
Illustration from poem A Becketts Troth. c1860-1875, (1923). Artist: George John PinwellIllustration from poem A Becketts Troth. c1860-1875, (1923). Gilbert a Becket. Romantic story of a 12th-century crusader, Gilbert O Becket, who is rescued by a Saracen woman
Portrait of the artist holding a thistle, 1493, (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerPortrait of the artist holding a thistle, 1493, (1906). The painting is held by the Musee du Louvre, Paris. From The Engravings of Albert Durer, by Lionel Cust. [Seeley and Co. Limited, London, 1906]
A Gentleman: Unknown (Not by Holbein), c16th century (1945). After Hans Holbein the Younger ( c1497-1543). The drawing is part of the Royal Collection Trust, Windsor Castle
Sir John Godsalve, c1532-1534 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the YoungerSir John Godsalve, c1532-1534 (1945). Sir John Godsalve (c, 1505-1556), of London and Norwich, Norfolk, was an English politician. Elected a Member of Parliament (MP) for Norwich in 1539 and 1542
Half-Length Caricature of an Old Man with a Prominent Chin, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciHalf-Length Caricature of an Old Man with a Prominent Chin, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]
Sandpiper, (Scolopacidae), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures
Edward V, 1859. Artist: George VertueEdward V, 1859. One of four uncrowned Kings of England. His 86-day reign ended after he was sent to heavily guarded royal lodgings in the Tower of London
A Young Brown Owl, 1907. Artist: Edwin John AlexanderA Young Brown Owl, 1907. From The Studio Volume 53. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1911]
Whistler with the White Lock, 1879, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerWhistler with the White Lock, 1879, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]
Portrait of a Man, c1475, (1909). Artist: Antonello da MessinaPortrait of a Man, c1475, (1909). Painting held at The National Gallery, London. From The National Gallery, Vol. One [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London and Edinburgh, 1909]
Elizabeth Woodville and Jane Shore accused by Richard, Duke of Gloucester, 1483 (1793)Elizabeth Woodville, the widow of King Edward IV, and Jane Shore, accused of witchcraft by Richard, Duke of Gloucester, 1483 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton
Portrait of Pietro Aretino, c1517. Artist: Marcantonio RaimondiPortrait of Pietro Aretino, c1517. Pietro Aretino (1492-1556), Italian author, playwright, poet and satirist who influenced contemporary art and politics and invented erotic literature
Portrait of Vandyck, 1635. Artist: Anthony van DyckPortrait of Vandyck, 1635. From The Print-Collectors Handbook, by Alfred Whitman. [George Bell & Sons, London, 1901]
Pierre Bouquier, c1759. Artist: Jean-Baptiste PerronneauPierre Bouquier, c1759. From The French Pastellists of the Eighteenth Century by Haldane MacFall. [MacMillan and Co. Limited, London, 1909]
The Gipsy, c1900. Artist: Samuel John PeploeThe Gipsy, c1900. From The Studio Volume 87. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924]
A three-flounced ball-dress of pink silk, with overdress of white flowered gauze, 1850-60, c1913. From The Connoisseur 1913, edited by J. T. Herbert Baily. [Otto Limited, London, 1913]
A Jaguar, c1900. Artist: John MacAllan SwanA Jaguar, c1900. From The Studio Volume 22. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1901]
A Study, 17th century, (1906). Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnA Study, 17th century. After an original work by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). From The Studio Volume 37 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906]
Looking for a Man. Artist: American Stereoscopic CompanyLooking for a Man. Stereoscopic card detail
Getting His Hair Banged. Artist: American Stereoscopic CompanyGetting His Hair Banged. Stereoscopic card detail
Princess Elizabeth brought as a prisoner to the Tower of London, 1554 (1840). Artist: George CruikshankPrincess Elizabeth brought as a prisoner to the Tower of London, 1554 (1840). After Sir Thomas Wyatts failed uprising against Queen Mary
Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth, 1553-1555 (1840). Artist: George CruikshankQueen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth, 1553-1555 (1840). During Marys reign her half-sister Elizabeth came under suspicion of plotting against her
Hieronymus Holzschuher, 1526, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerHieronymus Holzschuher, 1526, (1936). Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936
Antoine Triest, Bishop of Ghent, 1927. Artist: Anthony van DyckAntoine Triest, Bishop of Ghent, 1927. A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London
Study for the painting Hylas and the Nymphs, c1896. Artist: John William WaterhouseStudy for the painting Hylas and the Nymphs, c1896. From The Studio Volume 10 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1897]
A Portrait Study, 1899. Artist: Eric PapeA Portrait Study, 1899. From The Studio Volume 26. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1902]
The Hooka-Badar, c1820-1850. Artist: C CousenThe Hooka-Badar, c1820-1850
The Favourite, 1882. A print from The Magazine of Art Vol V, Cassell, Peter, Galpin and Company, Limited, 1882
Tinan the orangutan, 1896. Artist: Henri MeyerTinan the orangutan, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 20th December 1896
Portrait of a Young Woman, c1550. Artist: Paris BordonePortrait of a Young Woman, c1550. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London
Portrait of a Boy, c1480-1485. Artist: Bernardino PinturicchioPortrait of a Boy, c1480-1485. Found in the collection of the Gemaeldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany
Carrying the Dead, c1842-1896. Artist: Evariste Vital LuminaisCarrying the Dead, c1842-1896. Located in the collection at, Hotel de Ville, Lyon
Men with faces hidden, c1760-1820. Artist: Francisco GoyaMen with faces hidden, c1760-1820. Located in the collection at, Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain
Joseph-Marie Jacquard, French inventor, 1880. Jacquard (1752-1834), inventor of the punched card loom being attacked by the silk weavers of Lyon who were afraid his invention would put them out of
French physicist Denis Papins, steamboat being wrecked, 1707 (1870)French physicist Denis Papin s, steamboat being wrecked, 1707 (1870). The boatmen on the river Weser saw the boat powered by Papins (1647-1712)
