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A Corner in the studio of Mr. Louis C. Tiffany, 1897. The studio of American artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933). From The Studio Volume 10
The Place de Greve in the 15th century, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]
Drawings of Bernardo di Bandino Baroncelli hanged, and emblems, c1472-c1519 (1883). Artist: Leonardo da VinciDrawings of Bernardo di Bandino Baroncelli hanged, and emblems, c1472-c1519 (1883). Bernardo di Bandino Baroncelli was one of the Pazzi conspirators who tried to displace the de` Medicii family as
Reader in Cigar Factory, Havana, Cuba, c1910sReader in Cigar Factory, Havana, Cuba. Readers are a traditional feature of Cuban cigar factories where the reader, often someone with radio experience, reads the news
At Englefield Green, c18th century, (1924). Artist: Paul SandbyAt Englefield Green, c18th century. Englefield Green is a large village in northern Surrey, England. From The Connoisseur Vol LXVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1924.]
A satirical banknote: crime, punishment and protest, 1819 (1894). Artist: George CruikshankA satirical banknote: crime, punishment and protest, 1819. Until 1832 the act of forgery in Britain and sometimes even the use of a forged banknote, was punishable by death
Shark on board the cruise ship Atlantis, caught off Bathurst, Gambia, 20th century. Bathurst is now known as Banjul. The Atlantis was operated by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
The hanging of Henry Wirz, Washington DC, USA, 1865 (1955). Adjusting the rope. The Catholic priest is asking Wirz if he wishes to make a confession and Wirz, protesting his innocence refuses
The hanging of Hetherington and Brace, San Francisco, 29th July 1856 (1954). Joseph Hetherington and Philander Brace were executed for four murders by the Vigilance Committee of San Francisco
The execution at Lechmere Point, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 18th century (1954). A print from the Pictorial History of the Wild West, by James D Horan and Paul Sann, Spring Books, London, 1954
Inside the Mosque of Muhammad Ali at the Saladin Citadel, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)
Outlaying picket of the Highland Brigade, 1857, (c1860). British troops camp during the period of East India Company rule. In the background are bodies hanging from a tree
The execution of Hetherington and Brace, Fort Vigilance, Sacramento, California, 1856 (1937). Artist: Britton & ReyThe execution of Hetherington and Brace, Fort Vigilance, Sacramento, California, 1856 (1937). Hetherington and Brace were convicted by the Vigilance Committee of killing Baldwin, Randall
Eel bucks on the Thames, 19th century
A meat porter, Smithfield Market, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
Dyer, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost AmmanDyer, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud
Sergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Artist: Francois FouquetSergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Sergius Orata pointing to the hanging baths (balneae pensiles) invented by him; Sergius Orata inspecting his artificial preserves for sea-fish;
Still Life, 1824. Artist: Benjamin BlakeStill Life, 1824. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe [Emrose and Sons Ltd
Heavy bombs in the racks of a RAF Short Sunderland flying boat, c1940 (1943). From Coastal Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]
Martyrdom of Almeida and his companions, c1840. Artist: N RemondMartyrdom of Almeida and his companions, c1840
Hanging up the Washing, 1913. Artist: Jean-Simeon ChardinHanging up the Washing, 1913. Attributed to Jean Baptiste Simeon Chardin. A print from The Art of the Great Masters, by Frederic Lees, Sampson Low, Marston and Co, London, 1913
How Happy They Will be in the Morning. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic ToursHow Happy They Will be in the Morning. Stereoscopic card detail
Wallace Executed, 1305, (c1850). After his trial, Scottish patriot William Wallace (1270-1305) was stripped naked and dragged through the City of London at the heels of a horse
Hanging lamps, 9th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature from the bible of Charles the Bald, Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris
The Stamp Riots of New York, c1765, (1872). A banner reads: The Folly of England and the Right of America. The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1765 in order to raise revenue in
The Churuk Puja or Swinging Ceremony, India, 19th century. Artist: JJ CrewThe Churuk Puja or Swinging Ceremony, India, 19th century. Hindus swing on the ends of ropes attached by hooks through their skin
The execution of the terrorists in Russia, 1884-1885. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904)The execution of the terrorists in Russia, 1884-1885. From a private collection
Still life, 1660. Artist: Christoph PaudissStill life, 1660. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg
Calvary, 16th century. Artist: Master of BrunswickCalvary, 16th century. Master of Brunswick (active ca. 1480-1510). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Still life with a Leg of Veal, French painting of 18th century. Artist: Jean-Baptiste OudryStill life with a Leg of Veal, French painting of 18th century. Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Calvary, 14th century. Artist: Bartolommeo BulgariniCalvary, 14th century. Lorenzetti, Ugolino (ca. 1300/10-1378). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
The Crucifixion, 1547. Artist: Giulio CampiThe Crucifixion, 1547. Campi, Giulio (1507-1573). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
The Crucifixion. Artist: Peter Paul RubensThe Crucifixion. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the State M. Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas
Indochina exhibition, Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Artist: Oswaldo TofaniIndochina exhibition, Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France
The Kentucky Lynching, c1860. A victim is hanged from the courthouse. Illustration from Adventures of America, 1857-1900, by John A Kouwenhoven, published by Harper & Brothers, (New York, London)
Iphis hangs himself in despair that he could not gain Anaxarete, 1655. Artist: Michel de MarollesIphis hangs himself in despair that he could not gain Anaxarete, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Iphis hangs himself in despair that he could not gain Anaxarete, 1733. Artist: Bernard PicartIphis hangs himself in despair that he could not gain Anaxarete, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Cabinet of Drawings, c1744-1780. Artist: Gabriel de Saint-AubinCabinet of Drawings, c1744-1780. Located in the collection at, Louvre, Paris
Saint Sebastian, c1611-1666. Artist: GuercinoSaint Sebastian, c1611-1666. Saint Sebastian was a Christian saint and martyr, Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
St Bartholomews Day Massacre, c1810-1870. Artist: Francois DuboisSt Bartholomews Day Massacre, c1810-1870. Found in the collection of the Musee Cantonal Des Beaux-Arts, Lausanne, Switzerland
Festival of Mariyamma, or Mariyammai, (Hindu deity), 1828. Artist: Marlet et CieFestival of Mariyamma, or Mariyammai, (Hindu deity), 1828. Hindus swing on the ends of ropes attached by hooks through their skin. A lithograph from L Inde Francais, 1828
Merchants of Carpet to the Khan El-Country Cottage, 1880. Published in L Egypt by George Moritz Ebers, 1880
A Doorway in Cairo, 1884. Artist: William SimpsonA Doorway in Cairo, 1884. Found in the collection of the The Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Peasant House, Russia, 1821. Artist: AC HoubigaotPeasant House, Russia, 1821. Life and costumes of the Russian people. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris
Distractions at the front; the human serpent, France, World War I, 1915. A print from the Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18 September 1915
Out hunting for teeth, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaOut hunting for teeth, 1799. Plate 12 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression
Manner of Sleeping in the Forest, 1813. Artist: John Gabriel StedmanManner of Sleeping in the Forest, 1813. From Narrative, of a Five Years Expedition, against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the West Coast of South Africa, volume II, by J G Stedman
Christ on the Cross between the two Thieves, 17th century. Artist: Frans Francken IIChrist on the Cross between the two Thieves, 17th century. At the foot of the cross are the Virgin Mary with St John the Apostle (left) and Mary Magdalene and Mary the wife of Cleophas (right)
