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Scene of the robbery of a baker at Hackney, London, c1730. Artist: Dean & CoScene of the robbery of a baker at Hackney, London, c1730. A soldier holding a sword discovers two men hiding in a long chest. Two other soldiers guard the door
Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst, British suffragettes, London, 12 October 1908. Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and her daughter Christabel Pankhurst (1880-1958)
Gangsters in a patrol wagon, New York, USA, mid 1930s. Hiding their faces from the camera as they are on their way to the office of Special Prosecutor Thomas E Dewey
King Charles in the Oak, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]
Boer Sharpshooters Near Ladysmith, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III
Portrait of Albrecht Durer when a boy. c1491, (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerPortrait of Albrecht Durer when a boy. c1491, (1906). The drawing is held by the University Library of Erlangen, Germany. From The Engravings of Albert Durer, by Lionel Cust. [Seeley and Co
Recruit Deserted, 1791 (1909). Artist: George KeatingRecruit Deserted, 1791 (1909). After George Morland (1763-1804). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]
The Visist of Dr Syntax to the Widow Hopefull at York, 1820. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonThe Visist of Dr Syntax to the Widow Hopefull at York, 1820. From The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of Consolation, by William Combe. [Ackermann, London, 1820]
Arrest of Lord Hastings and Lord Stanley, . Artist: John LeechArrest of Lord Hastings and Lord Stanley, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of William Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings (c1431-1483) and Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby (1435-1504)
Capture of Monmouth, 6 July 1685, (c1880). The Battle of Sedgemoor was fought on 6 July 1685 and took place at Westonzoyland near Bridgwater in Somerset, England
A Critical Moment, c1857 (c1912). Dhan Singh Gurjar, also known as Dhunna Singh, was the Indian kotwal (police chief) of Meerut
Pirates Decoying an American Ship, c1880Pirates Decoying an American Ship, 1925. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]
Clown Sketch, c1893, (1894). Artist: Bernard PartridgeClown Sketch, c1893, (1894). Pile ou Face ? Heads or Tails? From The Studio Volume 3. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1894]
Great Snipe (Gallinago major), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperGreat Snipe (Gallinago major), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
A Party from the Tegetthoff Encounters A Bear, c1876, (1928). A party from the arctic research ship SMS Tegetthoff (1872)
Mrs. Tibbs and Mr. Evenson, c1900. Artist: George CruikshankMrs. Tibbs and Mr. Evenson, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]
Illustration to Spensers Faerie Queene. Canto II. Verse 30, c1895. Artist: Louis Fairfax MuckleyIllustration to Spensers Faerie Queene. Canto II. Verse 30, c1895. An illustration for Edmund Spensers (1553-1599) Faerie Queene. From The Studio Volume 4. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1894]
Young Couple Threatened by Death` (or `The Promenade ), 1495, (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerYoung Couple Threatened by Death` (or `The Promenade ), 1495, (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt
A Ghost: L Apparition, 1798, (1905). Artist: Jacques BonnefoyA Ghost: L Apparition, 1798. After Richard Westall (1765-1836). From The Connoisseur Vol XL [Otto Limited, London, 1905.]
Blind Mans Buff, 1788, (1917). Artist: William WardBlind Mans Buff, 1788. After George Morland (1763-1804). From The Connoisseur Vol XLVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1917.]
The Fortune Teller, 1911The Fortune Teller. After a drawing by J.R. Smith. From The Connoisseur Volume XXIX [Otto Limited, London, 1911]
An Incident in the White Terror, 1815, 1895. General Count Gilly in hiding in a peasants house in the neighbourhood of Anduze in the South of France
Catching birds, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 14th century manuscript illustration in Livres du Roy Modus, held at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris
How to carry a cloth to approach beasts, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration
Awful appearance of the Shade of Remus to Romulus, 1852. Artist: John LeechAwful appearance of the Shade of Remus to Romulus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Queen Henrietta (1609-1669) sheltered by a bank from the parliamentarians, 19th century. Artist: J RogersQueen Henrietta (1609-1669) sheltered by a bank from the parliamentarians, 19th century. Below this is a representation of King Charles I (1600-1649) escaping from Oxford
Spanish Contrabandistas, c1860s. Artist: W RidgwaySpanish Contrabandistas, c1860s. From the picture in the collection of the Queen at Osborne
The Royal Oak, the Penderell Family have no idea where Charles is!!!, 1850. Artist: John LeechThe Royal Oak, the Penderell Family have no idea where Charles is!!!, 1850. A satirical illustration of King Charles II escaping into exile
A smoke screen laid down by a destroyer, 1937. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937
Youth, 19th century. Artist: John Everett MillaisYouth, 19th century
Experimental Gunnery, 19th century. Artist: William GreatbachExperimental Gunnery, 19th century
The Peril of the Queen Henrietta Maria, 19th century. Artist: P LightfootThe Peril of the Queen Henrietta Maria, 19th century. Henrietta Maria (1609-1669) was the Queen Consort of King Charles I of England
Billie Burke and Farren Soutar in a scene from The Belle of Mayfair, early 20th century. Artist: Bassano StudioBillie Burke and Farren Soutar in a scene from The Belle of Mayfair, early 20th century
Queen Henrietta, sheltering by a bank from the Parliamentarians, c19th century. Artist: J RogersQueen Henrietta, sheltering by a bank from the Parliamentarians, c19th century. Charles I escaping from Oxford
Charles II in the forest of Boscobel, 1651. Artist: Pouney & RhodesCharles II in the forest of Boscobel, 1651. After the execution of his father, Charles I, Charles II claimed the throne and invaded England in 1651
Captain Kidd Burying his Treasures, 1872. Anglo-American pirate William Captain Kidd (1654-1701) hiding his ill-gotten gains
A Frightened Bather, 1736. Artist: Francois BoucherA Frightened Bather, 1736. Boucher, Francois (1703-1770). Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow
Hide and Seek, 1893. Artist: Sergei GribkovHide and Seek, 1893. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
Mothers Day, Sunday 30th May 1943, 1943. Artist: PhiliMothers Day, Sunday 30th May 1943, 1943. Propaganda poster of the Vichy Government, 1943
Japanese soldiers with dogs locate a Russian in hiding, Russo-Japanese War, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th September 1904
Paul Deroulede, Battle of Montbeliard, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st May 1899
Siege of Lille, October 1792, (1892). A print from the Le Petit Journal, 15th October 1892
Agriculture, 20th century. A print from La Manufacture Francais D Armes et Cycles de Saint-Etienne, French mail order catalog
Reunion in the Luxembourg Gardens, 1761-1845. Artist: Louis Leopold BoillyReunion in the Luxembourg Gardens, 1761-1845
Gallent, c1820-1857. Artist: Achille DeveriaGallent, c1820-1857
An observation point, 1915. A print from Le Pays de France, 10th June 1915
Apollo Pursuing Daphne, c1755-1760. Artist: Giovanni Battista TiepoloApollo Pursuing Daphne, c1755-1760. In Greek mythology Daphne, daughter of river god Peneus, was dedicated to a life of virginity
Hercules bring Cerberus to Eurystheus (sheltering in the large jar), c6th century BC. Vase from a Etruscan Tomb, at Villa Giulia, Rome