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French wounded, auxiliary hospital, Paris, France, World War I, 1914-1918. French postcard
Reading election results in the ewspaper, Paris, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th May 1902
News of king Edwards VIIs illness in London, 1902. Edwards coronation, originally scheduled for 26th June 1902, had to be postponed after he was struck down with appendicitis two days before
Phyllis Dare (1890-1975), English actress, early 20th century. Artist: Claude HarrisPhyllis Dare (1890-1975), English actress, early 20th century
The Picture Book, 1901. Artist: G LutzelThe Picture Book, 1901. Illustration from The Process Year Book, A Review of the Illustrated Arts. published by AW Penrose & Co, (London, 1901)
Otto von Bismark, German statesman, 1877. Artist: A von WernerOtto von Bismark, German statesman, 1877. Prince Otto von Bismarck-Schonhausen, Duke of Lauenburg (1815-1898), was Chancellor of Prussia and architect of modern Germany
People reading the bulletins of King George Vs last illness, 1935. The king died of bronchial illness in January 1936. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury
Slaves Celebrating Liberation, c1860s. A racist depiction of slaves at the mansion of Robert W Barnwell, Confederate leader. The music on the piano is upside-down, ridiculling their illiteracy
The Disputation on the Holy Sacrament, (detail), 1508-1509. Artist: RaphaelThe Disputation on the Holy Sacrament, (detail), 1508-1509. The fresco can be seen as a portrayal of the Church Militant below, and the Church Triumphant above
Younger Person Reading, 1906. Artist: Charles GuerinYounger Person Reading, 1906. As an admirer of Monet and Renoir, Charles Francois Prosper Guerin took the technique of the Impressionists and applied it in his own style
Lady Douglas in the Garden, 18th century (1912). Artist: A JamesLady Douglas in the Garden, 18th century (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)
Mrs Page and Mrs Ford Reading Falstaffs Love Letters, late 18th-early 19th century (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)
When the Boats are Away, 1903. Artist: Walter LangleyWhen the Boats are Away, 1903
Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook, English politician, 1881. Artist: E StodartGathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook, English politician, 1881. Hardy (1814-1906) first entered Parliament as a Conservative member for Leominster in 1856
Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Artist: J CochranThomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, 19th century. Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) was the Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of the English kings Henry VIII and Edward VI
Venus, 1615. Artist: Leonard GaultierVenus, 1615. Venus was a major Roman goddess principally associated with love and beauty, but originally a vegetation goddess and patroness of gardens and vineyards
Fresco Detail, Young Girl Reading, 1st Century BC. The Catechism with a Young Girl Reading and the Initiate Making an Offering, Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii
Wall Fresco, House of the Menander, Pompeii
Four Courtiers, c1514-1557. Artist: Jacopo PontormoFour Courtiers, c1514-1557
Madonna and Child with Saints, c1470-1523. Artist: PeruginoMadonna and Child with Saints, c1470-1523
Pauletta Helleu, c1879-1927. Artist: Paul HelleuPauletta Helleu, c1879-1927. Sketch of the artists daughter, Private collection
Reading the Koran in a Mosque, Cairo, Egypt, 1928. Artist: Louis CabanesReading the Koran in a Mosque, Cairo, Egypt, 1928. Published in Promenades a travers Le Caire, 1928
Khosne Ahmed el-Bordeyny, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D AvennesKhosne Ahmed el-Bordeyny, 19th century
Two women at home, France, 1939. The woman in the foreground is reading a copy of Le Livre Jaune Francais, a book published by the French Foreign Ministry relating to diplomatic negotiations between
Refugees studying a train timetable, Gare de l Est, Paris, July 1940. People who had fled the German invaders preparing to return to their homes after Frances defeat
Two French soldiers on leave in a cafe, c1939-1940. The two men are looking at a copy of Le Livre Jaune Francais, a book published by the French Foreign Ministry relating to diplomatic negotiations
Many Happy Returns of the Day, 1856. Artist: William Powell FrithMany Happy Returns of the Day, 1856. Found in the collection of the Harrogate Museums and Art Gallery, North Yorkshire
St Jerome Reading in a Landscape, c1450-1516. Artist: Giovanni BelliniSt Jerome Reading in a Landscape, c1450-1516. From the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Triptych of St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist, 1479. Artist: Hans MemlingTriptych of St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist, 1479. Located in the collection at, Hospital Saint Jean, Bruges
Ships Stores Clerk, 1799. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonShips Stores Clerk, 1799. From the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London
The Madonna Conestabile, 1502-1503. Artist: RaphaelThe Madonna Conestabile, 1502-1503. From the collection of the Hermitage, St Petersburg, Russia
Might not the pupil know more?, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaMight not the pupil know more?, 1799. Plate 7 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression
That certainly is being able to read, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaThat certainly is being able to read, 1799. Plate 29 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression
The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Dominic, c1485. Artist: Filippino LippiThe Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Dominic, c1485. From the collection of the National Gallery, London
Boat spread from For Reading Out Loud, a collection of poems, 1923. Artist: Lazar Markovich LissitzkyBoat spread from For Reading Out Loud, a collection of poems, 1923
Fit out Reading Rooms!, 1919. Artist: Alexander ApsitFit out Reading Rooms!, 1919
At the Beach, 1873. Artist: Edouard ManetAt the Beach, 1873. Located in the collection at The Louvre, Paris, France
Good and Evil, 19th century. Artist: Andre Jacques Victor OrselGood and Evil, 19th century. The rewards women might expect as a result of their conduct. Christ sits in judgment (top), sorting the blessed on his right from the damned on his left
Virgin and Child, detail, 16th century. A hand holds open an illuminated devotional book with clasps and fore-edge gilt. In the background a traveller fills his water bottle in a stream
Altarpiece of the Moreel chantry, 1484. Artist: Hans MemlingAltarpiece of the Moreel chantry, 1484. In the centre St Christopher carries the Christ Child across the water. Also depicted are the Benedictine monk St Maurus (left)
The Reader, 1861. Artist: Henri Fantin-LatourThe Reader, 1861
Mouth of the River, 1868. Artist: Emmanuel LansyerMouth of the River, Morlaix, Brittany, France, 1868
Le Constitutionnel et L Union, 1871. Artist: MolochLe Constitutionnel et L Union, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Les Silhouettes de 1871 published at the time of the Paris Commune. From a private collection
Le Monde et le Rappel, 1871. Artist: MolochLe Monde et le Rappel, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Les Silhouettes de 1871 published at the time of the Paris Commune. From a private collection
L Ordre et la Constitution, 1871. from series Les Silhouettes de 1871. Paris Commune, 1871. Artist: MolochL Ordre et la Constitution, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Les Silhouettes de 1871 published at the time of the Paris Commune. From a private collection
Le Pays et la Cloche, 1871. Artist: MolochLe Pays et la Cloche, 1871. Cartoon from a series titled Les Silhouettes de 1871 published at the time of the Paris Commune. From a private collection
Gardien de la Paix Publique, Siege of Paris, 1870-1871. Print from a series titled Souvenirs du Siege de Paris. After the disastrous defeat of the French at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III
St Jerome, 1521. Artist: Albrecht DurerSt Jerome, 1521. From the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal
