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Christian and Hopeful in the Dungeon, c1916. Artist: William StrangChristian and Hopeful in the Dungeon, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress
Christian Loses His Burden, c1916. Artist: William StrangChristian Loses His Burden, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress
Monkey, 1720, (1924). Creator: Tachibana MorikuniMonkey, 1720, (1924). From the 5th volume of the " Ehon Shaho Bukuro" (Treasure-bag Picture Book), by Tachibana Morikuni, [1720]
Courtesan looking at prints, 1770, (1924). Creator: Suzuki HarunobuCourtesan looking at prints, 1770, (1924). From the " Ehon Seiro Bijin Awase" by Suzuki Harunobu, [1770]
Man with swords, and man with a lantern, 1681, (1924). Creator: Hishikawa MoronobuMan with swords, and man with a lantern, 1681, (1924). From the " Wakoku Shoshoku Edzukushi" (Collection of Pictures of Various Occupations in Japan) by Moronobu, [1681]
Barefoot elderly men with walking sticks, 1820, (1924). Creator: HokusaiBarefoot elderly men with walking sticks, 1820, (1924). From the " Hokusai Gafu" by Hokusai, [1820]
Horse-racing at the Kamo Festival, 1692-1696, (1924). Creator: UnknownHorse-racing at the Kamo Festival, 1692-1696, (1924). From the " Yamato Kosatu Esho" by Ishikawa Ryusen, [1692-1696]
Man with kettle on a stove, early-mid 18th century, (1924). Creator: Nishimura ShigenagaMan with kettle on a stove, early-mid 18th century, (1924). From the " Aka-Hon Sarukani Gassen", an aka-hon or small-pox book, illustrated by Nishimura Shigenaga
Carriages drawn by oxen, 1663, (1924). Creator: Hishikawa MoronobuCarriages drawn by oxen, 1663, (1924). From Volume I of the " Soga Monogatari" by Moronobu, [1663]
Mount Ogura and the Uji River, 1824, (1924). Creator: Totoya HokkeiMount Ogura and the Uji River, 1824, (1924). People crossing a bridge surrounded by mist, with mountains in the distance. From the " Fuso Meisho Kyoka Shu" by Uwoya Hokkei, [1824]
The poet Taira no Kanemori, c1610, (1924). Creator: Hon ami KoetsuThe poet Taira no Kanemori, c1610, (1924). The Japanese poet Taira no Kanemori (died 991 AD), from " Thirty-Six Immortal Poets" (Sanjurokkasen) by Hon ami Koetsu
Women on a boat, 1801, (1924). Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroWomen on a boat, 1801, (1924). From the " Ehon Shiki-No-Hana" (Picture-book of the Flowers of the Four Seasons), by Kitagawa Utamaro, [1801]
Landscape with figure crossing a bridge, 1809, (1924). Creator: Ogura TokeiLandscape with figure crossing a bridge, 1809, (1924). From " Tokei Gafu", 2nd series, by Ogura Tokei, [1809]
Barefoot men with parasols in the snow, 1811, (1924). Creator: Naniwa ShunkosaiBarefoot men with parasols in the snow, 1811, (1924). From the " Ehon Shibai Banashi" by Naniwa Shunkosai, [1811]
People in the rain, 1819, (1924). Creator: HokusaiPeople in the rain, 1819, (1924). From the " Hokusai Gwashiki" by Hokusai, [1819]. Published in " Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan", by Louise Norton Brown
Three figures, 1693, (1924). Creator: Torii Kiyonobu IThree figures, 1693, (1924). From the " Kokon Shi-Shibai Hyakunin Isshu" illustrated by Torii Kiyonobu, [1693]
Soldiers firing a cannon, 1849, (1924). Creator: Minedo FukoSoldiers firing a cannon, 1849, (1924). European soldiers as seen by a Japanese artist. From the " Kaigwai Shinwa Shuei" (War in Foreign Countries), by Minedo Fuko, [1849]
Pheasants, 1789, (1924). Creator: Kitao MasayoshiPheasants, 1789, (1924). From " Raikin Dzui" by Kitao Masayoshi. Published in " Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan", by Louise Norton Brown
Dragonfly with plants, 1746, (1924). Creator: Ooka ShunbokuDragonfly with plants, 1746, (1924). From the " Mincho Seido Gwayen", Vol. I. by Ooka Shunboku
Three men, and carp, 1814, (1924). Creator: Totoya HokkeiThree men, and carp, 1814, (1924). From the " Hokkei Manga, Shohen" by Uwoya Hokkei, [c1814]. Published in " Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan", by Louise Norton Brown
Kabuki performance in the Shijo river-bed, 1658, (1924). Creator: Hishikawa MoronobuKabuki performance in the Shijo river-bed, 1658, (1924). From Vol. 1 of the " Kyo Warabe", a Kyoto guide-book of 1658, illustrated by Moronobu
The Kinuta, 1775, (1924). Creator: Kitao ShigemasaThe Kinuta, 1775, (1924). Women beating cloth, and listening to a cricket. The Japanese word kinuta refers to a fulling block, a wooden mallet for beating washing or to give a shine to cloth
Passengers on a boat crossing the Sumida River in Japan, c1804, (1924). Creator: HokusaiPassengers on a boat crossing the Sumida River in Japan, c1804, (1924). Two boatmen punt their craft with long poles
Woman serving tea, 1790, (1924). Creator: Katsukawa ShunchoWoman serving tea, 1790, (1924). Guests sitting on benches by the shore of a lake. From the " Ehon Eigadane" by Churinsha Shuncho, [1790]
Three figures, 1883, (1924). Creator: SeikoThree figures, 1883, (1924). From a drawing by Seiko, a famous woman artist, in the " Meiji Gafu", a compilation of sketches and poems by artists of the Meiji period, [1883]
Women and a male servant, 1802, (1924). Creator: Utagawa ToyokuniWomen and a male servant, 1802, (1924). Busy scene including a woman carrying a baby, another woman reading, and a man with a box strapped to his back, holding a bundle of plants on his head
Two men with fans, early-mid 19th century, (1924). Creator: GakuteiTwo men with fans, early-mid 19th century, (1924). From the " Kyoka Meishu Gwaso Shu" illustrated by Gakutei Yashima Sadaoka, a book on comic poems with portraits of the poets
People looking out of a window, late 18th-early 19th century, (1924). Creator: HokusaiPeople looking out of a window, late 18th-early 19th century, (1924). Illustration to a poem by Wang Wei, from " Ehon Toshisen" by Hokusai
Three women and male servant, 1730, (1924). Creator: Nishikawa SukenobuThree women and male servant, 1730, (1924). From " Ehon Tokiwa-Gusa" by Nishikawa Sukenobu, [1730]
People travelling in a boat, 1804, (1924). Creator: Utagawa ToyohiroPeople travelling in a boat, 1804, (1924). The boatman propels his craft with a long pole. One of his passengers has two large trunks attached to a yoke
Musicians, 1793, (1924). Creator: Takehara ShunchosaiMusicians, 1793, (1924). From the " Toba-Ye Akubi-Dome", caricatures by Takahara Shunchosai, 3 volumes, [1793]
The nine Ancients, 1813, (1924). Creator: Kawamura BunpoThe nine Ancients, 1813, (1924). From the 3rd volume of the " Bumpo Gafu", [1813]. Published in " Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan", by Louise Norton Brown
Kamada Masakiyos Wife, 1757, (1924). Creator: Tsukioka MasanobuKamada Masakiyos Wife, 1757, (1924). From the " Onna Buyu Yosooi Kagami" by Tsukioka Masanobu, [1757]
Men in a boat threatened by a sea monster, early-mid 18th century, (1924). CreatorMen in a boat threatened by a sea monster, early-mid 18th century, (1924). From the " Shinsen O Uchiwa" (Old and New Ghost Stories), attribited to Okumura Masanobu
Monkey, 1815, (1924). Creator: Mori SosenMonkey, 1815, (1924). From the last volume of the " Meika Gafu", [1815]. Published in " Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan", by Louise Norton Brown
American Woman Bathing her Children, 1862-1865, (1924). Creator: Sadahide UtagawaAmerican Woman Bathing her Children, 1862-1865, (1924)
Waiting, 1915, (1924). Creator: BruyerWaiting, 1915, (1924). From " Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan", by Louise Norton Brown. [George Routledge & Sons, Ltd. E. P. Dutton & Co. London & New York, 1924]
Courtesans, 1661, (1924). Creator: Hishikawa MoronobuCourtesans, 1661, (1924). From the " Taka Byobu Kuda Monogatari" by Moronobu, 2 volumes, Manji 3, [1661]
Poetess, 1801-1804, (1924). Creator: ShinsaiPoetess, 1801-1804, (1924). From the " Shinsen Kyoka Goju-Nin Isshu" by Ryuryukyo Shinsai. Published in " Block Printing & Book Illustration in Japan", by Louise Norton Brown
Alexandre Dumas, c1850s? Creator: UnknownAlexandre Dumas, c1850s
The Poultry Book, 1867. Creator: Harrison Weir" The Poultry Book", 1867. Ducks and ducklings, from " The Poultry Book" by William Bernhardt Tegetmeier, F.Z.S. (Fellow of the Zoological Society of London)
Entertainment with puppets, 1702, (1924). Creator: Omori YoshikiyoEntertainment with puppets, 1702, (1924). From the " Kyo Shimabara Yuko Ningyo Tsukai" by Omori Yoshikiyo, Genroku, 15th, [1702]
Silent Custodians of the Secrets of an Old Polynesian Culture, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]
Galvanis discovery, 1780 (1894). Italian physiologist Luigi Galvani experimenting on frogs
The King Visits Vasco da Gama, 1904King Manuel I of Portugal (1469-1521) visiting Vasco da Gama and his expedition. Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea
Transmitting a message, 1894. An operator sending a message on a Morse electric printing telegraph. From A Popular History of Science, by Robert Routledge, BSc (Lond.), F.C.S
The discovery of the Leyden Jar, 1745 (1894). An experiment conducted by Dutch scientist Pieter van Musschenbroek
An Indian obtaining fire by friction, 1894. From A Popular History of Science, by Robert Routledge, BSc (Lond.), F.C.S. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited. London, 1894]
John Hadleys sextant, 1894. Hadley (1682-1744) was an English mathematician. From A Popular History of Science, by Robert Routledge, BSc (Lond.), F.C.S. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited
Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish mathematician and astronomer, 1894Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), Polish mathematician and astronomer, 1894. From A Popular History of Science, by Robert Routledge, BSc (Lond.), F.C.S. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited. London, 1894]
Mercy at Her Work, c1916. Artist: William StrangMercy at Her Work, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress
The Butcher and the Sheep, c1916. Artist: William StrangThe Butcher and the Sheep, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress
The Man with the Muckrake, c1916. Artist: William StrangThe Man with the Muckrake, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress
Mercy Swoons Before the Gate, c1916. Artist: William StrangMercy Swoons Before the Gate, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress
Christian Fights Apollyon, c1916. Artist: William StrangChristian Fights Apollyon, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress
The Scourging of Faithful, c1916. Artist: William StrangThe Scourging of Faithful, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress
The Slough of Despond, c1916. Artist: William StrangThe Slough of Despond, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress
Bunyans Wife Reading the Bible to Him, c1916. An English nonconformist preacher and writer, Bunyan (1628-1688) was the author of the famous allegory The Pilgrims Progress
Christian is Troubled, c1916. Artist: William StrangChristian is Troubled, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress
John Bunyan, c1916. Artist: William StrangJohn Bunyan, c1916. An English nonconformist preacher and writer, Bunyan (1628-1688) was the author of the famous allegory The Pilgrims Progress
Primitive breadmaking, 1894. From A Popular History of Science, by Robert Routledge, BSc (Lond.), F.C.S. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited. London, 1894]
Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521), Portuguese explorer, 1904Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521), Portuguese explorer. Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea
Two Natives Dispute Captain Cooks Landing, 1904Two Natives Dispute Captain Cooks Landing. James Cook, English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, 1775-1776. Captain Cook (1728-1779) in naval uniform. Cook made three voyages of discovery
Anson Receives Intelligence that the Centurion is on Fire, 1904Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697-1762) was a British admiral, noted for his circumnavigation of the globe and his role in the Seven Years War
Alexander Selkirk Brought on Board, 1904Castaway, Alexander Selkirk (1676-1721) been greeted by Woodes Rogers (1679?1732) the captain of the Duke, upon his rescue
Vasco da Gama Visits the King, 1904Vasco da Gama Visits the King. The Zamorin of Calicut receiving Vasco da Gama. In 1498 Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut
The Cacique Placing a Crown Upon the Head of Columbus, 1904A chief, probably Guacanagarix, placing a crown on the head of Christopher Columbus (c1451-1506). Guacanagarix was one of the five caciques of Hispaniola
Vasco da Gama Refuses to Turn Back Again, 1904Vasco da Gama refuses to turn back again in spite of a tremendous storm. Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea
Columbus Takes possession of San Salvador for Spain, 1904It is believed that during Columbus (c1451-1506) first expedition to the New World, San Salvador Island was the first land he sighted and visited on 12 October 1492
Marriage of Mercy and Matthew, c1916. Artist: William StrangMarriage of Mercy and Matthew, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress
The Valley of the Shadow of Death, c1916. Artist: William StrangThe Valley of the Shadow of Death, c1916. An illustration from John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress
Gustav Robert Kirchhoff, German physicist, 1876. Kirchhoff (1824-1887) is known for his work on electricity, heat and optics
Falls View Suspension Bridge, Niagara, North America, c1869-c1889
