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Plutarch (c46-120) Greek historian, biographer, and essayist, 1924Plutarch (c46-120) Greek historian, biographer, and essayist. Known primarily for Parallel Lives and Moralia. Taken from the Leaders of Men cigarette cards produced by Ogdens 1924
Happy Thought!, 1887 (1891). Artist: George du MaurierHappy Thought!, 1887 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch
French fashions of the 19th century, 1831 (1938). Plate taken from Plaisir de France (December, 1938)
Empress Marie-Louise, second wife of Napoleon, 1831. Artist: DeanEmpress Marie Louise, second wife of Napoleon, 1831. Portrait of Austrian-born Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847)
Lady Constance Stewart Richardson, c1913. Artist: White StudiosLady Constance Stewart Richardson, c1913. Portrait of Constance Stewart Richardson who was a dancer. Illustration from her book Dancing, Beauty and Games, published by Arthur L Humphreys, (London)
Russian Maiden in a Red Headscarf. Artist: Malyavin, Filipp Andreyevich (1869-1940)Russian Maiden in a Red Headscarf. From a private collection
Aristide Bruant in His Cabaret, (Poster), 1893. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-LautrecAristide Bruant in His Cabaret, (Poster), 1893. Poster. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Bruant in Ambassadeurs, 1892. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-LautrecBruant in Ambassadeurs, 1892. Poster. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
A fight during the grocers strike, Paris, 1899. Artist: Henri MeyerA fight during the grocers strike, Paris, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 8th January 1899
Today, c1879-1927. Artist: Dudley HardyToday, c1879-1927. Reproduction of a poster for the weekly magazine journal Today, edited by Jerome K. Jerome, private collection
The Raising of Lazarus, mid 15th century. Artist: Albert van OuwaterThe Raising of Lazarus, mid 15th century. Jesus raised Lazarus, brother of Martha and Mary (left) from the tomb after four days. The scene is set inside a church
Queen Dona Mariana of Austria, c1652-1653. Artist: Diego VelazquezQueen Dona Mariana of Austria, 1652-53. From the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
Estrella, design for a costume for the ballet Carnival composed by Robert Schumann, 1919. Artist: Leon BakstEstrella, design for a costume for the ballet Carnival composed by Robert Schumann, 1919. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
Chiarina, design for a costume for the ballet Carnival composed by Robert Schumann, 1919. Artist: Leon BakstChiarina, design for a costume for the ballet Carnival composed by Robert Schumann, 1919. From the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
Women of the House, 1894. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-LautrecWomen of the House, or Woman Putting on her Stocking, 1894. From the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France
Commander in Armour, with a Red Scarf, c1625-1627. Artist: Anthony van DyckCommander in Armour, with a Red Scarf, c1625-1627. From the collection at the Gemaeldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany
Portrait of Jeanne Duval, mid 19th century. Artist: Charles Pierre BaudelairePortrait of Jeanne Duval, mid 19th century. From a private collection
Marian Anderson (1899-1993), American contralto. In 1955 she became the first black singer to appear at the Metropolitan Opera, New York
The Woodman, c late 19th century. Artist: M & N HanhartThe Woodman, c late 19th century. A woodman setting off to work in a snowy landscape, axe under his arm and billhook tucked in his belt, with a pipe for comfort and a dog for company
Lord Kelvin, Scottish physicist and mathematician, 1897. Artist: SpyLord Kelvin, Scottish physicist and mathematician, 1897. Born William Thomson, Lord Kelvin (1824-1907) was educated at Glasgow and Cambridge
Paul Marie Verlaine, late 19th century. Portrait of the French poet Paul Verlaine (1844-1896)
The Rico Muffler, adverting poster, c1890
This is The Noblest Roman of Them All!, 1864. Artist: John TennielThis is The Noblest Roman of Them All!, 1864. A toga-clad Mr Punch, honours the arrival at Southampton of General Garibaldi on a visit to England
Sawney Stops The Way, 1862. A Bill was presented to parliament which would give the Metropolitan Board of Works the authority to embank the River Thames from Westminster to Blackfriars
The Boy for our Money, 1860. Diz says: Better let me Carry it for yer, Sir!. John Bull replies: Never again! I Tried you Before
Chic Corea, 2017. Artist: Alan John AinsworthChic Corea, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017
Marcus Miller, 2012. Artist: Alan John AinsworthMarcus Miller, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2012
Young woman with a scarf on her head, after Bonsignori, 1645. Creator: Wenceslaus HollarYoung woman with a scarf on her head, after Bonsignori, 1645