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Theodore Majocchi, c1820. Creator: T WrightTheodore Majocchi, c1820. Portrait of Theodore Majocchi, Italian servant of Queen Caroline, who appeared as a prosecution witness in her trial for adultery
The Majors Courtship, or He Improves his Situation, 1848, (1965). A merchants daughter, wearing an elaborate flounced and layered dress, prepares to meet the major waiting in the next room
Travelling by Yama-Kago in the Hakone Mountains, 1910. Creator: Herbert PontingTravelling by Yama-Kago in the Hakone Mountains, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]
The Return of Judith to Bethulia, c1470, (1937). Creator: Sandro BotticelliThe Return of Judith to Bethulia, c1470, (1937). Biblical scene: Judith holding a sword, while her servant carries the head of Holofernes who Judith has just decapitated
And on the third day was Pharaohs birth day... late 17th-early 18th century. CreatorAnd on the third day was Pharaohs birth day... late 17th-early 18th century....that he made a Feast unto all his Servants; his Butler he restored into favour, but he hanged the chief Baker
Japanese Ladies Going to the Shrines, Nikko, 1910. Creator: Herbert PontingJapanese Ladies Going to the Shrines, Nikko, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]
Cinderella, 1883. Creator: UnknownCinderella, 1883. From " St. Nicholas: Volume X. Part I. November 1882, to May 1883". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1883]
Blind Mans Buff, 1812, (mid 19th century). Creator: William GreatbachBlind Mans Buff, 1812, (mid 19th century). A group of people playing a game - some young men take advantage of the situation to grab and kiss one of the women
Comedie-Francaise. Mlle. Marie Leconte. Role de Lisette. - Le Jeu De L Amour Et Du Hasard, 1904. Marie Leconte, (1874-1947)
The Memsahib (airing her newly-acquired Hindustani)... 1936. Creator: UnknownThe Memsahib (airing her newly-acquired Hindustani): " Bolo the khansama we want dinner ek dum, and make it jeldi. 1936
Scene From Sir Walter Scotts Kenilworth. Wayland, Amy Robsart & Janet, 1834. Scene from the novel " Kenilworth" by Sir Walter Scott
Interlude during the meal, 14th century, (1849). Creator: KellerhovenInterlude during the meal, 14th century, (1849). Princes and bishops at a table, with a ship on the left and a siege scene on the right
Cinderella, c1850. Creator: Albert Henry PayneCinderella, c1850. Scene from the fairy story: Cinderella sits in the kitchen, watching doves eating grain. [AH Payne, Dresden & Leipzig]
Politeness of Francis to Henry, 1897. Creator: John LeechPoliteness of Francis to Henry, 1897. King Francis I of France, with exaggeratedly hooked nose and holding a pair of boots
A Young Pretender, 1897. Creator: John LeechA Young Pretender, 1897. Youth in a pointed hat washing up, possibly meant to represent Perkin Warbeck. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
Peter I. Der Grosse, (1933). Creator: UnknownPeter I. Der Grosse, (1933). Portrait of Emperor Peter the Great of Russia (1672-1725). He embarked on a campaign to modernise and Europeanise Russia socially, economically and militarily
The Cup of Coffee: Two women taking coffee and smoking hubble-bubble, pub. 1865. CreatorThe Cup of Coffee: Two women taking coffee and smoking hubble-bubble, with a black African woman slave, from Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published 1865 (colour litho)
Autumn, Negro Servant. Creator: John Collet (c. 1725-80) afterAutumn, Negro Servant, (colour lithograph)
The Royal Banquet in Guildhall, 1761, (1897). Creator: UnknownThe Royal Banquet in Guildhall, 1761, (1897). Interior view of the Guildhall in London, during a banquet on Lord Mayors Day. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury
Mrs. Brownrigg, (c1872). Creator: UnknownMrs. Brownrigg, (c1872). Elizabeth Brownrigg (1720-1767) was convicted of murder and hanged at Tyburn (in London) in 1767
A Chat Round The Brasero, 1866, (c1902). Creator: UnknownA Chat Round The Brasero, 1866, (c1902). After a painting in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London. A group of people chatting round a brazier, with a religious painting and crucifix on the wall behind
The Governor General and Body Guard Outside Government House, 1820, (1925. ) Creator: UnknownThe Governor General and Body Guard Outside Government House, 1820, (1925). From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston
Warren Hastings and Mrs. Hastings, 1784-87, (1925). Creator: UnknownWarren Hastings and Mrs. Hastings, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]
A New Light in the Hareem, 1884, (c1902). Creator: UnknownA New Light in the Hareem, 1884, (c1902). After a painting in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. European imagining of a scene in an eastern seraglio
John Jorrocks, Esq. M. S. H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838John Jorrocks, Esq. M.S.H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838. Jorrocks pulls the bell-rope to summon a servant, while writing with a quill pen
The Culture The English Destroyed, c1934. Illustration showing a Roman kitchen in the 5th century AD, with a pump for drawing water up from a well
Juliet and the Nurse (Romeo & Juliet), c1870. Artist: Samuel SangsterJuliet and the Nurse (Romeo & Juliet), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]
Malvolio, c1870. Artist: R StainesMalvolio, c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]
Christopher Sly (Taming of the Shrew), c1870. Artist: Charles W SharpeChristopher Sly (Taming of the Shrew), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]
People in Hyde Park, London, 1802. ArtistPeople in Hyde Park, London, 1802. Scene with women, children and a servant gathered round a drinking well
The Late Lord Mayor! or Abraham in the Land of Promise!!!, 1813. Abraham King advances from his coach towards the door of Carlton House with a large Protestant petition against Catholic emancipation
A frolic at the melon shop in Piccadilly, 1826. The scene is set in the garden of Mrs Coutts house, Stratton Street where she threatens the Duke of St Albans with a horse-whip
Interior view of the Guildhall on Lord Mayors Day, City of London, 1761
View of the Lord Mayors Dinner at the Guildhall, City of London, 1828. William Thompson (1792-1854) was Lord Mayor of London in 1828-1829
Mars and Venus, or Sir Cecil chastised, 1784. Artist: Samuel CollingsMars and Venus, or Sir Cecil chastised, 1784. Sir Cecil Wray stands between a Chelsea Pensioner and a servant-maid. One of many satires on Wrays unpopular election proposals to abolish Chelsea
Mars and Venus... Chelsea, Kensington, London, 1784. Artist: Samuel CollingsMars and Venus... Chelsea, Kensington, London, 1784. Sir Cecil Wray is standing between a Chelsea Pensioner and a servant-maid. The maid is standing on a paper inscribed Tax on servants
The Marriage at Cana, c1810-c1844. Artist: Henry CorbouldThe Marriage at Cana, c1810-c1844. Illustrates the miracle of Christ turning water into wine and shows Christ at the wedding feast in Galilee instructing a servant to take the wine to the master of
French frippery and impertinence!! Que les Anglaises sont Betes, 1827. ArtistFrench frippery and impertinence!! Que les Anglaises sont Betes, 1827; interior of Almacks Assembly Rooms, King Street, Westminster, London
Magisterial oeconomy... 1779. Artist: John NixonMagisterial oeconomy... 1779. A reception at Mansion House. The clock shows it to be midnight, and the Lord Mayor directs the footmen to extinguish the candles with bellows and snuffers
Very Cold!, Coleman Street, London, c1825. Snowstorm on the corner of Gresham Street and Coleman Street, London. A miserable-looking man trudges along in the snow, his red nose running
The aldermans dinner, 1775. An obese alderman eats gluttonously; his slimmer companion, bent over a plate, evidently suffers from gout as his bandaged foot rests on a cushion
The Stealing of a Kiss, c1745, interior scene depicting a woman about to kiss a man, who gives the appearance of being asleep, his wig has fallen as he lies with outstretched legs
Galvanism; or the Miraculous Recovery of the Unfortnate Miss Baily, 1807Galvanism; or the Miraculous Recovery of the Unfortnate Miss Baily, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving)
Home from School or the Commencement of the Holidays, 1835Home from School or the Commencement of the Holidays pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
Advantages of wearing Muslin Dresses! …. 1802Advantages of wearing Muslin Dresses! dedicated to the serious attention of the fashionable ladies of Great Britain, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving)
The White Snake, 1909The Fishes, in their joy, stretched up their heads above the water and promised to reward him. The White Snake from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)
Prince Edward serves John of Artois at table after having defeated him at Poitiers, 1356 (1864). Edward the Black Prince (1330-1376) consoles John of Artois (1321-1387)
An Arab sheikh smoking, 1848. Artist: Saint GermainAn Arab sheikh smoking, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes