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Sir J. Reynolds, (1723-1792), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir J. Reynolds, (1723-1792), 1830. Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) English painter who promoted the Grand Style, founder and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts, knighted by George III in 1769
Moliere, (1622-1673), 1830. Creator: UnknownMoliere, (1622-1673), 1830. Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (1622-1673) known as Moliere. French playwright, actor and poet, regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language
Peter the Great, (1672-1725), 1830. Creator: UnknownPeter the Great, (1672-1725), 1830. Peter the Great (1672-1725) ruled the Tsardom of Russia and later the Russian Empire from 7 May 1682 until his death in 1725
Percy, (1729-1811), 1830. Creator: UnknownPercy, (1729-1811), 1830. Thomas Percy (1729-1811) Bishop of Dromore, chaplain to George III and Romantic poet educated at Christ Church, Oxford, a friend of Samuel Johnson and James Boswell
Solon, (c630-c560 BC), 1830. Creator: UnknownSolon, (c630-c560 BC), 1830. Solon (c630-c560 BC) Athenian statesman, lawmaker and poet who legislated against political, economic and moral decline
Seldon, (1584-1654), 1830. Creator: UnknownSeldon, (1584-1654), 1830. John Selden (1584-1654) English jurist, scholar of Englands ancient laws and constitution and specialist in Jewish law
I. Oliver, (c1565-1617), 1830. Creator: UnknownI. Oliver, (c1565-1617), 1830. Isaac Oliver (c1565-1617) English portrait miniature painter. Moved to England with Huguenot parents to escape Wars of Religion in France
Machiavel, (1469-1527), 1830. Creator: UnknownMachiavel, (1469-1527), 1830. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) Italian diplomat, politician, historian, philosopher, writer, playwright and poet of the Renaissance
Sir J. Fastolffe, (1380-1459), 1830. Creator: UnknownSir J. Fastolffe, (1380-1459), 1830. Sir John Fastolf (1380-1459) medieval English landowner and knight who fought in the Hundred Years War
Mary, (1662-1694), 1830. Creator: UnknownMary, (1662-1694), 1830. Mary II (1662-1694) Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with her husband, William III & II, from 1689 until her death
King Canute the Dane, 1732. Creator: George VertueKing Canutethe Dane, 1732. Portrait of Cnut the Great in an oval frame surmounted by a coat of arms, with runes, flaming torches, swords, arrows and coins
Clovis I, (466-511), 1830. Creator: UnknownClovis I, (466-511), 1830. Clovis I, King of the Franks (466-511) the first king to unite all of the Frankish tribes under one ruler, considered the founder of the Merovingian dynasty
St. Ambrose, (c340-397), 1830. Creator: UnknownSt. Ambrose, (c340-397), 1830. Aurelius Ambrosius (c340-397) Bishop and patron saint of Milan, one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of 4th century. Roman governor of Liguria and Emilia
Right Hon. George Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, c1810, (c1884). Creator: UnknownRight Hon. George Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, c1810, (c1884). George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860), British statesman, diplomat Scottish landowner and Peelite
George Canning, c1810, (c1884). Creator: UnknownGeorge Canning, c1810, (c1884). George Canning (1770-1827) British Tory educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford
Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Creator: UnknownLord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Henry John Temple (1784-1865) British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister and dominated British foreign policy from 1830 to 1865
General Francis Marion, in coat with high collar and waistcoat, c1770, (1937). Creator: UnknownGeneral Francis Marion, showing coat with high collar and peculiar waistcoat, c1770, (1937). Francis Marion (1732-1795) military officer in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
Clothing during the Reign of George III, 1760-1776, 1903, (1937). Creator: Sophie B SteelClothing during the Reign of George III 1760-1776, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, 1890. Creator: UnknownThomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, 1890. Thomas Cromwell (c1485-1540) English lawyer and statesman who served as chief minister to King Henry VIII of England from 1532 to 1540
Portrait of a Lady in Red, 1460-1470, (1934). Creator: UnknownPortrait of a Lady in Red, 1460-1470, (1934). Portrait of an unknown woman in an embroidered cap decorated with pearls. Her high forehead, achieved by shaving or plucking
Miss Gabrielle Ray, (1883-1973), c1930. Creator: UnknownMiss Gabrielle Ray, (1883-1973), c1930. English stage actress, dancer and singer, best known for her roles in Edwardian musical comedies. [Beagles Postcards, London]
The Czar Ivan the Terrible, 1590, (1903). Artist: Hans WengelThe Czar Ivan the Terrible, 1590, (1903). From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A
Henry II, 1856. Artist: Alfred CrowquillHenry II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]
Friedrich Nietzsche 1844-1900, 1934. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900), German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, philologist
I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. Artist: W Heath RobinsonI Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. An illustration from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen
Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey, 1464 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund DoyleEdward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey, 1864. Elizabeth Woodville, (1437- 1492) was Queen consort of England as the spouse of King Edward IV, (1442- 1483) from 1464
Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. c1850-1890, (1923). Artist: John Everett MillaisParable of the Unmerciful Servant. c1850-1890, (1923). A parable of Jesus which appears in the Gospel of Matthew (18:21-35) illustrating it is important to forgive others as we are forgiven by God
Schumann. 1895. Artist: Thomas BauerSchumann. 1895. Robert Schumann (1810-1856), German composer and music critic. After Karl Jager (1833-1887). From The Musical Educator, Volume I by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C
Elizabeth Dauncey, 1526-1527 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the YoungerElizabeth Dauncey, 1526-1527 (1945). Elizabeth Dauncey (nee More) (1506-1564), Second daughter of Sir Thomas More; wife of William Dauncey
Profile to the Right of an Bearded Man, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciProfile to the Right of an Bearded Man, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]
Study of a Horse, its Near Hind-Leg and its Hind-Quarters, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciStudy of a Horse, its Near Hind-Leg and its Hind-Quarters, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]
Carlos V En La Batalla De Muhlberg, (Carlos V at the Battle of Muhlberg), 1548, (c1934). Artist: Paolo VeroneseCarlos V En La Batalla De Muhlberg, (Carlos V at the Battle of Muhlberg), 1548, (c1934). Commemorating the victory of Charles V (1500-1558) over the Schmalkaldic League at Muhlberg on April 24, 1547
Golden Crested Wren, (Regulus regulus), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures
Pope Leo X (1475-1521), born Giovanni di Lorenzo de Medici, c1830
Common Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperCommon Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper
Grey Plover (Squatarola helvetica), Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperGrey Plover (Squatarola helvetica), Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper
Hawker Hurricane Fighter, 1938. The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was designed and predominantly produced by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. for the Royal Air Force
Royal Mail Coach, 19th century, (1907). Artist: Robert HavellRoyal Mail Coach. After James Pollard (1792-1867). From The Connoisseur Vol. XVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1907.]
Portrait of Sir Edward Walpole, Kt. 18th century, (1915). Artist: Edward EdwardsPortrait of Sir Edward Walpole, Kt, 18th century. Sir Edward Walpole (1706-1784) was a British politician, and a younger son of Sir Robert Walpole, Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742
Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperPheasant (Phasianus colchicus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Joseph Gurney (b1796), at the age of 20, c1816. The Gurney family of Norwich was an influential family of English Quakers that established Gurneys bank in 1770
The Blind Girl, 1856. Artist: John Everett MillaisThe Blind Girl, 1856. Two beggar girls, the elder one blind and with a concertina rest by a wayside stream after rain. A double rainbow in background. Forget-me-nots bloom at bottom left
Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Artist: Amos Bad Heart BuffaloBattle of the Little Big Horn, Montana, USA, 25-26 June 1876, (c1900). Retreat of US 7th Cavalry battalions under Major Marcus Reno. Also known as Custers last stand
Seated Female Nude, 1658. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnSeated Female Nude, 1658. From a private collection
Le Carreau des Halles, Paris, 1880. Artist: Gilbert Victor GabrielLe Carreau des Halles, Paris, 1880. Busy scene in Les Halles, the central market of Paris. From the Musee des Beaux Arts, Le Havre, France
French Revolution 1789: anti-clericalism. Anti-clerical caricature on the confiscation of the wealth of the Church. A monk, representing the Church
Venus and Adonis, 1553. Artist: TitianVenus and Adonis, 1553. From the Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
Louis XVI received by the new Mayor of Paris, July 17 1789, (19th / early 20th century). Artist: Jean-Paul LaurensLouis XVI is received by the new Mayor of Paris, Jean Sylvain Bailly, July 17 1789 (19th/early 20th century). One of the instigators of the Oath of the Tennis Court