The Faun (Nijinsky), costume design for the Ballets Russes, 1912. Artist: Leon BakstThe Faun (Nijinsky), costume design for the Ballets Russes, 1912. Design for Nijinskys costume in Debussys ballet l apres-midi d un faune (The Afternoon of a Faun)
Whatever I do, I do not Repent, I Keep Pissing against the Moon, c1558-1560. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the ElderWhatever I do, I do not Repent, I Keep Pissing against the Moon, 1558-1560. One from a series depicting twelve proverbs. From the Museum Mayer van der Berg, Antwerp, Belgium
Vestibule of Asylum, 1889. Artist: Vincent van GoghVestibule of Asylum, 1889. From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Female Nude, 17th century. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnFemale Nude, 17th century. From the Museum of Fine Art, Budapest
Reclining Nude, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Giovanni BoldiniReclining Nude, late 19th/early 20th century. From the collection of Marquis de Biron
Amy Johnson broadcasting from Croydon Airport, 1930, (1933). Creator: UnknownAmy Johnson broadcasting from Croydon Airport, 1930, (1933). In 1930, British aviator Johnson (1903-1941) became the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia in her DH60 Moth aeroplane Jason
Seated Female Nude, 1658. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnSeated Female Nude, 1658. From a private collection
Portrait of William Merritt Chase, American impressionist painter, c1910. Artist: Annie Traquair LangPortrait of William Merritt Chase, American impressionist painter, c1910. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Cleopatra, ballet costume design, 1909. Artist: Leon BakstCleopatra, ballet costume design, 1909. Costume sketch for Ida Rubinstein for the ballet Cleopatra performed during the 1909 season of the Ballets Russes in Paris
Fairy Carabosse, costume design for Tchaikovskys ballet Sleeping Beauty, early 19th century. Artist: Leon BakstFairy Carabosse, costume design for Tchaikovskys ballet The Sleeping Beauty, early 19th century
Le Dieu Bleu ( The Blue God ), ballet costume design, 1911. Artist: Leon BakstLe Dieu Bleu ( The Blue God ), ballet costume design, 1911. Costume Design for Nijinsky in a Ballets Russes production of Le Dieu Bleu, story by Jean Cocteau and Frederigo de Madrazo
Woman with Candle, late 1660s. Artist: Godfried SchalckenWoman with Candle, late 1660s. From the Pitti Palace Gallery, Florence, Italy
The Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnThe Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
The Raised Skirt, 1742. Artist: Francois BoucherThe Raised Skirt, 1742. From a private collection
Navy frogmen swim to spacecraft to begin retrieval, Pacific Ocean, 1963. Creator: NASANavy frogmen swim to spacecraft to begin retrieval, Pacific Ocean, 1963. U.S. Navy frogman, deployed from the hovering helicopter, swims next to the spacecraft and makes contact with astronaut L
Receiver, Western Wireless, Type 7, Earhart, 1935 Pacific Flight, 1930-1934Western Wireless Receiver, Type 7, Ser. No. 141. Amelia Earhart used this Western Wireless Type 7 radio receiver on her 1935 solo, nonstop flight from Hawaii to Oakland in her Lockheed 5C Vega
Bert Hinkler, 1933. Creator: UnknownBert Hinkler, 1933. Portrait of Australian pioneer aviator and inventor Hinkler (1892-1933), who in 1928 set up a record of 15 1/2 days for a solo flight to Australia, set out to beat his victor
Amy Johnson, 1930, (1933). Creator: UnknownAmy Johnson, 1930, (1933). Amy Johnson reading congratulatory telegrams en route. In 1930, British aviator Johnson (1903-1941)
Bert Hinkler, 1928, (1933). Creator: UnknownBert Hinkler, 1928, (1933). Australian pioneer aviator and inventor Hinkler (1892-1933), dubbed Australian Lone Eagle, designed and built early aircraft
Sadler Over The Lighthouse, Dublin, 1817, (1920). Creator: Robert HavellSadler Over The Lighthouse, Dublin, 1817, (1920). James Sadler (1753-1828) above Dublin Lighthouse on route to Holyhead 24 July 1817 by artist Robert Havell. Photogravure
German aviator Friedrich Karl von Koenig-Warthausen, 1932. Creator: UnknownGerman aviator Friedrich Karl von Koenig-Warthausen, 1932. Koenig-Warthausen (1906-1986) made the first solo flight around the world, August 1928-November 1929
American aviator Charles Lindbergh and his plane, Spirit of St Louis, c1927 (c1937). In 1927 Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974) an American aviator, author, inventor, military officer, explorer
Charles Lindbergh checking the engine of his aircraft before his transatlantic flight, 1927 (c1937)Charles Lindbergh checking the 220 hp Wright Whirlwind engine of his aircraft before his transatlantic flight, 1927 (c1937)
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh, American aviator, c1931 (c1937). Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974) was an aviator, author, inventor, military officer, explorer, and social activist
Costume design for Ida Rubinstein as Helen in the ballet Helen of Sparta, 1912. Artist: Leon BakstCostume design for Ida Rubinstein as Helen in the ballet Helen of Sparta, 1912. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection
Girl with a Blue Sash, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Pierre-Auguste RenoirGirl with a Blue Sash, late 19th/early 20th century. From the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sketch for a ceiling mural for the Elysee-Palace (not carried out), late 19th / early 20th centurySketch for a ceiling mural for the Elysee-Palace (not carried out), late 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection
Youth in a Black Cap, 1666. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnYouth in a Black Cap, 1666. From the Nelson Atkins Museum, Kansas City, USA
Playmates, 1868. Artist: George Cochran LambdinPlaymates, 1868
A Young Man, c1460. Artist: Cosme TuraA Young Man, c1460. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Rene Savary, Duke of Rovigo, early 19th century. Artist: Robert LefevreRene Savary, Duke of Rovigo. A general and diplomatist, Savary (1774-1883) distinguished himself in the Napoleonic Wars. From the Chateau de Versailles, France
Bacchus, 1560. Artist: Valerio di Simone CioliBacchus, 1560. Statue in the Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy. It shows Pietro Barbino, Cosimo Is court dwarf, as Bacchus, riding a tortoise
St Stephen, Austrian statue, 1480. From the Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Devil on a horse, (detail). Fragment of a stained glass window from the Saint Chapelle. From the Musee National du Moyen Age (Musee de Cluny), France
Medieval cavalier, 16th century. Artist: Domingos JoanesMedieval cavalier, 16th century. From the Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Portugal
A Blond Woman. (Portrait of Germaine Survage), 1918. Artist: Amadeo ModiglianiA Blond Woman. (Portrait of Germaine Survage), 1918. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nancy, France
John the Baptist in the Wilderness, 1490-1495. Artist: Geertgen tot Sint JansJohn the Baptist in the Wilderness, 1490-1495. From the Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany
Marianne, figurehead from a French Grand Banks fishing boat. From the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
An angel playing the lute, 15th century. Artist: Melozzo da ForliAn angel playing the lute, 15th century. Fragment of a fresco, from the Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Rome
A Young Rajah, ballet costume design, 1911. Artist: Leon BakstA Young Rajah, ballet costume design, 1911. Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Le Dieu Bleu (The Blue God), story by Jean Cocteau and Frederigo de Madrazo, music by Reynaldo Hahn
Bacchante, costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Tcherepnins Narcisse, 1911. Artist: Leon BakstBacchante, costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Tcherepnins Narcisse, 1911. From the Musee Stravinski-Diaghilev
Bayadere with Peacock, ballet costume design, 1911. Artist: Leon BakstBayadere with Peacock, ballet costume design, 1911. Costume Design for a Ballets Russes production of Le Dieu Bleu (The Blue God), story by Jean Cocteau and Frederigo de Madrazo
Lulu, late 19th / early 20th century. Artist: Emile Antoine BourdelleLulu, late 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection
The Firebird, costume design for Stravinskys ballet The Firebird, 1910. Artist: Leon BakstThe Firebird, costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Stravinskys ballet The Firebird, 1910. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection
Premiere Bacchante, costume design for a production of Tcherepnins Narcisse, 1911. Artist: Leon BakstPremiere Bacchante, costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Tcherepnins Narcisse, 1911. Published in L Art Decoraif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection
Sleeping Beauty, ballet costume design, c1913. Artist: Leon BakstSleeping Beauty, ballet costume design, c1913. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection
The Shah of Persia, costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade, c1913. Artist: Leon BakstThe Shah of Persia, costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade, c1913. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection
The Firebird, costume design for Tamara Karsavina in Stravinskys ballet The Firebird, 1910. Artist: Leon BakstThe Firebird, costume design for Tamara Karsavina in Stravinskys ballet The Firebird, 1910. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection
