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This is a pretty present for a Master of Hounds to receive, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneThis is a pretty present for a Master of Hounds to receive, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne
Mr. Stotford - Master of Staghounds, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneMr. Stotford - Master of Staghounds, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
The Wanderer, c1900 (1902). Artist: Charles RobinsonThe Wanderer, c1900 (1902). The Wanderer from the opera Siegfried by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). This illustration shows the character during Act III, Scene 2
The Queen of Sheba, 1937The Queen of Sheba. The Queen of Sheba was a monarch of the ancient kingdom of Sheba. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald
Madame du Barry, Mistress of King louis XV of France, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonaldMadame du Barry, Mistress of King Louis XV of France. From an original drawing by A. K. Macdonald. From the John Player & Sons cigarette card series Famous Beauties, 1937
The Quartermasters Staff of the 1st Royal Munster Fusiliers, Rangoon, Burma, 1913. The Royal Munster Fusiliers was a regular infantry regiment of the British Army
Thutmosis III, Ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, 15th century BC (1926). Artist: Winifred Mabel BruntonThutmosis III, Ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, 15th century BC (1926). The sixth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, Thutmosis (Thutmose) III ruled Egypt from 1479-1426 BC
The attack upon the French camp on the hills of Famars near Valenciennes, 23 May 1793 (c1857). Artist: J RogersThe attack upon the French camp on the hills of Famars near Valenciennes, 23 May 1793 (c1857). A scene from the Battle of Famars, during the Flanders campaign of the War of the First Coalition
A policeman of Yeddo (Edo), Japan, c1880. Artist: TrichonA policeman of Yeddo (Edo), Japan, c1880
Natives of the Canton of Bern, Switzerland, c1924. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume six, The Fleetway House, London, c1924
Battle of the Pyramids, 21st July 1798 (1882-1884). Napoleon defeated the Mameluke army of the Ottoman Turks, conquering Egypt for France
Lord Wolseley and the headquarters staff in Ireland, 1896. Artist: J Robinson & SonLord Wolseley and the headquarters staff in Ireland, 1896. Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley (1833-1913) was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in 1895, a post he held until 1900
Field Marshal Lord Roberts and his headquarters staff, Kilmainham, Ireland, 1896. Artist: LafayetteField Marshal Lord Roberts and his headquarters staff, Kilmainham, Ireland, 1896. Photograph taken at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Lord Roberts official residence in Ireland
Frankish woman of the time of the Carolingians, 890-900 (1882-1884). The Carolingian dynasty was founded by Charles Martel (686-741)
Statue of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, 1882-1884. Artist: E BocourtStatue of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, 1882-1884. King of the Franks from 768, Charlemagne (c742-814) was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD by Leo III
Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, late 8th - early 9th century (1882-1884). King of the Franks from 768
Dining room, Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga, New York, USA. Artist: BW KilburnDining room, Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga, New York, USA. Stereoscopic card detail
Sir John French, Commander-in-Chief of the BEF, France, World War I, 1914-1915. Artist: Realistic Travels PublishersSir John French, Commander-in-Chief of the BEF, France, World War I, 1914-1915. Field Marshal French (1852-1925) with aides-de-camp at headquarters
The Battle of Blenheim, 1704 (1906). Central portion of the original painting by Louis Laguerre. The Battle of Blenheim (referred to in some countries as the Battle of Hochstadt)
The cover of The Illustrated London News, 27th February 1875. The War in Spain: King Alfonso breakfasting with his staff. A scene during the Third Carlist War (1872-1876)
Roger Williams in the forest, America, c1630s (c1880). Artist: WhymperRoger Williams in the forest, America, c1630s (c1880). Roger Williams (1603-1683) was an English theologian left for the American colonies in 1630 due to his differences with the established church
Jan van der Heyden, Dutch Baroque-era painter, draughtsman, printmaker and inventor, c1870. Artist: H SluyterJan van der Heyden, Dutch Baroque-era painter, draughtsman, printmaker and inventor, c1870. Van der Heyden (1637-1712) improved the design of the fire hose and wrote
Field Marshal Lord Roberts and staff cheering the Queen, Pretoria, South Africa, 5th June 1900. Raising the Union Jack on the occupation of Pretoria
Costume Study, late 15th or early 16th century (1954). Artist: Leonardo da VinciCostume Study, late 15th or early 16th century (1954). Found in the collection of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, Windsor. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)
Wooden statue of Tutankhamun, Egypt, 1933-1934. Statue of Tutankhamun, one of two that stood outside the sealed up entrance to his sepulchral chamber
Viceregal staff and his daughter taking part in the elephant procession, Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & SonViceregal staff and the Viceroys daughter taking part in the elephant procession, Delhi, India, 1900s.Stereoscopic card. Detail
An Araucanian (Mapuche) chief and his staff, Chile / Argentina, 1895An Araucanian (Mapuche) chief and his staff, Chile/Argentina, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXXVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co
The famous wooden statue called the Shekh-el-Beled, Cairo, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodThe famous wooden statue called the Shekh-el-Beled, Cairo, Egypt, 1905. Statue held by the National Museum of Egypt. These portrait statues were intended to be more durable bodies, false bodies
George Donald, Scottish shepherd, Hyde Park, London, 1926-1927. George Donald would bring a flock of sheep down from Aberdeen to graze in Hyde Park
The ward beadles, Guildhall, London, 1926-1927. The beadles meet for the election of a Lord Mayor, according to the old custom
People of the Shilluk (Chollo), Sudan, Africa, 1936. Artist: Major R WhitbreadPeople of the Shilluk (Chollo), Sudan, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
The costume worn by emperors during their coronations since the time of Charlemagne, 1579 (1846). Artist: A BissonThe costume worn by emperors during their coronations since the time of Charlemagne, 1579 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in Insignia Sacre Majistatis
Papesse Jeanne, 15th century (1849). After a 15th century miniature. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)
Flight of Queen Margaret and Prince Edward, 1897. Artist: Frances BrundageFlight of Queen Margaret and Prince Edward, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)
St Christopher carrying the Infant Christ, 1525, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerSt Christopher carrying the Infant Christ, 1525, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936
St Christopher carrying the Infant Christ, 1511, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerSt Christopher carrying the Infant Christ, 1511, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936
Matthaeus Yrsselius, c1624, (1927). Artist: Peter Paul RubensMatthaeus Yrsselius, c1624, (1927). Found in the collection of Kunstmuseum, Copenhagen. A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900
St Stephen and St Christopher, (1927). Artist: Hans MemlingSt Stephen and St Christopher, (1927). A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London
The Scarlet Letter, 1923. Artist: Methuen & Co LtdThe Scarlet Letter, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923
Christ healing the blind, 1926. Artist: HofmannChrist healing the blind, c1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake
Moses, 1926. Artist: Frederic ShieldsMoses, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake, published by the Waverley Book Club (London, 1926)
George III of the United Kingdom, 1761. Artist: Charles GrignionGeorge III of the United Kingdom, 1761
Dr Johnson, English literary figure, (1912). Artist: Thomas TrotterDr Johnson, English literary figure, (1912). Portrait of dictionary compiler and man of letters Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
Abbot Suger, French abbot-statesmen, 1898. Artist: GilbertAbbot Suger, French abbot-statesmen, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
Kurdish chief, 19th century. Artist: DeyrolleKurdish chief, 19th century
Persian pilgrim, Baghdad, Iraq, 1917-1919
Piety and Alms, c1921. Artist: Jose Maria Rodriguez AcostaPiety and Alms, c1921. From The Studio Volume 81. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]
Saints Stephen, Sixtus and Lawrence, 1508 (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerSaints Stephen, Sixtus and Lawrence, 1508 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]