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Circle Dance, 1910. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)Circle Dance, 1910. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw
In a Russian Banya, 1916. Artist: Tikhov, Vitali Gavrilovich (1876-1939)In a Russian Banya, 1916. From a private collection
The wailing women, 1922. Creator: Henry TrautThe wailing women, 1922. Paula Rendl as Mary Magdalene, Martha Veit as the Virgin Mary, Melchior Breitsamter as St John: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play
The May-pole, 1866. Artist: Charles CousenThe May-pole, 1866. 19th century imagining of Elizabethans celebrating May Day, an annual European tradition thought to have originated as a pagan fertility rite
Dressing for the Carnival, 1877. Creator: Winslow HomerDressing for the Carnival, 1877
Maori girls rubbing noses, c1920. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)
The Duk Duk society, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, 1920. Young men being initiated before they can marry. The Duk Duk is a secret society of the Tolai people of the Rabaul area of New
Wassailing apple trees with hot cider in Devonshire on twelfth eve, 1861. A print from The Illustrated London News, (12 January 1861)
May, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul LimbourgMay, 1412-1416. Lords and ladies, mounted, progressing along a road by woods, preceded by trumpeters. They are taking part in a procession to celebrate the joli mois de mai
Beneath the Quadriga, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
At the Festival, 1911. Artist: Joza UprkaAt the Festival, 1911. From The Studio Volume 69. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916-17]
St. Martins Day Kermis, 1565-1569. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)St. Martins Day Kermis, 1565-1569. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid
The Christmas Fair, 1872. Creator: Georg von RosenThe Christmas Fair, 1872
'The Regalia. - 3', c1911. Creator: Unknown'The Regalia. - 3', c1911. '1. Spiritual Sceptre (William IV); 2. Temporal Sword of Justice; 3. Sword of Mercy (Sheathed); 4. Temporal Sceptre (William IV); 5
First Meet of the Season of the Cotswold Hounds, 1858. Creator: UnknownFirst Meet of the Season of the Cotswold Hounds, 1858. Fox hunting in rural England. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. G. Goddard. 'These hounds, under the mastership of Clego Colmore, Esq
"Allhallow-Eve" - a sketch in Kilkenny by Edmund Fitzpatrick, 1858. Creator: Unknown"Allhallow-Eve" - a sketch in Kilkenny by Edmund Fitzpatrick, 1858. 'Allhallow-eve (1st of November)...is the night of all others on which the Irish peasantry believe that ghosts
Harvest Home - drawn by Godwin, 1858. Creator: UnknownHarvest Home - drawn by Godwin, 1858. English farm workers celebrating the gathering in of the crops. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
The Queen's Visit to Cherbourg - Piping Hands to Man Yards, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Queen's Visit to Cherbourg - Piping Hands to Man Yards, 1858. One of the most exciting and agreeable sights that takes place on a vessel of war...When the boatswain pipes to man yards
A Hindoo Fair in Cashmere, 1858. Creator: UnknownA Hindoo Fair in Cashmere, 1858. Bathing in India. 'During the summer the inhabitants of Cashmere are much addicted to making pilgrimages to the various places which tradition has given a repute
A Village Wedding in the Bavarian Highlands, 1876. Creator: UnknownA Village Wedding in the Bavarian Highlands, 1876. 'Dowry-Waggon before the Bridegroom's House; Salting the Soup; Marriage Procession...on the eve of the complete celebration
Sketches at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, 1876. Creator: C.RSketches at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, 1876. Annual rowing race on the River Thames in London. 'The Crews Returning; Off Chiswick Eyot; Clearing the Course
Christmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. Creator: GilksChristmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. 'Humorous' vignettes depicting a tradition, known as Bachelor's Day or Ladies' Privilege
Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. Creator: UnknownSketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. 'The Carriages; God save the Queen [Victoria]; The Queen at the Peers' entrance'
The Queen Opening Parliament: Procession in the Peers' Corridor, 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Queen Opening Parliament: Procession in the Peers' Corridor, 1876. Queen Victoria '...accompanied by their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Wales
''King Ahmadou at a "Palaver."; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger', 1875. Creator: Unknown'King Ahmadou at a "Palaver."; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger', 1875. From 'Illustrated Travels' by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin
The Shoemakers' Arbour, Shrewsbury, 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Shoemakers' Arbour, Shrewsbury, 1860. Engraving from a photograph by J. Groom. 'In Leighton's "Guide, Descriptive and Historical, through the Town of Shrewsbury
Cremorne Gardens - the Maypole Dance, 1858. Creator: UnknownCremorne Gardens - the Maypole Dance, 1858. Pleasure gardens in Chelsea, London. 'This delightful place of public resort was...the centre of great attraction
Home for the Christmas holidays - drawn by A. Hunt, 1860. Creator: MurdenHome for the Christmas holidays - drawn by A. Hunt, 1860. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
Christmas poem, 1860. Creator: UnknownChristmas poem, 1860. 'A happy Christmas-tide to every one! Though from the festal board some guests are gone. And yet not gone
The Wassail Bowl - drawn by John Gilbert, 1860. Creator: Smythall! welcome all! The feast is spread in the vaulted hall...The gen'rous wassail-bowl With kindness warms the soul. We quaff it to friends, we quaff it to foes
Sumida River, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi KiyochikaSumida River, 1897. Series: Sketches of Famous Places in Japan
Koganei, Cherry Blossoms, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi KiyochikaKoganei, Cherry Blossoms, 1896. Series: Sketches of Famous Places in Japan
Doll Festival, c1802. Creator: HokusaiDoll Festival, c1802. Series: Famous Views of the Eastern Capital
Portrait of a Fool, c.1550. Creator: Verbeeck, Frans (c. 1510-1570)Portrait of a Fool, c.1550. Private Collection
Bathhouse Scene, 16th century. Creator: AnonymousBathhouse Scene, 16th century. Private Collection
Snapdragon - drawn by C. Keene, 1858. Creator: UnknownSnapdragon - drawn by C. Keene, 1858. Scene from a short story. 'Jacob Sharp rang the bell mechanically, and submitted himself without a word to the attentions of the doctor's boy
The Christmas Tree - drawn by J. A. Pasquier, 1858. Creator: M. JacksonThe Christmas Tree - drawn by J. A. Pasquier, 1858. '...the Christmas-tree, although only lately introduced into England
Au nouvel an, visite obligée à la tante Rabourdin, 1847. Creator: Honore DaumierAu nouvel an, visite obligee a la tante Rabourdin, 1847. Obligatory New Year visit to Aunt Rabourdin - bored children look on as their mother greets a female relative. Series: Les Bons bourgeois, no
Au nouvel an, visite obligée à la tante Rabourdin, 1847. Creator: Honore DaumierAu nouvel an, visite obligee a la tante Rabourdin, 1847. Obligatory New Year visit to Aunt Rabourdin - bored children look on as their mother greets a female relative. From Les Bons bourgeois, no. 46
The Revolution in Naples - Garibaldi at the Shrine of the Virgin of Piedigrotta on the 8th... 1860. Creator: W ThomasThe Revolution in Naples - Garibaldi at the Shrine of the Virgin of Piedigrotta on the 8th September - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860
Grand Banquet to the Knights of St. Patrick, in Dublin Castle, 1857. Creator: UnknownGrand Banquet to the Knights of St. Patrick, in Dublin Castle, 1857. 'A grand Chapter of the Most Illustrious Order of St
Form of a Treaty of Marriage in China - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. Creator: UnknownForm of a Treaty of Marriage in China - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. 'Upon the table is a tablet bearing the names of the contracting parties
Sketches in Australia - Aboriginal Mode of the Disposal of the Dead, 1857. Creator: UnknownSketches in Australia - Aboriginal Mode of the Disposal of the Dead, 1857. '...the corpse is placed on a platform of wickerwork, attached to poles
'High Constables and Guard of Honour of Holyroodhouse', 1937. Creator: Unknown'High Constables and Guard of Honour of Holyroodhouse', 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]
'Royal Postilion and Walking Attendant', 1937. Creator: Unknown'Royal Postilion and Walking Attendant', 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]
'State Trumpeter Household Cavalry', 1937. Creator: Unknown'State Trumpeter Household Cavalry', 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]
'One of H.M.'s Marshalmen', 1937. Creator: Unknown'One of H.M.'s Marshalmen', 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]
'One of the Children of H.M.'s Chapels Royal', 1937. Creator: Unknown'One of the Children of H.M.'s Chapels Royal', 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]