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Kibitka, 1820. Artist: Pluchart, Eugene (1809-1880)Kibitka, 1820. Found in the collection of the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow
Sledge driving, 1830-1840s. Artist: Damam-Demartrait, Michel Francois (1763-1827)Sledge driving, 1830-1840s. From a private collection
Kibitka, 1810s. Artist: Damam-Demartrait, Michel Francois (1763-1827)Kibitka, 1810s. From a private collection
On the Road to Yasnaya Polyana, 1903. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)On the Road to Yasnaya Polyana, 1903. Found in the collection of the Regional A. Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk
Portrait of Count Andrey Bezborodko, 1804. Artist: Robert LefevrePortrait of Count Andrey Bezborodko, 1804. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg
Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnChrist Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple, 1626. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
The Royal Mail Coach, Chelmsford to London, 1799. Artist: John CordreyThe Royal Mail Coach, Chelmsford to London, 1799
The French Republican Guard, 1899. Artist: F MeaulleThe French Republican Guard, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th February 1899
Arrival of commandant Marchand in Paris, 1899. Artist: Henri MeyerArrival of commandant Marchand in Paris, 1899. Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) was a French emissary in Africa. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th June 1899
Lion taming at the L hippodrome, Paris, 1891. Artist: Henri MeyerLion taming at the L hippodrome, Paris, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 23rd May 1891
Battle of Flowers Parade, 1891. Artist: Henri MeyerBattle of Flowers Parade, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 13th June 1891
Driving Tandem, 1912. A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)
Dutch sleigh, 17th century, (c1900)Dutch Sleigh, 17th century, (c1900). French advertising for Liebig Extract of Meat. Private Collection
Typewriters, 20th century. A print from La Manufacture Francais D Armes et Cycles de Saint-Etienne, French mail order catalog
Entrance to the Palace of Louis XV, 1775. Artist: Jean Baptiste Le PrinceEntrance to the Palace of Louis XV, 1775. Located in the collection at, Musee des Beaux Arts, Paris
Gardes-du-Corps de Roi, tenue de manege, 1815 Artist: Eugene TiteuxHistoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 1
Chevau-Legers de la Garde du Roi, Petite Tenue, 1814-15. Artist: Eugene TiteuxChevau-Legers de la Garde du Roi, Petite Tenue, 1814-15. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 2
Scene of Recruitment under Mohammed-Ali, 1881. Artist: Wilhelm GentzScene of Recruitment under Mohammed-Ali, 1881. Published in L Egypt by Gaston Maspero, 1881
St Denis in chains, 1317. St Denis, St Eleutherius and St Rusticus are taken to prison on the orders of Sisinnius. Manuscript illustration from a work on the life of St Denis (died c258 AD)
Boy with a Whip, 1885. Artist: Pierre-Auguste RenoirBoy with a Whip, 1885. The subject is five-year-old Etienne Goujon, dressed somewhat effeminately as was usual for little boys in the 1880s. From the State Hermitage Museum, Moscow
The Education of Achilles: Chariot Racing, mid-late 17th century. Artist: Jean-Baptiste de ChampaigneThe Education of Achilles: Chariot Racing, mid-late 17th century. Led by a centaur, the young Achilles drives a chariot pulled by four white horses in an arena
St Jeromes Dream, c1600. Artist: Orazio BorgianniSt Jeromes Dream, c1600. St Jerome (c340-420), one of the four great Fathers of the Christian church who translated the Old Testament from Hebrew into Latin
The Education of Achilles: The Riding Lesson, 17th century. Artist: Jean-Baptiste de ChampaigneThe Education of Achilles: The Riding Lesson, 17th century. Achilles riding master is a centaur, a legendary creature with the body of a horse and the torso of a man
La Republique Chassant la Basse-cour des Tuilleries, allegorical cartoon, 1870-1871La Republique Chassant la Basse-cour des Tuilleries, allegorical cartoon, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871. The Third Republic was proclaimed in September 1870 after the defeat of the French at
Costume designs for classical deities, 16th century. Artist: Giuseppe ArcimboldiCostume designs for classical deities, 16th century. Diana/Artemis and Mars/Ares. From the Department of Prints and Drawings, Florence
Cyclist in busy London traffic riding a machine of the Rover safety type, 1895. Artist: Stephen T DaddCyclist in busy London traffic riding a machine of the Rover safety type, 1895. A police constable looks on as the cyclist rides alongside a horse bus (omnibus)
Roman mosaic of a charioteer with horse, from the Villa Settimii in Rome. He wears the colours of his patron and a leather helmet for protection
Sheep treading in seed, Ancient Egyptian tomb relief carving, c2000 BC. The man on the left is leading the sheep by offering the foremost ram food. From the tomb of Urarna, Sheik Said, Egypt
British prison life, 1907. Treadmill for hard labour, and punishment with the cat-o-nine-tails. France was suffering from gangs of thugs called the Apaches at this time
Wagon loaded with sacks of corn on the road to a flour mill, 1860. A carter walks in front of his team of two carthorses with his whip held aloft. Illustration from a childrens book
Coal delivery wagon, 1860. The wagon has broad wheels to make its passage over bad roads smooth. Illustration from a childrens book
Carters, c early 19th century. Two carters, one wearing a smock, the other coat and gaiters, both carrying their whips. In the background are a covered carters wagon and a trio of milkmaids
Attempted attack on the King of Greece, 1898. Artist: Henri MeyerAttempted attack on the King of Greece, 1898. The King of Greece was returning from Phalerum in his landau with Princess Marie
The two queens of Holland visiting Paris, France, 1898. Artist: F MeaulleThe two queens of Holland visiting Paris, France, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st May 1898
Forging mills, transport to the mine, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection
Priest whipping a penitent with a birch, c1876. From A History of the Rod, by the Rev Sm M Cooper. [London, c1876]
Roman Mosaic, Charioteer (Eros), c2nd-3rd century. In Greek mythology, Eros was the Greek god of sexual attraction. His Roman counterpart was Cupid, (desire). At Bardo Museum, Tunis
Before Ladysmith, 1899. British horse artillery under attack from the Boers, galloping to take up a new position. During the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902)
Child with Whip, 1885. Artist: Pierre-Auguste RenoirChild with Whip, 1885. Detail. The subject is five-year-old Etienne Goujon, dressed somewhat effeminately as was usual for little boys in the 1880s Found in the collection of The Hermitage
The Budget Stakes, 1885. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Budget Stakes, 1885. The Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, also doubled in his cabinet as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. This cartoon relates to his 1885 Budget
The Real Parliamentary Whip, 1884. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Real Parliamentary Whip, 1884. Mr Punch encourages Mr John Bull as, armed with a whip labelled public opinion he heads in a determined fashion for the House of Commons
The Old Whip, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Old Whip, 1872. The Speaker of the House of Commons, Mr Denison, is seen on the occasion of his retirement. Newly created Viscount Ossington
The Demon Rough, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Demon Rough, 1874. A bestial labourer crouches over the limp body of his wife whilst Justice stands over him, her scales and sword on her belt, and the cat o nine tails in her hand
Womans Wrongs, 1874. Artist: Joseph SwainWomans Wrongs, 1874. A brutish working-class husband prepares to beat his wife who still bears the insignia of previous violence
Prevention Better Than Cure, 1869. Artist: John TennielPrevention Better Than Cure, 1869. The message implicit in this cartoon is that more bobbies on the beat will prevent crime
The Next Invasion, 1860. Landing of ther French (Light Wines) and Discomfiture of Old General Beer. Earlier in February, England and France had committed themselves to the Treaty of Commerce
Orestes pursued by the Furies, 1858. Lord Palmerston, Leader of the Opposition, is pursued by the Furies. These are John Bright holding the cat o nine tails, Disraeli
Divorce A Vinculo, 1861. Mrs Carolina, a representative of the slave-owning south of America, holding a cat o nine tails and declaring her right to beat her own property