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Matei Basarab, Prince of Wallachia and Moldavia, c1906, (1907). Michael the Brave, Prince of Wallachia (1588-1654) noted for introducing the printing press to Wallachia (1634)
The Bath of Psyche, c1890. Painting held in the Tate Britain, London. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]
Nude, 19th Century (1934). Artist: William EttyNude, 19th Century (1934). From The Studio Volume 107. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1934]
Naval Manoeuvres, 1890. Artist: William SmallNaval Manoeuvres, 1890. A print from The Graphic, Christmas number, December 1890
Hereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Artist: Patten WilsonHereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Hereward the Wake, Anglo-Saxon rebel, attacking Peterborough Abbey, 1070 (early 20th century)
Playing at Marbles, 1906. Artist: Francesco BartolozziPlaying at Marbles. A stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727?1815) after a painting by William Hamilton (1751-1801). A group of four children entertain themselves by playing marbles
The death of Thom, alias Sir William Courtenay, Dunkirk, Kent, 1838. Born in Cornwall, John Nichols Thom declared himself the saviour of the world and became a wandering preacher in Kent
View of London and the Thames from South Bank, 17th century (1886). Artist: William GriggsView of London and the Thames from South Bank, 17th century (1886). Buildings identified include Winchester House, the old St Pauls Cathedral, the Guildhall and several churches
The Times, plate I, c1762 (1895). A representative of King George III fights a fire (the Seven Years War), which is burning down houses representing Germany and France
Ballymaclinton, Irish village, Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908. Artist: R WelchBallymaclinton, Irish village, Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908. The Franco-British Exhibition of 1908 celebrated the Entente Cordiale which had been signed by the United Kingdom
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624 (1908-1909). Artist: Frans HalsThe Laughing Cavalier, 1624 (1908-1909). The Laughing Cavalier is a famous painting by the Dutch Baroque artist Frans Hans. The identity of the paintings subject is unknown
Mrs Richard Hogarth, the artists mother, mid 18th century (1901). Artist: William HogarthMrs Richard Hogarth, the artists mother, mid 18th century (1901). Illustration from The Connoisseur, (November 1901)
The Trial of Sir William Wallace, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)
Sir Joseph Swan (1828-1914), English physicist and chemist, 1911-1912. Artist: D Cameron-SwanSir Joseph Swan (1828-1914), English physicist and chemist, 1911-1912. Swan invented the incandescent electric lamp in Britain at about the same time as Thomas Edison patented it in the USA
Haymaking, 1911-1912. Artist: Sprague & CoHaymaking, 1911-1912. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1911-1912)
The Canadian Arch, Whitehall, London, 1902. Artist: HO KleinThe Canadian Arch, Whitehall, London, 1902. The Canadian Arch decorated to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903
Dinshaw Edulji Wacha, Parsi Indian politician, 1902-1903. Wacha was one of the founders of the Indian National Congress and its President in 1901
A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. Artist: William HogarthA Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living
Romeo and Juliet, c1880-1882. Artist: Hans MakartRomeo and Juliet, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882
Henrik Ibsen, Receiving Mr William Archer in Audience, 1904. Artist: Max BeerbohmHenrik Ibsen, Receiving Mr William Archer in Audience, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)
Portia, 1891. Artist: Fanny BowersPortia, 1891. The heroine from The Merchant of Venice. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave,s Hart & C
The Painter and his Pug, 1745. Artist: William HogarthThe Painter and his Pug, 1745. The portrait deliberately projects a guide to the way Hogarth wanted others to think of him
Income Tax, 1798. John Bull scratches his head at William Pitts (1759-1806) introduction of Income Tax. Pitt is shown as an angel playing a harp. Hand-coloured cartoon in the style of Gillray
His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange, 1858. Creator: UnknownHis Royal Highness the Prince of Orange, 1858. The cities of Holland...put on their holiday attire, to pay due honour [to the prince] on his attaining his majority
William E. Sheridan, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownW.E. Sheridan, between 1855 and 1865. [Stage actor and soldier: fought in the Sixth Ohio Infantry during the American Civil War]
Ophelia (Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 4), 1784. Creator: Francesco BartolozziOphelia (Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 4), 1784
Romeo and Juliet at the Masquerade (Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 5), June 15, 1785
Mr. Dimond and Miss Wallis in the Characters of Romeo and Juliet, May 1, 1796
Mary, Queen of Scots, January 12, 1803. January 12, 1803. Creator: Francesco BartolozziMary, Queen of Scots, January 12, 1803
Scene from John Gays The Beggars Opera, 1728. Creator: William HogarthScene from John Gays The Beggars Opera, 1728. The Beggars Opera is a ballad opera in three acts written in 1728 by John Gay with music arranged by Johann Christoph Pepusch
The Distressed Poet, 1733-1735. Creator: William HogarthThe Distressed Poet, 1733-1735
Nude Study Of A Reclining Woman, 1849. Creator: William EttyNude Study Of A Reclining Woman, 1849. Attributed to William Etty
Pandora Crowned by the Seasons, 1824. Creator: William EttyPandora Crowned by the Seasons, 1824
Manlius Hurled From The Rock, 1818. Creator: William EttyManlius Hurled From The Rock, 1818
Gather the Rose of Love While Yet Tis Time, 1848. Creator: William EttyGather the Rose of Love While Yet Tis Time, 1848. The title of the painting comes from the incomplete epic poem The Faerie Queen by Edmund Spenser
The Woman of Samaria, 1860. Creator: William DyceThe Woman of Samaria, 1860
Mrs John Clerk Maxwell (nee Frances Cay) and her Son James, 1833. Creator: William DyceMrs John Clerk Maxwell (nee Frances Cay) and her Son James, 1833
Wood engraving after painting by Delacroix of Hamlet and Horatio, December 1837
Colonel William Fitch and His Sisters Sarah and Ann Fitch, 1800 / 1801Colonel William Fitch and His Sisters Sarah and Ann Fitch, 1800/1801
The Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1779. Creator: John Singleton CopleyThe Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1779
Basket-Hilted Sword, British, 1600-1625. Creator: UnknownBasket-Hilted Sword, British, 1600-1625. Believed to have belonged to Sir William Twysden (1566-1628), who was knighted by King James I in 1603
Shakespeares Tempest (Macklins British Poets), 1798. Creator: Francesco BartolozziShakespeares Tempest (Macklins British Poets), 1798
Prince Edmund, surnam d Ironside and Algitha, 1786. Creator: Francesco BartolozziPrince Edmund, surnam d Ironside and Algitha, 1786
Charles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781. Creator: Francesco BartolozziCharles, Earl Cornwallis, March 15, 1781
King Lear and Cordelia (Shakespeare, King Lear, Act 4, Scene 7), ca. 1783
Coriolanus: "The God of Soldiers, to shame invulnerable... "(Shakespeare, CoriCoriolanus: " The God of Soldiers, to shame invulnerable..." (Shakespeare, Coriolanus, Act 5), November 3, 1785
Jane Shore: "Give gentle mistress Shore one gentle kiss the more (ShakespeareJane Shore: " Give gentle mistress Shore one gentle kiss the more (Shakespeare, Richard III, Act 3, scene 1), February 1, 1790
Mrs. Abington as Thalia, August 20, 1783. Creator: Francesco BartolozziMrs. Abington as Thalia, August 20, 1783