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Her Majesty the Queen, c1860s. Creator: William HollHer Majesty the Queen, c1860s. Portrait of Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India, wearing a hair ornament adapted from the sapphire
Druid and Highlander, 1812-1817. Creator: UnknownDruid and Highlander, 1812-1817. A barber-surgeon seated in a cut-away barrel treats the leg of his patient, a Scottish highlander in a kilt. [W. Davison, Alnwick, Scotland]
Jerusalem, mid-late 19th century. Creator: UnknownJerusalem, mid-late 19th century. View of the Old City of Jerusalem, Palestine. The domes are those of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Church of Ecce Homo
Le Lecon de Clavecin. Creator: MassardLe Lecon de Clavecin, late 18th century. The Harpsichord Lesson. Scene in a wealthy household; a richly-dressed lady sits at the instrument while the teacher turns the page of the sheet music
Mary of Austria, Queen Dowager of Hungary. Creator: UnknownMary of Austria, Queen Dowager of Hungary, sister to the Emperor Charles V, Governesse of the Netherlands. Portrait of Maria of Austria (1505-1558)
The Execution of Louisa Mabree, the French Midwife. Creator: UnknownThe Execution of Louisa Mabree, the French Midwife. A woman is burned alive in a cage filled with black cats suspended over a blazing fire
Cathedral Church of Winchester, 1787. Creator: J NewtonCathedral Church of Winchester, 1787. The construction of the present Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire was begun in 1079 by Walkelin, the first Norman Bishop of Winchester
The Passover of the Portuguese Jews, c1730s. Creator: UnknownThe Passover of the Portuguese Jews, c1730s. Family eating the Passover Seder (meal). A list of the dishes: 1) shoulder of lamb with hard-boiled egg; 2) bitter herbs; 3) figs, apples, almonds
The Great Square, Mexico, 1845. Creator: UnknownThe Great Square, Mexico, 1845. View of the Zocalo and the Cathedral, Mexico City, Mexico. The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heavens was built in
A Shipwreck, 1773. Creator: John PyeA Shipwreck, 1773. Dramatic scene with figures clinging to rocks in the foreground, and ships tossed on the raging sea. [J. Boydell, London, 1773]
Jerusalem from the North, 1855. Creator: UnknownJerusalem from the North, 1855. Rural scene in Palestine with a ruined classical column and men resting with their camels in the foreground, and the city of Jerusalem in the distance
Valley of Linmouth, North Devon, c1830. Creator: Joseph Clayton BentleyValley of Linmouth, North Devon, c1830. Dramatic gorge near the village of Lynmouth in Devon, on the northern edge of Exmoor
A Trip Up Loch Lomond, 1825. Creator: George HuntA Trip Up Loch Lomond, 1825. Passengers with telescopes and a bagpiper aboard the paddle steamer Marian in the Highlands of Scotland
A meeting of the Royal Society in Crane Court, Fleet Street, London, 18th century, (c1880). Isaac Newton is in the Presidents chair and the mace of the Royal Society, granted to it by Charles II
On The Beach at Cromer, c1828. Creator: Edward William CookeOn The Beach at Cromer, c1828. Lobster boats and fishing equipment on the Norfolk coast
Frank rescues Colman, c1850. Creator: George CruikshankFrank rescues Colman, c1850. Frank rescues Coleman - ropes are used to drag two boys from the sea after their boat overturns
An Interrupted English Dinner Party at Paris, c1849. Creator: George CruikshankAn Interrupted English Dinner Party at Paris - Mourir pour la Patrie, c1849. Humorous scene: shocked and terrified English diners are interrupted at dinner
Gold, late 19th century. Creator: George GreatbachGold, late 19th century. A 16th-century alchemist showing some gold that he has supposedly just made. For hundreds of years, attempts were made to create gold alchemically by transforming base metals
British Poisonous Plants, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Cassell & CoBritish Poisonous Plants, mid-late 19th century. 1. Water Hemlock (Cicuta virosa). 2. Hemlock (Conium maculatum). 3. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). 4. Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia Cyparissias). 5
Felix Harbour, 1834. Creator: William SayFelix Harbour, 1834. John Rosss ship, the Victory, with all flags flying, trapped in the ice in Felix Harbour on the eastern tip of Boothia Felix in Nunavuts northern Canadian Arctic
Harolds Coronation, (19th century?). Creator: UnknownHarolds Coronation, (19th century?). King Harold II is crowned by Archbishop Stigand. Illustration of a section from the Bayeux Tapestry
Charles Cuningham, c1882. Creator: Benjamin William CrombieCharles Cuningham, c1882. Charles Cuningham, City Clerk. Plate No. 48 from " Modern Athenians"
Dr John Walker, Compiler of Dictionary. Creator: N J CottinghamDr John Walker, Compiler of Dictionary. Portrait of English stage actor, philologist and lexicographer John Walker (1732-1807)
Gillespie Hospital, Edinburgh, 1830. Creator: A CruseGillespie Hospital, Edinburgh, 1830. View of the hospital founded by Scottish snuff and tobacco merchant and philanthropist James Gillespie
Oatlands, early 19th century. Creator: UnknownOatlands, early 19th century. The Residence of His Royal Highness Frederick Duke of York & Albany. View of Oatlands Palace, a former Tudor and Stuart royal palace at Oatlands near Weybridge, Surrey
Jesus College; John Alcock Bishop of Ely, 1801. Creator: Edward HardingJesus College; John Alcock Bishop of Ely, 1801. View of Jesus College, Cambridge, and a portrait of its founder, John Alcock (c1430-1500), English churchman, bishop and Lord Chancellor
The Constable and Punch, late 18th-early 19th century? Creator: UnknownThe Constable and Punch, late 18th-early 19th century? Scene from a traditional Punch and Judy puppet show
Caius College; John Caius M. D. 1801. Creator: Edward HardingCaius College; John Caius M.D. 1801. View of Caius College, Cambridge, and a portrait of its founder, John Caius (1510-1573), English physician. [Edward Harding, London, 1801]
Mr Punch (or Pulcinella) and other commedia dell arte characters, 19th century. Creator: UnknownMr Punch (or Pulcinella) and other commedia dell arte characters, 19th century
Madame Auriol as Columbine, c1849. Creator: UnknownMadame Auriol as Columbine, c1849. French performer Francisca Christophosa Auriol as a character from the Commedia dell Arte, wearing a dress trimmed with blue ribbons, and a bell-shaped skirt
Christopher Columbus cracking the egg, 1753. Creator: William HogarthChristopher Columbus cracking the egg, 1753. Christopher Columbus demonstrates how an egg can be made to stand upright on a table
Nelsons Monument, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, c1830. Creator: William TomblesonNelsons Monument, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, c1830. View of the the Nelson Monument in Edinburgh, Scotland, built 1807-1815 to commemorate Vice Admiral Horatio Nelsons victory over the French
Group of Montenegrins, c1879. Creator: UnknownGroup of Montenegrins, c1879. Armed men from Montenegro, in traditional costume
The Gothic Towers of Ellfeld, c1834. Creator: Edward John RobertsThe Gothic Towers of Ellfeld, c1834. The tower of the 14th-century Electoral Castle at Eltville (or Elfeld) on the River Rhine in Germany
Demoiselle de la Frise, 1850s. Creator: UnknownDemoiselle de la Frise, 1850s. Young woman in Frisian costume. [P. G. van Lom, Amsterdam, 1850s]
I be just com d to the Catastrophe, early 19th century? Creator: UnknownI be just com d to the Catastrophe, early 19th century? An absent-minded man with his nose in a book and fishing rod over his shoulder, walks past a cart falling off a cliff
George Hamilton-Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, K. T. -F. A. S. &c. &c, 1841. CreatorGeorge Hamilton-Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, K.T.-F.A.S. &c. &c, 1841. Portrait of British politician George Hamilton Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860)
The Right Honourable The Earl of Aberdeen, K. G. 1850s. Creator: Daniel John PoundThe Right Honourable The Earl of Aberdeen, K.G. 1850s. Portrait of British politician George Hamilton Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860)
Lancelot Andrewes, (1657). Creator: UnknownLancelot Andrewes, (1657). Portrait of Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester (1555-1626) with Latin inscription: Effigies R.P. Lanceloti Andrewes Episcopi Wintoniensis
James Pettit Andrews Esq. F. A. S. 1796. Creator: John ChapmanJames Pettit Andrews Esq. F.A.S. 1796. Portrait of James Pettit Andrews (1737-1797), British historian and antiquary. From the " European Magazine". [J. Sewell, London, 1796]
General George Monk, afterwards Duke of Albemarle. Creator: UnknownGeneral George Monk, afterwards Duke of Albemarle. Portrait of English soldier George Monck, Duke of Albemarle (1608-1670)
Robert Ainslie Esquire, c1850. Creator: J CochranRobert Ainslie Esquire, c1850. Portrait of a man wearing spectacles. [Blackie & Son, Glasgow]
A Highland Funeral, 1882, (1935). Creator: Sir James GuthrieA Highland Funeral, 1882, (1935). A group of bare-headed men around a coffin supported on two chairs. They stand outside a modest cottage, and the season is winter
La Chaumiere, 1887, (1935). Creator: Camille PissarroLa Chaumiere, 1887, (1935). Cottage garden in summer. Peasants houses, Eragny, painting in the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australia. From " Modern Masterpieces", Part 5
Mr. Minney, 1920, (1935). Creator: Walter Westley RussellMr. Minney, 1920, (1935). Portrait of a man. The model was said to have formerly been on the stage. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Modern Masterpieces", Part 5
Entree Au Scene, c1904, (1935). Creator: Charles ConderEntree Au Scene, c1904, (1935). L entree en scene : a group of actors from the Commedia dell Arte prepare to take the stage. From " Modern Masterpieces", Part 8
Cudgel Playing, 1799. Creator: UnknownCudgel Playing, 1799. Crowds outside a pub watching men fighting with long sticks. The competitors hold one hand behind their backs as they fight on a makeshift stage supported on beer barrels. [J
The Little White Girl, 1864, (1935). Creator: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerThe Little White Girl, 1864, (1935). Young woman holding a Japanese fan, wearing a wedding ring. Her reflection in the mirror looks sadder and more careworn than she appears in profile
