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Life By The Thames in Early Edwardian Days, 1902, (1933). Creator: UnknownLife By The Thames in Early Edwardian Days, 1902, (1933). People sitting in the garden of the Ray Mead Hotel, Boulters Lock, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Seated before an old, worn-out piano, (1907). Creator: UnknownSeated before an old, worn-out piano, (1907). Beethoven, when he was a struggling young musician, made the acquaintance of a generous young nobleman...who both helped him and encouraged his talents
Bronze inkstand with figurine of a Roman emperor, mid 16th century, (1881). Creator: WBronze inkstand with figurine of a Roman emperor, mid 16th century, (1881). Etching of a circular inkstand ornamented with masks and garlands, made in Italy, probably Padua
End of the Serbian Dynasty, c1903, (1933). Creator: UnknownEnd of the Serbian Dynasty, c1903, (1933). Portrait of King Alexander I of Serbia (1876-1903) and his queen consort Draga Masin (1864-1903)
Pay attention to this young man, for he will make a noise in the world some day, (1907). The teenage Beethoven visits Mozart in Vienna
Silver pax with nativity scene, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillSilver pax with nativity scene, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Etching of a pax (latin for peace ), a religious item which is kissed during the catholic service of the Mass as a sign of peace
The Express Bus, 1900, (1933). Creator: UnknownThe " Express" Bus, 1900, (1933). Open-top horse-drawn bus outside Ye Olde Swiss Cottage public house in north London
Now then, Ludwig, time for practice!, (1907). Creator: Unknown" Now then, Ludwig, time for practice!", (1907). Tobias Pfeiffer, a musician boarder in the Beethoven household
The Salutation, book cover, 15th century, (1881). Creator: W. RawsonThe Salutation, book cover, 15th century, (1881). Etching of a gilt metal panel made in Germany, depicting a biblical scene, decorating the wooden cover of a book
There is the door!, (1907). Creator: Unknown" There is the door!", (1907). The young Mozart, court musician of the ruler of Salzburg, Prince-Archbishop Hieronymus Colloredo
Knights and Ladies Seated under Canopies, pierced ivory panel, mid-late 14th century, (1881). Etching of carved ivory detail from a casket, made c1350-1400 in Paris, showing figures
The Knifeboard Bus, 1900, (1933). Creator: A MoullThe Knifeboard Bus, 1900, (1933). Passengers on a London open-top horse-drawn bus, so-called because the seat on the top along which the passengers sat back to back...similar to the boards on which
The carriage which was to convey the travellers drew up at the door, (1907). Creator: UnknownThe carriage which was to convey the travellers drew up at the door, (1907). The young Mozart and his mother leave Salzburg in Austria:early in the morning of September 23, 1777
The Valence Casket, c1305-1312, (1881). Creator: W HarbuttThe Valence Casket, c1305-1312, (1881). Etching of an engraved copper casket with gold and champleve enamel, made in the early 14th century, possibly in England, or in Limoges, France
Chelsea at that time was a riverside village, (1907). Creator: UnknownChelsea at that time was a riverside village, (1907). The eight-year-old Mozart and his family lived in London in 1764: Chelsea at that time was a riverside village
Central Door, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Creator: UnknownCentral Door, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Original bronze front entrance doors to the South Kensington Museum, (later renamed the Victoria & Albert Museum), in London
Played before the Court at Versailles, (1907). Creator: UnknownPlayed before the Court at Versailles, (1907). The seven-year-old Mozart and his family are guests at the French court during Christmas and New Year 1763-1764: They stayed five months in Paris
Chrismatory, late 15th century, (1881). Creator:s ThomasChrismatory, late 15th century, (1881). Etching of a container designed to hold chrism, (from the Greek word for anoint ), the holy oil used in the Christian sacraments of confirmation
A Traffic Block in 1900 - A scene outside the Mansion House, (1933). Creator: UnknownA Traffic Block in 1900 - A scene outside the Mansion House, (1933). Horse-drawn buses and a policeman in the City of London. From " The Pageant of the Century". [Odhams Press Ltd, 1933]
They remained standing, rooted to the spot, (1907). Creator: UnknownThey remained standing, rooted to the spot, (1907). The young Mozart sneaks into the organ loft in the monastery of Ips:the Franciscan monks...were startled at hearing the organ pealing forth
Giovanni Cimabue: design for a mosaic, c1868, (1881). Creator: Bernard CollierGiovanni Cimabue: design for a mosaic, c1868, (1881). Design for a glass mosaic in the Kensington Valhalla at the South Kensington Museum (later renamed the Victoria & Albert Museum)
Old man, early 17th century?, (1907). Creator: UnknownOld man, early 17th century?, (1907). Portrait of an unknown man, possibly after a drawing by Lagneau. From " Exposition de Portraits, peints et dessines"
Mozart, c1777, (1907). Creator: UnknownMozart, c1777, (1907). Portrait of Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) after a work made c1777 by Johann Heinrich Tischbein (1722-1789) in the Austrian Theater Museum, Vienna
Standing mirror, c1510, (1881). Creator: Andrew Fingar BrophyStanding mirror, c1510, (1881). Etching of a carved walnut table mirror with metal mirror plate in a rectangular frame that rotates on a four-sided pedestal, made in Italy in the early 16th century
Boer and Briton Nursed Together, 1900, (1933). Creator: Horace Walter NichollsBoer and Briton Nursed Together, 1900, (1933). Red Cross nurses treating wounded of both sides during the Boer War in South Africa
Haydns eyes filled with tears, (1907). Creator: UnknownHaydns eyes filled with tears, (1907). The elderly Haydn receives an enemy officer in his home who sings one of Haydns compositions : One day...when Vienna was in the occupation of the French
West Staircase, Leading to the Ceramic Gallery, c1876, (1881). Creators: John Watkins, John RWest Staircase, Leading to the Ceramic Gallery, c1876, (1881). The West Staircase in the South Kensington Museum, decorated with Frank Moodys ceramic tile mosaic pavement
Madame de Grandmare, c1622?, (1907). Creator: UnknownMadame de Grandmare, c1622?, (1907). Portrait of a woman, possibly Anne Dupre, Madame de Grandmare, after a drawing by Daniel Dumonstier
Whose music is that which you were playing just now?, (1907). Creator: UnknownWhose music is that which you were playing just now?, (1907). It was a common fashion in Vienna...for poor and struggling musicians to earn a few florins by serenading personages of note...Felix
Shermanbury Park, 1835. Creator: UnknownShermanbury Park, 1835. Shermambury Park mansion built by John Challen in 1779 and St Giles Church, Shermanbury. Antique line engraving
Francoise Heseque, 1629, (1907). Creator: UnknownFrancoise Heseque, 1629, (1907). Portrait of a woman, possibly Francoise Heseque (died 1636), second wife of the artist Daniel Dumonstier
He managed to save sufficient to purchase two volumes, (1907). Creator: UnknownHe managed to save sufficient to purchase two volumes, (1907). The young Haydn buys sheet music while studying at the choir school in Vienna
Holmbush, 1835. Creator: Charles J SmithHolmbush, 1835. Grade II listed Georgian country house in Hellingly, East Sussex, home of Thomas Broadwood. Engraved by CJ Smith after a drawing by George Baxter
Head of a man, c1630, (1907). Creator: UnknownHead of a man, c1630, (1907). Portrait of an unknown man, possibly after a drawing by Daniel Dumonstier. From " Exposition de Portraits, peints et dessines"
The tantalising pigtail, (1907). Creator: UnknownThe tantalising pigtail, (1907). The 17-year-old Haydn cuts off a fellow choristers pigtail at the cathedral choir school in Vienna
Petworth Park, 1835. Creators: Unknown, William WestallPetworth Park, 1835. Grade I listed country house, rebuilt in 1688 by Charles Seymour and known for an art collection made by George Wyndham
Francis I, King of France, c1540s?, (1907). Creator: UnknownFrancis I, King of France, c1540s?, (1907). Portrait of Francis (1494-1547) who ruled France from 1515. He is regarded as Frances first Renaissance monarch
Bosham Priory, 1835. Creator: Charles J SmithBosham Priory, 1835. Engraving by CJ Smith after a drawing by John Chessell Buckler. From " The History, Antiquities, and Topography of the County of Sussex, Volume the Second"
Henry de Beaumanoir, marquis de Lavardin, c1618?, (1907). Creator: UnknownHenry de Beaumanoir, marquis de Lavardin, c1618?, (1907). Portrait of a young man, possibly Henry de Beaumanoir, marquis de Lavardin (1580-1621)
Anne Marie Louise d Orleans, Duchesse de Montpensier, 17th century, (1907). Creator: UnknownAnne Marie Louise d Orleans, Duchesse de Montpensier, 17th century, (1907). Portrait of French heiress La Grande Mademoiselle (1627-1693), Duchess of Montpensier
Would not that be splendid for an oratorio!, (1907). Creator: UnknownWould not that be splendid for an oratorio!, (1907). Mendelssohns oratorio " Elijah", was inspired by a passage from the First Book of Kings, beginning with the words, And behold
He was imitating the playing of a violin, (1907). Creator: UnknownHe was imitating the playing of a violin, (1907). Mathias Haydn becomes aware that his five-year-old son Joseph is musically gifted
The strokes of his hammer on the anvil kept time to his song, (1907). Creator: UnknownThe strokes of his hammer on the anvil kept time to his song, (1907). The German composer Handel is inspired by the sound of a hammer on an anvil: he was overtaken by a heavy shower of rain
Highlands, 1835. Creator: Henry Alexander OggHighlands, 1835. Highlands private asylum at Ticehurst, opened by Samuel Newington in 1792, later developed by his son Charles Newington who employed veterans to landscape the gardens
Gabrielle d Estrees, 1599, (1907). Creator: UnknownGabrielle d Estrees, 1599, (1907). Portrait of French noblewoman Gabrielle d Estrees, Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, Marchioness of Monceaux (1573-1599), mistress
A grand procesiion of decorated barges from Whitehall to Limehouse, (1907). Creator: UnknownA grand procession of decorated barges from Whitehall to Limehouse, (1907). King George I desired a concert on the River Thames in London, and Handel composed his Water Music
A resort to swords, (1907). Creator: UnknownA resort to swords, (1907). In 1704 the teenaged Handel fought a duel with fellow composer Johann Mattheson: An altercation took place
Madame Forget de Fresne, 1574, (1907). Creator: UnknownMadame Forget de Fresne, femme du ministre, alors Mme de Deuilly, 1574, (1907). Portrait of French noblewoman Anne de Beauvilliers-Saint-Aignan (1566-1636), who was married to Claude du Chastelet
