Historical Collection (#93)

A collection of historical engravings, paintings, and photographs

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Historical Collection: The Death of the Earl of Chatham, after a painting by John Singleton Copley

The Death of the Earl of Chatham, after a painting by John Singleton Copley. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, British statesman and Prime Minister. In fact, Pitt did not die in the House of Lords

Historical Collection: English excursionists at Calais, France, in the 19th century

English excursionists at Calais, France, in the 19th century. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Historical Collection: A 19th century miniature electric railway track used for serving meals at the table

A 19th century miniature electric railway track used for serving meals at the table. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

A Florentine printing house in the 16th century. After a 16th century engraving

Historical Collection: Napoleon I, Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French. 1769 - 1821

Napoleon I, Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French. 1769 - 1821. After a painting in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands from the workshop of Francois Pascal Simon Gerard

Historical Collection: Maximo Tajes Caceres, 1852 - 1912. 15th President of Uruguay

Maximo Tajes Caceres, 1852 - 1912. 15th President of Uruguay. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Historical Collection: A French soldier riding a penny-farthing aka a high wheel, high wheeler and ordinary, 19th century

A French soldier riding a penny-farthing aka a high wheel, high wheeler and ordinary, 19th century. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Historical Collection: Elizabeth I, aka The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, 1533 - 1603

Elizabeth I, aka The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, 1533 - 1603. Queen of England and Ireland. After an anonymous contemporary portrait in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Historical Collection: Charles V arrives at the monastery of Yuste, Caceres, Extremadura, Spain, 1556

Charles V arrives at the monastery of Yuste, Caceres, Extremadura, Spain, 1556. Charles V, 1500 - 1558. Holy Roman Emperor, ruler of the Habsburg Empire

Historical Collection: The Langham Hotel, Portland Place, London, England, seen here in 1865

The Langham Hotel, Portland Place, London, England, seen here in 1865. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Historical Collection: The vassals of the Duke of Savoy giving up thier treasures in order to free themselves from French

The vassals of the Duke of Savoy giving up thier treasures in order to free themselves from French domination. Philibert II, 1480-1504, Duke of Savoy, called the Handsome or the Good

Map of Africa dating from the late 17th century published by Carel Allard, 1648 - 1709

Historical Collection: The L. M. S. 4-6-2 streamlined locomotive 'Coronation'. These high speed locomotives were built to

The L. M. S. 4-6-2 streamlined locomotive "Coronation". These high speed locomotives were built to haul
The L.M.S. 4-6-2 streamlined locomotive " Coronation". These high speed locomotives were built to haul the Coronation Scot which covered the 401 miles from Euston to Glasgow in 6.5 hours

Historical Collection: Johan (or Jan) Evertsen de Liefde c. 1619 - 1673. Dutch naval commander

Johan (or Jan) Evertsen de Liefde c. 1619 - 1673. Dutch naval commander. He was killed at the Battle of Texel aka Battle of Kijkduin during the Third Anglo-Dutch War

Historical Collection: The flight of president Jefferson Davis and his ministers over the Georgia Ridge

The flight of president Jefferson Davis and his ministers over the Georgia Ridge, five days before his capture in 1865. Jefferson Finis Davis, 1808 - 1889

Historical Collection: Joan Fiveller demanding from King Ferdinand the right of payment of the state tax for the meat

Joan Fiveller demanding from King Ferdinand the right of payment of the state tax for the meat that the buyers of his court acquired in the city. Joan Fiveller, ? - 1434. Barcelona city councillor

Historical Collection: Pedro II of Aragon arriving for a proposed duel with Charles of Anjou in 1283 to bring to a rapid

Pedro II of Aragon arriving for a proposed duel with Charles of Anjou in 1283 to bring to a rapid end The War of the Sicilian Vespers or War of the Vespers

Historical Collection: Lisowczycy soldiers in an archery contest, after the painting by Josef von Brandt

Lisowczycy soldiers in an archery contest, after the painting by Josef von Brandt. The Lisowczycy were an early 17th century irregular unit of the Polish-Lithuanian light cavalry

Historical Collection: A view of Hong Kong in the 19th century showing the two new stations for the Peak Tram funicular

A view of Hong Kong in the 19th century showing the two new stations for the Peak Tram funicular railway. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Historical Collection: Romeo and Juliet on the balcony, after the painting by Julio Kronberg

Romeo and Juliet on the balcony, after the painting by Julio Kronberg. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Tunisian horsemen. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Historical Collection: Fredegund, after apparently ordering the assassination of Praetextatus, visits him on his deathbed

Fredegund, after apparently ordering the assassination of Praetextatus, visits him on his deathbed and offers the assistance of her physicians. Fredegund or Fredegunda, died 597

Agusti Querol i Subirats, 1860 - 1909. Spanish sculptor. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Historical Collection: William Waynflete born William Patten, c. 1398 - 1486. Provost of Eton, Bishop of Winchester

William Waynflete born William Patten, c. 1398 - 1486. Provost of Eton, Bishop of Winchester, Lord Chancellor of England and founder of Magdalen College and Magdalen College School in Oxford

Historical Collection: Socrates. c. 470 BC - 399 BC. Classical Greek (Athenian) philosopher

Socrates. c. 470 BC - 399 BC. Classical Greek (Athenian) philosopher. After an engraving copied from an ancient marble bust

Historical Collection: William V, Prince of Orange, 1748 - 1806. Last Stadtholder of Dutch Republic

William V, Prince of Orange, 1748 - 1806. Last Stadtholder of Dutch Republic. Also known as Prince of Nassau-Orange. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain

Historical Collection: Alice and the Sheep. Illustration by Sir John Tenniel, (1820 - 1914)

Alice and the Sheep. Illustration by Sir John Tenniel, (1820 - 1914). From the book Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, by Lewis Carroll, published London, 1912

Historical Collection: William of Wykeham, c 1324 - 1404, aka William Wickham. Bishop of Winchester, Chancellor of England

William of Wykeham, c 1324 - 1404, aka William Wickham. Bishop of Winchester, Chancellor of England, founder of New College, Oxford

Historical Collection: King Ferdinand III feeding the poor. Ferdinand III, 1199 / 1201 - 1252, called the Saint (el Santo)

King Ferdinand III feeding the poor. Ferdinand III, 1199 / 1201 - 1252, called the Saint (el Santo)
King Ferdinand III feeding the poor. Ferdinand III, 1199/1201 - 1252, called the Saint (el Santo). King of Castile, King of Leon and King of Galicia. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Historical Collection: Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton, 1648-1715. English nobleman and politician

Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton, 1648-1715. English nobleman and politician. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

Historical Collection: The Walrus and The Carpenter. Illustration by Sir John Tenniel, (1820 - 1914)

The Walrus and The Carpenter. Illustration by Sir John Tenniel, (1820 - 1914). From the book Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, by Lewis Carroll, published London, 1912

Historical Collection: Scholars in ancient Greece listening to a lecture by Homer. Homer, c. 900 BC - c. 850 BC

Scholars in ancient Greece listening to a lecture by Homer. Homer, c. 900 BC - c. 850 BC. Ancient Greek poet
Scholars in ancient Greece listening to a lecture by Homer. Homer, c.900 BC - c.850 BC. Ancient Greek poet. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Historical Collection: Alice and Tweedledum. Illustration by Sir John Tenniel, (1820 - 1914)

Alice and Tweedledum. Illustration by Sir John Tenniel, (1820 - 1914). From the book Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, by Lewis Carroll, published London, 1912

Historical Collection: Thomas Sydenham, 1624 - 1689. English physician. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious

Thomas Sydenham, 1624 - 1689. English physician. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr. Vertue With Their Lives and Characters

Historical Collection: Alice with the White King and Haigha. Illustration by Sir John Tenniel, (1820 - 1914)

Alice with the White King and Haigha. Illustration by Sir John Tenniel, (1820 - 1914). From the book Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, by Lewis Carroll, published London, 1912

Historical Collection: Phidias showing the frieze of the Parthenon to his friends, after the painting by Sir Lawrence

Phidias showing the frieze of the Parthenon to his friends, after the painting by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema. Phidias or Pheidias, c. 480 - 430 BC. Greek sculptor, painter, and architect

Historical Collection: Two men atop a traffic sign in order to get a better view of the Coronation procession of George VI

Two men atop a traffic sign in order to get a better view of the Coronation procession of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, London, England, 1937. From The Coronation in Pictures, published 1937

Historical Collection: Albrecht Durer painting the portrait of the emperor Maximilian I. Albrecht Durer, 1471 -1528

Albrecht Durer painting the portrait of the emperor Maximilian I. Albrecht Durer, 1471 -1528. Painter, printmaker, and theorist of the German Renaissance. Maximilian I, 1459 - 1519

Historical Collection: The main City Canal in Gothenburg, Sweden in the 19th century

The main City Canal in Gothenburg, Sweden in the 19th century. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Historical Collection: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, born Lourens Alma Tadema, 1836 - 1912. Dutch painter

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, born Lourens Alma Tadema, 1836 - 1912. Dutch painter. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Historical Collection: Pandora. In Greek mythology Pandora opened a jar thereby releasing all the evils of humanity

Pandora. In Greek mythology Pandora opened a jar thereby releasing all the evils of humanity. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Historical Collection: Andre du Laurens, 1558 - 1609. French doctor of medicine. Physician to Henry IV

Andre du Laurens, 1558 - 1609. French doctor of medicine. Physician to Henry IV, King of Navarre and King of France

Historical Collection: Mahphoon, a female member of the Sacred Hairy Family of Burma

Mahphoon, a female member of the Sacred Hairy Family of Burma. This familys hypertrichosis stretched over 5 generations. The Hairy Family was exhibited as freaks by PT Barnum for a season in the UK

Historical Collection: Sir Richard Owen, 1804-1892. English biologist, comparative anatomist and paleontologist

Sir Richard Owen, 1804-1892. English biologist, comparative anatomist and paleontologist. Seen here with the skull of a crocodile

Historical Collection: Nero before the body of his mother, Agrippina the Younger. Nero, 37 -68 AD. Roman emperor

Nero before the body of his mother, Agrippina the Younger. Nero, 37 -68 AD. Roman emperor. Agrippina the Younger, 15 - 59 AD, aka Agrippina Minor. Roman empress

Historical Collection: James Francis Edward Stuart, 1688 - 1766. Pretender to the English, Irish and Scottish crowns

James Francis Edward Stuart, 1688 - 1766. Pretender to the English, Irish and Scottish crowns. Known as The Old Pretender

The emigrants. From Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Historical Collection: A tourist takes a horse and cart ride around the harbour of Yokohoma, Japan

A tourist takes a horse and cart ride around the harbour of Yokohoma, Japan. After a print by Japanese artist Utagawa Sadahide, 1807-1878/79, aka Gountei Sadahide

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