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Crossed Collection (#3)

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Background imageCrossed Collection: Svatopluk Cech Bridge, Prague (colour photo)

Svatopluk Cech Bridge, Prague (colour photo)
3095198 Svatopluk Cech Bridge, Prague (colour photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Svatopluk Cech Bridge, Prague)

Background imageCrossed Collection: WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Heres another blue-pencil P. C

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Heres another blue-pencil P. C
The Caption refers to..another blue pencil postcard. In WW2 Bue Pencil referred to the Censor who crossed out in indelible blue any text that he thought might be of use to the enemy

Background imageCrossed Collection: Shawabty of Ankh-Hor, 595-586 BC (pale turquoise with vitreous Egyptian blue)

Shawabty of Ankh-Hor, 595-586 BC (pale turquoise with vitreous Egyptian blue)
490731 Shawabty of Ankh-Hor, 595-586 BC (pale turquoise with vitreous Egyptian blue) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); 9.9x3.4x2.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCrossed Collection: Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King, Third Intermediate Period, c

Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King, Third Intermediate Period, c
490730 Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King, Third Intermediate Period, c.990-969 BC (faience) by Egyptian 21st Dynasty (c.1069-945 BC); 11x3.6x2.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCrossed Collection: Charles Wellford Leavitt, 1911 (oil on canvas)

Charles Wellford Leavitt, 1911 (oil on canvas)
HEH372415 Charles Wellford Leavitt, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Beaux, Cecilia (1855-1942); 137.8x84.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageCrossed Collection: Kitsch French Postcard with a representation of Hope

Kitsch French Postcard with a representation of Hope. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCrossed Collection: The American Bridge, Vierstraat, Belgium

The American Bridge, Vierstraat, Belgium
The bridge crosses the small stream the Kemmelbeek. In the August 1918 offensive the centre line of the attacking American 27th Division crossed over this bridge, hence its local name of American

Background imageCrossed Collection: The 7th Earl of Northampton (detail), before 1787 (oil on canvas)

The 7th Earl of Northampton (detail), before 1787 (oil on canvas)
5938126 The 7th Earl of Northampton (detail), before 1787 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 237.7x149.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageCrossed Collection: Plate 238. Sitting on Chair, Crossing Legs, Drinking from Tea Cup

Plate 238. Sitting on Chair, Crossing Legs, Drinking from Tea Cup
3950213 Plate 238. Sitting on Chair, Crossing Legs, Drinking from Tea Cup, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x39.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Background imageCrossed Collection: Standing royal figure (earthenware)

Standing royal figure (earthenware)
XBP232314 Standing royal figure (earthenware) by Mayan; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Background imageCrossed Collection: Portrait of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in court dress, 1642 (ink & colours on paper)

Portrait of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in court dress, 1642 (ink & colours on paper)
PNP365633 Portrait of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in court dress, 1642 (ink & colours on paper) by Japanese School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Shawabty of Tashery, New Kingdom, c. 1391-1353 BC (painted tamarisk)

Shawabty of Tashery, New Kingdom, c. 1391-1353 BC (painted tamarisk)
490732 Shawabty of Tashery, New Kingdom, c.1391-1353 BC (painted tamarisk) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 15.1x4.4x3.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCrossed Collection: King Edward VIII at the age of Sixteen, 1910 (b / w photo)

King Edward VIII at the age of Sixteen, 1910 (b / w photo)
STC360949 King Edward VIII at the age of Sixteen, 1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from George V and Edward VIII: A Royal Souvenir, by F. G)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Portrait of Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) (oil on canvas)
CHT198753 Portrait of Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) (oil on canvas) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: founder of Olympic Games in 1898; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageCrossed Collection: The Two of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck

The Two of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336575 The Two of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent, 18th century

Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent, 18th century
Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent after parrying (le croize d epee apres la parade du contre de quarte), 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D

Background imageCrossed Collection: Effigy of Sir Hugh Bardolph, 1259-1304

Effigy of Sir Hugh Bardolph, 1259-1304, Banham Church, Norfolk. He wears a surcoat over a suit of chainmail with chappelle de fer (helmet), legs crossed to show that he was a crusader

Background imageCrossed Collection: The great dares, the Swiss aviator Parmelin crosses the 11 runs the Mont Blanc at 5300

The great dares, the Swiss aviator Parmelin crosses the 11 runs the Mont Blanc at 5300... (colour litho)
2815623 The great dares, the Swiss aviator Parmelin crosses the 11 runs the Mont Blanc at 5300... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great daring)

Background imageCrossed Collection: When the King of Afghanistan is in his kingdom (colour litho)

When the King of Afghanistan is in his kingdom (colour litho)
2777829 When the King of Afghanistan is in his kingdom (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the King of Afghanistan is in his kingdom)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Policeman helping a small girl (colour litho)

Policeman helping a small girl (colour litho)
3096278 Policeman helping a small girl (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman helping a small girl)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Railway bridge over the Rhine, Strasbourg (colour photo)

Railway bridge over the Rhine, Strasbourg (colour photo)
3095224 Railway bridge over the Rhine, Strasbourg (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway bridge over the Rhine, Strasbourg)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Township of Port St John s, Pondoland (b / w photo)

Township of Port St John s, Pondoland (b / w photo)
3092357 Township of Port St John s, Pondoland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Township of Port St John s, Pondoland)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Soldier in Sancho Villas Army 1914

Soldier in Sancho Villas Army 1914
A soldier in Sancho Villas army sits on the grass eating, holding a tortilla and a plate of food. He is wearing sandals, shirt and trousers, a hat

Background imageCrossed Collection: Lady Hay Drummond-Hay

Lady Hay Drummond-Hay
Grace Marguerite, Lady Hay Drummond-Hay (1895 - 1946), British journalist, who was the first woman to travel around the world by air (in a zeppelin). 1930

Background imageCrossed Collection: Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Exaltation

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Exaltation. 1901

Background imageCrossed Collection: The Troubles of a Police Commissioner, an incident of Tropical Travel (litho)

The Troubles of a Police Commissioner, an incident of Tropical Travel (litho)
1039422 The Troubles of a Police Commissioner, an incident of Tropical Travel (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Troubles of a Police Commissioner)

Background imageCrossed Collection: The Ship-Rigged Life-Boat which recently crossed the Atlantic (engraving)

The Ship-Rigged Life-Boat which recently crossed the Atlantic (engraving)
1103530 The Ship-Rigged Life-Boat which recently crossed the Atlantic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Lulu Valli, actress and former child star

Lulu Valli, actress and former child star. circa 1900s

Background imageCrossed Collection: With a British Squadron Abroad, the Arrival of Mails (engraving)

With a British Squadron Abroad, the Arrival of Mails (engraving)
1055818 With a British Squadron Abroad, the Arrival of Mails (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With a British Squadron Abroad, the Arrival of Mails)

Background imageCrossed Collection: The American Boat, 'Nautilus', which has recently crossed the Atlantic (engraving)

The American Boat, "Nautilus", which has recently crossed the Atlantic (engraving)
1059820 The American Boat, " Nautilus", which has recently crossed the Atlantic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Boat)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Captain Blackburns Departure From Gloucester (USA) Over A Dinghy Sailing For... (colour litho)

Captain Blackburns Departure From Gloucester (USA) Over A Dinghy Sailing For... (colour litho)
2798445 Captain Blackburns Departure From Gloucester (USA) Over A Dinghy Sailing For... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrossed Collection: The end of the 3000-kilometer cycling tour of Italy, the winners arrival at the Milan Arena

The end of the 3000-kilometer cycling tour of Italy, the winners arrival at the Milan Arena (colour litho)
2815342 The end of the 3000-kilometer cycling tour of Italy, the winners arrival at the Milan Arena (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCrossed Collection: Episodes from the Ogaden campaign (colour litho)

Episodes from the Ogaden campaign (colour litho)
2778415 Episodes from the Ogaden campaign (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Episodes from the campaign in Ogaden)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Adrian Vidal, by W E Norris (engraving)

Adrian Vidal, by W E Norris (engraving)
1590994 Adrian Vidal, by W E Norris (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adrian Vidal, by W E Norris)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Girl nude with folded arms, 1910 (black chalk, wash & w / c on brown paper)

Girl nude with folded arms, 1910 (black chalk, wash & w / c on brown paper)
3696950 Girl nude with folded arms, 1910 (black chalk, wash & w/c on brown paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 44.8x27.8 cm; Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna

Background imageCrossed Collection: The Spanish Red Route on the Ebro (Colour Litho)

The Spanish Red Route on the Ebro (Colour Litho)
2783823 The Spanish Red Route on the Ebro (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish Red Route on the Ebro)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Bianca, c. 1881 (oil on canvas)

Bianca, c. 1881 (oil on canvas)
LGH250495 Bianca, c.1881 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London, UK; eLeighton House; English, out of copyright

Background imageCrossed Collection: The Years at the Spring, 1901 (pencil on paper)

The Years at the Spring, 1901 (pencil on paper)
PNH349112 The Years at the Spring, 1901 (pencil on paper) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 26x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

Background imageCrossed Collection: The Ten of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck

The Ten of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336542 The Ten of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Louis Jean-Baptiste Lepine, Prefet de police, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Louis Jean-Baptiste Lepine, Prefet de police, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT280114 Louis Jean-Baptiste Lepine, Prefet de police, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Marmand (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrossed Collection: L Ame du vin corrected proof (pen and ink on paper) (b / w photo)

L Ame du vin corrected proof (pen and ink on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT199782 L Ame du vin corrected proof (pen and ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Baudelaire, Charles Pierre (1821-67); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageCrossed Collection: A train against a travelling house (colour litho)

A train against a travelling house (colour litho)
2809303 A train against a travelling house (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A train against a traveling house)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Across the Channel (colour litho)

Across the Channel (colour litho)
2809297 Across the Channel (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across the Channel)

Background imageCrossed Collection: English Babu (Native Indian Clerk) Holding a Hookah, Kalighat painting

English Babu (Native Indian Clerk) Holding a Hookah, Kalighat painting
2563444 English Babu (Native Indian Clerk) Holding a Hookah, Kalighat painting (pen & ink with w/c over pencil on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCrossed Collection: The Boat John T Ford, which crossed the Atlantic (engraving)

The Boat John T Ford, which crossed the Atlantic (engraving)
1620552 The Boat John T Ford, which crossed the Atlantic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boat John T Ford, which crossed the Atlantic)

Background imageCrossed Collection: Marion (oil on canvas)

Marion (oil on canvas)
SAG52952 Marion (oil on canvas) by Russell, Walter (1871-1903); 59.7x49.5 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, UK; eSheffield Galleries and Museums Trust; Photo eMuseums Sheffield; English

Background imageCrossed Collection: Lavatory Queue (colour litho)

Lavatory Queue (colour litho)
3642858 Lavatory Queue (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavatory Queue. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn




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"Crossed: A Tapestry of Time and Perspectives" Step into a world where the paths of extraordinary individuals intersect, leaving behind captivating stories that span across time. From the political turmoil of Leon Trotsky in 1920 to the poetic musings of John Keats in Hampstead, these crossed destinies offer glimpses into diverse lives. Picture a vibrant twenties flapper girl sitting at a cocktail bar, defying societal norms with her rebellious spirit. Her crossed legs symbolize both defiance and liberation as she navigates an era defined by change. Piero della Francesca's masterful brushstrokes transport us to Renaissance Italy, where artistry and spirituality are intricately intertwined. His works depict crossed boundaries between earthly existence and divine realms. In contrast, Marsh King's haunting depiction by Harry Clarke reveals a darker side. The artist captures the enigmatic essence of this character whose path crosses ours momentarily but leaves an indelible mark on our psyche. Witness Mahatma Gandhi spinning at his wheel—an act that embodies self-sufficiency and resistance against colonial oppression. His unwavering dedication to nonviolence creates ripples that cross continents, inspiring generations to come. Charles Darwin's caricatured image from Vanity Fair reminds us of his groundbreaking theories on evolution. Crossing traditional beliefs with scientific inquiry, he forever altered humanity's understanding of its own origins. The Shah of Persia stands tall amidst opulence and power—a figure whose reign witnessed both progress and controversy. His decisions shaped nations while crossing paths with global politics throughout history. A young lady stands before us—her arms crossed wearing a sheer black wrap—an embodiment of mystery and allure. Her gaze hints at untold secrets waiting to be unraveled as her story intersects with ours for just a fleeting moment. Envelopes from the 1940s evoke nostalgia for times when handwritten letters carried heartfelt messages across vast distances—crossing borders physically but also connecting souls emotionally.