1916 Collection (#6)

Cossacks attached to the 5th Siberians in Poland. 19th July 1916

British Troops eating their Christmas Dinner in a shell hole at Beaumont Hamel on the Somme, Christmas Day 1916

The Battle of the Somme (French: Bataille de la Somme, German: Schlacht an der Somme), also known as the Somme Offensive, was a battle of the First World War fought by the armies of the British

Belgian cavalry seen here in training at the cavalry instruction camp at Campagne 25th October 1916

General Foch (2 October 1851 e 20 March 1929) seen here during a meeting with King George
General Foch (2 October 1851 Ð 20 March 1929) seen here during a meeting with King George V and General Douglas Haig. 12th August 1916

Albert Ball VC, DSO & Two Bars, MC (14 August 1896 e 7 May 1917
Albert Ball VC, DSO & Two Bars, MC (14 August 1896 Ð 7 May 1917) English fighter pilot of the First World War. At the time of his death he was credited with forty-four victories

David Lloyd George, British Prime Minister (left), and Canadas Minister of Militia Sam Hughes addressing troops from an open top car, with reporters taking notes as Lloyd George talks

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Ireland, County Sligo, Sligo town, Wall mural commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rebellion in Ireland

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Ireland, County Cavan, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan County Museum, Outddor replica WW1 Trench, the largest such feature in Ireland or the UK

1916 Studebaker Big Six. Creator: Unknown
1916 Studebaker Big Six

1916 Owen Magnetic. Creator: Unknown
1916 Owen Magnetic

1916 Vauxhall D type staff car. Creator: Unknown
1916 Vauxhall D type staff car

1916 Chalmers model 6-40 Californian top tourer. Creator: Unknown
1916 Chalmers model 6-40 Californian top tourer

1916 Stanley steam car. Creator: Unknown
1916 Stanley steam car

1916 Stanley steam car engine. Creator: Unknown
1916 Stanley steam car engine

1916 Morris Oxford Coupe. Creator: Unknown
1916 Morris Oxford Coupe

1916 Maxwell 25. Creator: Unknown
1916 Maxwell 25

Nude study: Ida Rubinstein, 1916. Creator: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Nude study: Ida Rubinstein, 1916. Private Collection

Mixed Feelings, c. 1916. Creator: Malevich, Kasimir Severinovich (1878-1935)
Mixed Feelings, c. 1916. Private Collection

Head of a Woman, c. 1916. Creator: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Head of a Woman, c. 1916. Found in the Collection of Oberosterreichisches Landesmuseum

Venus in the Grotto III, 1916. Creator: Moser, Koloman (1868-1918)
Venus in the Grotto III, 1916. Found in the Collection of Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz

The Nameless, 1916. Creator: Egger-Lienz, Albin (1868-1926)
The Nameless, 1916. Found in the Collection of Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna

Plan of Moscow, 1916. Creator: Ilyin, Alexei Alexeevich (1858-1942)
Plan of Moscow, 1916. Private Collection

Beach life, 1916. Creator: Liebermann, Max (1847-1935)
Beach life, 1916. Private Collection

Pierre-Auguste and Jean Renoir, c. 1916. Creator: Bonnard, Pierre (1867-1947)
Pierre-Auguste and Jean Renoir, c. 1916. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Squatting Female Nude, 1916. Creator: Dorignac, Georges (1879-1925)
Squatting Female Nude, 1916. Found in the Collection of Musee de Grenoble

Self-Portrait, c. 1916. Creator: Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918)
Self-Portrait, c. 1916. Found in the Collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Genf

Portrait of Signora Cragnolini Fanna, 1916. Creator: Boccioni, Umberto (1882-1916)
Portrait of Signora Cragnolini Fanna, 1916. Private Collection

Portrait of Gustav Klimt, c. 1916. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Gustav Klimt, c. 1916. Private Collection

Male student Thomas Eakins American 1844 1916
Male student; Thomas Eakins (American, 1844 - 1916); 1883; Albumen silver print

Northern Yellow Banded Parrot and Dundas Yellow Collared Parrot, pub
Northern Yellow Banded Parrot and Dundas Yellow Collared Parrot, from The Birds of Australia, pub. 1916 (hand coloured engraving). Barnardius Occidentalis; Barnardius Dundasi

Then old Mrs Rabbit …. went through the wood to the bakers, from The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Then old Mrs Rabbit ….went through the wood to the baker s, from The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, pub. 1916 (colour lithograph), 1916

Northern Crimson Parrot, pub. 1916 (hand coloured engraving). Creator: Roland Green (1896 - 1972)
Northern Crimson Parrot, from The Birds of Australia, pub. 1916 (hand coloured engraving). Platycercus Nigrescens

Ground Parrot, pub. 1916 (hand coloured engraving). Creator: Roland Green (1896 - 1972)
Ground Parrot, from The Birds of Australia, pub. 1916 (hand coloured engraving). Pezoporus Terrestris

The Giant Tries to Drink the Stream, from Europas Fairy Book, pub. 1916. Creator
The Giant Tries to Drink the Stream, from Europas Fairy Book, pub. 1916 (engraving, 1916

Peter never stopped running, from The Tale of Peter Rabbit, pub. 1916 (colour lithograph), 1916

Blue Bellied Lorikeet, pub. 1916 (hand coloured engraving). Creator: Roland Green (1896 - 1972)
Blue Bellied Lorikeet, from The Birds of Australia, pub. 1916 (hand coloured engraving). Trichoglossus Novae-Hollandiae

Musician, 1916. Creator: Klyun, Ivan Vassilyevich (1873-1942)
Musician, 1916. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Australia in the Great War. Unidentified men of the 5th Division, 1916. Creator: Anonymous
Australia in the Great War. Unidentified men of the 5th Division, 1916. Found in the Collection of The Australian War Memorial

Portrait of Hans Arp (1886-1966), 1916. Creator: Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920)
Portrait of Hans Arp (1886-1966), 1916. Private Collection

The Dutch Mill, 1916. Creator: Heemskerck, Jacoba van (1876-1923)
The Dutch Mill, 1916. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Girl with blond hair, 1916. Found in the Collection of Sta dtische Galerie im Sta delschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Nude lying (Nu couche), 1916
Nude lying (Nu couche ), 1916. Found in the Collection of Foundation E. G. Bü hrle Collection, Zurich

The Sun at dusk, 1916. Found in the Collection of State Art Museum of Republic Latvia, Riga

Leonide Massine in the Ballet L apres-midi d un faune (The Afternoon of a Faun), 1916
Leonide Massine in the Ballet L apre s-midi d un faune (The Afternoon of a Faun), 1916. Found in the Collection of Muse e d Orsay, Paris

Varsalah, 1916. Private Collection

The Alpine Patrol, 1916. Found in the Collection of Museo Civico, Bolzano

Portrait of Paul Guillaume (1891-1934), 1916. Private Collection

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"1916: A Glimpse into a Transformative Year" In 1916, the world was in the midst of change and turmoil. From iconic advertisements to artistic masterpieces, this year left an indelible mark on history. J. C. Leyendecker's Arrow shirt collar ad captured the essence of American style with its timeless elegance. Mondrian's Composition challenged traditional art forms, paving the way for abstract expressionism. Amidst the chaos of World War I, British motorcyclists bravely transported carrier pigeons to the front lines, highlighting their crucial role in communication during wartime. The Royal Irish Rifles navigated treacherous communication trenches as they fought for their country. Meanwhile, Alaska witnessed progress as a railroad train crossed Fox Gulch bridge, connecting remote regions and fostering growth. The Harley Davidson V-Twin Racer revolutionized motorcycle racing with its powerful engine and sleek design. Art continued to flourish in 1916; Gino Severini's Maternity depicted motherhood through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes. In Boston, Babe Ruth made his mark on baseball history as he posed alongside his teammates in a photo that would become legendary. Even amidst war and destruction, rebuilding efforts at Paddington Station showcased resilience and determination. A young girl immersed herself in literature while reading oil on canvas painting titled "Girl Reading, " capturing a moment of quiet contemplation amid chaos. Jack Lecain fearlessly drove through intense competition during the International 300-Mile Sweepstakes Race – embodying speed and adrenaline that defined this era. Charles Keeping's illustration from Remarque's "All Quiet" evoked emotions surrounding post-war reflections published years later but resonating deeply within society at large. As we reflect upon 1916 today, it serves as a reminder of humanity’s ability to endure hardships while still finding beauty amidst adversity - an enduring testament to our collective spirit throughout history.