Assistant Collection (#6)

Poster, Eat More Fried Fish -- A Hot Favourite. circa 1950s

Charlatan or Quack Doctor - 17th century England
A Charlatan peddling patent medicines to gullible 17th century purchsers - pictured here with a monkey assistant. 17th century

The Indian Executive Staff of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition (engraving)
1055021 The Indian Executive Staff of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Mould from Nature, 1887 (oil on canvas)
CH402628 A Mould from Nature, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Dantan, Edouard-Joseph (1848-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Moulage sur Nature; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Rear of an Army on the March in India (engraving)
2771292 The Rear of an Army on the March in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rear of an Army on the March in India)

The State Tinkers, published by W. Humphrey, 10th February 1780 (hand coloured engraving)
1275200 The State Tinkers, published by W. Humphrey, 10th February 1780 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plan of Stjerneborg (engraving)
3628547 Plan of Stjerneborg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Stjerneborg)

Scene from Durers Course in the Art of Drawing
STC237096 Scene from Durers Course in the Art of Drawing, published Nuremberg 1525 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info)

Introduction of the art of printing, from Illustrations of English
KW259451 Introduction of the art of printing, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Wehnert

Examination of an apothecary, early 18th century (oil)
CHT163038 Examination of an apothecary, early 18th century (oil) by French School, (18th century); Faculte de Pharmacie, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Hans Christian Oersted (1777-1851) discovering the deviation of the magnetic needle by
CHT164245 Hans Christian Oersted (1777-1851) discovering the deviation of the magnetic needle by closed current in 1820, from Les Merveilles de la Science by Louis Figuier (1819-94)

An older man and two young apprentices manually operating a stirring device, Yoshiwara (colour woodblock print)
LLM443679 An older man and two young apprentices manually operating a stirring device, Yoshiwara (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

"There was a Young Lady whose nose was so long that it reached to her toes", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386661 " There was a Young Lady whose nose was so long that it reached to her toes", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The Dutch Banker, 1639 (engraving)
CHT185952 The Dutch Banker, 1639 (engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Dutch, out of copyright

Interior of a London Shop, late 19th century (w / c on paper)
CHT170421 Interior of a London Shop, late 19th century (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Detail of a historiated initial with an illustration of a vintner at work
ARN170177 Detail of a historiated initial with an illustration of a vintner at work, from the Register of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres (vellum) by French School

When Beasts Need a Surgeon (Colour Litho)
2809092 When Beasts Need a Surgeon (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Beasts Need a Surgeon)

Punch cartoon: All the Difference! (engraving)
6034857 Punch cartoon: All the Difference! (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: All the Difference)

Manila and its Environs: A Scene in Town (watercolour with bodycolour)
1767258 Manila and its Environs: A Scene in Town (watercolour with bodycolour) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85); 34.3x24.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Manila and its Environs)

The Artists Studio (oil on canvas)
NCM95431 The Artists Studio (oil on canvas) by Tillemans, Peter (1684-1734); 68.3x84 cm; Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery; (add.info)

An Elegant Dressmaker Delivering her Work, plate from
STC94418 An Elegant Dressmaker Delivering her Work, plate from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, engraved by Dupin, 1778 (engraving) by Le Clerc

Painting, assisted by a cherub, depicting Fame (fresco)
AII79518 Painting, assisted by a cherub, depicting Fame (fresco) by Mannozzi, Giovanni (da San Giovanni) (1592-1636); Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Going to the Fair, detail of a performing bear and monkey, c
CJP107509 Going to the Fair, detail of a performing bear and monkey, c.1815 (w/c and gouache on paper) (see also 107509 and 107510) by English School

Machinists Apprentice, c. 1859 (marble)
2969129 Machinists Apprentice, c.1859 (marble) by Stebbins, Emma (1815-82); 74.9x29.9x22.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of the Antiquarian Society; American, out of copyright

Ms 62 f. 215r St. Eligius making a Shrine; St. Eligius at an Anvil, from a Book of Hours
FIT58517 Ms 62 f.215r St. Eligius making a Shrine; St. Eligius at an Anvil, from a Book of Hours, c.1445-50 (vellum) by Master of the Rohan Hours, (fl.1420-30); Fitzwilliam Museum

Louis Pasteur (1822-95) taking a sample of foam from a rabid dog (charcoal)
CHT157308 Louis Pasteur (1822-95) taking a sample of foam from a rabid dog (charcoal) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Musee Pasteur, Institut Pasteur, Paris

Diagram to explain the workings of a magic trick (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF136774 Diagram to explain the workings of a magic trick (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Illustration from Tractatus de Homine by Rene Descartes, 1664 (litho)
LSE2648335 Illustration from Tractatus de Homine by Rene Descartes, 1664 (litho) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

Succesful young women (b / w photo)
3643116 Succesful young women (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Succesful young women. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Gantiere ou parfumeuse au dix-huitieme siecle (engraving)
3646098 Gantiere ou parfumeuse au dix-huitieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gantiere ou parfumeuse au dix-huitieme siecle)

Uniforms of Soldiers of the Royal Staff Corps, from Costume of the British Empire
708951 Uniforms of Soldiers of the Royal Staff Corps, from Costume of the British Empire, according to the Last Regulations, published 1813 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Smith

A beautiful Siberian snake charmer bitten by a python during a show in Alexandria (Piedmont) (colour litho)
2815298 A beautiful Siberian snake charmer bitten by a python during a show in Alexandria (Piedmont) (colour litho) by Beltrame

A nice royal gesture (colour litho)
2809039 A nice royal gesture (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A nice royal gesture)

Attendant Pouring Liquid from a Jug, North Wall, Oecus 5
XIR57186 Attendant Pouring Liquid from a Jug, North Wall, Oecus 5, 60-50 BC (fresco) (detail of 57185) by Roman, (1st century BC); Villa dei Misteri, Pompeii

Interior of a grocery shop (colour engraving)
REV326128 Interior of a grocery shop (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Interior of a Barbers Shop at the time of Louis XIII (1601-43) from
PER207535 Interior of a Barbers Shop at the time of Louis XIII (1601-43) from Costumes de Paris a Travers les Siecles ed. Roy

Bank in San Francisco, c. 1860 (coloured engraving)
PNP246280 Bank in San Francisco, c.1860 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Artists Studio (pencil on paper)
XYC306556 The Artists Studio (pencil on paper) by Chalon, Henry Bernard (1770-1849); 7.9x11.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

The Demon Photographer (engraving)
1046499 The Demon Photographer (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Demon Photographer, his Visit to an Ironclad at Spithead)

An Anglers Story from the Front, a Fishing Expedition on the Modder River (engraving)
1048432 An Anglers Story from the Front, a Fishing Expedition on the Modder River (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Anglers Story from the Front)

Canons Yeoman, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c
SR21931 Canons Yeoman, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1342-1400) Ellesmere Manuscript, facsimile edition, 1911 (for original detail see 21935) by English School

The Alchemist (oil)
BAL39569 The Alchemist (oil) by Wyck, Thomas (1616-77); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Astrological Almanac, 1856 (colour litho)
CHT184735 Astrological Almanac, 1856 (colour litho) by Emy, Henry (fl.1856); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

A Saint of the Eastern Church (formerly called A Greek Acolyte), 1867-68 (w / c on paper)
BIR189268 A Saint of the Eastern Church (formerly called A Greek Acolyte), 1867-68 (w/c on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Camillus or assistant at sacrifices, from a statue in the Borghese villa (engraving)
5200931 Camillus or assistant at sacrifices, from a statue in the Borghese villa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camillus or assistant at sacrifices)

Roger Et Gallet, 8 Rue De La Paix, Paris (litho)
5235382 Roger Et Gallet, 8 Rue De La Paix, Paris (litho) by Lelong, Rene (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roger Et Gallet, 8 Rue De La Paix, Paris)

The Ranelagh Harriers at Lillie Bridge (engraving)
1616429 The Ranelagh Harriers at Lillie Bridge (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ranelagh Harriers at Lillie Bridge)

Back from Fashoda, Reception of Captain Baratier at the Gare de Lyon, Paris (litho)
1063943 Back from Fashoda, Reception of Captain Baratier at the Gare de Lyon, Paris (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back from Fashoda)

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"Unsung Heroes: The Vital Role of the Assistant Throughout History" From bricklayers in 1827 to the brave engineers aboard the ill-fated Titanic, assistants have played a crucial role in various fields. Just like Sherlock Holmes relied on his trusted companion Dr. John Watson, these unsung heroes have supported and aided their counterparts throughout history. In an illustration by Sidney Paget for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of Silver Blaze" (1892), we catch a glimpse of Holmes and Watson working together to solve mysteries that baffle others. Their partnership exemplifies the power of collaboration between mastermind and assistant. While some assistants worked alongside skilled craftsmen like those at Meccano, Barley & Son in Bath, others embraced modern technology such as electric chainsaws to enhance productivity. These individuals were instrumental in revolutionizing industries with their innovative approaches. Horrockses, Crewdson & Co Ltd from Preston, Lancashire employed dedicated assistants who contributed to the creation of exquisite fabrics like St. Luke painting the Virgin (1602). Their attention to detail ensured that every stroke was captured flawlessly on canvas or panel. Not all assistants were confined to artistic endeavors; some found themselves immersed in historical events. Take Jeremiah dictating his prophecies to Baruch (650-585 BC) – an example of how even prophets needed assistance when conveying divine messages. In moments of frustration or humor, assistants also made their mark. H. M Bateman's depiction shows a shop assistant losing his temper – reminding us that even those who assist can sometimes be pushed beyond their limits. Assistantship extended beyond professional realms as well; Lady Cynthia Colville is seen with her loyal companions David, Philip, and Jock - highlighting how personal aides provided support and companionship within aristocratic circles. Finally, let us not forget the royal treasure guarded by diligent assistants - gold, silver lapis lazuli obsidian adorning splendid swords of kings.