Bastard Collection (#2)

Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire, 1924-1926. Artist: E Bastard
Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume II, 1924-1926

The loggia, Cranborne Manor House, Dorset, 1924-1926. Artist: E Bastard
The loggia, Cranborne Manor House, Dorset, 1924-1926. The manor house at Cranborne was originally built in the early 13th century as a hunting lodge for King John

The Choir, Sherborne Abbey, Dorset, 1924-1926. Artist: E Bastard
The Choir, Sherborne Abbey, Dorset, 1924-1926. A Benedictine Abbey was founded at Sherborne in 998 by St Wulfsin, the twentieth Bishop of Sherborne

Minehead from the harbour wall, Somerset, 1924-1926. Artist: E Bastard
Minehead from the harbour wall, Somerset, 1924-1926. A photo from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, Volume 4, Hutchinson and Co, 1924-1926

Old court in the precincts of Exeter Cathedral, Devon, 1924-1926. Artist: E Bastard
Old court in the precincts of Exeter Cathedral, Devon, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I, 1924-1926

A street in Montgomery, Wales, 1924-1926. Artist: E Bastard
A street in Montgomery, Wales, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume III, 1924-1926

Illustration By Sir John Gilbert For King John By William Shakespeare. The Bastard With Austrias Head. From The Illustrated Library Shakspeare, Published London 1890

Microchirus variegatus, or Thickback Sole, also known as Bastard Sole and Red-Backed Sole. Date: 1864

A mixed-race African man wearing a necklace and bone, carrying a bow and arrow.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Dwarf bastard indigo, Amorpha nana.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1819, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Aristate bastard vervain, Stachytarpheta aristata.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, London

Georg Von Sachsen
JOHANN GEORG VON SACHSEN Bastard son of August der Stark, military commander and governor of Dresden. Date: 1704 - 1774

Picture No. 11676387
Bastard Sole adult (composite image) Date:

Picture No. 11676382
Bastard Grunt shoal (composite image) Date:

John of Austria, from History of the Reign of Philip II, published in 1855
KW378959 John of Austria, from History of the Reign of Philip II, published in 1855 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don John of Austria)

Act V Scene vii from King John by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) engraved
XIR213124 Act V Scene vii from King John by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) engraved by Hubert Gravelot (1699-1773) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hayman

Gabrielle d Estrees (1573-99) and her sister, the Duchess of Villars (oil on canvas)
XIR180475 Gabrielle d Estrees (1573-99) and her sister, the Duchess of Villars (oil on canvas) by Fontainebleau School, (16th century); Musee de la Societe Archeologique, Montpellier

Picture No. 11066892
Lancashire / Bog / Bastard Asphodel. Orkney, UK. Date:

Picture No. 11071221
Bog Asphodel Flower / Lancashire / Bastard Asphodel - Northumberland, UK. Date:

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Bog Asphodel Flower / Lancashire / Bastard Asphodel - Northumberland, UK. Date:

Dunois (Enguerrand)
JEAN comte de DUNOIS bastard son of Louis, duc d Orleans French military, outstanding general in war with England, associate of Jeanne d Arc Date: 1403 - 1468

Witte Van Haamstede
Witte, bastard son of graafe Floris V, is welcomed as lord of Haamstede

Dunois / Leloir / Normand
A 15th century nobleman in his indoor dress - this is Jean, comte de DUNOIS, military commander and associate of Jeanne d Arc, keeping warm in a heavy fur-trimmed robe

Hagar Expelled
Because Ishmael (Hagars son by Abraham) ill-treats Isaac, (Saras son by Abraham) Sara insists the concubine and her bastard be sent packing : so off they go into the desert

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"Bastard: A Tale of Conquest, Legacy, and Resilience" In the annals of history, one name stands out - William I the Conqueror. This formidable ruler left an indelible mark on Europe as he ascended to power in the 11th century. From his Gebetbuch (Fragment), a glimpse into his personal devotion, to illustrations depicting pivotal moments like "The Death of William I, " we are reminded of his enduring influence. But amidst tales of conquest and triumph, there is another side to this story. Imagine a poster showcasing a woman and children in a car; their journey echoes that of William's illegitimate offspring who navigated life's uncertainties with courage and determination. Just as the Bastard Windsor Chair symbolizes resilience through its craftsmanship by Magnus S. Fossum during challenging times in 1939. Harold's fate intertwines with William's at Rouen Castle according to the Bayeux Tapestry – wool embroidery on linen that immortalizes their encounter. Yet even beyond royal circles, bastards have made their mark throughout history. Nell Gwynne captured hearts not only as Venus but also as a mother to her son Charles Beauclerk - proof that love transcends societal norms. From Sweden's Lilla Torg square area where the Bastard Restaurant thrives today to satirical lithographs like "The Bastard with Austria's Head, " society has grappled with notions surrounding illegitimacy for centuries. But just as King William himself defied expectations engraved upon him, so too do these symbols challenge our preconceived notions. As we delve deeper into history’s tapestry, we witness fleet after fleet sailing under King William’s banner in 1066 – each vessel representing dreams realized or dashed against England’s shores. Le Costume Ancien et Moderne captures this grand spectacle in plate eight - reminding us that behind every conqueror, there lies a complex web of stories waiting to be unraveled.