Biography Collection (#20)

King George V and Kaiser Wilhelm II discussing operation orders in Germany in 1913
KW392350 King George V and Kaiser Wilhelm II discussing operation orders in Germany in 1913, illustration from The Life of King George V, published c.1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

George V and his son the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII, in 1922, illustration
KW392352 George V and his son the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII, in 1922, illustration from The Life of King George V, published c.1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Origin of the Musical Bach Family, (pen and ink on paper)
XPH308415 The Origin of the Musical Bach Family, (pen and ink on paper) by Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750); Staatsbibliothek, Berlin

Allegory with the portrait of Gioseppe Francesco Borri, print maker: Theodor Matham, Jan Zoet falsification of, Seger Tielemans, 1662 - 1666

Portrait of Marie-Felice Orsini, Duchess of Montmorency, Pieter van Schuppen, 1666 - 1702

WILLIAM H. BONNEY (1859-1881). Known as Billy the Kid. American desperado. Cover of An Authentic Life of Billy the Kid, by Sheriff Pat Garrett, 1882

EMINENT VICTORIANS, 1918. Cover of the first edition, 1918, of Lytton Strachey s
EMINENT VICTORIANS, 1918. Cover of the first edition, 1918, of Lytton Stracheys biography of four biographies

WHALE AND HIS CAPTORS, 1850. Front page of Reverend Henry T. Cheevers book The Whale and His Captors; or The Whalemans Adventures, and The Whales Biography, New York, 1850

BELLE BOYD, 1867. Title page of Belle Boyd: In Camp and Prison, published 1867

ADVERTISEMENT: BOOKS, 1890. American magazine advertisements for books of Adventure, History and Biography, 1890

The christening of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) at Windsor Castle in 1842. Humboldt found great splendour at the English Court, but a way of life that was natural and friendly

MEMORY LANE Photographs from the 1930s, 40s and 50s by JOHN TOPHAM eTopFoto

Strata of red sandstone, slightly inclined, resting on vertical schist, at Siccar Point, Berwickshire, illustrating nonconformable strata, and so long geological time scale

Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) Scottish author and campaigner for political reform, born at Haddington. He studied medicine at Edinburgh university. Editor of the Leeds Times (1838-1845)

Samuel Johnson and friends, 1778
Samuel Johnson and friends. English lexicographer and author Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) wrote widely before founding his own periodical, The Rambler, in 1750

James Nasmyth (frontispiece of Smiles biography)

KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936). British writer
" KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936). British writer, born in India. Portrait of Kipling included in the biography of " Rudyard Kipling" by Bonamy Dobree

PLUTARCH (45-125). Greek writer, philosopher
" PLUTARCH (45-125). Greek writer, philosopher and historian. Frontispiece of a French edition of the work " Life of the Noble Greeks and Romans"

Slaughter of the innocents

Image depicting Christ in majesty. From: Legenda sanctorum. Date: 1518

Title page of the 1518 edition of the Golden legend.. From: Legenda sanctorum. Date: 1518

(1732-1799). First President of the United States. Drawing and brief biography of Washington, made by T. S
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Drawing and brief biography of Washington, made by T.S. Eliot at age 7, 1895

Book cover design, My Airships: the Story of my Life, by Alberto Santos-Dumont, London: Grant Richards, 1904. 1904

Vladimir Lenin, Russian communist leader
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin (1870-1924), Russian communist leader, and the house in Paris where he lived during his second exile from Russia

Boris Chertok, Russian rocket engineer
Boris Chertok (born 1912), Russian rocket engineer, talking at a meeting. Chertok, in his 90s here, is one of the veterans of the Soviet space programme

Title page of Giovios Elogia vivorum
Title page from Elogia vivorum literis illustrium by Paolo Giovio, printed as Basel in 1577. This was a collection of brief biographies of illustrious Italian scholars, with many woodcut portraits

Ernest Hamel / Gill
Ernest Hamel (1826-1898) lawyer, writer and historian relating especially to the French Revolution and the Empire - is the author of a monumental biography of Robespierre

Lindbergh Book Cover
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, American aviator : this biography presents him as a model of clean living, preparedness, courage

Edith Scannell Artist
EDITH MAUD SUSANNA SCANNELL an artistic lady who sadly failed to earn an entry in the Dictionary of National Biography so we don t know very much about her

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"Capturing Lives: A Glimpse into the World of Biography" Biography, an art form that immortalizes individuals through words and images, has been a fascinating medium for centuries. From Lytton Strachey's captivating oil painting in 1916 to Nikolay Urvantsev's groundbreaking geological discoveries, these biographical hints offer glimpses into diverse lives. In one frame, we witness the loyalty and camaraderie between soldiers and their canine companions as they salute Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte during the early 19th century. The power dynamics between humans and animals are beautifully depicted in this color lithograph. Love finds its place amidst history as Beatrix Potter and William Heelis unite on their wedding day. This black-and-white photograph captures their joyous moment, forever etching it in time. Amidst the chaos of war, Mr. Churchill stands amidst the ruins of the House of Commons after a devastating bombing in May 1941. His contemplative gaze reflects resilience and determination in times of adversity. Beatrix Potter reappears years later through another monochromatic lens; her image from 1943 showcases her enduring spirit even during challenging times. Artistic interpretations also find their way into biography with engravings like "The Departure of Judas" portraying biblical narratives or "Zacchaeus in the Tree, " capturing moments from religious texts that continue to inspire generations. Shifting our focus to Shelley's tombstone at Rome, a haunting black-and-white photo reminds us of his poetic legacy while evoking emotions tied to mortality and remembrance. An unknown creator takes us back to 1901 with "An Ambuscade, " an artwork shrouded in mystery yet offering insight into historical events or personal stories waiting to be uncovered. James Boswell comes alive through pencil strokes on paper—a glimpse into his life during late-18th-century Scotland—reminding us of the power of portraiture to preserve memories.