Biography Collection (#3)

Christ led away from the House of Annas (engraving)
5992421 Christ led away from the House of Annas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ led away from the House of Annas)

Peter and John meeting the Man with a Pitcher of Water (engraving)
5992416 Peter and John meeting the Man with a Pitcher of Water (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter and John meeting the Man with a Pitcher of Water)

The False Witnesses (engraving)
5992406 The False Witnesses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The False Witnesses)

Christ carrying the Cross (engraving)
5992400 Christ carrying the Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ carrying the Cross)

"What I have written, I have written"(engraving)
5992390 " What I have written, I have written" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " What I have written)

Portrait of Richard Trevithick (engraving)
5990046 Portrait of Richard Trevithick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Trevithick)

Rolls of Manuscript (engraving)
5992535 Rolls of Manuscript (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rolls of Manuscript)

Group of Jewish Children (engraving)
5992530 Group of Jewish Children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of Jewish Children)

View in Jerusalem, Damascus Gate (engraving)
5992523 View in Jerusalem, Damascus Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View in Jerusalem, Damascus Gate)

The Feast in Levis House (engraving)
5992506 The Feast in Levis House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Feast in Levis House)

Wine Skins (engraving)
5992491 Wine Skins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine Skins. Illustration for The Childs Life of Christ with Original Illustrations (Cassell)

Christ healing the Woman with an Issue (engraving)
5992477 Christ healing the Woman with an Issue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ healing the Woman with an Issue)

The Descent from the Mount of Transfiguration (engraving)
5992465 The Descent from the Mount of Transfiguration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Descent from the Mount of Transfiguration)

Mount Hermon (engraving)
5992460 Mount Hermon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Hermon. Illustration for The Childs Life of Christ with Original Illustrations (Cassell)

View of the Valley of Caesarea Philippi (engraving)
5992458 View of the Valley of Caesarea Philippi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Valley of Caesarea Philippi)

Philip and the Greeks (engraving)
5992430 Philip and the Greeks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip and the Greeks)

Aceldama (engraving)
5992399 Aceldama (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aceldama. Illustration for The Childs Life of Christ with Original Illustrations (Cassell)

Christ at Emmaus (engraving)
5992386 Christ at Emmaus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ at Emmaus. Illustration for The Childs Life of Christ with Original Illustrations)

Napoleon a Waterloo, Napoleon at Waterloo (engraving)
5999265 Napoleon a Waterloo, Napoleon at Waterloo (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon a Waterloo, Napoleon at Waterloo)

Napoleon: En 1815, In 1815 (engraving)
5999255 Napoleon: En 1815, In 1815 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En 1815, In 1815. Illustration for The Napoleon Gallery (Henry G Bohn, 1846)

Napoleon: Bonaparte pardonnant aux revoltes du Caire, Bonaparte pardoning the rebels at Cairo (engraving)
5999247 Napoleon: Bonaparte pardonnant aux revoltes du Caire, Bonaparte pardoning the rebels at Cairo (engraving) by European School

Napoleon: Peste de Jaffa, Plague at Jaffa (engraving)
5999246 Napoleon: Peste de Jaffa, Plague at Jaffa (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peste de Jaffa, Plague at Jaffa)

C M Yonge in her garden at Elderfield (b / w photo)
6003437 C M Yonge in her garden at Elderfield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: C M Yonge in her garden at Elderfield)

The Library, Elderfield (b / w photo)
6003431 The Library, Elderfield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Library, Elderfield)

Hursley Vicarage, the favourite corner of John Keble (b / w photo)
6003428 Hursley Vicarage, the favourite corner of John Keble (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hursley Vicarage, the favourite corner of John Keble)

Charlotte Mary Yonge (b / w photo)
6003425 Charlotte Mary Yonge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlotte Mary Yonge)

The Devonshire Crooks (engraving)
5210745 The Devonshire Crooks (engraving) by Huard, L. (d.1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devonshire Crooks. Illustration for Lives of the Engineers by Samuel Smiles (John Murray)

Map of the Fens as drained in 1830 (engraving)
5210737 Map of the Fens as drained in 1830 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Fens as drained in 1830)

Choir, Carlisle Cathedral (engraving)
5209257 Choir, Carlisle Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choir, Carlisle Cathedral)

Interior of Rugby Chapel (engraving)
5209251 Interior of Rugby Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Rugby Chapel)

In the Park at Malmaison during the Consulate (colour litho)
5214837 In the Park at Malmaison during the Consulate (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arthur Penrhyn Stanley (engraving)
5209263 Arthur Penrhyn Stanley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Penrhyn Stanley)

The Canongate (engraving)
5209239 The Canongate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canongate. Illustration for Leaders Upward and Onward edited by Henry C Ewart)

Thomas Guthrie (engraving)
5209236 Thomas Guthrie (engraving) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Guthrie. Illustration for Leaders Upward and Onward edited by Henry C Ewart)

Map of Telfords Roads (engraving)
5210813 Map of Telfords Roads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Telfords Roads)

May Day Sports at Shottery, William Shakespeare the victor (litho)
1095093 May Day Sports at Shottery, William Shakespeare the victor (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May Day Sports at Shottery)

Martin Luther (engraving)
653759 Martin Luther (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther. Portrait. Illustration for Dr Martin Luthers Leben (Pilgerbuchhandlung, c 1890)

Darwin and the Squirrels, illustration from Charles Darwin
XJF438460 Darwin and the Squirrels, illustration from Charles Darwin, His Life and Work by Charles Frederick Holder, 1899 (engraving) by Nugent

Shakespeares return to Stratford On Avon (litho)
2816157 Shakespeares return to Stratford On Avon (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeares return to Stratford On Avon)

Mahomet (litho)
2807917 Mahomet (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahomet. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by G K)

Sir Walter Raleigh (litho)
2807907 Sir Walter Raleigh (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh)

Professor James Dewar, FRS (litho)
2807906 Professor James Dewar, FRS (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor James Dewar, FRS)

Erasmus and the Humanists (litho)
2807903 Erasmus and the Humanists (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erasmus and the Humanists)

Job (litho)
2807897 Job (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Job. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by G K Chesterton)

Mr H Belloc (litho)
2807896 Mr H Belloc (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr H Belloc. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by G K)

Karl Marx (litho)
2807892 Karl Marx (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Marx. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by G K)

Sir Humphrey Davy (litho)
2807885 Sir Humphrey Davy (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Humphrey Davy)

So saying he sent for a gallon of beer and gave the toast, Success to Printing (engraving)
2791681 So saying he sent for a gallon of beer and gave the toast, Success to Printing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.