Biography Collection (#6)

Jan Van Eyck (litho)
2807919 Jan Van Eyck (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jan Van Eyck. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by G K)

Sir Alexander Fuller Acland-Hood, MP (litho)
2807916 Sir Alexander Fuller Acland-Hood, MP (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Alexander Fuller Acland-Hood, MP)

Cimabue (litho)
2807913 Cimabue (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cimabue. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by G K)

Sir Thomas a Mallory (litho)
2807911 Sir Thomas a Mallory (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas a Mallory)

David Ricardo (litho)
2807910 David Ricardo (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Ricardo. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by G)

Odo of Bayeux (litho)
2807909 Odo of Bayeux (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odo of Bayeux. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by G)

Jane Austen (litho)
2807908 Jane Austen (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jane Austen. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by G K)

Tiziano Vecelli (litho)
2807905 Tiziano Vecelli (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiziano Vecelli)

The Reverend John Clifford, MA, LLB, DD (litho)
2807890 The Reverend John Clifford, MA, LLB, DD (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend John Clifford, MA, LLB, DD)

Francois Liszt (litho)
2807887 Francois Liszt (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Liszt. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by)

Sir Christopher Wren (litho)
2807882 Sir Christopher Wren (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Christopher Wren)

Mr T Werner Laurie (litho)
2807920 Mr T Werner Laurie (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr T Werner Laurie)

Edvard Grieg (litho)
2807918 Edvard Grieg (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edvard Grieg. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by G K)

Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford (litho)
2807915 Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford)

Mr Alfred Beit (litho)
2807912 Mr Alfred Beit (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Alfred Beit. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by)

The Duke of Wellington (litho)
2807900 The Duke of Wellington (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Wellington)

George Bernard Shaw (litho)
2807884 George Bernard Shaw (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Bernard Shaw)

Miguel de Cervantes (litho)
2807883 Miguel de Cervantes (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miguel de Cervantes)

Mary Anne Evans, aged five, feels with more intensity her burst into the consciouness of public life when she is made
3622046 Mary Anne Evans, aged five, feels with more intensity her burst into the consciouness of public life when she is made to stand upon the seat during the psalms and the singing (colour litho)

Goldsmith wandering among the streets of the great, cold, wicked city (engraving)
3642405 Goldsmith wandering among the streets of the great, cold, wicked city (engraving) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oliver Goldsmith and his Landlady (engraving)
3642403 Oliver Goldsmith and his Landlady (engraving) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Goldsmith and his Landlady)

Beatrix Potter and Mr Gaskell, in Scotland (b / w photo)
3651983 Beatrix Potter and Mr Gaskell, in Scotland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beatrix Potter and Mr Gaskell, in Scotland)

Life of Raphael (engraving)
3651595 Life of Raphael (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrivato A Firenze Osserva Il Cartone Di M Ang Buonarotti)

Confronting the Sphinx, Napoleon thought he heard it murmur the word: immortality! (colour litho)
3100996 Confronting the Sphinx, Napoleon thought he heard it murmur the word: immortality! (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Napoleon promised his soldiers victories, and he kept his promise (colour litho)
3100993 Napoleon promised his soldiers victories, and he kept his promise (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Napoleon organised a magnificent festival to celebrate the year of peace, 9 November 1801 (colour litho)
3100992 Napoleon organised a magnificent festival to celebrate the year of peace, 9 November 1801 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

On the morning of his coronation, perceiving the notary of Josephine, Napoleon said to him, laughing: "Well
3100988 On the morning of his coronation, perceiving the notary of Josephine, Napoleon said to him, laughing: " Well, Maitre Ragideau, here is the cloak! And here is the sword

The French Army entering Berlin, 27 October 1806 (colour litho)
3100884 The French Army entering Berlin, 27 October 1806 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Army entering Berlin)

The French Imperial Guard (colour litho)
3100882 The French Imperial Guard (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Imperial Guard)

Master of the World, he is the happiest of fathers. Napoleon watching the King of Italy taking his first steps in a
3100877 Master of the World, he is the happiest of fathers. Napoleon watching the King of Italy taking his first steps in a cariage pulled by goats, 1811 (colour litho) by Job

Napoleon meeting Archduchess Marie-Louise of Austria, who he must marry, 27 March 1810 (colour litho)
3100874 Napoleon meeting Archduchess Marie-Louise of Austria, who he must marry, 27 March 1810 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Napoleon looking on as the last contingent of the army in the French campaign marches past near Reims
3100872 Napoleon looking on as the last contingent of the army in the French campaign marches past near Reims, 16 March 1814 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Napoleon is appointed commander of the French army in Italy, 23 February 1796 (colour litho)
3100863 Napoleon is appointed commander of the French army in Italy, 23 February 1796 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Taken to Versailles by his father in 1779, he saw a king for the first time, Louis XVI
3100855 Taken to Versailles by his father in 1779, he saw a king for the first time, Louis XVI, who he would go on to succeed (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Portraits of the Presidents (colour litho)
AQS254815 Portraits of the Presidents (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Life of Martin Luther
LLM454160 Life of Martin Luther by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Dr Martin Luthers Leben (Pilgerbuchhandlung)

Shakespeare with his friends at the New Place, Stratford On Avon (litho)
2816153 Shakespeare with his friends at the New Place, Stratford On Avon (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare with his friends at the New Place)

At the close of the day, when his labour was done, he would take his violin and accompany himself... (engraving)
2791685 At the close of the day, when his labour was done, he would take his violin and accompany himself... (engraving) by English School

Many experiments were performed by Dr Franklin, at different times and places, to show the effect... (engraving)
2791680 Many experiments were performed by Dr Franklin, at different times and places, to show the effect... (engraving) by English School

Shakespeare admiring the fine horses in Cheapside, London (colour litho)
2791632 Shakespeare admiring the fine horses in Cheapside, London (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

When he landed at Market Street Wharf, he was greeted by a large concourse of the inhabitants... (engraving)
2791684 When he landed at Market Street Wharf, he was greeted by a large concourse of the inhabitants... (engraving) by English School

Archbishop Tait (engraving)
5223802 Archbishop Tait (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archbishop Tait. Illustration for The Sunday Book of Biography (Hodder and Stoughton)

John Keble (engraving)
5223781 John Keble (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Keble. Illustration for The Sunday Book of Biography (Hodder and Stoughton)

Dr Vaughan (engraving)
5223776 Dr Vaughan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Vaughan. Illustration for The Sunday Book of Biography (Hodder and Stoughton)

C J Ellicott, DD (engraving)
5223775 C J Ellicott, DD (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: C J Ellicott, DD. Illustration for The Sunday Book of Biography (Hodder and Stoughton)

Bishop Reinkens (engraving)
5223771 Bishop Reinkens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishop Reinkens. Illustration for The Sunday Book of Biography (Hodder and Stoughton)

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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.