Biography Collection (#7)

Dr Tischendorf (engraving)
5223768 Dr Tischendorf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Tischendorf. Illustration for The Sunday Book of Biography (Hodder and Stoughton)

Queen Louisa, Mother of the Emperor of Germany (engraving)
5223759 Queen Louisa, Mother of the Emperor of Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Louisa, Mother of the Emperor of Germany)

Jesus Heals a Multitude of Sick (engraving)
5224152 Jesus Heals a Multitude of Sick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Heals a Multitude of Sick)

The Woman of Canaan (engraving)
5224151 The Woman of Canaan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Woman of Canaan)

Jesus reproves the Scribes and Pharisees (engraving)
5224143 Jesus reproves the Scribes and Pharisees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus reproves the Scribes and Pharisees)

Iconium (Konia) (engraving)
5224132 Iconium (Konia) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iconium (Konia). Illustration for The Life of Jesus Christ by John Fleetwood (Blackie)

The Areopagus and west side of the Acropolis, Athens (engraving)
5224129 The Areopagus and west side of the Acropolis, Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Areopagus and west side of the Acropolis, Athens)

General View of Nice (Isnik), looking towards the Lake (engraving)
5224126 General View of Nice (Isnik), looking towards the Lake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of Nice (Isnik), looking towards the Lake

The parable of the King and his servants (engraving)
5224122 The parable of the King and his servants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parable of the King and his servants)

The Pharisee and Publican (engraving)
5224115 The Pharisee and Publican (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharisee and Publican)

The resurrection (engraving)
5224111 The resurrection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The resurrection. Illustration for The Life of Jesus Christ by John Fleetwood (Blackie)

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra at Frogmore House, 1863 (b / w photo)
6014436 King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra at Frogmore House, 1863 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The horse, Diamond Jubilee, winning the Derby, 1900 (b / w photo)
6014448 The horse, Diamond Jubilee, winning the Derby, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The horse, Diamond Jubilee, winning the Derby, 1900)

Humphry Repton (1752-1818), engraved by Cooke, from Essex
PML114358 Humphry Repton (1752-1818), engraved by Cooke, from Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk Characters, 1820 (litho) by Shelley, Samuel (c.1750-1808) (after); Private Collection; English

The Holy Family (engraving)
5992553 The Holy Family (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Family. Illustration for The Childs Life of Christ with Original Illustrations)

A Jewish School (engraving)
5992547 A Jewish School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Jewish School. Illustration for The Childs Life of Christ with Original Illustrations)

The Wise Men before Herod (engraving)
5992546 The Wise Men before Herod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wise Men before Herod)

Jewish Musical Instruments (engraving)
5992536 Jewish Musical Instruments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewish Musical Instruments)

The Feast of Trumpets (engraving)
5992534 The Feast of Trumpets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Feast of Trumpets)

Ancient Jewish Rabbis (engraving)
5992533 Ancient Jewish Rabbis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Jewish Rabbis)

Jewish Coins (engraving)
5992532 Jewish Coins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewish Coins. Illustration for The Childs Life of Christ with Original Illustrations (Cassell)

The Baptism of Christ (engraving)
5992527 The Baptism of Christ (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baptism of Christ)

Sprinkling the Door-Post (engraving)
5992525 Sprinkling the Door-Post (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sprinkling the Door-Post)

The Passover on Gerizim (engraving)
5992522 The Passover on Gerizim (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Passover on Gerizim)

Christ in the Temple (engraving)
5992521 Christ in the Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ in the Temple)

Jesus by the Lake of Gennesareth (engraving)
5992515 Jesus by the Lake of Gennesareth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus by the Lake of Gennesareth)

Jesus cleansing the Temple (engraving)
5992513 Jesus cleansing the Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus cleansing the Temple)

Christ in the Synagogue (engraving)
5992502 Christ in the Synagogue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ in the Synagogue)

Lepers outside the Gate of Jerusalem (engraving)
5992494 Lepers outside the Gate of Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lepers outside the Gate of Jerusalem)

Christ sending out the Apostles (engraving)
5992488 Christ sending out the Apostles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ sending out the Apostles)

Syrian Swine on the Mountains (engraving)
5992482 Syrian Swine on the Mountains (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syrian Swine on the Mountains)

The Sower (engraving)
5992479 The Sower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sower. Illustration for The Childs Life of Christ with Original Illustrations (Cassell)

Christ raising the Daughter of Jairus (engraving)
5992476 Christ raising the Daughter of Jairus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ raising the Daughter of Jairus)

Putting off the Shoes (engraving)
5992474 Putting off the Shoes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Putting off the Shoes)

The Healing of the Deaf and Dumb Man (engraving)
5992469 The Healing of the Deaf and Dumb Man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Healing of the Deaf and Dumb Man)

The Departure of the Prodigal Son (engraving)
5992462 The Departure of the Prodigal Son (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Departure of the Prodigal Son)

The Pool of Siloam (engraving)
5992449 The Pool of Siloam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pool of Siloam)

The Casting Out of the Wedding Guest (engraving)
5992439 The Casting Out of the Wedding Guest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Casting Out of the Wedding Guest)

Mary anointing Christ (engraving)
5992433 Mary anointing Christ (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary anointing Christ)

Christ before Pilate (engraving)
5992418 Christ before Pilate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ before Pilate)

Christ and Peter (engraving)
5992414 Christ and Peter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ and Peter. Illustration for The Childs Life of Christ with Original Illustrations)

The Disciples asleep in the Garden (engraving)
5992412 The Disciples asleep in the Garden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Disciples asleep in the Garden)

Judas casting down the Pieces of Silver (engraving)
5992402 Judas casting down the Pieces of Silver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judas casting down the Pieces of Silver)

Pilate washing his Hands before the Multitude (engraving)
5992395 Pilate washing his Hands before the Multitude (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilate washing his Hands before the Multitude)

The Last Meal (engraving)
5992391 The Last Meal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Meal. Illustration for The Childs Life of Christ with Original Illustrations (Cassell)

Christ and Mary Magdalene (engraving)
5992387 Christ and Mary Magdalene (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ and Mary Magdalene)

Casa Magni and the Wood (b / w photo)
5992367 Casa Magni and the Wood (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casa Magni and the Wood)

The Tombs to Shelley and Trelawny at Rome (b / w photo)
5992363 The Tombs to Shelley and Trelawny at Rome (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tombs to Shelley and Trelawny at Rome)

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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.