Biography Collection (#9)

Napoleon and Marie Louise at Compiegne (colour litho)
5214825 Napoleon and Marie Louise at Compiegne (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon and Marie Louise at Compiegne)

Jerusalem, the Golden Gate (engraving)
5224144 Jerusalem, the Golden Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem, the Golden Gate)

Judas bargains with the Priests to betray Jesus (engraving)
5224138 Judas bargains with the Priests to betray Jesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judas bargains with the Priests to betray Jesus)

Patmos, the Harbour of La Scala and Town of Patino on the Height (engraving)
5224124 Patmos, the Harbour of La Scala and Town of Patino on the Height (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patmos)

Pauls departure from Miletus (engraving)
5224103 Pauls departure from Miletus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pauls departure from Miletus)

Horatius Bonar, DD (engraving)
5223787 Horatius Bonar, DD (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatius Bonar, DD)

Dr Duff (engraving)
5223785 Dr Duff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Duff. Illustration for The Sunday Book of Biography (Hodder and Stoughton)

Annie Keary (engraving)
5223778 Annie Keary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annie Keary. Illustration for The Sunday Book of Biography (Hodder and Stoughton)

Johns Howson, DD (engraving)
5223764 Johns Howson, DD (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johns Howson, DD. Illustration for The Sunday Book of Biography (Hodder and Stoughton)

Professor Eadie (engraving)
5223762 Professor Eadie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Eadie. Illustration for The Sunday Book of Biography (Hodder and Stoughton)

William Connor Magee, DD (engraving)
5223761 William Connor Magee, DD (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Connor Magee, DD)

Gads Hill Place, the tunnel under the Dover Road, one of Charles Dickenss important improvements (b / w photo)
5226942 Gads Hill Place, the tunnel under the Dover Road, one of Charles Dickenss important improvements (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Call of Matthew or Levi (engraving)
5224154 The Call of Matthew or Levi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Call of Matthew or Levi)

Jerusalem (restored) as in the time of our Lord (engraving)
5224145 Jerusalem (restored) as in the time of our Lord (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem (restored) as in the time of our Lord

Antioch (Antakia), part of the Ancient Walls (engraving)
5224123 Antioch (Antakia), part of the Ancient Walls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antioch (Antakia), part of the Ancient Walls

Samuel Wilberforce, DD (engraving)
5223786 Samuel Wilberforce, DD (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Wilberforce, DD)

Lady Burdett-Coutts (engraving)
5223783 Lady Burdett-Coutts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Burdett-Coutts)

John Rennie (engraving)
5197791 John Rennie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Rennie. Illustration for Lives of the Engineers by Samuel Smiles (John Murray)

The Gare-Loch (engraving)
5209249 The Gare-Loch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gare-Loch. Illustration for Leaders Upward and Onward edited by Henry C Ewart)

The Cowgate, from George IV Bridge (engraving)
5209238 The Cowgate, from George IV Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cowgate, from George IV Bridge)

Sandringham House before the alterations began in 1870 (b / w photo)
6014431 Sandringham House before the alterations began in 1870 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The chapel at Marlborough House (b / w photo)
6014454 The chapel at Marlborough House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The chapel at Marlborough House)

King Edward VII in hunting dress before his marriage in 1863 (b / w photo)
6014422 King Edward VII in hunting dress before his marriage in 1863 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frewin Hall, residence of King Edward VII while studying at Oxford University (b / w photo)
6014407 Frewin Hall, residence of King Edward VII while studying at Oxford University (b/w photo) by Hills & Saunders (fl.1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frewin Hall)

Reredos, in the Lady Chapel, Winchester Cathedral (b / w photo)
6003441 Reredos, in the Lady Chapel, Winchester Cathedral (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reredos, in the Lady Chapel, Winchester Cathedral)

Rood screen in Otterbourne Church (b / w photo)
6003436 Rood screen in Otterbourne Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rood screen in Otterbourne Church)

Napoleon: Apotheose, Apotheosis (engraving)
5999268 Napoleon: Apotheose, Apotheosis (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apotheose, Apotheosis)

Napoleon: Revolte du Caire, Revolt of Cairo (engraving)
5999254 Napoleon: Revolte du Caire, Revolt of Cairo (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolte du Caire, Revolt of Cairo)

Napoleon: Clemence de l Empereur, The Emperors Clemency (engraving)
5999253 Napoleon: Clemence de l Empereur, The Emperors Clemency (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clemence de l Empereur, The Emperors Clemency)

The Annunciation (engraving)
5992552 The Annunciation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annunciation. Illustration for The Childs Life of Christ with Original Illustrations)

"He went down to Nazareth"(engraving)
5992540 " He went down to Nazareth" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Water Made Wine (engraving)
5992531 The Water Made Wine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water Made Wine)

"Behold the Lamb of God"(engraving)
5992519 " Behold the Lamb of God" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jewish Water-Pots (engraving)
5992518 Jewish Water-Pots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewish Water-Pots)

Philip and Nathaniel (engraving)
5992517 Philip and Nathaniel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip and Nathaniel)

The Calling of Andrew and Peter (engraving)
5992512 The Calling of Andrew and Peter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Calling of Andrew and Peter)

The Cripple at the Pool of Bethesda (engraving)
5992504 The Cripple at the Pool of Bethesda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cripple at the Pool of Bethesda)

Christ with the Woman of Samaria (engraving)
5992503 Christ with the Woman of Samaria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ with the Woman of Samaria)

Christ asleep amid the Storm (engraving)
5992498 Christ asleep amid the Storm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ asleep amid the Storm)

The Healing of the Blind Man at Bethsaida (engraving)
5992495 The Healing of the Blind Man at Bethsaida (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Healing of the Blind Man at Bethsaida)

The Sabbath Feast (engraving)
5992492 The Sabbath Feast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sabbath Feast)

Jesus in the Corn-Fields (engraving)
5992486 Jesus in the Corn-Fields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus in the Corn-Fields)

Healing the Man with a Withered Hand (engraving)
5992481 Healing the Man with a Withered Hand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Healing the Man with a Withered Hand)

Jewish Minstrels and Mourners (engraving)
5992478 Jewish Minstrels and Mourners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewish Minstrels and Mourners)

The Evening Ceremony at the Feast of Tabernacles (engraving)
5992475 The Evening Ceremony at the Feast of Tabernacles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evening Ceremony at the Feast of Tabernacles)

Nicodemus before the Chief Priests and Pharisees (engraving)
5992468 Nicodemus before the Chief Priests and Pharisees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicodemus before the Chief Priests and Pharisees)

The Blind Beggar and the Pharisees (engraving)
5992466 The Blind Beggar and the Pharisees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blind Beggar and the Pharisees)

Two Pages of an Ancient Scroll of the Scriptures (engraving)
5992463 Two Pages of an Ancient Scroll of the Scriptures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Pages of an Ancient Scroll of the Scriptures)

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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.