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"Britanniques: A Glimpse into British History through Art" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Britain with these captivating artworks

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Anne Boleyn in the Tower of London (1536), 1835 (oil on canvas)

Anne Boleyn in the Tower of London (1536), 1835 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4688050 Anne Boleyn in the Tower of London (1536), 1835 (oil on canvas) by Cibot, Edouard (Francois Berthelemy Michel) (1799-1877); Musee Rolin, Autun

Background imageBritanniques Collection: The Houses of Parliament, London, with the sun breaking through the fog, 1904 (oil on canvas)

The Houses of Parliament, London, with the sun breaking through the fog, 1904 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4650737 The Houses of Parliament, London, with the sun breaking through the fog, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 81 x 92 cm; (add.info.: The Houses of Parliament, London)

Background imageBritanniques Collection: D : ducks, 1872 (illustration)

D : ducks, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225107 D : ducks, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs)

Background imageBritanniques Collection: J K L M : jackdaws, kite, ladder, mill, 1872 (illustration)

J K L M : jackdaws, kite, ladder, mill, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225090 J K L M : jackdaws, kite, ladder, mill, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries)

Background imageBritanniques Collection: O for the Owl that sees in the dark, 1872 (illustration)

O for the Owl that sees in the dark, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224919 O for the Owl that sees in the dark, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Background imageBritanniques Collection: R : rabbits, 1872 (illustration)

R : rabbits, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225046 R : rabbits, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs)

Background imageBritanniques Collection: F for the Funnel that puffs out the smoke, 1872 (illustration)

F for the Funnel that puffs out the smoke, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224974 F for the Funnel that puffs out the smoke, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Background imageBritanniques Collection: T for the Tomtit building its nest, 1872 (illustration)

T for the Tomtit building its nest, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224895 T for the Tomtit building its nest, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Y for the Yew growing by the church wall. Z is for Zero, that's nothing at all, 1872 (illustration)

Y for the Yew growing by the church wall. Z is for Zero, that's nothing at all, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4224869 Y for the Yew growing by the church wall. Z is for Zero, that's nothing at all, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, The nursery alphabet)

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Detail of the fresco depicting Saint Justus (? - 627), Archeveque of Canterbury

Detail of the fresco depicting Saint Justus (? - 627), Archeveque of Canterbury, converted Northumbria to Christianity
VEN5033997 Detail of the fresco depicting Saint Justus (? - 627), Archeveque of Canterbury, converted Northumbria to Christianity

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Allegory of the tomb of George Campbell, Duke of Argyll (1768-1839), Scottish politician

Allegory of the tomb of George Campbell, Duke of Argyll (1768-1839), Scottish politician
VEN5027621 Allegory of the tomb of George Campbell, Duke of Argyll (1768-1839), Scottish politician. painting by Francesco Monti, Nunzio Ferraioli, 18th century

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines

Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines
FLO4672435 Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Women's costumes from 1719 to 1755, regne of George I (1660-1727) and George II (1683-1760)

Women's costumes from 1719 to 1755, regne of George I (1660-1727) and George II (1683-1760)
FLO4672397 Women's costumes from 1719 to 1755, regne of George I (1660-1727) and George II (1683-1760), Long dresses with cuffs, fan and bridle hat

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685)

Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685)
FLO4672337 Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685), in a blue dress with lace and a red cape. By Peter Lely (1618-1680)

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Frances Howard (1578-1639), Duchess of Richmond. From an engraving of the period

Frances Howard (1578-1639), Duchess of Richmond. From an engraving of the period
FLO4672282 Frances Howard (1578-1639), Duchess of Richmond. From an engraving of the period. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Woman in winter dress, 1641, composed of a long dress and a jacket covered with a lime and a collar

Woman in winter dress, 1641, composed of a long dress and a jacket covered with a lime and a collar
FLO4672269 Woman in winter dress, 1641, composed of a long dress and a jacket covered with a lime and a collar. She's holding a sleeve and a mask

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Lady of the Court of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) during the Queen's Procession at Hunsdon House

Lady of the Court of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) during the Queen's Procession at Hunsdon House (London, England)
FLO4672234 Lady of the Court of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) during the Queen's Procession at Hunsdon House (London, England), wearing a high lace collar, a tight corset, and a wide skirt

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Mary, Queen of England, 1544. In black velvet bejewelled robe lined with fur over a grey dress

Mary, Queen of England, 1544. In black velvet bejewelled robe lined with fur over a grey dress, girdle with gemstones
FLO4656880 Mary, Queen of England, 1544. In black velvet bejewelled robe lined with fur over a grey dress, girdle with gemstones

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Costume of a lady, reign of King Charles II, 1680. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes

Costume of a lady, reign of King Charles II, 1680. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656812 Costume of a lady, reign of King Charles II, 1680. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1583. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's ' Female

Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1583. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656294 Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1583. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London, 1865

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Mother Goose, Victorian costume of a children's fairytale. She wears a pointed hat, scarlet cape

Mother Goose, Victorian costume of a children's fairytale. She wears a pointed hat, scarlet cape
FLO4656221 Mother Goose, Victorian costume of a children's fairytale. She wears a pointed hat, scarlet cape, coat decorated with eggs, apron with ruffles, and skirt decorated with geese

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Lady of rank, 1770. She wears a tiny hat with feather, wig, choker with cross

Lady of rank, 1770. She wears a tiny hat with feather, wig, choker with cross, purple dress lined with fur
FLO4656213 Lady of rank, 1770. She wears a tiny hat with feather, wig, choker with cross, purple dress lined with fur, lace sleeves, sash, and embroidered petticoat

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Lady of rank, reign of Henry VI, England, 1425. She wears a tall hat with veil tied over it

Lady of rank, reign of Henry VI, England, 1425. She wears a tall hat with veil tied over it
FLO4656170 Lady of rank, reign of Henry VI, England, 1425. She wears a tall hat with veil tied over it, ermine-collared robe over a green dress, cracows or foals

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Costume of a lady, reign of Queen Anne, 1708. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's '

Costume of a lady, reign of Queen Anne, 1708. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656117 Costume of a lady, reign of Queen Anne, 1708. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Lady of rank, reign of Henry VII/Charles VIII, 1515. She wears a gold cap with ear muffs

Lady of rank, reign of Henry VII/Charles VIII, 1515. She wears a gold cap with ear muffs, gold chains and pendant
FLO4656113 Lady of rank, reign of Henry VII/Charles VIII, 1515. She wears a gold cap with ear muffs, gold chains and pendant, slashed puff sleeves, fur oversleeves, velvet dress and petticoat

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with

Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers
FLO4656084 Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers, wig, chain and pendant

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Hunting dress, reign of William and Mary, 1695. She wears a tricorn

Hunting dress, reign of William and Mary, 1695. She wears a tricorn, jacket with large cuffs and frogging, sash belt
FLO4656059 Hunting dress, reign of William and Mary, 1695. She wears a tricorn, jacket with large cuffs and frogging, sash belt, skirts with gold embroidery, and holds a musket

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Mary of Modena, Maria Beatrice (Marie Beatrice d'Este, Princess of Modene, 1658-1718)

Mary of Modena, Maria Beatrice (Marie Beatrice d'Este, Princess of Modene, 1658-1718), Queen of King James II
FLO4655673 Mary of Modena, Maria Beatrice (Marie Beatrice d'Este, Princess of Modene, 1658-1718), Queen of King James II, England, 17th century

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Margaret, Queen of King James IV of Scotland, 1510. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes

Margaret, Queen of King James IV of Scotland, 1510. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4655651 Margaret, Queen of King James IV of Scotland, 1510. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Queen Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, England, 1536. Actress and dancer Fairbrother

Queen Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, England, 1536. Actress and dancer Fairbrother (1816-1890)
FLO4655601 Queen Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, England, 1536. Actress and dancer Fairbrother (1816-1890) was the mistress of Prince George

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Woman in Georgian fashion, circa 1750. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's ' Female

Woman in Georgian fashion, circa 1750. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4655575 Woman in Georgian fashion, circa 1750. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London, 1865

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Costume of an English country girl, 18th century. Straw hat, embroidered dress, petticoats

Costume of an English country girl, 18th century. Straw hat, embroidered dress, petticoats, cape and apron
FLO4655478 Costume of an English country girl, 18th century. Straw hat, embroidered dress, petticoats, cape and apron. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Costume of a lady of rank, reign of Queen Elizabeth, England, 1595

Costume of a lady of rank, reign of Queen Elizabeth, England, 1595. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4655426 Costume of a lady of rank, reign of Queen Elizabeth, England, 1595. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Costume of a lady of rank, reign of William and Mary, 1696. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas

Costume of a lady of rank, reign of William and Mary, 1696. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's
FLO4655413 Costume of a lady of rank, reign of William and Mary, 1696. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Fashionable dandies and ladies in a gallery of the Louvre. Life among the Connoisseurs

Fashionable dandies and ladies in a gallery of the Louvre. Life among the Connoisseurs
FLO4686801 Fashionable dandies and ladies in a gallery of the Louvre. Life among the Connoisseurs, or Dick Wildfire and his Friends in the Grand Gallery of the Louvre

Background imageBritanniques Collection: English women, 1800, from the Office Fashionable Gallery. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor

English women, 1800, from the Office Fashionable Gallery. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from
FLO4686586 English women, 1800, from the Office Fashionable Gallery. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Elisabeth I Queen of England and Ireland (1533-1603) - Queen Elizabeth I of England

Elisabeth I Queen of England and Ireland (1533-1603) - Queen Elizabeth I of England
FLO4686329 Elisabeth I Queen of England and Ireland (1533-1603) - Queen Elizabeth I of England, after Hans Holbein - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers "

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Ancient Roman armour, helmet, breastplate, shield and weapons from the British Museum

Ancient Roman armour, helmet, breastplate, shield and weapons from the British Museum
FLO4594049 Ancient Roman armour, helmet, breastplate, shield and weapons from the British Museum, Bartoli's Triumphal Arches and Sir William Hamilton's vases

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. She wears a lace ruff, plumed headdress

Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. She wears a lace ruff, plumed headdress
FLO4594680 Dress (Dress) of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. She wears a lace ruff, plumed headdress, dress with puffed and slit sleeves, jeweled bodice, and embroidered petticoat

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a white headdress decorated with jewels

Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a white headdress decorated with jewels
FLO4594629 Dress of the reign of King Henry VII, 1485-1509. She wears a white headdress decorated with jewels, and blue dress with jeweled collar, cuffs, and hem

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Horned HeAddress (Robe) of the 15th century, reign of Edward IV 1461-1483

Horned HeAddress (Robe) of the 15th century, reign of Edward IV 1461-1483
FLO4594612 Horned HeAddress (Robe) of the 15th century, reign of Edward IV 1461-1483. She wears a blue dress with voluminous sleeves, lined with ermine

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her

Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her bosom
FLO4717979 Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her bosom, and macaroni in a tall wig with extravagant mass of hair tied at the back

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman

Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman
FLO4718324 Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageBritanniques Collection: A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman

A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman
FLO4718115 A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a

Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by
FLO4718042 Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Background imageBritanniques Collection: The comical figures of Cimon and Mopsus with the lovely Phillida

The comical figures of Cimon and Mopsus with the lovely Phillida. From Colley Cibber's comic opera Damon
FLO4717873 The comical figures of Cimon and Mopsus with the lovely Phillida. From Colley Cibber's comic opera Damon and Phillida, 1729

Background imageBritanniques Collection: English lady, 1588, with long fan and purse suspended from her waist

English lady, 1588, with long fan and purse suspended from her waist. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4706514 English lady, 1588, with long fan and purse suspended from her waist. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Background imageBritanniques Collection: Mutual borrowing of fashions between French and English women, early 19th century

Mutual borrowing of fashions between French and English women, early 19th century
FLO4677797 Mutual borrowing of fashions between French and English women, early 19th century. Both wear identical style cups, frilled dresses, shawls and spencer jackets




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"Britanniques: A Glimpse into British History through Art" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Britain with these captivating artworks. "The Houses of Parliament, London, with the sun breaking through the fog, 1904" by an unknown artist beautifully captures the iconic silhouette of this political landmark as sunlight pierces through a misty morning. Transporting us to the 17th century, "The Four Days Battle" depicts a dramatic naval conflict on canvas. The intense brushstrokes evoke the chaos and bravery that defined this historical event. John Constable's "Vue de la Stour pres de Dedham, 1822" invites us to wander along the tranquil banks of River Stour. This landscape painting showcases England's picturesque countryside at its finest. In "Portrait of Queen Elisabeth I, " known as portrait of the Armada from 1584, we witness a regal depiction of one of England's most influential monarchs. Her resolute gaze reflects her strength during turbulent times. William Turner mesmerizes us with his mastery in capturing light and atmosphere in both "Charing Cross Bridge, London, 1899" and "View of Charing Cross Bridge in London, 1902. " These paintings transport us to bustling Victorian-era London where bridges spanned over vibrant city life. "The Blind Girl, " a poignant artwork from the 19th century by an unknown artist tugs at our heartstrings. It reminds us to appreciate life's beauty even when faced with adversity. Anne Boleyn's tragic fate is portrayed vividly in Delaroche's haunting masterpiece titled "Anne Boleyn in the Tower of London (1536), 1835. " This painting encapsulates her final moments within those somber stone walls. A majestic portrayal awaits viewers in Thomas Sully’s "Portrait of Victoria I, Queen of England (1842).