Calligraphy Collection (#6)

Shamisen, luth a long manche, avec un archet. Estampe japonaise de Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825). Collection privee
UIG5348907 Shamisen, luth a long manche, avec un archet. Estampe japonaise de Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825). Collection privee; Superstock/UIG

Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796. Hand writing sample
3083172 Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great, 1729 - 1796. Hand writing sample.; Private Collection

John Adams, hand writing sample
3083266 John Adams, hand writing sample; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Adams, 1735 - 1826. Second President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Torquato Tasso, 1544 - 1595
3062198 Torquato Tasso, 1544 - 1595.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian poet. Hand writing sample.)

James Madison, 1751 - 1836
3083240 James Madison, 1751 - 1836.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fourth president of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Johanna Maria Lind, 1820 - 1887
3083229 Johanna Maria Lind, 1820 - 1887.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Known as Jenny Lind. Swedish opera singer. Hand writing sample.)

Mary Tudor, 1496 - 1533. Queen of France. Hand writing sample and signature
3083195 Mary Tudor, 1496 - 1533. Queen of France. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection

Catherine of Aragon, 1485 - 1536, also known as Katherine or Katharine
3083189 Catherine of Aragon, 1485 - 1536, also known as Katherine or Katharine.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen of England. Hand writing sample.)

Ozashiki, welcome and visit piece - Ozashiki or parlor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980207 Ozashiki, welcome and visit piece - Ozashiki or parlor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Ozashiki)

Chinese calligraphy. 19th century
NWI4954385 Chinese calligraphy. 19th century.; (add.info.: Chinese calligraphy. 19th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Wheat, rye, barley, vetcehs, oats and peas. The Tempest. Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633818 Wheat, rye, barley, vetcehs, oats and peas. The Tempest. Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe

Love-in-idleness (Midsummer Night's Dream). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633870 Love-in-idleness (Midsummer Night's Dream). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Woodbine, Honeysuckle, Ivy and Elm (Midsummer Night's Dream). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633844 Woodbine, Honeysuckle, Ivy and Elm (Midsummer Night's Dream). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare

Purple (Twelfth Night). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The
FLO4633838 Purple (Twelfth Night). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Hawthorns and Brambles (As You Like It). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633805 Hawthorns and Brambles (As You Like It). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Green Holly (As You Like It). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud
FLO4633799 Green Holly (As You Like It). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Wild Thyme, Oxlips, Violet, Woodbine, Musk-roses and Eglantine (Midsummer Night's Dream)
FLO4633784 Wild Thyme, Oxlips, Violet, Woodbine, Musk-roses and Eglantine (Midsummer Night's Dream). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn

Red Roses (King Richard III). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud
FLO4633775 Red Roses (King Richard III). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Fumiter, Furrow weeds, Hardocks, Hemlock, Nettles, Cuckow-flowers, Darnell and Corn (King Lear)
FLO4633768 Fumiter, Furrow weeds, Hardocks, Hemlock, Nettles, Cuckow-flowers, Darnell and Corn (King Lear). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn

Strawberry, Nettle and Summer-grass (King Henry V). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633748 Strawberry, Nettle and Summer-grass (King Henry V). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe

Primrose, Hare-Bell, Eglantine and Moss (Cymbeline). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633712 Primrose, Hare-Bell, Eglantine and Moss (Cymbeline). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe

Title page with calligraphic title Flowers of Shakspeare and vignette of roses, honeysuckle and thistles
FLO4633690 Title page with calligraphic title Flowers of Shakspeare and vignette of roses, honeysuckle and thistles. Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn

Franz Schubert
3118671 Franz Schubert; (add.info.: Calligraphic portrait of Franz Schubert (1797-1828) an Austrian composer, consisting of the biography and bibliography

Mushrooms: benitake varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646880 Mushrooms: benitake varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: white and red rhyzopogon varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646844 Mushrooms: white and red rhyzopogon varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: shimeji a yellow hat - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646776 Mushrooms: shimeji a yellow hat - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: variety of tricholomes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646711 Mushrooms: variety of tricholomes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Purple murasaki shimeji mushroom varieties

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646956 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: varieties of milk (Lactarius flavidulus and akahatsu) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842)
FLO4646907 Mushrooms: varieties of milk (Lactarius flavidulus and akahatsu) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Kihatsudake

Mushrooms: benitake varietes and fragile russule - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646874 Mushrooms: benitake varietes and fragile russule - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: green russule (or palomet) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646807 Mushrooms: green russule (or palomet) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Anutake mushrooms

Mushrooms: varieties of shimeji - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646769 Mushrooms: varieties of shimeji - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: enfume lyophyll and shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646701 Mushrooms: enfume lyophyll and shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Numeri mushroom

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes (edible) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646661 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes (edible) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Ippon shimeji mushrooms

Title page with vignette of Tritons with corals, shells and sea urchins in a border of reptiles and birds
FLO4652344 Title page with vignette of Tritons with corals, shells and sea urchins in a border of reptiles and birds. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Robert Muys from Georg Wolfgang Knorr's

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665972 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665970 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665968 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

Shi si jing fa hui
2626564 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of Shi si jing fa hui, (Routes of the Fourteen Meridians and their Functions)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626562 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of Shi si jing fa hui, (Routes of the Fourteen Meridians and their Functions)

The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic written by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript)
2625117 The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic written by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening a treatise on the treatment of colic written by Avicenna)

Poem on the Pulse and Urine, 18th century (manuscript)
2625246 Poem on the Pulse and Urine, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on pulse and urine, attributed to Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

Title page to Volume 1, Book 2, with vignette of a bust of Lessing and three putti: one with a wreath
FLO4704017 Title page to Volume 1, Book 2, with vignette of a bust of Lessing and three putti: one with a wreath, one with trumpet and torch, and one with mantle

Calligraphic title page to Volume 1, Book 1, with a bust of Winkelmann and two putti with instruments of geometry
FLO4703357 Calligraphic title page to Volume 1, Book 1, with a bust of Winkelmann and two putti with instruments of geometry, globe, palette and lyre

Japan: Calligraphy court has two young children, 1875 - albumin paper enhances watercolor
LUX4748998 Japan: Calligraphy court has two young children, 1875 - albumin paper enhances watercolor; (add.info.: Japan: Calligraphy court has two young children)

Calligraphic title reading A Series of Antient Allegorical Historical and Legendary Paintings which were uncovered in
FLO4685542 Calligraphic title reading A Series of Antient Allegorical Historical and Legendary Paintings which were uncovered in the summer of 1802 on the walls of the Chapel of the Trinity at

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the 12th century)
542701 Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the 12th century Persian poet Nezami Book of Alexander the Great (Eskandar-nameh)); (add.info)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626561 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of Shi si jing fa hui, (Routes of the Fourteen Meridians and their Functions)

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Calligraphy: The Art of Timeless Elegance In a world where technology dominates communication, calligraphy stands as a testament to the beauty and grace of handwritten words. With its roots tracing back centuries, this ancient art form has captivated hearts and minds across cultures. Be yourself - a simple yet profound message that resonates with all. Adorned in gold foil, these words shimmer on paper like rays of sunlight, reminding us to embrace our true selves fearlessly. From the beginning lines of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to the delicate strokes of Landscape After the Rain by Kao Ko-kung, calligraphy transcends time and space. It weaves stories through ink-drenched pages, capturing emotions and narratives with every carefully crafted letter. Alphabet & Typography serve as building blocks for calligraphers' creativity. Each stroke is meticulously planned and executed, transforming mere letters into masterpieces that dance across the page. The elegant curves and intricate details breathe life into each word they form. Bamboo in the Wind whispers tales from early 17th-century Korea. Created by Yi Jeong, it showcases not only technical skill but also an artist's soul poured onto paper. Through his brushstrokes, he captures movement and tranquility simultaneously—a testament to calligraphy's ability to evoke emotion. A page illuminated from St Luke's Gospel transports us back in time to c700 AD when faith was expressed through ornate scriptural texts. Gold leaf illuminations intertwine with meticulously written verses—each line radiating devotion and reverence for divine teachings. Trust your journey - another golden message that inspires us all along life's winding path. Calligraphy breathes life into these words once again; their elegance serves as a gentle reminder that trust is essential amidst uncertainty. A Japanese girl practicing her calligraphy embodies dedication and discipline required for mastery in this art form. Her focused gaze follows each brushstroke as she hones her skills, preserving a tradition that has been passed down through generations.