Citizens Collection (#4)

Distribution of Herring and White Bread at the Relief of Leiden, 3 October 1574, c
1765837 Distribution of Herring and White Bread at the Relief of Leiden, 3 October 1574, c.1600 (oil on panel) by Veen, Otto van (1558-1629); 40A--59.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Town Hall on Dam Square, Amsterdam, 1672 (oil on canvas)
1765798 The Town Hall on Dam Square, Amsterdam, 1672 (oil on canvas) by Berckheyde, Gerrit Adriaensz (1638-98); 33.5A--41.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Citizens producing identity papers in Berlin, Germany. 1923

A Roman Triumph, from The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, 1920 (colour litho)
2638170 A Roman Triumph, from The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, 1920 (colour litho) by Topham, Francis William (1808-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd)

WW1 - The Exodus from Antwerp, Belgium over bridge of barges
WW1 - The Exodus of the inhabitants of Antwerp, Belgium over a bridge of barges across the River Scheldt. 1914

WW1 - The Exodus from Antwerp, Belgium by boat
WW1 - The Exodus of inhabitants of Antwerp, Belgium by boat down the River Scheldt. 1914

Liberty Loan, Preparing the Bonds at Washington U. S. A 1917
Women worker at the bureau printing presses, bonds had to go through lots of processes before the finish result was ready to be purchased by the public. Date: 1917

Detail from the Raising of the Son of Theophilus and St Peter Enthroned (fresco)
956977 Detail from the Raising of the Son of Theophilus and St Peter Enthroned (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

GERMANS INVADE SUDETEN
German troops march into the Sudetenland, on the grounds that they are liberating the German-speaking citizens of the country Date: 1 October 1938

Joseph Mazzini, Citizens shot for reading Mazzinis Journal (colour litho)
2797669 Joseph Mazzini, Citizens shot for reading Mazzinis Journal (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Mazzini)

Reading of a notice from the mayor relating to the cleaning of the municipal sewers (colour litho)
3656808 Reading of a notice from the mayor relating to the cleaning of the municipal sewers (colour litho) by Lavrate, Edmond (1829-1888); Private Collection; (add.info)

Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng (engraving)
727483 Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of the Bastile, painted by Francois Flameng)

The column of Roland at Halberstadt (chromolitho)
667014 The column of Roland at Halberstadt (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The column of Roland at Halberstadt)

Stanislas-Marie Maillard (1763-94) at the storming of the Bastille on the 14th July 1789
CHT252530 Stanislas-Marie Maillard (1763-94) at the storming of the Bastille on the 14th July 1789 (coloured engraving) by Janinet

The Bostonians in Distress, 1774 (engraving)
AQS251296 The Bostonians in Distress, 1774 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

I Drink to the Third Estate (coloured engraving & aquatint)
XIR218293 I Drink to the Third Estate (coloured engraving & aquatint) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

A Roman Censor, illustration from L Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse
STC404426 A Roman Censor, illustration from L Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse, published 1796 (colour litho) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

German Costumes 1700
LLM455300 German Costumes 1700 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Costumes 1700. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

French Costume 1400
LLM455354 French Costume 1400 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Costume 1400. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Addressing Men from Dalarna in Mora in 1520
5037528 King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Addressing Men from Dalarna in Mora in 1520, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Sandberg, Johan Gustaf (1782-1854); 48.5x73.5 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Queen Philippa interceding for the citizens of Calais (engraving)
654015 Queen Philippa interceding for the citizens of Calais (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Philippa interceding for the citizens of Calais)

The Genevans swearing their renunciation of Romanism, illustration from
621419 The Genevans swearing their renunciation of Romanism, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Mrs Hetty H R Green, a Multimillionaire through Inheritance and Careful Investments (b / w photo)
5215510 Mrs Hetty H R Green, a Multimillionaire through Inheritance and Careful Investments (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Hetty H R Green)

Citizens of London, with Westminster Bridge and Nelsons Column in the background
6338116 Citizens of London, with Westminster Bridge and Nelsons Column in the background by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Citizens of London)

Alcander a young man of Sparta attacking Lycurgus, from Hutchinson
3614271 Alcander a young man of Sparta attacking Lycurgus, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Amsterdam civic guard of District XVIII under Captain Albert Bas
3545942 Amsterdam civic guard of District XVIII under Captain Albert Bas and Lieutenant Lucas Conijn, 1645 (oil on canvas) by Flinck, Govaert (1615-60); 347x244 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Princess Royal in Germany (engraving)
2771313 The Princess Royal in Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princess Royal in Germany)

Homeless citizens encamped on the shore of Lake Michigan, near Lincoln Park (engraving)
736204 Homeless citizens encamped on the shore of Lake Michigan, near Lincoln Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Panic-stricken citizens rushing past the Sherman House (engraving)
736199 Panic-stricken citizens rushing past the Sherman House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Universal suffrage (colour litho)
2818421 Universal suffrage (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Universal suffrage. Le Suffrage universel)

King Henry VII fining the Citizens of Bristol because their wives were so finely dressed
2830983 King Henry VII fining the Citizens of Bristol because their wives were so finely dressed, 1490, c.1919-20 (oil on canvas) by Mostyn

Edinburgh after Flodden, illustration from Cassell
STC385286 Edinburgh after Flodden, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

The women of Les Halles at Auteuil when bringing the French royal family to Paris
CHT392274 The women of Les Halles at Auteuil when bringing the French royal family to Paris from Versailles on 6 October 1789, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Bulthuis

Italian Costume 1300
LLM455371 Italian Costume 1300 by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Costume 1300. Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

The Five Days of Milan. Citizens of all classes man the barricades
LLM459797 The Five Days of Milan. Citizens of all classes man the barricades by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Five Days of Milan)

The Palais de Justice, Paris, (oil on canvas)
CHT307468 The Palais de Justice, Paris, (oil on canvas) by Demachy, Pierre-Antoine (1723-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: rue de la Vieille Draperie; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Prince Arthur in Nova Scotia (engraving)
1104253 Prince Arthur in Nova Scotia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Arthur in Nova Scotia)

Plate presented to Mr J F Macmullen, by the Citizens of Cork (engraving)
1097920 Plate presented to Mr J F Macmullen, by the Citizens of Cork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate presented to Mr J F Macmullen)

Uitenhage (b / w photo)
3092468 Uitenhage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uitenhage. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Louis XII (1462-1515) Declared Father of the People, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl
STC134666 Louis XII (1462-1515) Declared Father of the People, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl. 1790-1820), 1789 (coloured engraving) by Naigeon

Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas)
5916338 Regents of the Aalmoezeniersweeshuis Orphanage in Amsterdam, 1729 (oil on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 414x417 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Citizens of London walking in the Pleasant Pastures of Smethefelde (engraving)
1587309 Citizens of London walking in the Pleasant Pastures of Smethefelde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Staalmeesters, After Rembrandt, 1876-77 (oil on canvas)
3937486 Staalmeesters, After Rembrandt, 1876-77 (oil on canvas) by Josephson, Ernst (1851-1906); 186x278 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: The Sampling Officials)

The Ridderzaal of the Binnenhof during the Great Assembly of 1651
3709986 The Ridderzaal of the Binnenhof during the Great Assembly of 1651, (oil on panel and metal) by Bassen, Bartolomeus van (c.1590-1652); 52x66 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Main Street (looking South), Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)
3092377 Main Street (looking South), Port Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main Street (looking South), Port Elizabeth

The Prince of Orange knew no greater moment than this, illustration from
3083045 The Prince of Orange knew no greater moment than this, illustration from Romance of History: The Netherlands, 1920s (colour litho) by McCormick

The Relief of Leyden, 1574 (engraving)
1054567 The Relief of Leyden, 1574 (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Leyden, 1574)

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"Citizens: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Identity" From the fervor of Maine Road Stadium Fine Art to the boldness of Soviet propaganda posters, they have always been at the heart of shaping society. Just as Millicent Fawcett fought for women's suffrage and challenged societal norms, citizens throughout history have pushed boundaries and championed change. The British Empire stands as a testament to the power wielded by its citizens across vast territories. Through triumphs and tribulations, they left an indelible mark on the world stage. Similarly, English Costume 1500-1550 showcases how citizens' fashion choices reflected their social status and cultural heritage. Across continents, even in feudal Japan where samurai elevated themselves through honor and loyalty, it was ultimately ordinary citizens who built communities from within. The Boston Tea Party in 1773 exemplifies how citizen-led movements can spark revolutions that shape nations. Art has long served as a mirror reflecting society's values; Virgin of Mercy reminds us that compassion is intrinsic to citizenship. Meanwhile, poster advertising the Special Constabulary highlights how individuals contribute to maintaining law and order within their communities. Traveling back in time reveals snapshots like Watford in 1826 or Petticoat Lane bustling with life in 1856—testimonies to everyday people striving for better lives. Even today, Kolkata taxis symbolize resilience amidst chaos—a reflection of its vibrant citizenry navigating through crowded streets and can not just passive participants but active agents shaping our collective destiny, and are bound by shared experiences while embracing diversity—a tapestry woven together by countless threads representing dreams realized or deferred. In this ever-evolving world, let us celebrate those who dare to challenge conventions—citizens whose stories intertwine with ours—creating a rich tapestry that defines who we are today and shapes what we will become tomorrow.