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Citizens Collection (#6)

"Citizens: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Identity" From the fervor of Maine Road Stadium Fine Art to the boldness of Soviet propaganda posters

Background imageCitizens Collection: Postman Gets Invitation Date: 1950

Postman Gets Invitation Date: 1950

Background imageCitizens Collection: Horticulturist Burbank Date: 1950

Horticulturist Burbank Date: 1950

Background imageCitizens Collection: Elderly Couple on Christmas Morn

Elderly Couple on Christmas Morn

Background imageCitizens Collection: Children Visit Bank Date: 1900

Children Visit Bank Date: 1900

Background imageCitizens Collection: France. Liberal Revolution, 1848. National Assembly invaded

France. Liberal Revolution, 1848. National Assembly invaded
France. Liberal Revolution, 1848. Popular uprising to force the abdication of King Louis Philippe of Orleans and proclaim the Second Republic (Days 22 to 24 February)

Background imageCitizens Collection: WINDMILL AMSTERDAM 1672

WINDMILL AMSTERDAM 1672
Many windmills serve the citizens of Amsterdam. Date: 1872

Background imageCitizens Collection: RACIAL / FRENCH 1793-4

RACIAL / FRENCH 1793-4
A group of French citizens during the Revolution, wearing the revolutionary cap and beating a drum Date: 1793-4

Background imageCitizens Collection: Riots in Paris, 1870

Riots in Paris, 1870
Citizens fleeing from the barricade they have erected out of overturned carriages as troops pour over the top during pre-Commune riots in Paris Date: May 1870

Background imageCitizens Collection: COMMUNE / GUILLOTINE BURNT

COMMUNE / GUILLOTINE BURNT
A crowd of National Guardsmen and citizens look on as a guillotine is ceremoniously burnt before the statue of Voltaire Date: 7 April 1871

Background imageCitizens Collection: Ancient Roman Citizens

Ancient Roman Citizens
A group of Roman citizens. Date: ANCIENT ROME

Background imageCitizens Collection: JEANNE HACHETTE / LAFITTE

JEANNE HACHETTE / LAFITTE
Jeanne Lamme, or Fourquet, known as JEANNE HACHETTE who, when the Burgundians besieged Beauvais in July 1472, roused her fellow citizens to resistance Date: flourished 1472

Background imageCitizens Collection: THE COUNTRY IN DANGER

THE COUNTRY IN DANGER
LA PATRIE EN DANGER ! The official declaration that France is in danger is proclaimed on the Pont Neuf, Paris : marching troops rouse the citizens to action ! Date: 22 July 1792

Background imageCitizens Collection: CITIZENS IN TUILERIES

CITIZENS IN TUILERIES
An crowd of 6000 angry citizens force their way into the Tuileries Palace, confront the king and demand that he withdraw his veto on the proposed reforms Date: 20 June 1792

Background imageCitizens Collection: GREAT FIRE OF LONDON

GREAT FIRE OF LONDON
Citizens escape the flames by boat as the fire approaches the Thames Date: 2 - 6 September 1666

Background imageCitizens Collection: China, Sichuan, Songpan, Yawning trishaw driver and walking aged citizens

China, Sichuan, Songpan, Yawning trishaw driver and walking aged citizens

Background imageCitizens Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20106672

EyeUbiquitous_20106672
Nepal, Upper Mustang, Chhusang locals use appropriate stones from the Kali Gandaki riverbed to rebuild the stone wall around the village

Background imageCitizens Collection: Osbornes leap

Osbornes leap
In 1559, Sir William Hewet (Clothworker) was mayor, whose income is estimated at lb6, 000 per annum. Hewet lived on London Bridge, and one day a nurse playing with his little daughter Anne

Background imageCitizens Collection: Seaside shelter fun, Great Yarmouth

Seaside shelter fun, Great Yarmouth
Old people in a seaside shelter in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, read newspapers, laugh and sleep. One lady holds a Daily Mirror with the dealine Sex Bomb, First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Background imageCitizens Collection: Street Scene (oil on panel)

Street Scene (oil on panel)
3077111 Street Scene (oil on panel) by Vrel or Frel, Jacobus (fl.1654-62); 41.3x34 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageCitizens Collection: The Old Town Hall of Amsterdam, 1657 (oil on panel)

The Old Town Hall of Amsterdam, 1657 (oil on panel)
1765861 The Old Town Hall of Amsterdam, 1657 (oil on panel) by Saenredam, Pieter Jansz (1597-1665); 65.5u84.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageCitizens Collection: Oriental Town, 1908 (oil on cardboard)

Oriental Town, 1908 (oil on cardboard)
BAL244828 Oriental Town, 1908 (oil on cardboard) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 31x43.7 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; German, out of copyright

Background imageCitizens Collection: Burghers of Calais, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies

Burghers of Calais, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies
One of the bronze Burghers of Calais by Auguste Rodin, commemorating the Siege of Calais in 1347, in which six citizens offered to give up their lives, if the town was spared

Background imageCitizens Collection: Tribute from the citizens of Barcelona to Count King or oath of vasallage miniature

Tribute from the citizens of Barcelona to Count King or oath of vasallage miniature in the Llibre Verd (Green Book), codex containing a compilation of the customs or habits

Background imageCitizens Collection: Le Boureau, French Habits No. 6, 1798

Le Boureau, French Habits No. 6, 1798
Le Boureau, French Habits No. 6, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)

Background imageCitizens Collection: Renaissance costume

Renaissance costume, from left to right: German townspeople (man and woman) circa 1570, Spanish man circa 1580, French woman circa 1590, Italian woman circa 1590, Hungarian couple, Turkish man

Background imageCitizens Collection: Jonathan Swift (1667 1745). Gullivers Travels, 1726. Illu

Jonathan Swift (1667 1745). Gullivers Travels, 1726. Illu
Jonathan Swift (1667 1745). Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer. Gullivers Travels, 1726. Illustration by Andre Devambez (edition, 1911)

Background imageCitizens Collection: Cusco (Peru). 1576. Civitates Orbis Terrarum

Cusco (Peru). 1576. Civitates Orbis Terrarum
Cusco (Peru). View of the city and its environs in 1576, conquered by the Spanish around 1534. Civitates Orbis Terrarum by G. Brauman and F. Hogenberg

Background imageCitizens Collection: Festival of Empire exhibition, Pageant of London, 1911

Festival of Empire exhibition, Pageant of London, 1911
Citizens of London as the living history of London City: the pageant at the Festival of Empire at the Crystal Palace. 1. visitors to the court of Queen Elizabeth: chiefs and women from afar; 2

Background imageCitizens Collection: Paris streets under mob rule during the French Revolution

Paris streets under mob rule during the French Revolution
Radicals patrolling the streets of Paris during the French Revolution, 1790s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCitizens Collection: Citizens in control of the royal palace, French Revolution

Citizens in control of the royal palace, French Revolution
Victory celebration by the populace at the royal palace in Paris, French Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCitizens Collection: Tribunal during the French Revolution

Tribunal during the French Revolution
Revolutionary tribunal in the Abbey during the Reign of Terror, French Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCitizens Collection: An Egyptian king entering a city. A crowd rush to see him. After a 19th century work by German

An Egyptian king entering a city. A crowd rush to see him. After a 19th century work by German artist Heinrich Leutemann

Background imageCitizens Collection: Poverty stricken citizens of Houndsditch, East End, London. After an engraving by Gustave Dore in

Poverty stricken citizens of Houndsditch, East End, London. After an engraving by Gustave Dore in the book London: A Pilgrimage by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold, published 1872

Background imageCitizens Collection: Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, admonishes Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia

Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, admonishes Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, to stop his countrys oppression of Russias Jewish population

Background imageCitizens Collection: Historical image of a town in development; Artwork

Historical image of a town in development; Artwork

Background imageCitizens Collection: W. H. Siers Grotemarkt Thousand Vreezen house

W. H. Siers Grotemarkt Thousand Vreezen house
W.H. Siers (?), Grotemarkt with Thousand Vreezen house, Rotterdam, cityscape painting visual material oil painting wood 36.3 w 28.0 (panel)

Background imageCitizens Collection: Palestine disturbances 1936 Searching citizens

Palestine disturbances 1936 Searching citizens for arms at the Jaffa Gate. 1936, Jerusalem

Background imageCitizens Collection: The Paris Revolution Of 1848, The Mob In The Throne Room Of The Tuileries

The Paris Revolution Of 1848, The Mob In The Throne Room Of The Tuileries. From Edward Vii His Life And Times, Published 1910

Background imageCitizens Collection: The Angry Paris Mob Burning The Royal Throne At The July Column During The Paris Revolution Of 1848

The Angry Paris Mob Burning The Royal Throne At The July Column During The Paris Revolution Of 1848. From Edward Vii His Life And Times, Published 1910

Background imageCitizens Collection: Group Of Spanish Citizens Repatriated From France To Irun, Spain, In 1914

Group Of Spanish Citizens Repatriated From France To Irun, Spain, In 1914, During The First World War. From La Esfera, 1914

Background imageCitizens Collection: Bridge In Lake District Cumbria England

Bridge In Lake District Cumbria England

Background imageCitizens Collection: The Pledge Of Allegiance And An American Flag

The Pledge Of Allegiance And An American Flag

Background imageCitizens Collection: Woman Holding A Bible

Woman Holding A Bible

Background imageCitizens Collection: Elderly Man Praying With The Bible

Elderly Man Praying With The Bible

Background imageCitizens Collection: Couple Study Bible Together

Couple Study Bible Together

Background imageCitizens Collection: American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Boston. Citizens

American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Boston. Citizens hostile with the British soldiers. Engraving. 19th century

Background imageCitizens Collection: WW2 - Patriotic postcard - Free French Army

WW2 - Patriotic postcard - Free French Army
WW2 - Postcard encouraging men to enlist with the Free French Army - Citizens With Weapons! A single battle for a single homeland!. circa 1942




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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.