Cloak Collection (#96)

Syrians and an Arab from Baghdad
Syrian man (left), woman of Damascus, and an Arab from Baghdad. Antique hand-colored print

Burial artifacts of prehistoric Jutland
Prehistoric burial artifacts found in Jutland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration of artifacts

North-central Asian people in traditional attire
Persons from Tsinghai, from Buryat-Mongolia playing music, and from Obdorsk (Salekhard) in Siberia. Antique hand-colored print

Turkestan traditional clothing
People of Turkistan in traditional attire. Antique hand-colored print

Tibetan women, 1800s
Women of Tibet in their traditional clothing. Antique hand-colored print

Afghan men in the Khyber Pass, 1800s
Armed Afghans prepared to defend the Khyber Pass. Antique hand-colored print

Crimean Tartars
Russian Tartars from the Crimea in their native clothing. Antique hand-colored print

Albanian Woman
A woman from Shkodra, Albania

Three bedeswomen of Castle Rising, Norfolk
Three bedeswomen of Castle Rising, near Sandringham in Norfolk. When these elderly women enter the almshouses (known collectively as Trinity Hospital) they are required to wear an old Welsh costume

Italian Immigrant Boy
An Italian boy, smartly dressed in a hat and long cloak, an immigrant to Britain, living in the Saffron Hill, area of London, EC1

A Bishop - Italian School
Oil on Wood 17th C

Madonna and Child
Artist: Italian (Florentine) School - Title: Madonna and Child - Date: c.1525-1540 - Original Medium and Size: Oil & Tempera on Wood 85.7 x 66

Charles II (1630-1685)
Artist: Wright, John Michael (after) - Title: Charles II (1630-1685) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 115 x 96

Victoria / Albert / Gt Exhib
Victoria and Albert opening the Great Exhibition

Donatello / Larmessin
DONATELLO de Betto di Bardi Florentine sculptor

Girl with Dog
A little girl in a fashionable lime green cloak and hat takes her little black dog for a walk

Edward III, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Charles II, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

James I, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Edward The Black Prince, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

James II, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Richard II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Richard II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Henry III, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry III, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

John, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
John, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Anne, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Anne, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

James II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
James II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Henry VIII, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry VIII, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Henry VI, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry VI, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

La Magdalena Bull Ring, Barranquilla, c1940s. From Barranquilla. [Raul de la Espriella B. Barranquilla]

Edward V, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

William II. Surnamed Rufus, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

Madonna in Sorrow, mid 17th century, (c1915). Artist: Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato
Madonna in Sorrow, mid 17th century, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

O Mistress Mine, Where Are You Roaming?, 1899, (c1915). Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey
O Mistress Mine, Where Are You Roaming?, 1899, (c1915). Painting held at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney

A Noble Lady of Venice, 1866, (c1915). Artist: Frederic Leighton
A Noble Lady of Venice, 1866, (c1915). The painting is part of the collection of the Leighton House Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney

Cardinal Richelieu, 1633-1640, (c1915). Artist: Philippe de Champaigne
Cardinal Richelieu, 1633-1640, (c1915). Cardinal Armand Jean du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu and Fronsac (1585-1642), French clergyman and statesman

Edward VI, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

George II, King of England, 1721-1724, (1913). Artist: Jacob Christoph Le Blon
George II, King of England, 1721-1724, (1913). George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland. George IIs (1693-1760) reign began in 1727. After Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)

Mrs. Davies Davenport, 1782-1784. Artist: George Romney
Mrs. Davies Davenport, 1782-1784. The painting is part of the Mellon Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Saint Apollonia, c1455-1460. Artist: Piero della Francesca
Saint Apollonia, c1455-1460. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Saint Oswald at Hevenfelth, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Welsh Woman, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Welsh Woman, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

A Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

La Sortie De Bullier, 1900. Bal Bullier was a ballroom in Paris, France, created by Francois Bullier in the mid-nineteenth century. From Le Panorama - Paris la Nuit No

A Maori chief with elaborately tattooed face and weather cloak, 1902. Artist: Josiah Martin
A Maori chief with elaborately tattooed face and weather cloak, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

An Armenian woman of the Caucasus, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Caucasian soldiers, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A Welsh tea party, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

A Cromwellian Man, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Cromwellian Man, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

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"The Power of the Cloak: Unveiling Hidden Identities and Symbolism in Art" Throughout history, artists have masterfully depicted the enigmatic allure of the cloak, a garment that transcends time and culture. Rembrandt van Rijn's "A Man in Armour" captures the essence of strength and mystery as a figure dons an imposing suit while concealing his true intentions beneath a cloak. In 1918, Trotsky slayed the counter-revolutionary dragon in a powerful poster. The revolutionary leader's cloak symbolizes his ability to navigate through treacherous times with cunning strategy and resilience. The regal elegance of Queen Elizabeth II is magnificently portrayed by Sterling Henry Nahum Baron in her coronation robes. Her majestic cloak drapes around her like a shield, embodying her role as a protector and symbolizing her authority over the British Empire. Kaiser Wilhelm II, during World War I, wore his military uniform with pride but also relied on his commanding presence hidden behind an authoritative cloak. This visual representation reflects both power and vulnerability amidst turbulent times. St Martin De Tours exemplifies selflessness as he shares his own cloak with a beggar to provide warmth and comfort. This act of compassion immortalized by countless artists emphasizes empathy as an essential virtue for humanity. John Everett Millais' paintings "My First Sermon" (1863) and "My Second Sermon" (1864) depict children wearing cloaks while attending church services. These innocent figures are metaphorically protected from worldly distractions by their spiritual garments - reminding us of our need for faith even in uncertain times. The fable of Wind and Sun showcases how persuasion triumphs over force when it comes to removing one's outer layer. The wind fails miserably while attempting to strip off someone's cloak, highlighting the power of gentle persuasion compared to coercion or aggression. Ladislaus I of Hungary or St.