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"Capturing History in Vibrant Hues

Background imageColorised Collection: Portrait of Charles Dante Rossetti, 19th century (print)

Portrait of Charles Dante Rossetti, 19th century (print)
5906252 Portrait of Charles Dante Rossetti, 19th century (print) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-portrait when young.)

Background imageColorised Collection: Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau

Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau
3784980 Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau; (add.info.: Honore Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau / Count of Mirabeau. French revolutionary, writer, diplomat and politician: 1749-1791)

Background imageColorised Collection: King George I

King George I
3787060 King George I; (add.info.: King George I (1660 - 1727) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 until his death. Taken from Cassell's History of England vol

Background imageColorised Collection: Edmund Spenser

Edmund Spenser
3787604 Edmund Spenser; (add.info.: Edmund Spenser. English poet and author of The Faerie Queene which was put to music by Henry Purcell: c.1552 - 13 January 1599. Cassells History of England, Vol)

Background imageColorised Collection: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
3785220 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex; (add.info.: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex. English nobleman. One of Elizabeth Is favourites)

Background imageColorised Collection: River Fishing, from 1584 (engraving)

River Fishing, from 1584 (engraving)
3787091 River Fishing, from 1584 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: River Fishing - from facsimile of wood engraving in Latin edition of Pliny 1584, Frankfurt)

Background imageColorised Collection: King Charles I

King Charles I
3785215 King Charles I; (add.info.: King Charles I. King of England, Scotland and Ireland (1625-1649): 19 November 1600 - 30 January 1649. Cassells History of England, Vol

Background imageColorised Collection: Newgate Prison, London, 1900

Newgate Prison, London, 1900
3787098 Newgate Prison, London, 1900; (add.info.: Newgate Prison, London, 1900. Corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey. Possible beginnings in 12th century)

Background imageColorised Collection: King James I

King James I
3786022 King James I; (add.info.: King James I. Became King James VI of Scotland in 1567 and then inherited the Crown of England and Ireland as James I)

Background imageColorised Collection: Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante

Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante, 19th century (engraving)
3760678 Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante, 19th century (engraving) by Dore

Background imageColorised Collection: Mary I

Mary I
3785217 Mary I; (add.info.: Mary I. Daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Queen of England and Ireland (1553-1558) : 18 February 1516 - 17 November 1558

Background imageColorised Collection: John Wilkes

John Wilkes
3785200 John Wilkes; (add.info.: John Wilkes - portrait. English politician, journalist and radical. Known for introducing reform in British Parliament)

Background imageColorised Collection: Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante

Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante, 19th century (engraving)
3760675 Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante, 19th century (engraving) by Dore

Background imageColorised Collection: Edmund Burke - portrait

Edmund Burke - portrait
3786294 Edmund Burke - portrait; (add.info.: Edmund Burke - portrait after George Romney. Anglo-Irish politician and orator: 12 January 1729 - 9 July 1797)

Background imageColorised Collection: Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury

Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury
3785216 Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury; (add.info.: Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury. Secretary of State and spymaster for King James I of England: c.1563 - 24 May 1612)

Background imageColorised Collection: Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante

Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante, 19th century (engraving)
3758435 Illustration for The Divine Comedy - Hell (La Divina Commedia, L'Inferno) by Dante, 19th century (engraving) by Dore

Background imageColorised Collection: King George II - portrait

King George II - portrait
3787062 King George II - portrait; (add.info.: King George II - portrait: 30 October 1683 - 25 October 1760. Reigned as King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727 until his death)

Background imageColorised Collection: portrait of King William III (engraving)

portrait of King William III (engraving)
3789147 portrait of King William III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: King William III, portrait, 4 November 1650- 8 March 1702. Cassell's History of England, vol)

Background imageColorised Collection: Christopher Columbus letter, 1493 (print)

Christopher Columbus letter, 1493 (print)
3787646 Christopher Columbus letter, 1493 (print); (add.info.: Christopher Columbus letter. Written 14 February 1493 on the caravel Nina')

Background imageColorised Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots, illustration from Cassell's Illustrated History of England

Mary, Queen of Scots, illustration from Cassell's Illustrated History of England (coloured engraving)
3787732 Mary, Queen of Scots, illustration from Cassell's Illustrated History of England (coloured engraving) by English School; (add.info.: Mary, Queen of Scots. Queen of Scotland (1542 -1567)

Background imageColorised Collection: Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving)

Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving)
3784188 Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Caption in German reads: Horusce and Hareaden Barbarossa)

Background imageColorised Collection: The World - map engraved by Johannes Schnitzer

The World - map engraved by Johannes Schnitzer
3786531 The World - map engraved by Johannes Schnitzer; (add.info.: The World - map engraved by Johannes Schnitzer de Armssheim, cartographer of Ptolemys Geography, 1482)

Background imageColorised Collection: The World, 1482 (engraving)

The World, 1482 (engraving)
3787416 The World, 1482 (engraving); (add.info.: The World - map engraved by Johannes Schnitzer de Armssheim, cartographer of Ptolemys Geography, 1482)

Background imageColorised Collection: The Beggars Opera by John Gay (engraving)

The Beggars Opera by John Gay (engraving)
3747725 The Beggars Opera by John Gay (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); (add.info.: John Gay-The Beggars Opera)

Background imageColorised Collection: Moliere, 19th century (engraving)

Moliere, 19th century (engraving)
3785934 Moliere, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, also known by his stage name, Moliere, was a From a History of France (Volume IV) by Guizot page 557.); Lebrecht History

Background imageColorised Collection: Giuseppe Verdis opera Othello, 1887 (poster)

Giuseppe Verdis opera Othello, 1887 (poster)
3759385 Giuseppe Verdis opera Othello, 1887 (poster); (add.info.: Giuseppe Verdis opera Otello -poster for the first performance at Scala, Milan 5 February 1887)

Background imageColorised Collection: Infant Edward VII plays with Ojibwe chiefs, 1910 (print)

Infant Edward VII plays with Ojibwe chiefs, 1910 (print)
3785855 Infant Edward VII plays with Ojibwe chiefs, 1910 (print); (add.info.: Infant Edward VII plays with Ojibwe chiefs at Windsor Castle - from 1910 illustration by T. Walter Wilson)

Background imageColorised Collection: Musical show Le Sphinx at the Folies Bergeres, Paris, 1885 (poster)

Musical show Le Sphinx at the Folies Bergeres, Paris, 1885 (poster)
3760119 Musical show Le Sphinx at the Folies Bergeres, Paris, 1885 (poster); (add.info.: Theatre des Folies-Begere-from engraving after poster)

Background imageColorised Collection: Dr Watson stopping a villain in his tracks

Dr Watson stopping a villain in his tracks
3753046 Dr Watson stopping a villain in his tracks; (add.info.: Dr Watson stopping a villain in his tracks, in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle)

Background imageColorised Collection: Captain John Avery, engraving

Captain John Avery, engraving
3784186 Captain John Avery, engraving.; (add.info.: Captain John Avery, engraving. Caption reads Captain John Avery taking the Great Moguls ship)

Background imageColorised Collection: Sir Edward Burne-Jones, portrait

Sir Edward Burne-Jones, portrait
3783711 Sir Edward Burne-Jones, portrait; (add.info.: Sir Edward Burne-Jones, portrait. British artist and designer associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement, b. 28 August 1833 - d)

Background imageColorised Collection: Le Dompteur Noir - poster for the Folies-Bergere

Le Dompteur Noir - poster for the Folies-Bergere
3760127 Le Dompteur Noir - poster for the Folies-Bergere by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932) (after); (add.info.: Le Dompteur Noir-after poster for the Folies-Bergere by Jules Cheret. 19th century)

Background imageColorised Collection: The Queen Presents The Cup, 1937. Creator: Unknown

The Queen Presents The Cup, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Queen Presents The Cup, 1937. From " The Sphere - Coronation Record Number". [The Sphere, London, 1937]. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageColorised Collection: Mozart. 1895. Creator: Unknown

Mozart. 1895. Creator: Unknown
Mozart. 1895. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), German classical composer. From " The Musical Educator, Volume II" by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895.]

Background imageColorised Collection: Jane Austen Northanger Abbey

Jane Austen Northanger Abbey
3753305 Jane Austen Northanger Abbey by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: Louisa Musgrove and Captain James Benwick in Jane Austens novel Persuasion -Written 1816 and Published 1818)

Background imageColorised Collection: Victorian Derby finish engraving by Gustave Dore

Victorian Derby finish engraving by Gustave Dore
3780145 Victorian Derby finish engraving by Gustave Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Victorian Derby finish. Engraving by Gustave Dore, from London, a Pilgrimage)

Background imageColorised Collection: Victorian London Lambeth Gasworks engraving by Gustave Dore

Victorian London Lambeth Gasworks engraving by Gustave Dore
3780142 Victorian London Lambeth Gasworks engraving by Gustave Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Lambeth Gasworks)

Background imageColorised Collection: Norman staircase, Kings School, Canterbury

Norman staircase, Kings School, Canterbury
3787423 Norman staircase, Kings School, Canterbury. by Spiers, Richard Phene (1838-1916); (add.info.: Norman staircase, Kings School, Canterbury)

Background imageColorised Collection: Deborahs song of triumph - Bible

Deborahs song of triumph - Bible
3780192 Deborahs song of triumph - Bible by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Deborahs song of triumph. Biblical scene from the Old Testament. Woodcut by Gustave Dore (1832 - 1883)

Background imageColorised Collection: King Solomon engraving by Gustave Dore. - Bible

King Solomon engraving by Gustave Dore. - Bible
3780280 King Solomon engraving by Gustave Dore. - Bible by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: King Solomon. Writing Proverbs. Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832 - 1883). Proverbs I: 1- 4

Background imageColorised Collection: Victorian horse auction, Tattersalls engraving by Gustave Dore

Victorian horse auction, Tattersalls engraving by Gustave Dore
3780144 Victorian horse auction, Tattersalls engraving by Gustave Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: A sale at Tattersall s, horse auctioneers)

Background imageColorised Collection: Mattathias Appealing to the Jewish Refugees by Dore - Bible

Mattathias Appealing to the Jewish Refugees by Dore - Bible
3784189 Mattathias Appealing to the Jewish Refugees by Dore - Bible by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Mattathias Appealing to the Jewish Refugees engraving by Gustave Dore (1832 - 1883)

Background imageColorised Collection: Little Red Riding Hood, engraving by Gustave Dore

Little Red Riding Hood, engraving by Gustave Dore
3780198 Little Red Riding Hood, engraving by Gustave Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Charles Perrault s, Little Red Riding Hood engraving by Gustave Dore)

Background imageColorised Collection: Jane Austen Northanger Abbey

Jane Austen Northanger Abbey
3753210 Jane Austen Northanger Abbey by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: Jane Austens novel Northanger Abbey -First Published 1817. Caption reads: What an old gown she has got)

Background imageColorised Collection: Dantes Purgatory

Dantes Purgatory
3758262 Dantes Purgatory by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Dantes purgatory, part of his Divine Comedy. Illustration by Gustave Dore)

Background imageColorised Collection: The Divine Comedy, by Dante: engraving by Gustave Dore

The Divine Comedy, by Dante: engraving by Gustave Dore
3753480 The Divine Comedy, by Dante: engraving by Gustave Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The Divine Comedy, by Dante with engraving by Gustave Dore)

Background imageColorised Collection: Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
3753041 Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: Sherlock Holmes and twelve scenes from his career. Illustration by Sidney Paget)




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"Capturing History in Vibrant Hues: A Glimpse into Colorised Moments" Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh radiate regal splendor on their coronation day at Buckingham Palace, 1953. Witnessing the majestic Armada from Plymouth Hoe in 1880 (1911), artist John Seymour Lucas brings history to life with his vivid brushstrokes. HM Queen Elizabeth II graces her Coronation with her Maids of Honour, an enchanting tableau painted by Cecil Beaton on June 2nd, 1953. Step into a thrilling fencing match between Mademoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon De Beaumont and Monsieur De Saint George in the year 17 - Victor Marie Picot's artistry captures every intense movement. "Off with her head. " echoes through time as Alice confronts the Red Queen in this whimsical scene brought to life by John Tenniel's imagination in 1889. Sir Christopher Wren, renowned English architect, stands tall and proud amidst his architectural marvels - a captivating portrait from around 1680 that showcases his genius. The Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb soars through the skies of World War II, its iconic silhouette captured beautifully by Chas Brown's skilled hand in 1941. Peering down mischievously, the Cheshire Cat observes an argument between the Red King and Queen - John Tenniel's illustration adds a touch of wonder to Lewis Carroll's tale in 1889. Enter Wonderland's Court where chaos reigns as depicted by John Tenniel - The King and Queen of Hearts preside over a topsy-turvy world filled with absurdity and charm (1889). Newton & Co immortalizes two legendary figures – Wellington and Nelson – who shaped Britain’s military might during the early 19th century, their valor forever captured in this masterpiece.