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Common People Collection (#3)

"Unveiling the Resilience: The Untold Stories of Common People" In a world often consumed by grandeur and power

Background imageCommon People Collection: The shop of the merchant of four seasons, 15th century (fresco)

The shop of the merchant of four seasons, 15th century (fresco)
LRI4664836 The shop of the merchant of four seasons, 15th century (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta

Background imageCommon People Collection: The four-season merchants shop, 15th century (fresco)

The four-season merchants shop, 15th century (fresco)
LRI4664829 The four-season merchants shop, 15th century (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta

Background imageCommon People Collection: The tavern (fresco)

The tavern (fresco)
LRI4664857 The tavern (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Daily life in the Middle Ages)

Background imageCommon People Collection: The four-season merchants shop, 15th century (fresco)

The four-season merchants shop, 15th century (fresco)
LRI4664822 The four-season merchants shop, 15th century (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta

Background imageCommon People Collection: Vale of Conway, 19th century (Watercolour)

Vale of Conway, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261549 Vale of Conway, 19th century (Watercolour) by Barnes, J. H. & Cole, J. H. (19th century); 43x74 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Vale of Conway, Wales)

Background imageCommon People Collection: View near Half Yoke House, 1850-61

View near Half Yoke House, 1850-61
7261543 View near Half Yoke House, 1850-61 by Noble, Richard Pratchett (fl.1821-60); 36x55 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: View near Half Yoke House)

Background imageCommon People Collection: A View near Francfurt upon the Main, 19th century (Pencil, Ink, Silk)

A View near Francfurt upon the Main, 19th century (Pencil, Ink, Silk)
7261437 A View near Francfurt upon the Main, 19th century (Pencil, Ink, Silk) by Moore, Ann (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageCommon People Collection: Second of Two Classical Pictures after Angelica Kauffmann, 19th century (Watercolour)

Second of Two Classical Pictures after Angelica Kauffmann, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261413 Second of Two Classical Pictures after Angelica Kauffmann, 19th century (Watercolour) by Todd, Harriet (19th century); 27 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageCommon People Collection: A Hunt, 1826 (Ink)

A Hunt, 1826 (Ink)
7261360 A Hunt, 1826 (Ink) by British School, (19th century); 25.5x41.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Maidstone Bridge, 1821-27 (Watercolour)

Maidstone Bridge, 1821-27 (Watercolour)
7261303 Maidstone Bridge, 1821-27 (Watercolour) by Moss, W G (19th century); 14.5x22.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Maidstone Bridge, 1827 (or 1821) Maidstone

Background imageCommon People Collection: River Landscape, 19th century (Watercolour)

River Landscape, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261435 River Landscape, 19th century (Watercolour) by Raubarham (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info)

Background imageCommon People Collection: East Farleigh Church, 19th century (Watercolour)

East Farleigh Church, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261340 East Farleigh Church, 19th century (Watercolour) by Noble, Richard Pratchett (fl.1821-60); 24.5x34 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: East Farleigh Church)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Simon the Cellarer, 19th century (Watercolour)

Simon the Cellarer, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261420 Simon the Cellarer, 19th century (Watercolour) by British School, (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Simon the Cellarer)

Background imageCommon People Collection: View of Ashford, 19th century (Watercolour)

View of Ashford, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261406 View of Ashford, 19th century (Watercolour) by Shepherd, George (c.1765-1831); 13x25 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: View of Ashford, Kent; Watercolour; Shepherd)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Chart Sutton, Kent, 1865 (Watercolour)

Chart Sutton, Kent, 1865 (Watercolour)
7261332 Chart Sutton, Kent, 1865 (Watercolour) by British School, (19th century); 21x36.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chart Sutton, Kent)

Background imageCommon People Collection: One of Two Classical Pictures after Angelica Kauffmann, 19th century (Watercolour)

One of Two Classical Pictures after Angelica Kauffmann, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261445 One of Two Classical Pictures after Angelica Kauffmann, 19th century (Watercolour) by Todd, Harriet (19th century); 27 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageCommon People Collection: Cartoon, 19th century (Watercolour)

Cartoon, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261298 Cartoon, 19th century (Watercolour) by Senniel, John (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Watercolour cartoon, 2 men with dogs. By Senniel, John)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Landscape, tree in right foreground cart and figures of woman and child, 19th century (Watercolour)

Landscape, tree in right foreground cart and figures of woman and child, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261277 Landscape, tree in right foreground cart and figures of woman and child, 19th century (Watercolour) by Payne, W (19th century); 12x16 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageCommon People Collection: Sketch of young girl, 19th century (Watercolour)

Sketch of young girl, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261390 Sketch of young girl, 19th century (Watercolour) by Green, Charles (1840-98); 14x10 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Sketch of young girl)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Two children and mother welcomed by an old nurse, 1725-1805 (Pencil, Watercolour)

Two children and mother welcomed by an old nurse, 1725-1805 (Pencil, Watercolour)
7261612 Two children and mother welcomed by an old nurse, 1725-1805 (Pencil, Watercolour) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); 24.5x39 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageCommon People Collection: Cathedral, 1800-52 (Watercolour)

Cathedral, 1800-52 (Watercolour)
7261602 Cathedral, 1800-52 (Watercolour) by Prout, Samuel (1783-1852); 29.5x21.9 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Cathedral)

Background imageCommon People Collection: The Holy Sepulchre, 1836 (engraving)

The Holy Sepulchre, 1836 (engraving)
7262316 The Holy Sepulchre, 1836 (engraving) by Payne, Albert Henry (1812-1902); 14.7x9.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Zion near Jerusalem, 1836 (engraving)

Zion near Jerusalem, 1836 (engraving)
7262310 Zion near Jerusalem, 1836 (engraving) by Payne, Albert Henry (1812-1902); 10.0x14.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Henry Payne (1812-1902) Caption Zion bey Jerusalem, Aus d

Background imageCommon People Collection: The residence of the Turkish Pasha, 1843 (engraving)

The residence of the Turkish Pasha, 1843 (engraving)
7262303 The residence of the Turkish Pasha, 1843 (engraving) by Reiss, C. (fl.1842); 9.8x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C. Reiss del)

Background imageCommon People Collection: The Road to Berneval, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)

The Road to Berneval, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
7262426 The Road to Berneval, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Museum Barberini, Potsdam, Germany; (add.info.: by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919))

Background imageCommon People Collection: Seida (The Old Sidon), 1854 (engraving)

Seida (The Old Sidon), 1854 (engraving)
7262313 Seida (The Old Sidon), 1854 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9.4x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caption Seida (The Old Sidon) in Syria, Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr

Background imageCommon People Collection: Benedictine Abbey of Melk on the Danube, 1838 (engraving)

Benedictine Abbey of Melk on the Danube, 1838 (engraving)
7262309 Benedictine Abbey of Melk on the Danube, 1838 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9.6x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Rosstrappe in Harz, 1848 (engraving)

Rosstrappe in Harz, 1848 (engraving)
7262294 Rosstrappe in Harz, 1848 (engraving) by Martini, Johann Georg (1785-1842); 10.2x15.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Tharand, 1839 (engraving)

Tharand, 1839 (engraving)
7262292 Tharand, 1839 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 10.1x15.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions The Apartment of Michel Angelo and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Santa Maria della Salute, 1833 (engraving)

Santa Maria della Salute, 1833 (engraving)
7262290 Santa Maria della Salute, 1833 (engraving) by Metzeroth, Bernhard (1813-48); 8.8x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernhard Metzeroth (1813-1848) Captions Santa Maria della Salute

Background imageCommon People Collection: The Ferdinands Bridge in Vienna, 1838 (engraving)

The Ferdinands Bridge in Vienna, 1838 (engraving)
7262285 The Ferdinands Bridge in Vienna, 1838 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9.7x15.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Die Ferdinand s-Brucke in wien and Aus d. Kunstanst)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Karlskrona, 1839 (engraving)

Karlskrona, 1839 (engraving)
7262277 Karlskrona, 1839 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 11.4x15.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Carlscrona and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

Background imageCommon People Collection: A Fisher Boy on the Beach, 1655-1700 (oil on panel)

A Fisher Boy on the Beach, 1655-1700 (oil on panel)
7262164 A Fisher Boy on the Beach, 1655-1700 (oil on panel) by Backhuysen, Ludolf, I (1630-1708); 32.5x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour)

Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261419 Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.2x20.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Group of Chinese, China; Drawing; Alexander)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Bromley Hill, 'Italian Villa', 1839 (Watercolour)

Bromley Hill, "Italian Villa", 1839 (Watercolour)
7261613 Bromley Hill, " Italian Villa", 1839 (Watercolour) by Scott, Caroline Lucy (1784-1857); 19.5x26.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Bromley Hill)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Dutch interior, 1630-85 (Chalk)

Dutch interior, 1630-85 (Chalk)
7261593 Dutch interior, 1630-85 (Chalk) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85) (attr. to); 26.5x19.7 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Dutch interior)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Eton College, 1800-56 (Watercolour)

Eton College, 1800-56 (Watercolour)
7261592 Eton College, 1800-56 (Watercolour) by Westmacott, Richard (1775-1856); 10.9x18 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Eton College, Berkshire)

Background imageCommon People Collection: A View in China, 1793 (Watercolour)

A View in China, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261551 A View in China, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.9x15.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: A View in China; Watercolour; Alexander, William)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Brno, 1841 (engraving)

Brno, 1841 (engraving)
7262287 Brno, 1841 (engraving) by Poppel, Johann Gabriel Friedrich (1807-82); 9.7x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Gabriel Friedrich Poppel (1807-1882) Captions Brno and Aus d

Background imageCommon People Collection: The Pass of Pancorvo, 1841 (engraving)

The Pass of Pancorvo, 1841 (engraving)
7262271 The Pass of Pancorvo, 1841 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9.6x14.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions The Passport of Pancorvo, in Spain and Aus d. Kunstanst. D)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Castle Ruin, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Castle Ruin, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261713 Castle Ruin, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Castle Ruin)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Seascape at night, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Seascape at night, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261688 Seascape at night, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Seascape at night)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour)

Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261676 Group of Chinese, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 15.9x20.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Group of Chinese)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Seascape with fort or castle, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Seascape with fort or castle, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261617 Seascape with fort or castle, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Seascape with fort or castle)

Background imageCommon People Collection: River Boat in China, November, 1793 (Watercolour)

River Boat in China, November, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261500 River Boat in China, November, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 14.9x8.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: River Boat in China)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Chinese Soldiers and Civilians, 1793 (Watercolour)

Chinese Soldiers and Civilians, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261494 Chinese Soldiers and Civilians, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chinese Soldiers and Civilians, China)

Background imageCommon People Collection: Chinese barges of the Embassy passing through a sluice on the Grand Canal, 1793 (Watercolour)

Chinese barges of the Embassy passing through a sluice on the Grand Canal, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261484 Chinese barges of the Embassy passing through a sluice on the Grand Canal, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 30.5x45.4 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent




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"Unveiling the Resilience: The Untold Stories of Common People" In a world often consumed by grandeur and power, it is the common people who bear witness to both triumphs and tragedies. Through art's lens, their stories come alive, revealing the depths of human experience. From the fury of a swan captured in vibrant litho colors to the haunting engraving depicting Ravaillac's torment, these artistic masterpieces offer glimpses into ordinary lives. Evelina's illustration, delicately rendered in litho technique by Fanny Burney herself, transports us to an era where even everyday moments held profound significance. Enguerrand de Marigny's grim fate unfolds before our eyes through intricate engravings while the Massacre des Albigeois etches its horror onto our collective memory. Hieronymus Bosch's Fourth tapestry from his Garden of Earthly Delights series mesmerizes with its surreal beauty and unknown Brussels workshop craftsmanship. Meanwhile, Cinq-Mars and de Thou meet their tragic end in Lyon as depicted in an evocative engraving. The events that shook Russia unfold vividly through color lithos - Tiflis City Council massacre capturing a nation's pain and Sevastopol Boulevard explosion during a public walk reminding us of unforeseen dangers lurking beneath daily routines. Strikers fall victim to violence amidst popular uprising in Petersburg; South Africa witnesses its own upheaval painted with striking hues; Piraeus port tragedy leaves Greece mourning. These artworks serve as poignant reminders that history is not solely shaped by those at the forefront but also by countless individuals whose voices are often silenced or forgotten, and is through their resilience that societies endure and progress emerges against all odds. Let us celebrate these common people who navigate life's tumultuous waters with courage and grace – for they are the true heroes hidden within each stroke of paint or engraved line on canvas.