Common People Collection (#8)

Christmas greeting "Centre of Attention", 1933 (gouache on paper)
7231117 Christmas greeting " Centre of Attention", 1933 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Illustration for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho)
7152209 Illustration for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A copy of verses had been dropped in the pump-room)

The ancient fire altar called the Kaabah of the Zoroastrians (litho)
7171006 The ancient fire altar called the Kaabah of the Zoroastrians (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tarifa, the landing place of the Moorish General, Tarik (litho)
7170973 Tarifa, the landing place of the Moorish General, Tarik (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tarifa, the landing place of the Moorish General, Tarik)

The Harbor of Danzig (litho)
7170921 The Harbor of Danzig (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbor of Danzig)

Pecksniff (engraving)
7166002 Pecksniff (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pecksniff)

John Gilpin (engraving)
7165993 John Gilpin (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Gilpin. Illustration for Pictures from English Literature by John Francis Waller (Cassell)

Illustration for The Amateur Gentleman by Jeffery Farnol (colour litho)
7160255 Illustration for The Amateur Gentleman by Jeffery Farnol (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " No, no, mustn t take it, so hard)

Illustration for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho)
7152239 Illustration for Evelina by Fanny Burney (litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: We were moved on between them)

On the Lake (oil on canvas)
7076658 On the Lake (oil on canvas) by Gueldry, Ferdinand Joseph (1858-1945); 55.9x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gueldry, Ferdinand Joseph (1858-1945))

Chinese (chromolitho)
7149449 Chinese (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese. Illustration from Native Life in Distant Lands (George Philip & Sons, London, and Philip)

Arabs (chromolitho)
7149446 Arabs (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabs. Illustration from Native Life in Distant Lands (George Philip & Sons, London, and Philip)

Nubians (chromolitho)
7149445 Nubians (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nubians. Illustration from Native Life in Distant Lands (George Philip & Sons, London, and Philip)

Africans (chromolitho)
7149444 Africans (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Africans. Illustration from Native Life in Distant Lands (George Philip & Sons, London, and Philip)

Eskimos (chromolitho)
7149441 Eskimos (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eskimos. Illustration from Native Life in Distant Lands (George Philip & Sons, London, and Philip)

Bishops and citizens of London swearing fealty to William the Conqueror (engraving)
7147379 Bishops and citizens of London swearing fealty to William the Conqueror (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jesus Christ preaching to the people (engraving)
7149697 Jesus Christ preaching to the people (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ preaching to the people)

Dogs performing a Punch and Judy show (chromolitho)
7157167 Dogs performing a Punch and Judy show (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dogs performing a Punch and Judy show)

Guildhall, City of London (chromolitho)
7157094 Guildhall, City of London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guildhall, City of London)

Family reading a copy of The Congregationalist (chromolitho)
7154189 Family reading a copy of The Congregationalist (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family reading a copy of The Congregationalist)

The bath house at Scheveningen, The Hague, The Netherlands (engraving)
7153741 The bath house at Scheveningen, The Hague, The Netherlands (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bath house at Scheveningen, The Hague)

Ancient Athenians (chromolitho)
7153586 Ancient Athenians (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Athenians)

Tyrians on the shore, people who lived in the city of Tyre, Lebanon (chromolitho)
7153577 Tyrians on the shore, people who lived in the city of Tyre, Lebanon (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tyrians on the shore)

Ethiopians carrying an important woman in a litter (chromolitho)
7153576 Ethiopians carrying an important woman in a litter (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ethiopians carrying an important woman in a litter)

Men hunting for ostrich, South America (chromolitho)
7153673 Men hunting for ostrich, South America (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men hunting for ostrich, South America)

Ancient Philistines with their armour (chromolitho)
7153585 Ancient Philistines with their armour (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Philistines with their armour)

Anicent Hebrews (chromolitho)
7153583 Anicent Hebrews (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anicent Hebrews. Illustration from a series showing ancient peoples of the world)

Ancient Assyrians riding in a chariot and on horseback (chromolitho)
7153581 Ancient Assyrians riding in a chariot and on horseback (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Assyrians riding in a chariot and on horseback)

Ancient Syrians riding an elephant (chromolitho)
7153580 Ancient Syrians riding an elephant (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Syrians riding an elephant)

Ancient Egyptians (chromolitho)
7153579 Ancient Egyptians (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptians)

A Winter Scene (oil on panel)
6436343 A Winter Scene (oil on panel) by Schelfhout, Andreas (1787-1870); Private Collection

A royal procession in Bangkok (litho)
7171188 A royal procession in Bangkok (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A royal procession in Bangkok)

A Buddhist graveyard near Kioto (litho)
7171152 A Buddhist graveyard near Kioto (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Buddhist graveyard near Kioto)

Abraham setting out on his journey to Canaan (engraving)
7172286 Abraham setting out on his journey to Canaan (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham setting out on his journey to Canaan (Genesis 12)

Bear enclosure, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho)
7172156 Bear enclosure, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bear enclosure, Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany)

The Vatican from Monte Mario (oil on canvas)
6448732 The Vatican from Monte Mario (oil on canvas) by Lint, Hendrik van (1684-1763); 33x43.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lint, Hendrik van (1684-1763))

The Moon at One Meter!, 1900 (poster)
7214678 The Moon at One Meter!, 1900 (poster) by Abel-Truchet, Louis (1857-1918); (add.info.: " La Lune a un metre" 1900 poster showing the " Grande Lunette)

From Gudbrandsdalen, woman and child in landscape, 1929
7215867 From Gudbrandsdalen, woman and child in landscape, 1929 by Jorde, Lars (1865-1939); 75x85 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Preparando el candombe (Decoracion), c. 1935 (oil on board)
7223867 Preparando el candombe (Decoracion), c. 1935 (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 59.4 x 79 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Le Retour d une Fete de Village, en Souabe (engraving)
7194568 Le Retour d une Fete de Village, en Souabe (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Retour d une Fete de Village, en Souabe)

Cueillette du gui (engraving)
7193951 Cueillette du gui (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cueillette du gui)

A Wooded Landscape with a Bridge over a River (oil on canvas)
7064834 A Wooded Landscape with a Bridge over a River (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 74.9x87 cm; Private Collection

Flemish tapestry. Series Apotheosis of the Eucharist. Triumph of the Church (Triunfo de la Iglesia)
7208501 Flemish tapestry. Series Apotheosis of the Eucharist. Triumph of the Church (Triunfo de la Iglesia). Model Cartoon copied from an original by Rubens. Brussels manufacture

Rinaldo and Armida, Lovers from Gerusalemme Liberata (oil)
7076693 Rinaldo and Armida, Lovers from Gerusalemme Liberata (oil) by Dughet, Gaspard Poussin (1615-75) (school of); Private Collection

Flemish tapestry. Series The Honours. Infamy (La Infamia). Sixth tapestry in the series
7208736 Flemish tapestry. Series The Honours. Infamy (La Infamia). Sixth tapestry in the series. Model Cartoonists from the circle of Bernard van Orley and Jan Gossaert (Mabuse)

Flemish tapestry. Annunciation. Detail, c. 1502-04 (gold, silver, silk and wool)
7208234 Flemish tapestry. Annunciation. Detail, c.1502-04 (gold, silver, silk and wool) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: The Annunciation)

Flemish tapestry. Annunciation. Detail, c. 1502-04 (gold, silver, silk and wool)
7208233 Flemish tapestry. Annunciation. Detail, c.1502-04 (gold, silver, silk and wool) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: The Annunciation)

Barges on a Canal in Summer (oil on canvas)
6431757 Barges on a Canal in Summer (oil on canvas) by Koekkoek, Hermanus (1815-82); 37x57 cm; Private Collection

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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.