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Court Collection (#93)

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Background imageCourt Collection: Gentilhomme De La Cour De Louis XII (coloured engraving)

Gentilhomme De La Cour De Louis XII (coloured engraving)
6016050 Gentilhomme De La Cour De Louis XII (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentilhomme De La Cour De Louis XII)

Background imageCourt Collection: Oxford, Entrance in the Court of the Schools, Now the Bodleian Library (b / w photo)

Oxford, Entrance in the Court of the Schools, Now the Bodleian Library (b / w photo)
6015797 Oxford, Entrance in the Court of the Schools, Now the Bodleian Library (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford)

Background imageCourt Collection: Court Scene (oil on canvas)

Court Scene (oil on canvas)
5974254 Court Scene (oil on canvas) by Varma, Raja Ravi (1848-1906); 175.3x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imageCourt Collection: Japanese political and military leaders on trial for war crimes at the Far East International

Japanese political and military leaders on trial for war crimes at the Far East International Tribunal, Tokyo
6015246 Japanese political and military leaders on trial for war crimes at the Far East International Tribunal, Tokyo, 1946 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after)

Background imageCourt Collection: Prince of Wales with his orderly aboard HMS Renown (b / w photo)

Prince of Wales with his orderly aboard HMS Renown (b / w photo)
6015141 Prince of Wales with his orderly aboard HMS Renown (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince of Wales with his orderly aboard HMS Renown)

Background imageCourt Collection: Rouen: Entree de la Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais du Justice, 1824 (litho)

Rouen: Entree de la Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais du Justice, 1824 (litho)
5671805 Rouen: Entree de la Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais du Justice, 1824 (litho) by Bonington, Richard Parkes (1802-28); 32.3x38.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Charles G

Background imageCourt Collection: Harpers round table - Thanksgiving number, 1895 (magazine)

Harpers round table - Thanksgiving number, 1895 (magazine)
5672345 Harpers round table - Thanksgiving number, 1895 (magazine) by Bradley, William (fl.1872-89); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageCourt Collection: Sultan Ahmed III, c. 1727-30 (oil on canvas)

Sultan Ahmed III, c. 1727-30 (oil on canvas)
5916303 Sultan Ahmed III, c.1727-30 (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737) (circle of); 38x31 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageCourt Collection: Part of the panorama of the marriage of Queen Victoria, c. 1840 (hand-coloured aquatint)

Part of the panorama of the marriage of Queen Victoria, c. 1840 (hand-coloured aquatint)
5054552 Part of the panorama of the marriage of Queen Victoria, c.1840 (hand-coloured aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCourt Collection: Part of the panorama of the marriage of Queen Victoria, c. 1840 (hand-coloured aquatint)

Part of the panorama of the marriage of Queen Victoria, c. 1840 (hand-coloured aquatint)
5054558 Part of the panorama of the marriage of Queen Victoria, c.1840 (hand-coloured aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCourt Collection: Scene from The Illustrated Legends of Jin acji Temple (ink and colour on paper)

Scene from The Illustrated Legends of Jin acji Temple (ink and colour on paper)
5049889 Scene from The Illustrated Legends of Jin Acji Temple (ink and colour on paper) by Japanese School, (14th century); 34.3x55.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageCourt Collection: The Communist Trials at Versailles, the Court cleared, reading the Sentence (engraving)

The Communist Trials at Versailles, the Court cleared, reading the Sentence (engraving)
1625900 The Communist Trials at Versailles, the Court cleared, reading the Sentence (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Communist Trials at Versailles)

Background imageCourt Collection: The Duke d Aumale, President of the Court for trying Marshal Bazaine (engraving)

The Duke d Aumale, President of the Court for trying Marshal Bazaine (engraving)
1620975 The Duke d Aumale, President of the Court for trying Marshal Bazaine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke d Aumale)

Background imageCourt Collection: Trial of Dynamite Conspirators at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey

Trial of Dynamite Conspirators at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, Sketches in Court (engraving)
1591092 Trial of Dynamite Conspirators at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, Sketches in Court (engraving) by Forestier

Background imageCourt Collection: The Court of Louis Philippe, Ratification of the Montpensier Marriage (engraving)

The Court of Louis Philippe, Ratification of the Montpensier Marriage (engraving)
1594407 The Court of Louis Philippe, Ratification of the Montpensier Marriage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court of Louis Philippe)

Background imageCourt Collection: The Dreyfus Trial at Rennes, Scene in the Courtyard of the Lycee at 10 am

The Dreyfus Trial at Rennes, Scene in the Courtyard of the Lycee at 10 am, when the Court rises for a Rest (engraving)
1592513 The Dreyfus Trial at Rennes, Scene in the Courtyard of the Lycee at 10 am, when the Court rises for a Rest (engraving) by Prior

Background imageCourt Collection: 'Into this they slipped the Guinea Pig', illustration for Lewis Carroll

"Into this they slipped the Guinea Pig", illustration for Lewis Carroll
4075101 " Into this they slipped the Guinea Pig", illustration for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1901 (litho) by Newell

Background imageCourt Collection: Anne of Austria, Consort of Emperor Mathias, c. 1615 (oil on canvas)

Anne of Austria, Consort of Emperor Mathias, c. 1615 (oil on canvas)
3930871 Anne of Austria, Consort of Emperor Mathias, c.1615 (oil on canvas) by Crayer, Gaspar de (1584-1669); 144x118 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imageCourt Collection: Anne Catherine of Brandenburg, c. 1600 (oil on canvas)

Anne Catherine of Brandenburg, c. 1600 (oil on canvas)
3930867 Anne Catherine of Brandenburg, c.1600 (oil on canvas) by Isaacsz. Pieter Fransz. (1569-1625); 207x123 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imageCourt Collection: Ferdinand, Prince of Spain, 1672 (etching)

Ferdinand, Prince of Spain, 1672 (etching)
3744619 Ferdinand, Prince of Spain, 1672 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration to Elias Ashmoles The Institution)

Background imageCourt Collection: The Honourable Sir Anthony Cleasby, 1976 (colour litho)

The Honourable Sir Anthony Cleasby, 1976 (colour litho)
3740338 The Honourable Sir Anthony Cleasby, 1976 (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCourt Collection: Delivery of the Presidents Letter, 1855 (colour litho)

Delivery of the Presidents Letter, 1855 (colour litho)
1272331 Delivery of the Presidents Letter, 1855 (colour litho) by Heine, Wilhelm Joseph (1813-39); 15x22.625 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Heine, W.|Sinclair, Thomas, Phila)

Background imageCourt Collection: Inns of Court and Chancery (engraving)

Inns of Court and Chancery (engraving)
1587473 Inns of Court and Chancery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inns of Court and Chancery)

Background imageCourt Collection: 'You must know - ', said the Judge but the Snark exlaimed 'Fudge

"You must know - ", said the Judge but the Snark exlaimed "Fudge
1202330 " You must know - ", said the Judge but the Snark exlaimed " Fudge!", from The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony in Eight Fits, by Lewis Carroll, pub

Background imageCourt Collection: Gustav Is Farewell Speech to the Estates (oil on canvas)

Gustav Is Farewell Speech to the Estates (oil on canvas)
1163652 Gustav Is Farewell Speech to the Estates (oil on canvas) by Hagelberg, Nils (1767-1818); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustav I)

Background imageCourt Collection: The queen was delighted with the little boy (colour litho)

The queen was delighted with the little boy (colour litho)
994295 The queen was delighted with the little boy (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCourt Collection: A Presentation of Henri IV of France at the Court of Marguerite Valois

A Presentation of Henri IV of France at the Court of Marguerite Valois
989841 A Presentation of Henri IV of France at the Court of Marguerite Valois, 1887 (watercolour on paperboard) by Aureli

Background imageCourt Collection: 'There is a flock of yellow birds around her head'(engraving)

"There is a flock of yellow birds around her head"(engraving)
984450 " There is a flock of yellow birds around her head" (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCourt Collection: Le 9 Thermidor (oil on canvas)

Le 9 Thermidor (oil on canvas)
990384 Le 9 Thermidor (oil on canvas) by Monvoisin, Raymond Quinsac (1794-1870); 40x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le 9 Thermidor. Raymond Quinsac Monvoisin (1794-1870). Oil on canvas

Background imageCourt Collection: A Tribunal (oil on canvas)

A Tribunal (oil on canvas)
990381 A Tribunal (oil on canvas) by Octavien, Francois (1695-1732/40); 54x72 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tribunal. Attributed to Francois Octavien (1695-1732/40). Oil on canvas

Background imageCourt Collection: Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (oil on canvas)

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (oil on canvas)
808679 Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (oil on canvas) by Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764); 52.5x103 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCourt Collection: Great days of Poitiers (1531) under Francois I. The Grand Days are exceptional courts

Great days of Poitiers (1531) under Francois I. The Grand Days are exceptional courts
XEE4181311 Great days of Poitiers (1531) under Francois I. The Grand Days are exceptional courts that ultimately adjudicate local cases

Background imageCourt Collection: L poisonneuse de Saint-Clair: Rachel Galtie in front of the Gers - in '

L poisonneuse de Saint-Clair: Rachel Galtie in front of the Gers - in "
LSE4093018 L poisonneuse de Saint-Clair: Rachel Galtiein front of the Gers - in " Le Petit Journal" of 13/11/1904 (engraving) by French School

Background imageCourt Collection: Marie Antoinette leaving the revolutionary tribunal - engraving - in 'L

Marie Antoinette leaving the revolutionary tribunal - engraving - in "L
XEE4115532 Marie Antoinette leaving the revolutionary tribunal - engraving - in " L Histoire de France" by Henri Martin, 19th century

Background imageCourt Collection: Jesus before Caiphe. Anonymous engraving from the middle of the 19th century

Jesus before Caiphe. Anonymous engraving from the middle of the 19th century
XEE4415146 Jesus before Caiphe. Anonymous engraving from the middle of the 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus before Caiphe)

Background imageCourt Collection: The Holy Staircase - The Scala Sancta - from '

The Holy Staircase - The Scala Sancta - from "
XEE4310321 The Holy Staircase - The Scala Sancta - from " The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ" - 1899 by James Tissot - The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Background imageCourt Collection: Judgement Scene - in 'Digesto e Pandette (Digesto and Pandectes)'

Judgement Scene - in "Digesto e Pandette (Digesto and Pandectes)"
GIA4193390 Judgement Scene - in " Digesto e Pandette (Digesto and Pandectes)" by Justinian 1st, 13th century by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Background imageCourt Collection: Opening of the proceedings of the League of Patriotes in 1889

Opening of the proceedings of the League of Patriotes in 1889
XEE4164769 Opening of the proceedings of the League of Patriotes in 1889. President Gillet, Naquet, Laisant, Laguerre, Deroulede, Richard, Turquet, Gallian

Background imageCourt Collection: Panama case: the Assize Court - in 'Le Petity Journal'

Panama case: the Assize Court - in "Le Petity Journal"
LSE4098304 Panama case: the Assize Court - in " Le Petity Journal" of 02/01/1898 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panama case)

Background imageCourt Collection: Proces of Prince Pierre (Pierre-Napoleon) Bonaparte (1815-1881

Proces of Prince Pierre (Pierre-Napoleon) Bonaparte (1815-1881
XEE4149682 Proces of Prince Pierre (Pierre-Napoleon) Bonaparte (1815-1881) - the jury of the High Court of Justice preparing its verdict in the Chamber of the deliberations - Engraving of 1870 by

Background imageCourt Collection: Judgement scene. 'Eugene Cottin, the aggressor of Georges Benjamin Clemenceau

Judgement scene. "Eugene Cottin, the aggressor of Georges Benjamin Clemenceau
LSE4090651 Judgement scene. " Eugene Cottin, the aggressor of Georges Benjamin Clemenceau, appeared before the 3rd Council of War" (sketch of audience by Louis Malteste)

Background imageCourt Collection: The House of Lords during the trial of Queen Caroline in 1820 - MR Brougham

The House of Lords during the trial of Queen Caroline in 1820 - MR Brougham
XEE4147013 The House of Lords during the trial of Queen Caroline in 1820 - MR Broughams speech for the defence - Caroline of Brunswick-Wolgenbuttel (Brunswick Wolgenbuttel) (1768-1821)

Background imageCourt Collection: Adam Philippe de Custine (1740-1793) general francais before the revolutionary court in

Adam Philippe de Custine (1740-1793) general francais before the revolutionary court in
XEE4150850 Adam Philippe de Custine (1740-1793) general francais before the revolutionary court in 1793 - Engraving in " Histoire des Girondins" by Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869)

Background imageCourt Collection: Petroleuses arrested in Versailles - Commune of Paris, 1871 - trial of a petroleuse

Petroleuses arrested in Versailles - Commune of Paris, 1871 - trial of a petroleuse
XEE4161495 Petroleuses arrested in Versailles - Commune of Paris, 1871 - trial of a petroleuse - Versailles 1871 - Les petroleuses du faubourg Saint Germain before the 4th Conseil de Guerre - The

Background imageCourt Collection: The Fenian Insurrection, Inquest on Mr Cleary in the Courthouse at Kilmallock - 1867 - A

The Fenian Insurrection, Inquest on Mr Cleary in the Courthouse at Kilmallock - 1867 - A
XEE4161528 The Fenian Insurrection, Inquest on Mr Cleary in the Courthouse at Kilmallock - 1867 - A trial of Fenians before the Court of Kilmallock in Ireland - 1867 - engraving from " The

Background imageCourt Collection: View of the Courvoisier Courvoisier, 1827

View of the Courvoisier Courvoisier, 1827
LSE4083735 View of the Courvoisier Courvoisier, 1827 by Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: View of the Courvoisier Courvoisier)

Background imageCourt Collection: Alphonse Bertillon testifying before the Conseil de guerre de Rennes (Dreyfus case

Alphonse Bertillon testifying before the Conseil de guerre de Rennes (Dreyfus case
LSE4086088 Alphonse Bertillon testifying before the Conseil de guerre de Rennes (Dreyfus case) - in " Le Petite Journal", 1899 by Unknown Artist




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"The Court: A Tapestry of Stories and History" Step into the world of courts, where tales unfold and history is made. From the prestigious Tennis Championships at Wimbledon to the whimsical game played by Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste in Jean de Brunhoff's enchanting illustrations from the 1930s. Journey to Granada's Alhambra, a majestic court that witnessed countless stories of love and power. Transport yourself back to 1893 when Carbolic Smoke Ball revolutionized legal battles with its groundbreaking case. Discover unexpected moments on Centre Court as a dandelion interrupts an intense match, reminding us that nature has its own way of making its presence known. Reflect upon family bonds through William Frederick Yeames' poignant painting "And when did you last see your father?" capturing emotions within a courtroom setting in 1878. Witness justice being served in a dramatic courtroom scene from 1828, where truth hangs delicately in balance. Feel the energy on a tennis court as a woman leaps with joy in the foreground while her partner awaits their next move. Marvel at Martin Luther defending himself before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V during the Diet in Worms in 1521, leaving an indelible mark on religious reform. Immerse yourself in Peterhouse at Cambridge University, where knowledge blossoms amidst ancient walls. Admire Joseph-Desire Court's masterpiece "The Deluge, " depicting chaos engulfing humanity as water cascades down relentlessly. Lastly, encounter Grigori Rasputin - enigmatic figure who held sway over Russia's court - captured frozen in time during his influential years. In this captivating tapestry woven with threads from various courts throughout history and imagination alike, we find ourselves immersed within narratives that shape our understanding of society and human nature itself.