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Background imageDepicted Collection: WW2, Your Picture

WW2, Your Picture
An illustration of a smiling little girl wearing daisies in her hair, depicted as a daughter of a WW2 serviceman on guard at nights. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageDepicted Collection: Dantis Amor

Dantis Amor
This drawing depicts the central figure, Love, holding a sun dial, standing against a decorative background, divided in two, the upper left portrays the head of Christ depicted as the sun

Background imageDepicted Collection: White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, three illustrations

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic, three illustrations
White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic brochure, printed by Liverpool Printing and Stationery Co Ltd, published May 1911, likely to coincide with Titanic's launch

Background imageDepicted Collection: Minerve Sans Casque

Minerve Sans Casque
A marble sculpture of a head, belonging to Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, who is usually depicted wearing a helmet, but not in this example. Date: circa 1896

Background imageDepicted Collection: Advert for Courtaulds, makers of rayon fabric. The gown depicted is made by Liberty's

Advert for Courtaulds, makers of rayon fabric. The gown depicted is made by Liberty's. In the background is a scene from Ranelagh Gardens in the 18th century. Date: 1954

Background imageDepicted Collection: Boy soldiers in uniform hold hands in support of Germany

Boy soldiers in uniform hold hands in support of Germany
Children were frequently used in propaganda images by all sides. Depicted here are L to R, Germany, Bulgaria, Turkey and Austria. WW1 Date: 1916

Background imageDepicted Collection: Cartoon, Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty

Cartoon, Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty
Political cartoon, Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty - Look what I have done! - with ships and aircraft in the background, by Louis Wain Date: 1914

Background imageDepicted Collection: Okuyi Mask (mask of ancestors). Punu Art (Bapunu)

Okuyi Mask (mask of ancestors). Punu Art (Bapunu) from Gabon. They embody the spirits of the deceased, in the mourning ceremonies

Background imageDepicted Collection: Harry Price's secretary, who assisted him in many of his investigations

Harry Price's secretary, who assisted him in many of his investigations : here she is depicted with apparatus employed by fraudulent mediums. Date: early 20th century

Background imageDepicted Collection: LIFE OF BUDDHA

LIFE OF BUDDHA
BUDDHA - his birth, his preaching mission and his death depicted in three ancient native representations. Date: 563? BCE - 483 BCE

Background imageDepicted Collection: JOHANN ZIZKA - 3

JOHANN ZIZKA - 3
JOHANN ZIZKA depicted with the flail which was his favourite weapon : beside him is a drum made from his skin, presumably after his death. Date: 1360 - 1424

Background imageDepicted Collection: PLEASANCE SMITH

PLEASANCE SMITH (nee Reeve) wife of sir James E Smith, botanist, depicted when she was aged 24, with another 80 years before her (she will be 104 when she dies !) Date: 1773 - 1877

Background imageDepicted Collection: FERDINAND DE LESSEPS OLD

FERDINAND DE LESSEPS OLD
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French engineer, depicted in the year of his death. Date: 1805 - 1894

Background imageDepicted Collection: HENRYK WIENIAWSKI (1835 - 1880), Polish musician depicted in the throes of performing variations

HENRYK WIENIAWSKI (1835 - 1880), Polish musician depicted in the throes of performing variations on the Carnival of Venice Date: 1858

Background imageDepicted Collection: Captained by William Bain, the early steamship is depicted passing the Bass Rock on her way to

Captained by William Bain, the early steamship is depicted passing the Bass Rock on her way to Edinburgh Date: 1834

Background imageDepicted Collection: SAINT FABIANUS - POPE

SAINT FABIANUS - POPE
SAINT FABIANUS Martyred pope, depicted with saint Sebastian who holds bow and arrows, symbolising the manner of his death Date: - 250

Background imageDepicted Collection: CONCEPTS/THE SOUL

CONCEPTS/THE SOUL
When Jesus's mother Mary dies, she lies on her deathbed while her son is depicted watching from Heaven, holding in his arms an infant who represents his mother's soul Date: 1st century

Background imageDepicted Collection: WILL OF THE WISP

WILL OF THE WISP
WILL O THE WISP (feu follet, marsh light &c) depicted as a mischievous spirit, luring victims to an unpleasant death in the marsh circa 1830

Background imageDepicted Collection: BOOK OF THE DEAD/23

BOOK OF THE DEAD/23
Ani adoring the Powers of Localities, twenty of whom are depicted here

Background imageDepicted Collection: Bombas Big Brother. Emperor of Russia: 'They shan t take away his playthings

Bombas Big Brother. Emperor of Russia: "They shan t take away his playthings
Bombas Big Brother. Emperor of Russia: " They shan t take away his playthings, that they shan t." Ferdinand II (1810-1859), King of the Two Sicilies

Background imageDepicted Collection: Europe as depicted by the ancients

Europe as depicted by the ancients. Europe kidnapped by a bull from a mural in the tomb of the Nasoni family, Rome 1, as a nymph on a bull from a cameo 2

Background imageDepicted Collection: Etruscan sacrificial rites depicted on a gilded silver vase

Etruscan sacrificial rites depicted on a gilded silver vase
Pompa di un sacrifizio. Etruscan sacrificial rites depicted on a gilded silver vase. Two lines of celebrants bearing sheep for sacrifice approach an altar. Pompa di un Sacrifizio

Background imageDepicted Collection: A figurative kalimkari depicting Rustam slaying the White Demon

A figurative kalimkari depicting Rustam slaying the White Demon
1767187 A figurative kalimkari depicting Rustam slaying the White Demon by Persian School, (19th century); 248x392 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDepicted Collection: The Paarl (b / w photo)

The Paarl (b / w photo)
3092316 The Paarl (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paarl. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Background imageDepicted Collection: A Sentinal in the Paraguayan War

A Sentinal in the Paraguayan War
A Paraguayan sentinel is depicted dressed in only a long loincloth and a cloth sash across his chest, and a military cap. He clasps a rifle between his arm and ribs. Several dead men surround him

Background imageDepicted Collection: Columbus Prophesies to Native Americans

Columbus Prophesies to Native Americans
Christopher Columbus depicted in 18th century military costume, raises his arm as he prophesies to a group of native americans. Date: 1493

Background imageDepicted Collection: Andrew Carnegies history, Chicago Tribune

Andrew Carnegies history, Chicago Tribune
Andrew Carnegies History as depicted by the Chicago Tribune -- the eventful life of a self-made man

Background imageDepicted Collection: ITALIAN HUMAN SACRIFICE

ITALIAN HUMAN SACRIFICE
Human sacrifice depicted in ancient Rome Date: BC

Background imageDepicted Collection: En Route to Bulawayo (b / w photo)

En Route to Bulawayo (b / w photo)
3092347 En Route to Bulawayo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Route to Bulawayo)

Background imageDepicted Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds, (oil on canvas)

Adoration of the Shepherds, (oil on canvas)
988079 Adoration of the Shepherds, (oil on canvas) by Miguel de Berrio, Gaspar (1706-62); 82.5x100.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Shepherds)

Background imageDepicted Collection: An English Christmas as depicted by a Japanese Artist (engraving)

An English Christmas as depicted by a Japanese Artist (engraving)
1107038 An English Christmas as depicted by a Japanese Artist (engraving) by Japanese School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDepicted Collection: The War in Eastern Asia, as depicted by a Chinese Artist (engraving)

The War in Eastern Asia, as depicted by a Chinese Artist (engraving)
1107694 The War in Eastern Asia, as depicted by a Chinese Artist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Eastern Asia)

Background imageDepicted Collection: JOHN CHESSEL BUCKLER Artist and architect, depicted in 1847. Date: 1770 - 1851

JOHN CHESSEL BUCKLER Artist and architect, depicted in 1847. Date: 1770 - 1851

Background imageDepicted Collection: WALTER BUCHANAN Scottish churchman, depicted preaching with gloves on his hands - his

WALTER BUCHANAN Scottish churchman, depicted preaching with gloves on his hands - his church must have beem sadly under-heated ! Date: 1755 - ?

Background imageDepicted Collection: At the battle of BAYLEN the French under Dupont are utterly defeated by the Spanish

At the battle of BAYLEN the French under Dupont are utterly defeated by the Spanish : here they are depicted making their last stand Date: 19 July 1808

Background imageDepicted Collection: Holbeins Sons Date: 1514

Holbeins Sons Date: 1514

Background imageDepicted Collection: Casey Jones on Board Date: 1948

Casey Jones on Board Date: 1948

Background imageDepicted Collection: J. P. Jones and Crew Date: 1948

J. P. Jones and Crew Date: 1948
J.P. Jones and Crew Date: 1948

Background imageDepicted Collection: Shopkeeper Closes Up Date: 1950

Shopkeeper Closes Up Date: 1950

Background imageDepicted Collection: People at Beach Date: 1929

People at Beach Date: 1929

Background imageDepicted Collection: America. American Drink Glasses 1850

America. American Drink Glasses 1850
Prototype for the cocktail shaker, 2 glasses, that fit together, used to shake ice, flavourings and alcohol. The drink depicted is a mint julep with lemon peel, ice

Background imageDepicted Collection: MARY EASTLAKE

MARY EASTLAKE actress, depicted here with fellow-actress Miss Clitheroe, as Nelly Denver and Cissie in The silver king. Date: CIRCA 1883

Background imageDepicted Collection: JACOB LEHNEN, ARTIST

JACOB LEHNEN, ARTIST
JACOB LEHNEN German artist, depicted in his studio. Date: 1803 - 1847

Background imageDepicted Collection: DEMETER / CERES

DEMETER / CERES
Demeter / Ceres, and Dionysos / Bacchus, depicted on an onyx vase owned by Ferdinand Albrecht, herzog von Braunschweig-Luneberg. (one of two) Date: BCE

Background imageDepicted Collection: ROYALTY, EPISCOPACY, LAW

ROYALTY, EPISCOPACY, LAW
Royalty, episcopacy and law: George I depicted with a guinea coin for his head, a bishop, and a lawyer with a mallet for a head. Date: 1722

Background imageDepicted Collection: FIAT FACTORY, TORINO

FIAT FACTORY, TORINO
The FIAT factory at Torino, depicted in all its magnificence by one of those great Italian commercial artists. Date: 1917




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