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Depicting Collection (page 2)

Depicting the tapestry of history through captivating visuals, these diverse hints transport us to different eras and narratives

Background imageDepicting Collection: Horse That Took The Wrong Turning- At Epsom, by H. M. B

Horse That Took The Wrong Turning- At Epsom, by H. M. B
Maverick horse galloping the opposite direction to the rest of the race. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Background imageDepicting Collection: Lively cockerel

Lively cockerel
The Passing Show. A humorous scene depicting a lively cockerel chasing a hen. Artist: William Henry Ellam Date: 1914

Background imageDepicting Collection: Jean Valjean is received and cared for by Bishop Myriel, 19th Century (b / w engraving)

Jean Valjean is received and cared for by Bishop Myriel, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909612 Jean Valjean is received and cared for by Bishop Myriel, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Cent dessins)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Pack clouds away

Pack clouds away
Decorative Art Nouveau style illustration depicting two happy young girls in bright costumes dancing. Unpublished illustration. Date: circa 1910

Background imageDepicting Collection: Battle of Jutland

Battle of Jutland
A scene depicting an action during the Battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. William Lionel Wyllie, Ra Ri Re, (1851-1931)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Antique engraving depicting birds eye view of Cairo

Antique engraving depicting birds eye view of Cairo

Background imageDepicting Collection: Greece. Southern Aegean. Cyclades. Delos. House

Greece. Southern Aegean. Cyclades. Delos. House
GREECE. SOUTHERN AEGEAN. CYCLADES. Delos. House of the Trident. Mosaic of the impluvium depicting a dolphin and an anchor. Mosaic

Background imageDepicting Collection: Humorous pictures showing the Chinese mode of transportation

Humorous pictures showing the Chinese mode of transportation (four men harnessed to a carriage by their long pigtails) and a scene depicting the silk industry. Date 1895

Background imageDepicting Collection: Shipping poster

Shipping poster for Hamburg-Amerika Line depicting a strong modern cruise liner Date: 1940

Background imageDepicting Collection: Gold Mining Statue

Gold Mining Statue
The famous Gold Mining Statue, Johannesburg, South Africa, depicting 3 men - 2 black and 1 white, drilling a rock face, a bronze sculpture by David McGregor, 1960. Date: 1960

Background imageDepicting Collection: Arcade murals depicting religious figures and scenes, Church of the Nativity

Arcade murals depicting religious figures and scenes, Church of the Nativity, Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bulgaria, Europe

Background imageDepicting Collection: The Man Who Bid Half-A-Guinea At Tattersall s, by H. M. Bat

The Man Who Bid Half-A-Guinea At Tattersall s, by H. M. Bat
A humorous illustration showing a man who has caused havoc at the races. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Background imageDepicting Collection: Sitting Bulls Hat, 1897

Sitting Bulls Hat, 1897
Illustration of a hat depicting the life of Sitting Bull, the Native American Indian Chief. Tiny crescents denoted how many animals were captured by Sitting Bull

Background imageDepicting Collection: David Wright

David Wright
LANCE-BOMBARDIER DAVID WRIGHT Illustrator and artist, photographed for the Sketch during his time with the Royal Artillery in 1942

Background imageDepicting Collection: Canberra: The First Class Lounge

Canberra: The First Class Lounge
Colour illustration depicting the First Class Lounge of Canberra, P&Os super-liner. The ship set off on her maiden voyage to Sydney, Australia in June 1961

Background imageDepicting Collection: Country Fair / Circa 1859

Country Fair / Circa 1859
A superb picture depicting stalls, sideshows and entertainers at a country fair. In the foreground a dancing bear entertains two sailors, children and a monkey

Background imageDepicting Collection: Le Furet Corsets Poster

Le Furet Corsets Poster
Art deco style poster advertising Le Furet corsets, depicting a slim and glamorous woman wearing the said item

Background imageDepicting Collection: Poster by Ibels

Poster by Ibels
Poster depicting entertainers - singers, commedia del arte

Background imageDepicting Collection: The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas)

The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas)
1199485 The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 129x177.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageDepicting Collection: The Gleaners, Blockley, Gloucestershire

The Gleaners, Blockley, Gloucestershire
A family group collecting left over corn at Blockley. The title might be a reflection of the painting by Jean-Francois Millet noted for depicting peasant workers in a sympathetic way Date: 1905

Background imageDepicting Collection: Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b / w engraving)

Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909614 Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Epps Chocolate

Epps Chocolate
Advertisement postcard depicting an elderly gentleman and a young girl outside a sweet shop. Date: circa 1904

Background imageDepicting Collection: Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)

Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)
985961 Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party, c.1865 (pen and brown ink) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); 12.5x9.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Mad Hatters Tea Party)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Clerkenwell Prison

Clerkenwell Prison
Engaving depicting the old House of Detention, Clerkenwell. Clerkenwell (old) Prison, also known as the Clerkenwell House of Detention or Middlesex House of Detention, was a prison in Clerkenwell

Background imageDepicting Collection: Steamer Bonnie Princess

Steamer Bonnie Princess
Colour lantern slide depicting steamer Bonnie Princess leaving quayside. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDepicting Collection: Happy Valley, Llandudno

Happy Valley, Llandudno
Lantern slide depicting Happy Valley, Llandudno Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDepicting Collection: Wartime coupons

Wartime coupons
Don t you worry, no coupons to spare Depicting girl with patched frock on the arm of a military man. Date: 1943

Background imageDepicting Collection: The Sketch Front Cover, November 1955

The Sketch Front Cover, November 1955
A colour illustration for the front cover of The Sketch, depicting a shy lading hiding from a gentleman who wants to dance with her

Background imageDepicting Collection: The universality of car ownership

The universality of car ownership
An illustration depicting the universality of car ownership in 1926, by showing a large and a small car both made by Austin

Background imageDepicting Collection: New York Worlds Fair - First Day Cover

New York Worlds Fair - First Day Cover
New York Worlds Fair World of Tomorrow - First Day Cover - Left-hand stamp depicts the Contemporary Arts Building. Date: 1939

Background imageDepicting Collection: Mosaic depicting the Three Kings bringing gifts to the Holy Child

Mosaic depicting the Three Kings bringing gifts to the Holy Child, 6th century basilica di Sant Apollinare Nuovo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Background imageDepicting Collection: Paranormal / Magic / Wizards

Paranormal / Magic / Wizards
LE SORCIER DU VILLAGE Popular print depicting a young country couple visiting the local wise man to know what the future holds in store for them

Background imageDepicting Collection: Battaglia del re Tessi del Tinta festa rapresentata

Battaglia del re Tessi del Tinta festa rapresentata
Battaglia del re Tessi e del re Tinta festa rapresentata in Firenze nel fiume dArno il di XXV di luglio. 1.6.1.9. Italian theater prints, Collignon, Francois, 1609

Background imageDepicting Collection: The Seven Liberal Arts

The Seven Liberal Arts
3507809 The Seven Liberal Arts; (add.info.: Late 15 the century, Florentine miniature, depicting the Seven Liberal Arts.); Universal History Archive

Background imageDepicting Collection: French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference

French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place
5617194 French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place in Algeciras, Spain, and lasted from 16 January to 7 April

Background imageDepicting Collection: French cartoon depicting the Kaiser Wilhelm II trespassing into Morocco

French cartoon depicting the Kaiser Wilhelm II trespassing into Morocco. The Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place in
5617192 French cartoon depicting the Kaiser Wilhelm II trespassing into Morocco. The Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place in Algeciras, Spain, and lasted from 16 January to 7 April

Background imageDepicting Collection: Detail of a woodcut depicting a Japanese domestic scene with women playing musical instruments

Detail of a woodcut depicting a Japanese domestic scene with women playing musical instruments
528955 Detail of a woodcut depicting a Japanese domestic scene with women playing musical instruments. Circa 1809-1813 by Eizan Kikukawa (1787-1867).; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDepicting Collection: French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference

French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place
5617196 French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place in Algeciras, Spain, and lasted from 16 January to 7 April

Background imageDepicting Collection: French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference

French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place
5617195 French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place in Algeciras, Spain, and lasted from 16 January to 7 April

Background imageDepicting Collection: Harmful insects, 1897

Harmful insects, 1897
3480850 Harmful insects, 1897; (add.info.: Illustration depicting harmful insects, 1897.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDepicting Collection: Harmful or poisonous plants, 1897

Harmful or poisonous plants, 1897
3480849 Harmful or poisonous plants, 1897; (add.info.: Illustration depicting harmful or poisonous plants, 1897.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDepicting Collection: Harmful or poisonous plants and snakes, 1897

Harmful or poisonous plants and snakes, 1897
3480847 Harmful or poisonous plants and snakes, 1897; (add.info.: Illustration depicting harmful or poisonous plants and snakes, 1897.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDepicting Collection: The three routes to eternity. 19th century French allegorical woodcut

The three routes to eternity. 19th century French allegorical woodcut
5306230 The three routes to eternity. 19th century French allegorical woodcut; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDepicting Collection: Birds useful to agriculture, 1897

Birds useful to agriculture, 1897
3480845 Birds useful to agriculture, 1897; (add.info.: Illustration depicting birds useful to agriculture, 1897.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDepicting Collection: Mural depicting four generations of the Hohenzollern Dynasty at the Kaiser Wilhelm

Mural depicting four generations of the Hohenzollern Dynasty at the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedachtniskirche Breitscheidplatz
527775 Mural depicting four generations of the Hohenzollern Dynasty at the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedachtniskirche Breitscheidplatz, Berlin-Charlottenburg.; (add.info.: Mural shows from left to right)

Background imageDepicting Collection: An Illustration depicting the Anatomy of a Woman, from Anatomia by Realdo Colombo, 1609 (engraving)

An Illustration depicting the Anatomy of a Woman, from Anatomia by Realdo Colombo, 1609 (engraving)
1764831 An Illustration depicting the Anatomy of a Woman, from Anatomia by Realdo Colombo, 1609 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Illustration depicting the Anatomy of a Woman)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Scene from The Tempest, (watercolour on paper laid on board)

Scene from The Tempest, (watercolour on paper laid on board)
657756 Scene from The Tempest, (watercolour on paper laid on board) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Tempest. Edmond Dulac (1882-1953)

Background imageDepicting Collection: French cartoon depicting a Spanish peasant and a worker 1905

French cartoon depicting a Spanish peasant and a worker 1905
5617193 French cartoon depicting a Spanish peasant and a worker 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG




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Depicting the tapestry of history through captivating visuals, these diverse hints transport us to different eras and narratives. From the intricate Crusades Map that unravels the conquests and clashes of medieval times, to Florence Nightingale's iconic portrayal as 'The Lady With The Lamp, ' symbolizing compassion amidst darkness. Palenque Xtraterrestrial whispers ancient mysteries from Mayan ruins, while Millais' haunting painting 'The Princes in the Tower' leaves us pondering their tragic fate. Intriguingly, Codex Troano - 1 reveals a glimpse into Maya civilization's knowledge and beliefs. The empowering Women's Land Army Poster showcases female resilience during World War II, reminding us of their vital contributions on home soil. A Triumph motorcyclist braving Scotland's rugged landscapes embodies freedom and adventure. Stepping onto Titanic's 2nd Class Deck transports us back to an era of opulence before tragedy struck. Ubu Roi by Alfred Jarry challenges conventions with its absurdity and satire, provoking thought even today. Aldin's heartwarming illustration 'The Two Friends' captures the timeless bond between humans and animals. A Jewish Scroll Ms holds centuries-old wisdom within its delicate pages, connecting generations past with present seekers of knowledge. Lastly, Canberra: the swimming-pool invites us to dive into Australia's capital cityscape where leisure meets architectural marvels. These depictions offer glimpses into various facets of human existence – triumphs and tragedies alike – inviting contemplation on our shared journey throughout time.