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Depicting Collection (#8)

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

Background imageDepicting Collection: A large Emile Diffloth glazed earthenware charger, depicting a Golden Pheasant

A large Emile Diffloth glazed earthenware charger, depicting a Golden Pheasant
985523 A large Emile Diffloth glazed earthenware charger, depicting a Golden Pheasant, (painted and glazed earthenware) by Carriere

Background imageDepicting Collection: Costume design for Ammoun, depicting a Nubian male dancer, (encil and gouache

Costume design for Ammoun, depicting a Nubian male dancer, (encil and gouache
990928 Costume design for Ammoun, depicting a Nubian male dancer, (encil and gouache, silver and gold paint) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 30.5x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Legendary Scene; Scene Legendaire, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)

Legendary Scene; Scene Legendaire, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)
826018 Legendary Scene; Scene Legendaire, c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 47x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Legendary Scene; Scene Legendaire. Paul Cezanne (1839-1906)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Scene in the Tent of Edward The Black Prince after the Battle of Poitiers

Scene in the Tent of Edward The Black Prince after the Battle of Poitiers
658318 Scene in the Tent of Edward The Black Prince after the Battle of Poitiers: He Treated King John like an Honoured Guest, When at the Feast He Sate, For with Reverend Air and Forehead Bare

Background imageDepicting Collection: Palace Corridor Scene; Scene de Couloir au Palais, c. 1905 (oil on canvas)

Palace Corridor Scene; Scene de Couloir au Palais, c. 1905 (oil on canvas)
652866 Palace Corridor Scene; Scene de Couloir au Palais, c.1905 (oil on canvas) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); 60x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDepicting Collection: A Scene from Love in a Village by Isaac Bickerstaffe, Act 1, Scene 2

A Scene from Love in a Village by Isaac Bickerstaffe, Act 1, Scene 2
652189 A Scene from Love in a Village by Isaac Bickerstaffe, Act 1, Scene 2, with Edward Shuter as Justice Woodcock, John Beard as Hawthorn, and John Dunstall as Hodge, (oil on canvas) by Zoffany

Background imageDepicting Collection: Scenes from La Rampe, (watercolour)

Scenes from La Rampe, (watercolour)
651391 Scenes from La Rampe, (watercolour) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); 35.5x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from La Rampe. Maurice Leloir (1853-1940). Watercolour

Background imageDepicting Collection: A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c. 1822-28 (watercolour)

A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c. 1822-28 (watercolour)
828299 A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c.1822-28 (watercolour) by Desire Roulin, Francois (1796-1874); 19.8x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Winter, depicting a group of people ice skating (engraving)

Winter, depicting a group of people ice skating (engraving)
982162 Winter, depicting a group of people ice skating (engraving) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter, depicting a group of people ice skating)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Denarius depicting the head of Brutus (silver)

Denarius depicting the head of Brutus (silver)
1113964 Denarius depicting the head of Brutus (silver) by Roman, (1st century BC); 2x1.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageDepicting Collection: Bookbinding depicting the martyrdom of St Kilian (chromolitho)

Bookbinding depicting the martyrdom of St Kilian (chromolitho)
964366 Bookbinding depicting the martyrdom of St Kilian (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bookbinding (reliure des livres), carved ivory (1018)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Series of 13th-century images depicting a mystical supper, musicians and a king playing a lyre

Series of 13th-century images depicting a mystical supper, musicians and a king playing a lyre (chromolitho)
964163 Series of 13th-century images depicting a mystical supper, musicians and a king playing a lyre (chromolitho) by French School

Background imageDepicting Collection: Trade card depicting Brunehilde and Sigurd (chromolitho)

Trade card depicting Brunehilde and Sigurd (chromolitho)
964032 Trade card depicting Brunehilde and Sigurd (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card depicting Brunehilde and Sigurd.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDepicting Collection: Series of illustrations depicting the Hollydale Hunt (colour litho)

Series of illustrations depicting the Hollydale Hunt (colour litho)
726975 Series of illustrations depicting the Hollydale Hunt (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Series of illustrations depicting the Hollydale Hunt)

Background imageDepicting Collection: The winged Stairway to Heaven, Kykkos Monastery, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus (mosaic)

The winged Stairway to Heaven, Kykkos Monastery, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus (mosaic)
829518 The winged Stairway to Heaven, Kykkos Monastery, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus (mosaic) by Cypriot; Kykkos Monastery, Troodos Mountains

Background imageDepicting Collection: Panel depicting a tiger attacking (marble)

Panel depicting a tiger attacking (marble)
870000 Panel depicting a tiger attacking (marble) by Roman, (4th century AD); Palazzo dei Conservatori, Musei Capitolini, Rome; (add.info)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Les Burgraves, 19th Century (b / w engraving)

Les Burgraves, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909676 Les Burgraves, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne dressed as an old beggar)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Allegory of Paris, 19th Century (b / w engraving)

Allegory of Paris, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909666 Allegory of Paris, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allegory of Paris as a woman holding a torch symbol of liberty)

Background imageDepicting Collection: House in Bacharach on the River Rhine, 19th Century (b / w engraving)

House in Bacharach on the River Rhine, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909665 House in Bacharach on the River Rhine, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Hugo, Victor (1802-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Cent dessins)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Victor Hugo hails a universal republic during a speech while in exile on 1st August 1852

Victor Hugo hails a universal republic during a speech while in exile on 1st August 1852
909661 Victor Hugo hails a universal republic during a speech while in exile on 1st August 1852, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Lix

Background imageDepicting Collection: Le Dernier Gorge du Chalice - Illustration from Les Miserables

Le Dernier Gorge du Chalice - Illustration from Les Miserables
909624 Le Dernier Gorge du Chalice - Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909622 Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eponine, Thenardiers eldest daughter)

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

Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909617 Illustration from Les Miserables, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Fowke, Francis (d.1865) & Scott, Henry (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Illustration from Toute la Lyre, 19th Century (b / w engraving)

Illustration from Toute la Lyre, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909607 Illustration from Toute la Lyre, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Willette, Adolphe Leon (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Cent dessins)

Background imageDepicting Collection: The Family, 19th Century (b / w engraving)

The Family, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909597 The Family, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Cent dessins)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Regard Jete dans une Mansarde, 19th Century (b / w engraving)

Regard Jete dans une Mansarde, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909596 Regard Jetedans une Mansarde, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor Hugo admires a young girl doing needle work)

Background imageDepicting Collection: La Ronde du Sabbat, 19th Century (b / w engraving)

La Ronde du Sabbat, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909592 La Ronde du Sabbat, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Boulanger, Louis (1806-67); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depiction of Sir Roland and Sir Oliviers 5 day long fight)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Postcard depicting a general view of the city of Zurich (chromolitho)

Postcard depicting a general view of the city of Zurich (chromolitho)
814819 Postcard depicting a general view of the city of Zurich (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard depicting a general view of the city of Zurich)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Postcard depicting the Powder Tower (b / w photo)

Postcard depicting the Powder Tower (b / w photo)
814808 Postcard depicting the Powder Tower (b/w photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard depicting the Powder Tower, a Gothic tower in Prague)

Background imageDepicting Collection: Vienna Secession 1910 - International Hunting Exhibition

Vienna Secession 1910 - International Hunting Exhibition
Art nouveau postcard by G Passegger depicting a pavillion at the International Hunting and Country Sports Exhibition in Vienna in 1910 Date: 1910

Background imageDepicting Collection: Patriotic advert for Gossages Soap

Patriotic advert for Gossages Soap
Patriotic advertising postcard for Gossages soap depicting naval scenes King Edward VII and the Royal Family Date: circa 1908

Background imageDepicting Collection: Horses of Saint Mark, Venice, Italy

Horses of Saint Mark, Venice, Italy
The Horses of Saint Mark (Cavalli di San Marco), also known as the Triumphal Quadriga, Byzantine bronze statues of four horses, originally part of a monument depicting a quadriga, Venice, Italy

Background imageDepicting Collection: Squirrel

Squirrel
An image depicting a grey squirrel. Artist: Edith Berkeley

Background imageDepicting Collection: Rooster

Rooster
An image depicting a rooster. Artist: Edith Berkeley

Background imageDepicting Collection: Donkey

Donkey
An image depicting a donkey. Artist: Edith Berkeley

Background imageDepicting Collection: Rabbit

Rabbit
An image depicting a rabbit. Artist: Edith Berkeley

Background imageDepicting Collection: Collie Dog

Collie Dog
An image depicting a collie dog. Artist: Edith Berkeley

Background imageDepicting Collection: Bull

Bull
An image depicting a bull. Artist: Edith Berkeley

Background imageDepicting Collection: Cow Donkey Robin

Cow Donkey Robin
Front cover of The Big Animal Rag Book published by The Deans Rag Book Company, depicting a Cow, Donkey and a Robin. Artist: Edith Berkeley

Background imageDepicting Collection: The Princess and the Swineherd

The Princess and the Swineherd
A silhouette depicting a scene from the fairy tale The Princess & the Swineherd. Artist: Anna Schirmer Date: circa 1920

Background imageDepicting Collection: The Elves and the Shoemaker

The Elves and the Shoemaker
A silhouette depicting a scene from the fairy tale The Elves & the Shoemaker. Artist: Anna Schirmer Date: circa 1920

Background imageDepicting Collection: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
A silhouette depicting a scene from the fairy tale Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Artist: Anna Schirmer Date: circa 1920

Background imageDepicting Collection: Snow White and Rose Red

Snow White and Rose Red
A silhouette depicting a scene from the fairy tale Snow White & Rose Red. Artist: Anna Schirmer Date: circa 1920

Background imageDepicting Collection: Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse
A postcard depicting Mickey & Minnie Mouse promoting Deans Rag Books at Blackpool. Photographer: Anon

Background imageDepicting Collection: Childs Primer

Childs Primer
A page from a childs cloth primer depicting a high-chair, rattle, sponge & soap, mug plate, ball and a perambulator. Artist: Ethel Larcombe Date: 1914




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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.