Desk Collection (page 3)

SIR HUMPHRY DAVY (1778-1829). English chemist. Oil on canvas, 1803, by Henry Howard

Austria, Vienna, Gustav Mahler portrayed as conductor in a silhouette
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) portrayed as conductor in a silhouette by Otto Bohler

The study and desk where Sir Walter Scott wrote his novels, in the house built to his plan and where the writer lived from 1812 until his death 20 years later, Abbotsford House, near Melrose

Cheery Families - Mr Switch the Schoolmaster. 1890s

Poster for l Electricine, Lucien Lefevre 1850 France, exhibited in the Salon des Independents in Paris in 1872 and 1873. A pupil of Jules Cheret

PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her Poems, London, 1773
PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her " Poems, " London, 1773

Interior at New College Lane, Oxford
Watercolour sketch of an interior at New College Lane, Oxford, showing Reverend Baden Powell and his wife (they married in 1846), with five children

SAINT JEROME & THE ANGEL. Oil by Simon Vouet, c1625

Police radio operators

Judge Bacon at his desk. Possibly the Judge Bacon, ie Sir James Bacon (1798-1895)

Three Schoolgirls
Three schoolgirls in summer dresses look intently at drawings on the desk in front of them

Kerensky / Assistants / 1917
ALEKSANDR FYODOROVICH KERENSKY Russian Revolutionary leader with two of his assistants in 1917

Little Girl on the phone at a Trade Show
A little girl on the telephone seated on the desk of a stand at a Trade Show. The Midlands Gas Board stand can be seen in the background. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Morris / Kelmscott Study
WILLIAM MORRIS English writers study at Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, in 1901 Date: 1834 - 1896

John Bright / Mayall Cdv
John Bright Liberal Mp

Laclos / Liaisons / Valmont
Le Vicomte de Valmont uses his mistress, Opera as a writing desk whilst writing to the virtuous Mme. Tourvel, whom he plans to seduce

Boss and Secretary 1928
A secretary stands beside her boss, seated at a desk whose size indicates his importance

Dickens Gurney Photo
CHARLES DICKENS Dickens at his desk in 1867

John Hunter / Adcock
JOHN HUNTER Scottish medical, seated at his desk

Schoolgirls Dream
The schoolgirl at her desk day-dreams of the pleasures of the Christmas holidays

Auctioneer on a Christmas and New Year card, with a lot of financial puns in the verse. Date: circa 1890s

ReneDescartes. Creator: Unknown
Rene Descartes

log1956 bw pri 003 edited-1
LONG ARM, THE (1956), log1956 bw pri 003 edited-1

MacDonald Hobley in his appearance in Meet Mr. Lucifer

Abstract composition No 7
Stefan Fransson

Mid Century Furniture
Julia Leister

Abstract composition No 5
Stefan Fransson

Abstract composition No 7
Stefan Fransson

Abstract composition No 7
Stefan Fransson

Interior with a Young Man Reading, 1898 (oil on canvas)
8710144 Interior with a Young Man Reading, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Hammershoi, Vilhelm (1864-1916); Hirschsprung Collection, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By Vilhlem Hammershoi)

Charles I (1600-1649), c.1631 (oil on canvas)
7337859 Charles I (1600-1649), c.1631 (oil on canvas) by Mytens, Daniel (1590-c.1648); 215.9x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Daniel Mytens)

Thomas Weston, c.1725 (engraving, mezzotint)
7340776 Thomas Weston, c.1725 (engraving, mezzotint) by Faber, John, the younger (c.1695-1756); 24.8x35.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Michael Dahl; Johan Faber)

Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898), 19th century (oil painting)
7338022 Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898), 19th century (oil painting) by Campbell, Reginald Henry (1877-1953); 114.3x96.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Moliere at Louis XIV's table, in front of his library filled with books, 1891 (Engraving)
7418365 Moliere at Louis XIV's table, in front of his library filled with books, 1891 (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moliere at Louis XIV's table)

Sir William White (1845-1913), c.1902 (oil on canvas)
7338079 Sir William White (1845-1913), c.1902 (oil on canvas) by Palin, William Mainwaring (1862-1947); 142x114.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1871 (oil painting)
7295330 Captain Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1871 (oil painting) by Pearce, Stephen (1819-1904); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

MS CCC 13 f.175 St. John, from a New Testament by the humanist scribe Peter Meghen (b.1466-p.1537) Flemish
CCC95534 MS CCC 13 f.175 St. John, from a New Testament by the humanist scribe Peter Meghen (b.1466-p.1537) Flemish, 16th century (parchment); Corpus Christi College, Oxford, UK

George Augustus Sala, English author in his study, Brighton (engraving)
8631603 George Augustus Sala, English author in his study, Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Augustus Sala, (1828-1895)

Ornament: Furniture, The Desk, etc (engraving)
8647171 Ornament: Furniture, The Desk, etc (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furniture, The Desk, etc)

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Mr Ernest Griset obeys the editor's summons (litho)
8675764 Mr Ernest Griset obeys the editor's summons (litho) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Ernest Griset obeys the editor's summons)

Sally Brass, c.1920 (colour litho)
1122863 Sally Brass, c.1920 (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Curiosity Shop published by Hodder & Stoughton c.1920)

The hero of Lucknow, 1858
1575300 The hero of Lucknow, 1858; (add.info.: The hero of Lucknow, presented to the "Albion" subscribers, New York, 1859, drawn and engraved by A.H. Ritchie 1822-1895 dated 1859)

Professor teaching from a chair, 1488-89 (wood grave)
8822172 Professor teaching from a chair, 1488-89 (wood grave) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor teaching from a chair)

Chinese man writing with a brush at a desk. The brush is made of rabbit hair and bamboo
FLO4590188 Chinese man writing with a brush at a desk. The brush is made of rabbit hair and bamboo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

The British Admiraut's administration room. Coloured etching published on January 1, 1808
MMM5480635 The British Admiraut's administration room. Coloured etching published on January 1, 1808, after Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) and Augustus Charles Pugin (1762-1832). by Rowlandson, T

Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany
NWI4948258 Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany.; (add.info.: Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

MADRAZO Y KUNTZ, Luis (1825-1897). Portrait of Miguel by Cervantes Saavedra. 1860s. (18'9 x 15 cm)
CUL4876840 MADRAZO Y KUNTZ, Luis (1825-1897). Portrait of Miguel by Cervantes Saavedra. 1860s. (18'9 x 15 cm). CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (1547-1616). Spanish writer. Etching. SPAIN

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"Unveiling the Stories: A Desk Through Time" In the quiet corners of history, a desk stands as witness to tales untold. Like an empty chair awaiting its occupant, it holds secrets and whispers from literary giants like Dickens and Orwell. As if touched by their creative spirits, this wooden sanctuary has been graced by great minds. GEORGE ORWELL (1903-1950), known to us as Eric Blair, found solace at this very desk while broadcasting his profound thoughts over the BBC in London during 1943. It was here that he penned words that would ignite change and challenge societal norms. Carl Gustav Jung sought refuge at this desk too, delving into the depths of human consciousness. The artist Rex Whistler immortalized these introspective moments in "The Letter, " capturing Jung's contemplation amidst ink-stained pages. Even royalty sought comfort within these four walls; Queen Victoria herself sat here with Abdul Karim by her side, defying conventions of class and culture in c. 1890. Her reign extended beyond politics as she poured her heart onto paper from this very spot. Music echoed through these hallowed halls when Wagner composed symphonies upon symphonies on this sturdy surface crafted by Balestrieri's skilled hands. The melodies flowed seamlessly from pen to paper under his watchful eye. Charles Dickens' quill danced across parchment atop this timeless desk, birthing characters who still haunt our imaginations today - Oliver Twist, Ebenezer Scrooge - all brought to life within these humble surroundings. Love stories unfolded here too; Abelard and Heloise etched their passion into every stroke of their letters exchanged across time and distance. Their forbidden love transcended boundaries but found solace within the confines of this sacred space. Saint John of the Cross found divine inspiration at this very desk where he translated heavenly visions into poetic verses that continue to stir souls.