Explaining Collection (#2)

The Pacification of Crete, the British Military Commissioner explaining to Representative Christians the Condition for
1064063 The Pacification of Crete, the British Military Commissioner explaining to Representative Christians the Condition for Disarmament (litho) by Paget

Diagram explaining Horology or Dyalling, from The Gentlemans Recreation
483372 Diagram explaining Horology or Dyalling, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School

Voltas battery (colour litho)
2807717 Voltas battery (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voltas battery. Alessandro Volta demonstrating his invention to Napoleon. Inventions illustres)

Chinese diplomat and politician Li Hongzhang having the many benefits of Ricqles mint spirit explained to him
2817060 Chinese diplomat and politician Li Hongzhang having the many benefits of Ricqles mint spirit explained to him (chromolitho) by French School

The Chancellor of the Exchequer explaining his Budget to the House of Commons (engraving)
2772839 The Chancellor of the Exchequer explaining his Budget to the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In Search Of The Homeless, In Milan To Take Them To The New Free Dormitories (Colour Litho)
2798614 In Search Of The Homeless, In Milan To Take Them To The New Free Dormitories (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Search Of The Homeless)

Dans Le Foutah Djallon (engraving)
2783094 Dans Le Foutah Djallon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dans Le Foutah Djallon)

Soldiers receiving an art appreciation lesson in Paris (colour litho)
2795628 Soldiers receiving an art appreciation lesson in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers receiving an art appreciation lesson in Paris)

Wilbur Wright explaining the workings of his aeroplane to King Alfonso XIII of Spain (colour litho)
3099221 Wilbur Wright explaining the workings of his aeroplane to King Alfonso XIII of Spain (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms 993 fol. 130 The solar equinox, from Le Livre des Proprietes des Choses
XIR236399 Ms 993 fol.130 The solar equinox, from Le Livre des Proprietes des Choses by Jean Cordichon (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Reims

The Duke of Wellington describing the Field of Waterloo to King George IV (1762-1830
HSP198113 The Duke of Wellington describing the Field of Waterloo to King George IV (1762-1830) 1844 (oil on canvas) by Haydon, Benjamin Robert (1786-1846); Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

Joseph explains to the Pharaoh his dream of the fat and lean cows
BEN138688 Joseph explains to the Pharaoh his dream of the fat and lean cows, from the Sala dei Dugento, 1546-53 (tapestry) by Salviati, Francesco (1510-63) & Karcher

Ms 993 fol. 142 The Properties of Water and the Winds, from
XIR226500 Ms 993 fol.142 The Properties of Water and the Winds, from Le Livre des Proprietes des Choses by Jean Cordichon (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Reims

Halleys Comet Observed in 1759 by Cassini III (1714-84) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR154683 Halleys Comet Observed in 1759 by Cassini III (1714-84) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A Gypsy Fortune Teller with a Young Couple, (oil on panel)
827842 A Gypsy Fortune Teller with a Young Couple, (oil on panel) by Coster, Adam de (c.1586-1643); 75.5x106.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gypsy Fortune Teller with a Young Couple)

Joseph interpreting the dreams of Pharaoh (colour litho)
5226838 Joseph interpreting the dreams of Pharaoh (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Diagram explaining the art of heraldry, from The Gentlemans Recreation
483375 Diagram explaining the art of heraldry, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School

General plan for explaining the different trusts of the Turnpike Gates (engraving)
602470 General plan for explaining the different trusts of the Turnpike Gates (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leaflet explaining a resolution of the West London Lancasterian Association to begin providing instruction to children
586709 Leaflet explaining a resolution of the West London Lancasterian Association to begin providing instruction to children, August 1813 (engraving) by English School

The broken comb (gravure)
3620929 The broken comb (gravure) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The broken comb. Le peigne casse)

A mother explaining to her children the virtues of reading the Bible (colour litho)
3622155 A mother explaining to her children the virtues of reading the Bible (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Carbonari at work (engraving)
3100770 The Carbonari at work (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carbonari at work)

The first consul explaining his views to Charles Fox (engraving)
973304 The first consul explaining his views to Charles Fox (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Consul explaining his views to Charles Fox)

Mr Gladstone explaining to the House of Commons his Scheme for the Government of Ireland, Thursday, 8 April (engraving)
1623275 Mr Gladstone explaining to the House of Commons his Scheme for the Government of Ireland, Thursday, 8 April (engraving) by Forestier

Colonel Ashley with Chelsea Pensioners, WW1
Colonel Ashley explaining modern signal methods to Chelsea Pensioners during the First World War. 1914-1918

The Czars Visit to France (litho)
1628366 The Czars Visit to France (litho) by Sabattier, Louis Remy (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Czars Visit to France)

Blaise Pascal, French physicist and mathematician (chromolitho)
1093739 Blaise Pascal, French physicist and mathematician (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)

Saint Jerome explaining the Holy scripture (chromolitho)
964068 Saint Jerome explaining the Holy scripture (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Jerome explaining the Holy scriptures (Saint Jerome)

Postcard explaining the currency of Portugal, with equivalent values for other countries. Date: circa 1900

Postcard explaining the currency of Japan, with equivalent values for other countries. circa 1900

George Stephenson at Darlington in 1823 (coloured engraving)
981842 George Stephenson at Darlington in 1823 (coloured engraving) by Rankley, Alfred (1819-72); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visit of the Queen to the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus at South Kensington (engraving)
1059295 Visit of the Queen to the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus at South Kensington (engraving) by Wirgman, Theodore Blake (1848-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Mother and Child in an Interior, 1898 (oil on canvas)
CH344428 A Mother and Child in an Interior, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Ilsted, Peter Vilhelm (1861-1933); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Flirtation, (oil on panel)
651300 Flirtation, (oil on panel) by Lazerges, Jean Raymond Hippolyte (1817-87); 61x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flirtation. Jean Raymond Hippolyte Lazerges (1817-1887). Oil on panel

The Prince of Wales opening the Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness (engraving)
1610248 The Prince of Wales opening the Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lieutenant Montagu O Reilleys Private Audience with the Sultan (engraving)
1607805 Lieutenant Montagu O Reilleys Private Audience with the Sultan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joseph explaining the dreams of Pharaoh (colour litho)
2799772 Joseph explaining the dreams of Pharaoh (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph explaining the dreams of Pharaoh)

Benjamin Franklin at the court of Louis XVI (colour litho)
3626441 Benjamin Franklin at the court of Louis XVI (colour litho) by Smith, Elmer Boyd (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin at the court of Louis XVI)

There was a young Man of Neen Sollars (engraving)
3622944 There was a young Man of Neen Sollars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Man of Neen Sollars)

An officer of the National Peoples Army explaining the importance and situation of the state frontier... (b / w photo)
3638403 An officer of the National Peoples Army explaining the importance and situation of the state frontier.... (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Mother and Child in an Interior, 1898 (oil on canvas)
1766767 A Mother and Child in an Interior, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Ilsted, Peter Vilhelm (1861-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mother and Child in an Interior. Peter Ilsted (1861-1933)

The Prince and Princess of Wales in Denmark (engraving)
1614262 The Prince and Princess of Wales in Denmark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince and Princess of Wales in Denmark)

The Age of Intellect (engraving)
6000786 The Age of Intellect (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Age of Intellect)

The Queen of the Brigands, (oil on canvas)
823557 The Queen of the Brigands, (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 37x48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of the Brigands)

A formal audience with the Sultan of Morocco in Fez (colour litho)
2795932 A formal audience with the Sultan of Morocco in Fez (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A formal audience with the Sultan of Morocco in Fez)

Columbus Breaking the Egg, 1753 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223713 Columbus Breaking the Egg, 1753 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Pioneers in the world of power (litho)
976626 Pioneers in the world of power (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pioneers in the world of power)

Her Majesty inspecting the "Queen Victoria, "the Hospital-Ship of the Mission to Deep-Sea Fishermen in
1055390 Her Majesty inspecting the " Queen Victoria, " the Hospital-Ship of the Mission to Deep-Sea Fishermen in Osborne Bay (engraving) by English School

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"Explaining the Uncharted: From Admirals to Historians, Hints of Enlightenment" In a world filled with mysteries and unanswered questions, the art becomes paramount. Throughout history, notable figures have taken on this noble task, shedding light on the unknown and guiding us towards understanding. Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten and General Montgomery strategized their way through war-torn battlefields, meticulously explaining their plans for victory. Their leadership paved the way for triumph in times of chaos. Christopher Columbus found himself at La Rabida in 1872, passionately explaining his ambitious voyage across uncharted seas. With determination in his eyes, he sought support for his audacious quest that would forever change our perception of the world. Jane Austen's timeless novel "Sense & Sensibility" delves into human emotions like no other. Through her eloquent prose and relatable characters, she masterfully explains the complexities of love and societal expectations. Even butlers had their own school dedicated to explaining proper etiquette and service. The School for Butlers taught aspiring servants how to navigate high society with grace and finesse - an essential skill in maintaining order behind closed doors. During the Spanish Civil War, a leaflet emerged offering guidance on survival amidst chaos. It explained how to protect oneself during turbulent times when uncertainty reigned supreme – a beacon of hope amidst despair. Platina's encounter with a deceased historical figure revealed an eerie truth about one's actions echoing beyond death itself. This haunting revelation served as a cautionary tale that explained how living virtuously is crucial even after we depart from this earthly realm. Film producer Anthony Asquith paused amidst bustling film sets in Twickenham to provide instructions that would shape cinematic masterpieces. His keen eye for detail allowed him to explain his vision effortlessly while leaving an indelible mark on British cinema history. The Annunciation painting by F. Adam depicted divine intervention explained through art.