Explanation Collection (#4)

Page 75 from Faradays notebook, on the Rotation of Current Experiment
TRI274196 Page 75 from Faradays notebook, on the Rotation of Current Experiment, 3rd September 1821 (pen & ink on paper) by Faraday, Michael (1791-1867); The Royal Institution, London

Letter giving Rousseaus reasons for not writing further in support of French
KDC441043 Letter giving Rousseaus reasons for not writing further in support of French Protestants, written at Motiers, 15 July, 1764 (pen & ink on paper) by Rousseau

Rama Trying to Justify to Sita his Repudiation of her, c. 1595 (w / c on paper)
1196783 Rama Trying to Justify to Sita his Repudiation of her, c.1595 (w/c on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); 15.4x13.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sub Imperial Mughal)

Relating his Grievances (colour litho)
IL388037 Relating his Grievances (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Scenes from La Rampe, (watercolour)
651392 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

The Genius of History attended by Liberty, Virtue, and Religion, depositing the History of England in the Temple of
3630894 The Genius of History attended by Liberty, Virtue, and Religion, depositing the History of England in the Temple of Honour and Immortality (engraving) by Wale

The Worldling (engraving)
2800269 The Worldling (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Worldling. Illustration for Religious Emblems and Allegories by William Holmes (new edition)

Salvation by Faith (engraving)
2800264 Salvation by Faith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation by Faith)

The Angel of Mercy preaching the Everlasting Gospel, True Religion appearing on Earth... (engraving)
2800284 The Angel of Mercy preaching the Everlasting Gospel, True Religion appearing on Earth... (engraving) by English School

Slander and Backbiting (engraving)
2800250 Slander and Backbiting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slander and Backbiting)

The Life-Boat (engraving)
2800226 The Life-Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life-Boat. Illustration for Religious Emblems and Allegories by William Holmes (new edition)

The Conquering Christian (engraving)
2800221 The Conquering Christian (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conquering Christian)

The Imperial Philanthropist (engraving)
2800220 The Imperial Philanthropist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Imperial Philanthropist)

The Wintry Atmosphere (engraving)
2800219 The Wintry Atmosphere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wintry Atmosphere)

Providence, Time, Eternity (engraving)
2800209 Providence, Time, Eternity (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Providence, Time, Eternity)

Prayer (colour litho)
3108126 Prayer (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prayer. La Priere. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by)

Judgement Day (colour litho)
3108120 Judgement Day (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judgement Day. Jugement general)

Pentecost (colour litho)
3108119 Pentecost (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pentecost. Pentecote. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du)

Miracles of Jesus Christ (colour litho)
3108116 Miracles of Jesus Christ (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miracles of Jesus Christ. Miracles de Jesus-Christ)

Annunciation and incarnation (colour litho)
3108114 Annunciation and incarnation (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annunciation and incarnation. Annonciation et incarnation)

Page 72 from Faradays notebook, on the Rotation of Current Experiment
TRI274199 Page 72 from Faradays notebook, on the Rotation of Current Experiment, 3rd September 1821 (pen & ink on paper) by Faraday, Michael (1791-1867); The Royal Institution, London

An English Ladys Experiences with Native Servants in South Africa (engraving)
1041395 An English Ladys Experiences with Native Servants in South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Presentation of a great truth (chromolitho)
1093778 Presentation of a great truth (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presentation of a great truth)

The story of the telegraph (colour litho)
3099323 The story of the telegraph (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of the telegraph)

The story of a match (colour litho)
3099315 The story of a match (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of a match)

Simple notions of civility (colour litho)
3099282 Simple notions of civility (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Simple notions of civility)

The story of salt (colour litho)
3099306 The story of salt (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of salt)

The work of each person is useful to all (colour litho)
3099286 The work of each person is useful to all (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The work of each person is useful to all)

Ordination (colour litho)
3095608 Ordination (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ordination. Ordre. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du)

Confession (colour litho)
3095603 Confession (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Confession. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by)

Mortal sin (colour litho)
3095595 Mortal sin (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mortal sin. Etat de peche mortel)

Abstinence (colour litho)
3095584 Abstinence (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abstinence. Jeune et Abstinence)

Sins of the tongue (colour litho)
3095582 Sins of the tongue (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sins of the tongue. Peches de langue)

Description of the Union Jack (colour litho)
5197955 Description of the Union Jack (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Description of the Union Jack. Trade card.); © Look and Learn

Page 14b Explanation of a double canoe seen at Amsterdam in the South Seas, 1768-75
5670266 Page 14b Explanation of a double canoe seen at Amsterdam in the South Seas, 1768-75 by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

Christmas Cards (engraving)
1622955 Christmas Cards (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Cards. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 December 1884)

The Great Fancy Dress Ball at Tavistock Hill (colour litho)
1040065 The Great Fancy Dress Ball at Tavistock Hill (colour litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fancy Dress Ball at Tavistock Hill)

Consecration of families to the Divine Heart of Jesus (colour litho)
3095618 Consecration of families to the Divine Heart of Jesus (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of families to the Divine Heart of Jesus)

Physical charitable works (colour litho)
3095588 Physical charitable works (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physical charitable works. Oeuvres de charite corporelles)

Travelling by Ox Wagon (b / w photo)
3092349 Travelling by Ox Wagon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling by Ox Wagon)

State of grace (colour litho)
3095617 State of grace (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: State of grace. Etat de grace)

Confirmation (colour litho)
3095601 Confirmation (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Confirmation. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme)

Death of the sinner (colour litho)
3095599 Death of the sinner (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the sinner. Mort du pecheur)

Sloth and diligence (colour litho)
3095596 Sloth and diligence (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sloth and diligence. Paresse et amour du travail)

Gluttony and temperance (colour litho)
3095592 Gluttony and temperance (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gluttony and temperance. Gourmandise et temperance)

Pride and humility (colour litho)
3095591 Pride and humility (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pride and humility. Orgueil et humilite)

Spiritual charitable works (colour litho)
3095587 Spiritual charitable works (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spiritual charitable works. Oeuvres de charite spirituelles)

Purity (colour litho)
3095580 Purity (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Purity. La purete. Illustration for Grand Album d Images en Couleurs for l Explication du Catechisme by)

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