Fame Collection

The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon, 1890. Artist: Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919)
The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon, 1890. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Jack Johnson on his Racing Motor Car
Arthur John Johnson, better known as Jack Johnson, the American heavyweight boxer, pictured in 1908. Johnson was the World Heavyweight Champion between 1908 and 1915

Image of Che Guevara on wall outside apartment, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Cave of Plato, Jan Saenredam, Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem, 1604

London Life front cover 1966 featuring Julie Christie
Front cover of the impossibly groovy London Life magazine which ran for just two years between 1965 and 1966 but chronicled the life and times of swinging sixties London

Public Statue of a Sailor Kissing a Nurse
Public Statue of a sailor kissing a nurse, Sarasota, Florida, black and white

Indianapolis Motor Speedway- Home to the Indianapolis 500
USA-Indiana-Indianapolis: Indianapolis Motor Speedway- Home to the Indianapolis 500 Car Race- Hall of Fame Museum - 1911 Race Winning Car #32 the Marmon Wasp

Possession is nine points of the law by Louis Wain
Illustration by Louis Wain showing a cat occupying a cast-off saucepan or cooking pot during snowy weather. A selection of birds, including a magpie and a blue tit bemusedly face the cat

Dolly of the Chop House
Wily owner of the chop house in Queen s-head-passage, London, Dollys fame was such that she is remembered in print. Here she pours herself a medicinal drop of something

Humphrey Bogart, American actor

Fame Visits the Heroic Unknown Dead
Fame hovers over a makeshift grave on the former Western Front choosing an unknown soldier to be buried in Westminster Abbey in the tomb of the unknown warrior

Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson
Engraving From 1873 Featuring Lord Nelson Who Was An Officer In The British Royal Navy. He Is Missing An Eye And An Arm From Injuries In Battle. Lord Nelson Lived From 1758 Until 1805

Humour rain umbrella St. Swithin 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated November 1st, 1829

Jackie Kennedy carrying London Life magazine
Jacqueline Kennedy, during a visit to London in 1966 is photographed carrying a copy of " London Life magazine which ran for just two years between 1965 and 1966 but chronicled the life

GEORGE ORWELL 1903-1950
GEORGE ORWELL (real name Eric Arthur Blair) English writer, fought in Spanish Civil War on the Republican side and gained fame with novels Animal Farm (1944) and 1984 (1949)

What now for the Beatle-maker? Brian Epstein - English music entrepreneur who managed The Beatles from 1962 until his death in 1967. Date: 1966

Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, husband and Prince Consort of Queen Victoria (26 August 1819 - 14 December 1861). From " Albert The Good; Scenes in the Life of The Prince Consort"

Roman chariot race engraving 1894
Great Men and Famous Women

Vintage print of prominent Confederate Generals and Statesmen
Vintage civil war print of General Robert E. Lee and other prominent Confederate Generals and Statesmen

Jeremiah or George Wombwell (1777 - 1850), English zoo owner, who achieved fame and fortune with Wombwell's Travelling Menagerie, pictured shortly before his death. Date: 1850

Martin Luther engraving 1894
Great Men and Famous Women

Lynne Fontanne by the Thames, 1914 (oil on canvas)
476655 Lynne Fontanne by the Thames, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel de (1870-1951); 63.5x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, in profile. Cleopatra VII Philopator was a pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt. She came from a Macedonian Greek family and is known for her beauty and her dramatic death

Ira Aldridge as Aaron the Moor in Titus Andronicus
Ira Aldridge (1807-1867) celebrated American Shakesperean actor who found fame on the stage in Victorian England. Date: circa 1852

Maude Fealy, American stage and silent film actress (b / w photo)
6031839 Maude Fealy, American stage and silent film actress (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maude Fealy (1883-1971)

Frontispiece of Queens and kings ( Rare)

The Queen of Sheba before the Temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem, ca 1630-1634. Artist: Bray, Salomon de (1597-1664)
The Queen of Sheba before the Temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem, ca 1630-1634. Private Collection

Larry Braggs, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Larry Braggs, Tower of Power, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2013

Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Illustration of a Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor

Alaric in Athens engraving 1894
Great Men and Famous Women

Apotheosis of Handel, 1787 (engraving)
XJF331714 Apotheosis of Handel, 1787 (engraving) by Rebecca, Biagio (1735-1808) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759); engraved by James Heath (1757-1834);

Walk of Fame, Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA, North America

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941) British soldier, founded Boy Scouts (1908)
531925 Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941) British soldier, founded Boy Scouts (1908), Girl Guides (1910) and Wolf Cubs (1916). In 2nd Boer War he won fame as the defender of Mafeking

The wall of fame
Roberto Parola

Portrait of Giovanni de Medici, 1550. Creator: Enea Vico
Portrait of Giovanni de Medici, 1550

Project for a Cartouche: An Allegory of Minerva, Fame, History and Faith Overcomin... c1727. Creator: Francois Boucher
Project for a Cartouche: An Allegory of Minerva, Fame, History and Faith Overcoming Ignorance and Time, c1727

Fame and History, 1586. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Fame and History, 1586. From The Roman Heroes, pl. 10

Armand-Jean Duplessis, Cardi, French School. Creator: Jean Warin
Armand-Jean Duplessis, Cardi, French School

Allegory of Fame, 1675-1683. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Allegory of Fame, 1675-1683

Design for a monument for C. Brunings: a bust in a niche with Fama, 1806. Creator: Bartholomeus Ziesenis
Design for a monument for C. Brunings: a bust in a niche with Fama, 1806. Bust on a pedestal, crowned with a laurel wreath by Fama; in a niche on a column

Allegory on the government of King William I, 1838, 1838. Creator: Anon
Allegory on the government of King William I, 1838, 1838

Portrait of Maximilian II, Elector of Bavaria, at the Battle of Mohács against the Turks, 1710-1750. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Maximilian II, Elector of Bavaria, at the Battle of Mohacs against the Turks, 1710-1750. Copy after Joseph Vivien

'Gloria Victoribus; Maquette de la derniere oeuvre d'Antonin Mercie, auteur du "Gloria Victis"
Gloria Victoribus; Maquette de la derniere oeuvre d'Antonin Mercie, auteur du "Gloria Victis". From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Le "Gloria Victis"; d'Antonin Mercie, 1916. Creator: Goupil
Antonin Mercie, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Testimonial presented to Sir Robert M'Clure, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented to Sir Robert M'Clure, 1856....a beautiful work of art...presented to Captain Sir Robert M'Clure, late of her Majesty's discovery-ship Investigator

Study for Figure of Fame. Creator: Biagio Pupini
Study for Figure of Fame

Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923

The Arts and Powers Pay Homage to Emperor Charles VI, 1732. Creator: Johann Evangelist Holzer
The Arts and Powers Pay Homage to Emperor Charles VI, 1732

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"Fame: A Timeless Pursuit of Recognition and Legacy" From the ancient tales of the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon, to modern-day icons like Che Guevara adorning walls in Havana, it has always captivated our imaginations. Artists throughout history have immortalized moments that define fame – be it Jan Saenredam's depiction of Plato's Cave or Louis Wain's whimsical portrayal of possession as nine points of the law. Even in the realm of sports, fame finds its place. Jack Johnson racing on his motor car symbolizes how athletic prowess can propel individuals into the limelight. And who could forget the iconic image captured by Alfred Eisenstaedt - a sailor passionately kissing a nurse in Times Square at the end of World War II? It forever etched their names into history. The allure extends beyond individuals; places too can become famous. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway holds an esteemed position as home to one of America's most prestigious races – the Indianapolis 500. London Life magazine recognized this when they featured Julie Christie on their front cover in 1966, showcasing her undeniable talent and beauty. Celebrities like Humphrey Bogart became synonymous with fame through their exceptional performances on screen. Their charisma and talent made them household names across generations, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. Yet fame isn't limited to those we know by name; sometimes it visits even those whose identities remain unknown but heroic nonetheless. As depicted in "Fame Visits the Heroic Unknown Dead, " recognition is bestowed upon ordinary people who perform extraordinary acts. In a lighter vein, humor also plays a role in our fascination with fame. St. Swithin's cartoon umbrella from the 19th century reminds us that even mundane objects can achieve notoriety if given enough attention. And finally, there are those instances where fame intersects with politics and society itself – such as Jackie Kennedy carrying London Life magazine.