Fame Collection (#18)

Allegory Frederick Henry after the conquest of Den Bosch, Wesel and Grol, 1629-1630, Crispijn van den Queborn, Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne, Staten-Generaal, 1630

Map of the heerlijkheid Maarsseveen, The Netherlands, Philibert Bouttats, 1665 - 1731

Death fights against humanity, Boetius Adamsz. Bolswert, David Vinckboons, Abraham Allard, 1610

The Triumph of Archduchess Isabella in the Ommeganck in Brussels on 31st May 1615
XTD107627 The Triumph of Archduchess Isabella in the Ommeganck in Brussels on 31st May 1615, detail of the Car of the Court of Isabella, 1615 (oil on canvas) (detail of 75629) by Alsloot

A Sketch of Gratitude Crowned by Peace, with Other Allegorical Figures of Industry, Fame and Plenty, Sir James Thornhill, 1675-1734, British

Origami star
star folded out of paper, origami style

ARCHERY, c1915. American archer Louis C. Smith of the Archery Hall of Fame. Photographed taking aim with a bow and arrow. Photograph, c1915

WOMENs RIGHTS: CARTOON. Cartoon showing a woman approaching stairs leading to the trophy Fame, labelled Loneliness, Anxiety, Suffrage and Career

Walking the Dog
like a superstar

Enrico Caruso
circa 1900: Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso (1873 - 1921), one of the first opera singers to achieve fame through gramophone recordings. (Photo by W. & D. Downey/Getty Images)

Low angle view of Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London

Parliamentary Heights
The Palace of Westminster, better known today as the Houses of Parliament, is the oldest royal palace in London, a world heritage site and one of most recognised buildings in the world

Luther Burbank - American botanist and horticulturist
Luther Burbank (1849-1926) - American botanist, horticulturist and a pioneer in agricultural science. He developed more than 800 strains and varieties of plants over his 55-year career

Paris - L Avenue des Champs Elysses - Les Chevaux de Marly ( Horses restrained by grooms, known as The Marly Horses ) - now in the Louvre Museum, Paris. Date: circa 1910s

St. Sofia (Sveta Sofia) statue erected in 2001, Sofia, Bulgaria

Cute dreaming Rabbit (bue color)

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941) English soldier: founded Boy Scouts (1910). In Boer War won fame as defender of Mafeking (1899-1900) Cartoon from Vanity Fair London 1900

Neptune raising James Cook (1723-79) English navigator, explorer and hydrographer to immortality, and Fame writing his name in the book of history

Jesse Owens (1913 - 1980) American track and field athlete. He participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany

Gabrielle et Jean, 1895. Oil on canvas. Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) French painter. The artists son with his nurse playing with toy animals

Mary Somerville (born Fairfax) (1780-1872), Scottish scientific writer, born in Jedburgh. After she was widowed in 1807she had the opportunity to study mathematics and astronomy

Postcard of the Polo Grounds in New York City. ca. 1913, The Polo Grounds in New York City, home of the New York Giants

Greeting Card from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. ca. 1942, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, USA, Punxsutawney, Pa. is known as the home of the ground, the renowned weather prophet. Points of Interest: 1

World Champion Typists
New York, New York: c. 1929 The worlds four fastest typists gathered at the at the National Business Show at the Grand Central Palace

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR: Pierre Philippe Marie Aristide Denfert-Rochereau, (born Saint-Maixent-l Ecole)
FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR: Pierre Philippe Marie Aristide Denfert-Rochereau, (born Saint-Maixent-l Ecole 11 January 1823; died Versailles 11 May 1878), was a French serviceman and politician

THORWALDSENs STATUE OF THE SAVIOUR. Karl Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen 1770 a
THORWALDSENs STATUE OF THE SAVIOUR. Karl Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen 1770 A

T. Rowlandson: Liberty and Fame Introducing Female Patriotism (Duchess of Devonshire) to Britannia, 1784

Austria, Portrait of Leopold Mozart
Pietro Antonio Lorenzoni (1721-1782), Portrait of Leopold Mozart (1719-1787), father and teacher of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ca. 1765

Austria, Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Johann Zoffany (ca. 1733-1810), Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Salzburg, 1756 - Vienna, 1791), Austrian composer, at age 8

Austria, Salzburg, Mozart Family
Johann Nepomuk della Croce (1736-1819), The Mozart Family

Caricature of Beppe or Giuseppe Dolfi (Florence, 1818-1869), Italian baker and patriot, by Angiolo Tricca
Angiolo Tricca (1817-1884), Caricature of Beppe or Giuseppe Dolfi (Florence, 1818-1869), Italian baker and patriot

General Robert E Lee

Daniel Boone, American frontiersman

Portrait of Marie Curie in laboratory

Franklin D Roosevelt, American President

Lon Chaney Sr in Phantom of The Opera, 1925

Portrait of Henry Ford

General Stonewall Jackson

Jonathan Swift, English satirist and clergyman

Lon Chaney Sr in Hunchback of Notre Dame, 1923

Portrait of Thomas A Edison sitting at his desk

Clara Schumann, wife of Robert Schumann

Napoleon Bonaparte, French Statesman

8ft 7in Jack Eurie and 23in Major Mite

Jack London, American author

Nicolaus Copernicus, astronomer

Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe

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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.