Founder Collection (#51)

JOHN POUNDS (1766-1839). English teacher and altruist. Pounds and his Ragged School. Line engraving, English, 19th century

FOUNDING OF LOS ANGELES. The founding of Los Angeles in 1781: wood engraving, 19th century

ROGER WILLIAMS (1603-1683). Cleric and founder of the colony of Rhode Island. Resting in the winter of 1635 on his way to Rhode Island. Wood engraving, 19th century

PENN AND COLONISTS, 1682. William Penn (standing, left center) meeting with the colonists of his land grant on his first visit to America in 1682. Wood engraving after Howard Pyle

SIEUR de CADILLAC (1658-1730). Antoine de La Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac. French colonial administrator in America. Cadillac landing at the site of the future city of Detroit, Michigan, on 24 July 1701

LANDING OF ROGER WILLIAMS in Rhode Island, 1636. Engraving, 19th century

EZRA CORNELL (1807-1874). American financier and philanthropist. Wood engraving, American, 1866

SIEUR DE BIENVILLE (1680-1747). Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, French colonial administrator and founder of New Orleans. Line engraving, 19th century

ROBERT CLIVE (1725-1774). Baron Clive of Plassey. British soldier and founder of the Empire of British India. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

CECILIUS CALVERT (1605-1675). Second Baron Baltimore. Founder of Maryland colony. Wood engraving, American, 1883

FRIEDRICH FROEBEL (1782-1852). German educator. Wood engraving, 19th century

PENNs TREATY WITH NATIVE AMERICANS. William Penns treaty with the Native Americans, 1682. Wood engraving, 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley (1822-1888)

Justus Henry Rathbone, founder & past supreme chancellor of the Order of Knights of Pythias. Date c1890 Feb.15. Justus Henry Rathbone

Johann Cristian Bauer
1802-1867. German type designer, punchcutter, and founder of the Bauer Type Foundry. Date: 1905

Sidney Webb
A portrait of Sidney Webb (1859-1947) - the socialist, economist, reformer and co-founder of the London School of Economics. Date: circa 1894

The Kings Rally of Boy Scouts: Chief Scout by Frank Haviland
Illustrated portrait of General Sir Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement. Date: 8th July 1911

Henry Steel Olcott - 4
HENRY STEEL OLCOTT American co-founder, with Blavatsky and Judge, of the Theosophical Society : occultist and psychical researcher. In 1906. Date: 1832 - 1907

Henry Steel Olcott - 3
HENRY STEEL OLCOTT American co-founder, with Blavatsky and Judge, of the Theosophical Society : occultist and psychical researcher. Photo 1891. Date: 1832 - 1907

LA Salle Benefacting
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, distributes food to children and cripples. Date: 1651 - 1719

Jean-Baptiste LA Salle
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens (Christian brothers). Date: 1651 - 1719

John Brown, Medical
JOHN BROWN Medical, founder of the Brunonian medical system, an important innovator. with his autograph Date: 1735 - 1788

She-wolf suckles the boys Romulus and Remus
Italy, Tuscany, Siena: A she-wolf suckles the boys Romulus and Remus - the founders of Rome. Date: 2010

LA Salle Statue
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, depicted with two boys whom he helped to educate. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salle Writing
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, dedicates himself and his rule to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salle in the Heavens
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, finds himself surrounded by cherubs when he gets to Heaven. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salles Last Prayer
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, quits his deathbed to receive the last rites. Date: 1651 - 1719

Van Riebeeck Statue
JOHAN JAN VAN RIEBEECK Statue of the Dutch colonial administrator, credited as the founder of Cape Town, South Africa. Date: 1619 - 1677

LA Salle as Teacher
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, depicted teaching a class of children. Date: 1651 - 1719

LA Salles Devotion
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, spurns a cardinals seat in his yearning for Jesus. Date: 1651 - 1719

John Brown (Kay)
JOHN BROWN Medical, founder of the Brunonian medical system, an important innovator. Seated at his desk. Date: 1735 - 1788

Norway - Trondheim - King Olaf Tryggvason
Norway - Trondhjem - Statue of the Viking King Olaf Tryggvason (960s1000), founder of the city (in 997) Date: circa 1920s

Karl Liebknecht, German socialist and communist
Karl Liebknecht (1871-1919), German socialist and co-founder with Rosa Luxemburg of the Spartacus League and the Communist Party of Germany. Seen here (right) with an unidentified man

Tomas Masaryk, Czech President, arriving in Prague
Tomas Garrigue Masaryk (1850-1937), Austro-Hungarian and Czechoslovak politician, founder and first President of Czechoslovakia

Christian Dior (1905 - 1957), French couturier and founder of one of the greatest of fashion houses. Credited with launching the extravagent post-war New Look. Date: 1961

Tomas Masaryk, Czech President, signing oath of faith
Tomas Garrigue Masaryk (1850-1937), Austro-Hungarian and Czechoslovak politician, founder and first President of Czechoslovakia

Vaclav Klofac, Czechoslovak politician
Vaclav Jaroslav Klofac (1868-1942), Czechoslovak politician, one of the founders of the Czech National Social Party. He was Minister of Defence of Czechoslovakia from 1918-1920. Date: circa 1920s

Tomas Masaryk, Czech President
Tomas Garrigue Masaryk (1850-1937), Austro-Hungarian and Czechoslovak politician, founder and first President of Czechoslovakia. Date: circa 1918

View of Rome
An imaginary view of Rome in a marginal drawing. In front of the city stand two men, one of whom is wearing armour. There are birds flying over their heads

David Lewis Hostel and Club, Liverpool
The David Lewis Hostel and Club, Liverpool. The Hostel, run along the lines of Londons Rowton Houses, provided cheap and clean accommodation for working men

Romulus and Remus being suckled by Lupa
Detail from a page of text, showing a marginal drawing of Romulus and Remus being suckled by the she wolf Lupa. 1543

Charlotte Despard
CHARLOTTE DESPARD, founder & president of the Womens Freedon League Date: 1844 - 1939

Vespasianus (Theuerkauf)
Titus Flavius Sabinus VESPASIANUS Roman Emperor (69 - 79) and founder of the Flavian dynasty Date: 9 - 79

Emperor Vespasian
Titus Flavius Sabinus VESPASIANUS Roman Emperor (69 - 79) and founder of the Flavian dynasty Date: 9 - 79

Vespasianus Crowned
Titus Flavius Sabinus VESPASIANUS Roman Emperor (69 - 79) and founder of the Flavian dynasty Date: 9 - 79

Avelina / Lancaster / Hill
AVELINA COUNTESS OF LANCASTER Wife of Edmund Crouchback (Founder and Earl of Lancaster) Date: - 1269?

Vespasianus (Bouvier)
Titus Flavius Sabinus VESPASIANUS Roman Emperor (69 - 79) and founder of the Flavian dynasty Date: 9 - 79

Vespasianus / Titian
TITUS FLAVIUS SABINUS VESPASIANUS Roman Emperor (69 - 79) and founder of the Flavian dynasty Date: 9 - 79

St Jose Calasanz
JOSE CALASANZ Y GASTON Spanish saint, founder of the order of Scholarum Piarum, also known as Scolopi : he devoted himself to the care of abandoned children in Rome Date: 1556 - 1648

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Trailblazers of Change: Celebrating the Visionary Founders" Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell - A distinguished English soldier who founded the global scouting movement, inspiring millions of young minds to embrace adventure and self-reliance. Madame Helena Blavatsky - An enigmatic figure in the realm of spirituality, this Russian philosopher co-founded Theosophy, promoting universal brotherhood and exploring ancient wisdom from around the world. St Hildegard Von Bingen - A remarkable medieval mystic and polymath who founded monasteries and composed ethereal music while advocating for women's education and spiritual enlightenment. Saint Francis of Assisi - Renowned for his profound love for nature and all living beings, this Italian saint established the Franciscan Order based on simplicity, poverty, compassion, and harmony with creation. Ataturk Mustapha Kemal - The visionary leader who transformed Turkey into a modern secular state after World War I through sweeping reforms that emphasized education, gender equality, industrialization, and cultural revitalization. Man with Ear Trumpet C18 - Symbolizing advancements in hearing aid technology pioneered by inventors like Johann Nepomuk Maelzel during the 18th century to improve communication for individuals with hearing impairments. Statue of St Peter at Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano - Depicting one of Christianity's founding figures as a symbol of faith's enduring legacy throughout history across cultures worldwide. Keir Hardie giving a speech - As founder of Britain's Labour Party in 1900, he championed workers' rights while striving to create a fairer society through political representation for ordinary people. Saint Brigid of Ireland – This legendary Irish abbess founded several monastic communities during the early Christian era while promoting social justice initiatives such as caring for the poor and advocating for women's rights.