Government Collection (#98)

Cover of "The Cree of Paris", 1912_7_28 - Illustration by Ricardo
ICA4929904 Cover of " The Cree of Paris", 1912_7_28 - Illustration by Ricardo Flores (1878-1918): The dream of Mr

Illustration of John Tenniel (1820-1914) in Punch, 1889-5-4 - English language
ICA4937094 Illustration of John Tenniel (1820-1914) in Punch, 1889-5-4 - English language, Foreign press - Boulanger Georges (1837-1891), Bull John by Tenniel

Illustration of John Tenniel (1820-1914) in Punch, 1889-2-9 - Eiffel Tower
ICA4936907 Illustration of John Tenniel (1820-1914) in Punch, 1889-2-9 - Eiffel Tower, English language, Foreign press - Boulanger Georges (1837-1891), Napoleon I - Historical metaphore by Tenniel

French Habits No. 12, Messager d Etat, pub by H. Humphreys May 21st 1798
2493868 French Habits No. 12, Messager d Etat, pub by H. Humphreys May 21st 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

Cheque for three pounds and thirteen shillings to Joseph Williams, 13th November 1783 (print and pen & ink on paper)
2561292 Cheque for three pounds and thirteen shillings to Joseph Williams, 13th November 1783 (print and pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561290-93) by American School

La Commune de Paris, La Rue Royale, coin du faubourg Saint-Honore (b / w photo)
5202334 La Commune de Paris, La Rue Royale, coin du faubourg Saint-Honore (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rue Royale)

La Commune de Paris, Les Abords De La Porte Maillot (b / w photo)
5202331 La Commune de Paris, Les Abords De La Porte Maillot (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Abords De La Porte Maillot)

La Commune de Paris, Prisonnieres A La Prison Des Chantiers De Versailles, Aout 1871 (b / w photo)
5202307 La Commune de Paris, Prisonnieres A La Prison Des Chantiers De Versailles, Aout 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

La Commune de Paris, Avenue De L Imperatrice, Avril 1871 (b / w photo)
5202298 La Commune de Paris, Avenue De L Imperatrice, Avril 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Avenue De L Imperatrice, Avril 1871)

La Commune de Paris, Barricade De La Rue De Castiglione (b / w photo)
5202273 La Commune de Paris, Barricade De La Rue De Castiglione (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barricade De La Rue De Castiglione)

La Commune de Paris, La Maison Cornette, A Neuilly (b / w photo)
5202377 La Commune de Paris, La Maison Cornette, A Neuilly (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Maison Cornette, A Neuilly)

La Commune de Paris, Les Tuileries, Vue D Ensemble (b / w photo)
5202373 La Commune de Paris, Les Tuileries, Vue D Ensemble (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Tuileries, Vue D Ensemble)

La Commune de Paris, Place Vendome, Rue De La Paix Et Rue Castiglione (b / w photo)
5202364 La Commune de Paris, Place Vendome, Rue De La Paix Et Rue Castiglione (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place Vendome)

La Commune de Paris, Le Pavillon De Flore (b / w photo)
5202352 La Commune de Paris, Le Pavillon De Flore (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Pavillon De Flore)

La Commune de Paris, Rue De Chezy A Neuilly (b / w photo)
5202347 La Commune de Paris, Rue De Chezy A Neuilly (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rue De Chezy A Neuilly)

La Commune de Paris, L Arsenal (b / w photo)
5202336 La Commune de Paris, L Arsenal (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Arsenal)

La Commune de Paris, Hotel De Ville, Interieur des salons (b / w photo)
5202335 La Commune de Paris, Hotel De Ville, Interieur des salons (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel De Ville, Interieur des salons)

La Commune de Paris, Aspect Du Boulevard Saint-Martin A La Hauteur Du Theatre (b / w photo)
5202326 La Commune de Paris, Aspect Du Boulevard Saint-Martin A La Hauteur Du Theatre (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Commune de Paris, La Place Du Chateau-D Eau, Entree Du Boulevard Voltaire (b / w photo)
5202318 La Commune de Paris, La Place Du Chateau-D Eau, Entree Du Boulevard Voltaire (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Place Du Chateau-D Eau)

La Commune de Paris, Les Tuileries, Vue prise de la place du Carrousel (b / w photo)
5202312 La Commune de Paris, Les Tuileries, Vue prise de la place du Carrousel (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Tuileries)

La Commune de Paris, Parc D Artillerie De L Hotel De Ville, 16 mai 1871 (b / w photo)
5202293 La Commune de Paris, Parc D Artillerie De L Hotel De Ville, 16 mai 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Commune de Paris, Louis-Auguste Blanqui (b / w photo)
5202290 La Commune de Paris, Louis-Auguste Blanqui (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis-Auguste Blanqui)

La Commune de Paris, Costumes Militaires De La Commune by A Raffet (colour litho)
5228868 La Commune de Paris, Costumes Militaires De La Commune by A Raffet (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Commune de Paris, Costumes Militaires De La Commune by A Raffet (colour litho)
5228865 La Commune de Paris, Costumes Militaires De La Commune by A Raffet (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Birmingham, 1907 (colour litho)
964628 Birmingham, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birmingham, 1907. From Truth, 25 December 1900.); © Look and Learn

The Political Cook Shop (colour litho)
964615 The Political Cook Shop (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Political Cook Shop. From Truth, 25 December 1905.); © Look and Learn

"O! What a Surprise!"(coloured engraving)
979472 " O! What a Surprise!" (coloured engraving) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: " O! What a Surprise!")

The Houses of Parliament (engraving)
979436 The Houses of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Houses of Parliament)

South Kensington Museum (colour litho)
976200 South Kensington Museum (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Kensington Museum)

Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans, from James I and VI
997128 Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans, from James I and VI, printed by Manzi Joyant & Co. Paris, 1904 (collotype) by Somer

Too Strong for Them! The Wolves of Economy! (colour litho)
3648307 Too Strong for Them! The Wolves of Economy! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Too Strong for Them)

At Rest! (colour litho)
3648216 At Rest! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Rest! (Until Next Session. Editor Tomahawk)

Signatures and seals to the articles of union with Scotland, 1706 (colour litho)
3652471 Signatures and seals to the articles of union with Scotland, 1706 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sydney and Port Jackson (engraving)
3655714 Sydney and Port Jackson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sydney and Port Jackson)

United States Capitol, Washington, D. C. 1872 (colour lithograph)
3710030 United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. 1872 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print shows the east front of the U.S)

Broad Bottom Drones storming the Hive: Wasps, Hornets, & Bumble Bees joinig the attack
3025927 Broad Bottom Drones storming the Hive: Wasps, Hornets, & Bumble Bees joinig the attack, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Connecticut State Building (silver albumen print)
876909 Connecticut State Building (silver albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); 13x18 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Le Ventre Legislatif (The Legislative Belly) by Honore Daumier, 1834 (litho)
3086530 Le Ventre Legislatif (The Legislative Belly) by Honore Daumier, 1834 (litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 34.9X52.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Hall Of Representatives, Washington DC, USA (colour litho)
3095239 Hall Of Representatives, Washington DC, USA (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall Of Representatives, Washington DC, USA)

Palais de Justice, Paris (colour photo)
3095154 Palais de Justice, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palais de Justice, Paris)

Council Chamber, Town Hall, Sandwich (colour photo)
3093111 Council Chamber, Town Hall, Sandwich (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Sandwich)

Beaufort West (b / w photo)
3092484 Beaufort West (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaufort West. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

The Government Offices, Uitenhage (b / w photo)
3092465 The Government Offices, Uitenhage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Government Offices, Uitenhage)

Les Chatiments, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909589 Les ChAtiments, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Republic chastises members of the French Second Empire government)

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"Government: Bridging Nations, Shaping Histories" From the iconic Key Bridge stretching over the majestic Potomac River to the esteemed Georgetown University nestled in Washington DC, government plays a pivotal role in shaping societies. Just as a political map of Africa reveals intricate webs of governance and power dynamics, governments across the globe leave indelible imprints on their nations. In Northern Ireland's tumultuous past, an Ulster Volunteer Force poster serves as a reminder of how they can both unite and divide. Yet amidst strife, leaders like Winston Churchill emerged, symbolizing resilience with his resolute V for Victory sign during World War II. Nature too bears witness to governmental influence. The breathtaking Mourne Mountains and Mt. Slieve Bearnagh stand tall in County Down, reflecting the harmonious coexistence between Ireland, Great Britain, and Europe under shared governance. Venturing further into Europe's tapestry of governance brings us to Fisher Street in Doolin—a quaint Irish village where local government nurtures community spirit while preserving cultural heritage. Meanwhile, Glasgow Centre buzzes with vibrant civic life as citizens engage with their elected representatives to shape policies that reflect their aspirations. Across borders lies 10 Downing Street—the epitome of British political power—where decisions reverberate far beyond its walls. And what better way to appreciate governmental grandeur than witnessing Chain Bridge gracefully spanning the Danube River against Budapest's UNESCO World Heritage Site backdrop? Yet government is not solely about architecture or geography; it embodies justice too. The Scales of Justice above London's Old Bailey Law Courts symbolize fair governance rooted in centuries-old legal traditions upheld by Inns of Court—an embodiment of democratic principles cherished across England and the UK. History reminds us that even great leaders face challenges head-on; Winston Churchill at Sidney Street Siege exemplifies this unwavering resolve when confronted with adversity within East London's streets. Finally casting our gaze back through time takes us to the Roman Republic and Carthage during the Second Punic War.