Hand Writing Collection (#3)

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The Hand-Writing upon the Wall, James Gillray, 1803. Napoleon and Josephine, guarded by French soldiers
528679 The Hand-Writing upon the Wall, James Gillray, 1803. Napoleon and Josephine, guarded by French soldiers, enjoy a feast of English riches. Napoleon looks on at writing

The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall
2911029 The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: 1804 Hand-coloured etching and aquatint titled The Hand-Writing Upon the Wall by James Gillray (1751-1815)

Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured engraving entitled The Hand-writing upon the wall by James Gillray
3525524 Etching and aquatint, hand-coloured engraving entitled The Hand-writing upon the wall by James Gillray. by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Etching, aquatint)

Ed Hennessey, 1947 (oil on canvas laid on board)
985344 Ed Hennessey, 1947 (oil on canvas laid on board) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 29.5x20.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ed Hennessey. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvas laid on board

A signed and dated Syrian ceramic tile, painted in managanese, blue and brown, dated 1699
1766425 A signed and dated Syrian ceramic tile, painted in managanese, blue and brown, dated 1699, 1699 (ceramic) by Syrian School

Self-portrait, 1873 (pencil on paper)
1195561 Self-portrait, 1873 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Study of a Rhododendron, 1915 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199519 Study of a Rhododendron, 1915 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928) & MacDonald Mackintosh

Portrait of Blanche Marchesi, 1910 (black chalk on paper)
986083 Portrait of Blanche Marchesi, 1910 (black chalk on paper) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 63x48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Blanche Marchesi)

Female Peony, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986025 Female Peony, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Female Peony; Pivoine femelle)

Double Poppy, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986018 Double Poppy, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Double Poppy; Pavot Double)

Portrait photograph of William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891), signed, W
985759 Portrait photograph of William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891), signed, W. Sherman (General), c.1869 (photographic plate) by Brady

A signed carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 1861 (carte-de-visite)
985677 A signed carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 1861 (carte-de-visite) by Gardner, Alexander (1821-82); 9.4x6.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Mary Turner Austin, c. 1878 (oil on canvas)
985457 Portrait of Mary Turner Austin, c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 45.7x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mary Turner Austin)

Design for benches and a table, shown in elevation and section plan, 1898 (pencil
991025 Design for benches and a table, shown in elevation and section plan, 1898 (pencil, watercolour) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); 31x54.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Arabesque Dancer in Profile View, 1885-90 (pastel and charcoal on paper)
990617 Arabesque Dancer in Profile View, 1885-90 (pastel and charcoal on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 23.5x33.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

La Seine au Jardin des Plantes, 1884 (oil on canvas)
652781 La Seine au Jardin des Plantes, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 45x81.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Seine au Jardin des Plantes. Paul Signac (1863-1935)

Tanka Boats on the Shore, (pen and brown ink, light brown and blue wash)
651942 Tanka Boats on the Shore, (pen and brown ink, light brown and blue wash) by Chinnery, George (1774-1852); 23.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tanka Boats on the Shore)

Tilforladelig Kort over Eglandet St. Croix udi America, Copenhagen, 1754
828371 Tilforladelig Kort over Eglandet St. Croix udi America, Copenhagen, 1754, 1754 (hand coloured engraving) by Unknown artist

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, (copper-engraving)
828370 Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, (copper-engraving) by Hondius, Jodocus (1567-1611); 38.7x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Francis Drake. Jodocus Hondius (1567-1611)

Signatures of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower Compact of 1620 (litho)
PNP367794 Signatures of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower Compact of 1620 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper)
2972989 Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

The Break-Up Letter, 1890 (pastel on paper)
987325 The Break-Up Letter, 1890 (pastel on paper) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 99x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Break-Up Letter; Le Lettre de Rupture)

November, from Twelve Months of Flowers, 1730 (colour engraving)
986033 November, from Twelve Months of Flowers, 1730 (colour engraving) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); 46.8x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: November, from Twelve Months of Flowers)

Iris Susiana (Mourning Iris), c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986030 Iris Susiana (Mourning Iris), c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dutch Rose, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986029 Dutch Rose, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch Rose; Rose d Hollande)

Martagon Lily, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986028 Martagon Lily, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Martagon Lily; Lys Martagon)

Bouquet Narcissus, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986024 Bouquet Narcissus, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouquet Narcissus; Bouquet a Narcisse)

Yellow Lily, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986023 Yellow Lily, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yellow Lily; Lys jaune)

Black Hellebore, c. 1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black)
986021 Black Hellebore, c.1700 (watercolour drawing, framed in black) by French School, (18th century); 24.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Hellebore; Hellebore noire)

Dancer, Back View, (pastel and charcoal on pink paper)
1196027 Dancer, Back View, (pastel and charcoal on pink paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 31x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Red and White Currants, 1818 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1195554 Red and White Currants, 1818 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Tolstoy, Fedor Petrovich (1783-1873); 15.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

A Fancy Dress Ball at Mrs. Casement s, Calcutta, India 1830s
1196935 A Fancy Dress Ball at Mrs. Casement s, Calcutta, India 1830s by Prinsep, William (1794-1874); 23x33.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: inscribed A fancy dress ball at Mrs Casements)

Lady with a Fan, 1885 (pencil on paper laid down on board)
827437 Lady with a Fan, 1885 (pencil on paper laid down on board) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); 21x13.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady with a Fan)

Willy Lidl, 1910 (gouache and black crayon on tan paper)
989067 Willy Lidl, 1910 (gouache and black crayon on tan paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 31.3x42.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Willy Lidl. Egon Schiele (1890-1918)

The Construction of Space - Time III; Construction de L Espace - Temps III
825131 The Construction of Space - Time III; Construction de L Espace - Temps III, 1924 (gouache, pen and ink and pencil on tracing paper) by Doesburg

Miss May Belfort, 1895 (peinture a l essence, gouache on paper laid down on canvas)
1196416 Miss May Belfort, 1895 (peinture a l essence, gouache on paper laid down on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 83x62 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1195550 Three Suprematist Figures, c. 1921-2 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 36.5x27.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Stationery design for John Orr & Sons, Glasgow, c. 1894-1898 (printed paper)
991023 Stationery design for John Orr & Sons, Glasgow, c.1894-1898 (printed paper) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); 26.5x20.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Japanese Yaconin, c. 1864-1866 (albumen print, mounted, pencil)
990462 A Japanese Yaconin, c.1864-1866 (albumen print, mounted, pencil) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); 22.23x28.57 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese Yaconin)

Convent of St Saba, from a Syrian Christian manuscript, 1855
986377 Convent of St Saba, from a Syrian Christian manuscript, 1855 (ink and paint on polished paper) by Syrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convent of St Saba)

A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton, 1801 (paper, ink)
986131 A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton, 1801 (paper, ink) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Signed Autographed Letter to Lady Hamilton)

Portrait of Nicolas Trigault S. J. in Chinese Costume, (chalk, pen and brown ink. )
990032 Portrait of Nicolas Trigault S.J. in Chinese Costume, (chalk, pen and brown ink.) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 44.8x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Emperor Napoleon I, in Profile to the right - A Design for a Medal
989695 Emperor Napoleon I, in Profile to the right - A Design for a Medal (black lead and black chalk on paper) by Lefevre

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084482 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Articles of Beliefs & Acts of Religion by Benjamin Franklin
PNP377451 Articles of Beliefs & Acts of Religion by Benjamin Franklin, published 20th November, 1728 (ink on paper) by American School

Sabre Dance (pencil on paper)
1769843 Sabre Dance (pencil on paper) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 27.9x22.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sabre Dance. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904). Pencil on paper

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"Unveiling History Through Handwriting: A Glimpse into the Past" In a world where digital communication dominates, there is something undeniably captivating about handwritten artifacts that have stood the test of time. Each stroke of ink on paper tells a unique story, offering us a window into moments long gone. The Galapagos Admiralty map by Fitzroy Beagle reveals the meticulous craftsmanship of an explorer's hand, mapping out uncharted territories with precision and curiosity. Meanwhile, the court record from the Salem witch trials transports us to a dark chapter in history, where penmanship served as evidence against innocent lives. Nadia-Juliette Boulanger's elegant French cursive captures her passion for music teaching, preserving her legacy through delicate curves and flourishes. The Beethoven Manuscript takes us back to 1806 when genius flowed onto paper; its musical notes whispering melodies that still resonate today. Among these treasures lies an unexpected duo - a Titanic whistle and Turkish Bath ticket - remnants of dreams shattered by tragedy. In contrast, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip's marriage certificate symbolizes love eternal; their union forever etched in graceful calligraphy. The Reverend Stuart Holden's unused first-class ticket for the ill-fated Titanic serves as a haunting reminder of missed opportunities and unforeseen twists of fate. On another note, Tom Mudd's postcard echoes tales from aboard this majestic ship – words penned amidst hope or perhaps trepidation. Centuries ago, William Langland crafted his masterpiece Piers Plowman with quill and ink; his Middle English manuscript page now stands as testament to literary brilliance preserved through generations. Sigmund Freud's sepia-toned photograph bears both his signature and enigmatic gaze – capturing the essence of psychoanalysis within its frame. Lastly, Percy Bysshe Shelley’s handwriting dances across paper like poetry itself – each word carrying profound meaning imbued with romanticism and rebellion.