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"Herman: A Tale of Legends and Icons" In the late 19th century, Herman Melville penned his masterpiece "Moby Dick, " forever immortalizing the enigmatic white whale

Background imageHerman Collection: Life of Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, 1596-1598. Artist: Ancient Russian Art

Life of Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, 1596-1598. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
Life of Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, 1596-1598. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Background imageHerman Collection: Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Early 17th cen Artist: Russian icon

Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Early 17th cen Artist: Russian icon
Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageHerman Collection: Letter of the Solovetsky monks refusing the new service books (June 8, 1658), 1658

Letter of the Solovetsky monks refusing the new service books (June 8, 1658), 1658. Artist: Historical Document
Letter of the Solovetsky monks refusing the new service books (June 8, 1658), 1658. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Background imageHerman Collection: Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Late 18th cent Artist: Russian icon

Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Late 18th cent Artist: Russian icon
Saints Zosima and Savvatiy of Solovki, Late 18th cent.. Private Collection

Background imageHerman Collection: Dining room of the flat designed by Herman Schryver in Grosvenor Square, London, 1936

Dining room of the flat designed by Herman Schryver in Grosvenor Square, London, 1936
Dining room of the flat designed by Herman Schryver for Mrs. Weir in Grosvenor Square, London, 1936. From The Studio Volume 112 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1936.]

Background imageHerman Collection: Second Battle of Fredericksburg, American Civil War, 1863 (1955)

Second Battle of Fredericksburg, American Civil War, 1863 (1955). The Aftermath of Sedgwicks Assault on Maryes Heights, (May 3, 1863)

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Boerhaave, 17th-18th century Dutch botanist, humanist and physician, c1870

Herman Boerhaave, 17th-18th century Dutch botanist, humanist and physician, c1870. Artist: CL van Kesteren
Herman Boerhaave, 17th-18th century Dutch botanist, humanist and physician, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J van Lenner and J ter Gouw

Background imageHerman Collection: Frances, Lady Russell, (1899). Artist: Herman van der Myn

Frances, Lady Russell, (1899). Artist: Herman van der Myn
Frances, Lady Russell, (1899). Portrait of Frances (1638-1721), youngest daughter of Oliver Cromwell. An illustration from Samuel Rawson Gardiners Oliver Cromwell, Goupil & Co, (London, Paris)

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Langelius, c1660. Artist: Frans Hals

Herman Langelius, c1660. Artist: Frans Hals
Herman Langelius, c1660. From the Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Melville, American author, 19th century

Herman Melville, American author, 19th century. Melville (1819-1891) travelled extensively around the world by sea as a young man, experiences that he drew on in writing his novels

Background imageHerman Collection: Wallis Simpsons home at Bryanston Court in Tatler, 1935

Wallis Simpsons home at Bryanston Court in Tatler, 1935
Page from The Tatler in July 1935 featuring the home beautiful of Mrs Ernest Simpson, aka Wallis Simpson (Duchess of Windsor) at Bryanston Court

Background imageHerman Collection: Hernan Wilhelm Bissen (1798-1868). Margaret I of Denmark (1

Hernan Wilhelm Bissen (1798-1868). Margaret I of Denmark (1
Hernan Wilhelm Bissen (1798-1868). Danish sculptor. Margaret I of Denmark (1353-1412) (left), Philippa of England (1394-1430) (center) and Dagmar of Bohemia (1186-1212) (right). Sculpture, 1856

Background imageHerman Collection: The Third Gordon Bennett Balloon race in Berlin, Germany. After a 1908 work by an anonymous

The Third Gordon Bennett Balloon race in Berlin, Germany. After a 1908 work by an anonymous photographer. In 1906 James Gordon Bennett Jr

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Melville, 1819 - 1891. American novelist, short story writer

Herman Melville, 1819 - 1891. American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. After a contemporary print

Background imageHerman Collection: FjellstrAom 1719-1790 Herman Cedercreutz Herman

FjellstrAom 1719-1790 Herman Cedercreutz Herman
Per Fjellstrom (1719-1790), Herman Cedercreutz, Herman, Cedercreutz, 1684-1754, painting, portrait, 1754, oil on canvas, Height, 80 cm (31.4 inches), Width, 63 cm (24.8 inches), Signerad, P

Background imageHerman Collection: Mount Hermon vicinity Herman Fantastic rock erosions

Mount Hermon vicinity Herman Fantastic rock erosions
Mount Hermon and vicinity. Herman. Fantastic rock erosions. 1920, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Saftleven The Younger, 1609 - 1685. Dutch Artist Of The Baroque Period

Herman Saftleven The Younger, 1609 - 1685. Dutch Artist Of The Baroque Period. From Histoire Des Peintres De Toutes Les EColes, ECole Hollandaise, Published 1863

Background imageHerman Collection: Jacobus Arminius, 1560

Jacobus Arminius, 1560

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Melville, 1819

Herman Melville, 1819

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Saftleven 1609-1685 Dutch Painter From 75 Portraits Of Celebrated Painters From Authentic

Herman Saftleven 1609-1685 Dutch Painter From 75 Portraits Of Celebrated Painters From Authentic Originals Etched By James Girtin Published London 1817

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Cyril Mcneile, Aka'Sapper', 1888-1937. British Novelist

Herman Cyril Mcneile, Aka"Sapper", 1888-1937. British Novelist. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of
Herman Cyril Mcneile, Aka" Sapper", 1888-1937. British Novelist. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, The War

Background imageHerman Collection: Stream Coming Off Mount Herman With Lush Grass And Blossoming Shrubs; Israel

Stream Coming Off Mount Herman With Lush Grass And Blossoming Shrubs; Israel

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman River Springs; Caesarea, Israel

Herman River Springs; Caesarea, Israel

Background imageHerman Collection: Dover Street To Dixie revue by M Harvey, H Simpson & L Wylie

Dover Street To Dixie revue by M Harvey, H Simpson & L Wylie
Dover Street To Dixie revue by Morris Harvey, Harold Simpson and Lauri Wylie (25 May 1880 1951), with music by Herman Darewski, at the London Palladium

Background imageHerman Collection: Claudian by Henry Herman & W. G. Wills

Claudian by Henry Herman & W. G. Wills
Claudian by Henry Herman (1832 - 1894) and W.G. (William Gorman) Wills (28 January 1828 13 December 1891). First produced at the Princesss Theatre in London on 6th December 1883

Background imageHerman Collection: Philippa of England (1394-1430). Statue

Philippa of England (1394-1430). Statue
Philippa of England (1394-1430). Queen of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Sculpture, 1856. By Herman Wilhelm Bissen (1798-1868). Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Willem Daendels

Herman Willem Daendels
HERMAN WILLEM DAENDELS Dutch military commander during the Napoleonic Wars. Date: 1762 - 1818

Background imageHerman Collection: Herman Melville

Herman Melville
MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). American novelist. Moby Dick. Engraving

Background imageHerman Collection: RORSCHACH INKBLOT. An inkblot similar to the ten standard inkblots devised by Swiss psychiatrist

RORSCHACH INKBLOT. An inkblot similar to the ten standard inkblots devised by Swiss psychiatrist, Hermann Rorschach, for projective testing

Background imageHerman Collection: (1842-1888). Johannes Hermann Zukertort. Polish chess master. Line engraving, 1886

(1842-1888). Johannes Hermann Zukertort. Polish chess master. Line engraving, 1886
JOHANNES H. ZUKERTORT (1842-1888). Johannes Hermann Zukertort. Polish chess master. Line engraving, 1886

Background imageHerman Collection: CHESS MATCH, 1886. Johannes Hermann Zukertort (left) and Wilhelm Steinitz at a chess championship

CHESS MATCH, 1886. Johannes Hermann Zukertort (left) and Wilhelm Steinitz at a chess championship match in New York, 1886. Contemporary American wood engraving

Background imageHerman Collection: MEXICO CITY MAP, 1715. Inset of the City of Mexico in New Spain from Herman Molls Map of the West

MEXICO CITY MAP, 1715. Inset of the City of Mexico in New Spain from Herman Molls Map of the West Indies and adjacent lands of the Carribean and Gulf of Mexico, 1715

Background imageHerman Collection: ZUKERTORT VS. STEINITZ. Johannes Hermann Zukertort and Wilhelm Steinitz at the time of their chess

ZUKERTORT VS. STEINITZ. Johannes Hermann Zukertort and Wilhelm Steinitz at the time of their chess championship match in New York in 1886. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Background imageHerman Collection: Anton Fokker, Dutch aviator and aircraft manufacturer

Anton Fokker, Dutch aviator and aircraft manufacturer
Anton Herman Gerard (Anthony) Fokker (1890-1939), Dutch aviation pioneer and aircraft manufacturer, famous for the fighter aircraft he produced in Germany during the First World War

Background imageHerman Collection: WOODROWN CHARLES HERMAN (1913-1987). Known as Woody. American musician

WOODROWN CHARLES HERMAN (1913-1987). Known as Woody. American musician. Photographed in the late 1930s

Background imageHerman Collection: Fads and Fancies revue by Joseph Hayman

Fads and Fancies revue by Joseph Hayman, with music by Herman Darewski, presented by Harry Day. First produced at the New Cross Empire on 18th October 1915

Background imageHerman Collection: All Scotch, a Harry Grattan Production

All Scotch, a Harry Grattan Production, a revue by Harry Grattan, with music by Herman Darewski and Edward Jones, first produced Hippodrome, Newcastle, March 1915 and Apollo Theatre, London

Background imageHerman Collection: Amsterdam, a ballet by R Sims and C Fletcher

Amsterdam, a ballet by R Sims and C Fletcher
Amsterdam, a ballet in three scenes by George R Sims and Charles Fletcher, with music by Herman Finck. Described as new by The Stage Year Book 1910 when produced at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Background imageHerman Collection: Scenes from the show Listening-In at the Apollo Theatre, Lon

Scenes from the show Listening-In at the Apollo Theatre, Lon
Four scenes from the show Listening-In at the Apollo Theatre, London, 1922. Featuring dainty Lita Dolores in the Girl and Boy skit, the oriental dancing of Thelma Edwards

Background imageHerman Collection: Berlin, Ovation of German and foreign doctors to dr. Koch (1

Berlin, Ovation of German and foreign doctors to dr. Koch (1
Robert Koch (1843-1910). German physician. Nobel Prize in Medicine, 1905. Berlin, Ovation of German and foreign doctors to dr. Koch, leaving the hospital. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1890

Background imageHerman Collection: Arrest of Jesus. Miniature of Tres Riches Heures du Duc de B

Arrest of Jesus. Miniature of Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. 15th century. Chateau of Chantilly. France

Background imageHerman Collection: A Victorious Danish Soldier, 1850-1851 by H. W. Bissen (1798

A Victorious Danish Soldier, 1850-1851 by H. W. Bissen (1798
H.W. Bissen (1798-1868). Danish artist. A Victorious Danish Soldier, 1850-1851. Statue. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageHerman Collection: The Danish Soldier, 1852, by Wilhelm Herman Bissen

The Danish Soldier, 1852, by Wilhelm Herman Bissen
Wilhelm Herman Bissen (1798-1868). Danish sculptor. The Danish Soldier, 1852. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imageHerman Collection: Music cover, Shell Out Waltz

Music cover, Shell Out Waltz by Herman Darewski, danced by Cebalios Desmond. 1912

Background imageHerman Collection: Music cover, Push and Go! Waltz

Music cover, Push and Go! Waltz by Herman Darewski, showing a woman riding on a champagne cork. 1915

Background imageHerman Collection: Music cover, Dans Les Ombres, In the Shadows

Music cover, Dans Les Ombres, In the Shadows, a dance by Herman Finck. 1910

Background imageHerman Collection: Humanised vegetable chef on a Christmas card

Humanised vegetable chef on a Christmas card, holding up an iced cake, by Herman Rothe. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageHerman Collection: Humanised vegetable couple on a Christmas card

Humanised vegetable couple on a Christmas card, by Herman Rothe. Date: circa 1880s




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"Herman: A Tale of Legends and Icons" In the late 19th century, Herman Melville penned his masterpiece "Moby Dick, " forever immortalizing the enigmatic white whale. The only known picture of this mythical creature drawn during Melville's lifetime is a captivating wood engraving that continues to captivate readers today. Meanwhile, another legend was emerging on American soil. Babe Ruth, born George H. Ruth in 1895, would become one of the most iconic figures in baseball history. From his humble beginnings as a professional player for the Boston Red Sox to his legendary years with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth left an indelible mark on America's favorite pastime. Photographs from the 1920s depict Ruth engaging with children while donning his pinstriped uniform, showcasing not only his athletic prowess but also his warm-hearted nature off the field. As we delve into history further, we stumble upon images of cotton plantations that remind us of a dark chapter in our nation's past. These haunting visuals serve as reminders of both human resilience and societal progress. Shifting our focus across continents brings us to Estonia's Tallinn and its magnificent Pikk Hermann Tower—a part of Toompea Castle—standing tall alongside the Estonian Parliament building. This architectural marvel represents strength and endurance throughout centuries. And let us not forget about music. Louis Armstrong graces a vibrant music cover for "Hello Dolly. " His soulful voice resonates through time, reminding us of joyous melodies that transcend generations. Through these glimpses into different eras and realms—from literature to sports, architecture to music—we encounter various facets of greatness embodied by individuals like Herman Melville and Babe Ruth or structures like Pikk Hermann Tower. Their legacies continue to inspire awe and admiration even today; they are testaments to humanity's boundless potential for creativity and achievement.