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Historical Event Collection (#5)

"Capturing Moments in History: From Queen Elizabeth's Coronation to Neil Armstrong's Moonwalk" "A Majestic Moment: Queen Elizabeth's Coronation on 2nd June 1953

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Plate XII from The Stolen Pail (La Secchia Rapita) by Alessandro Tassoni

Plate XII from The Stolen Pail (La Secchia Rapita) by Alessandro Tassoni
986331 Plate XII from The Stolen Pail (La Secchia Rapita) by Alessandro Tassoni, 1744 (engraving) by Zucchi (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: An important Spanish Colonial silver coffer, c. 1800 (silver with wood base

An important Spanish Colonial silver coffer, c. 1800 (silver with wood base
987818 An important Spanish Colonial silver coffer, c.1800 (silver with wood base and wood interior) by South American School

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: The Boscobel Oak, 1889 (oil on canvas)

The Boscobel Oak, 1889 (oil on canvas)
1767281 The Boscobel Oak, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Crofts, Ernest (1847-1911); 46.4x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boscobel Oak. Ernest Crofts (1847-1911). Oil on canvas

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Manila and its Environs: Students from Different Colleges (watercolour)

Manila and its Environs: Students from Different Colleges (watercolour)
1767261 Manila and its Environs: Students from Different Colleges (watercolour) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85); 24.7x34.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Manila and its Environs)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Manila and its Environs: Mestizas Promenading (watercolour with bodycolour)

Manila and its Environs: Mestizas Promenading (watercolour with bodycolour)
1767255 Manila and its Environs: Mestizas Promenading (watercolour with bodycolour) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manila and its Environs)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Manila and its Environs: Filipinos Playing Football (watercolour with bodycolour)

Manila and its Environs: Filipinos Playing Football (watercolour with bodycolour)
1767251 Manila and its Environs: Filipinos Playing Football (watercolour with bodycolour) by Lozano, Jose Honorato (c.1815-c.85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manila and its Environs)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: A page from Quaderni d Anatomia, I-VI, 1911-16 (colour lithograph)

A page from Quaderni d Anatomia, I-VI, 1911-16 (colour lithograph)
1764828 A page from Quaderni d Anatomia, I-VI, 1911-16 (colour lithograph) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A page from Quaderni d Anatomia, I-VI)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas)
1769484 Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (19th century); 196x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (1485-1547)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: A Siege, mid 19th century (gouache with gold paint on paper)

A Siege, mid 19th century (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196800 A Siege, mid 19th century (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 27x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196853 Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (active c.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Portrait of Genghiz Khan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Genghiz Khan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196852 Portrait of Genghiz Khan, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (active c.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Meda Songs, (colour engraving)

Meda Songs, (colour engraving)
1195419 Meda Songs, (colour engraving) by Eastman, Captain Seth (1808-75) (after); 31.2x23.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Colonial Scene; Escena Colonial, (oil onn board)

Colonial Scene; Escena Colonial, (oil onn board)
824612 Colonial Scene; Escena Colonial, (oil onn board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 23.5x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial Scene; Escena Colonial. Pedro Figari (1861-1938)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Napoleons coach being viewed by fashionable London

Napoleons coach being viewed by fashionable London
986213 Napoleons coach being viewed by fashionable London, from An Historical Account of the Campaign in the Netherlands, in 1815, 1817 (watercolour) by Rowlandson

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: View of Calcutta, India, and beneath smaller views of Ormuz at the entrance of

View of Calcutta, India, and beneath smaller views of Ormuz at the entrance of
986163 View of Calcutta, India, and beneath smaller views of Ormuz at the entrance of the Persian Gulf, Canonor in India, and the Portuguese fortress of El Mina in West Africa

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: America Nursing Spanish Noble Boys, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)

America Nursing Spanish Noble Boys, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
652232 America Nursing Spanish Noble Boys, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Peruvian School (18th century); 87.5x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: The Raising of Lazarus, (oil on panel)

The Raising of Lazarus, (oil on panel)
659332 The Raising of Lazarus, (oil on panel) by Clerck, Hendrik de (1570-1629); 215x185 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Raising of Lazarus. Hendrik de Clerck (1570-1629). Oil on panel

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: The British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, (oil on canvas)

The British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, (oil on canvas)
656943 The British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 40.4x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Empire Exhibition, Wembley)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Portrait of Genghis Khan, with a Youth in Attendance, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Genghis Khan, with a Youth in Attendance, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196698 Portrait of Genghis Khan, with a Youth in Attendance, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (fl.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: The Death of Sir Donald Friell McLeod, Ater an Accident on the Metropolitan Railway at

The Death of Sir Donald Friell McLeod, Ater an Accident on the Metropolitan Railway at
1196747 The Death of Sir Donald Friell McLeod, Ater an Accident on the Metropolitan Railway at Gloucester Road Station, 1872, 1872 (pencil and w/c with gold paint on card) by Punjabi School

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: View of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway from Church Street

View of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway from Church Street
1198422 View of the Canterbury and Whitstable Railway from Church Street, Taken on the Opening Day, May 3rd 1830, c. 1830 (hand-coloured lithograph on wove paper) by Baynes

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: The Great Fire of London

The Great Fire of London
3787730 The Great Fire of London by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923); (add.info.: The Great Fire of London with view of Ludgate Hill and St Pauls Cathedral, 1666. Artist unknown. Library of Classics)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Le 9 Thermidor (oil on canvas)

Le 9 Thermidor (oil on canvas)
990384 Le 9 Thermidor (oil on canvas) by Monvoisin, Raymond Quinsac (1794-1870); 40x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le 9 Thermidor. Raymond Quinsac Monvoisin (1794-1870). Oil on canvas

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: The Hongs at Canton from the south east, with a regatta on the Pearl river (oil on canvas

The Hongs at Canton from the south east, with a regatta on the Pearl river (oil on canvas
1764856 The Hongs at Canton from the south east, with a regatta on the Pearl river (oil on canvas) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840); 103x138 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Captain Cook Landing n Owyhee, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour)

Captain Cook Landing n Owyhee, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour)
1767266 Captain Cook Landing n Owyhee, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); 96x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Oatehite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour)

Oatehite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour)
1767264 Oatehite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); 96x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oatehite, from the Voyages of Captain Cook)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: General Blucher before the Battle on the Katzbach August 26th 1813

General Blucher before the Battle on the Katzbach August 26th 1813
3031077 General Blucher before the Battle on the Katzbach August 26th 1813 by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; Photo eDon Troiani; German, out of copyright

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: The Personification of Asia, (oil on panel)

The Personification of Asia, (oil on panel)
827717 The Personification of Asia, (oil on panel) by Taraval, Guillaume-Thomas-Raphael (1701-50); 67.3x63.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Personification of Asia)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: A View of Moorea ( Morea, One of the Friendly Islands ) (handcoloured aquatint)

A View of Moorea ( Morea, One of the Friendly Islands ) (handcoloured aquatint)
828340 A View of Moorea ( Morea, One of the Friendly Islands ) (handcoloured aquatint) by Cleveley, John the Younger (1747-86) (after); 44x60.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: The last tram in public service on its route from Clydebank to Dalmuir

The last tram in public service on its route from Clydebank to Dalmuir and the farewell procession, on 4th September 1962

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong

Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo ll mission commander, at the modular equipment storage assembly (MESA) of the Lunar Module Eagle on the historic first extravehicular activity (EVA)

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: King George VI Coronation 1937 with Queen Mother May 1937

King George VI Coronation 1937 with Queen Mother May 1937

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Plan of battle of Magenta, June 4, 1859, from Second War of Independence

Plan of battle of Magenta, June 4, 1859, from Second War of Independence
Italy, 19th century, Second War of Independence - Plan of the battle of Magenta, June 4, 1859

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, inside the royal carriage during the Coronation procession. 2nd June 1953

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, Issue no. 1 (Apr. 4), Caisse de GrAeeve, 1901

L Assiette au Beurre, Issue no. 1 (Apr. 4), Caisse de GrAeeve, 1901
XIR895920 " L Assiette au Beurre", Issue no. 1 (Apr. 4), Caisse de GrAeAšve, 1901 (lithograph) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Italy, Milan, The Milanese Authorities waiting for Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria to Hand over

Italy, Milan, The Milanese Authorities waiting for Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria to Hand over the Keys to the City by Alessandro Sanquirico (1777-1849) Civico Museo di Milano

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: France, French Revolution, Caricature of emigrants crossing the Rhine

France, French Revolution, Caricature of emigrants crossing the Rhine 18th century

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Masa Ushioda / SpecialistStock

Masa Ushioda / SpecialistStock
Stone Leaning Post overlooking the Hale o Kapuni Heiau - site of submerged temple dedicated to the shark gods, Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Kawaihae, Kohala, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Conwy Castle, North Wales

Conwy Castle, North Wales
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Background imageHistorical Event Collection: Stone bas-reliefs depicting scenes of rural life and historical events

Stone bas-reliefs depicting scenes of rural life and historical events, in the Bayon Temple complex, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia




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"Capturing Moments in History: From Queen Elizabeth's Coronation to Neil Armstrong's Moonwalk" "A Majestic Moment: Queen Elizabeth's Coronation on 2nd June 1953, Accompanied by Dignitaries and Royalty" "Glimpse into the Past: View at St. Rollox Looking South East; Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway" "Unveiling Ancient Tales: A Scene from the Trojan Wars Depicted on Canvas" "One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind: Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong Walks on the Moon" "The Ferocious Beauty of Nature Captured: The Dead Tiger; Mort du tigre, 1807 (hand-coloured aquatint)" "Exploring New Horizons with Captain Cook: Captain Burney Discovering his Murdered Shipmates (watercolour)" "Tragic End to an Empire: Witnessing The Execution of Emperor Maximilian, 1867 (pencil and watercolour)" "The Price of Victory Revealed: The Spoils of War Displayed in All Their Glory" "Dark Shadows in History Unveiled: The Murder of the Bishop of Liege Depicted on Canvas" "Remembering a Fateful Day in Madrid's History - The Second of May, 1884 (oil on canvas)" "Preserving Memories through Lens.