Illustration Collection (page 100)

Map of part of DeSotos route, 1500s
Eastern portion of De Sotos route across southeastern North America, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 1593 illustration

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Young girl learning to sew, frontier America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

West Point romance, 1800s
West Point cadet courting a young woman, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Romantic moment discovered, 1800s
Man leaning to kiss a young woman, surprising an older woman, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native canoe in the Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego, southern tip of South America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Passionate embrace in the 19th century
Man holding a young woman in his arms, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Couple asking permission to marry, 1800s
Young couple announcing their intentions to the mother, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Woman on a staircase, 1800s
Young woman ascending a staircase, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Bartolome de Las Casas, Spanish missionary and New World historian. Hand-colored woodcut

New World natives in a rain forest
Natives in a tropical rain forest in the New World. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Aztec emperor Montezuma II. Hand-colored woodcut

Christmas singing in a church, 1800s
Churchgoers singing Christmas carols from a hymnbook, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a Caldecott illustration

Rural Christmas gathering of neighbors, 1800s
People going to a neighbors Christmas party in the country. Hand-colored woodcut of a Caldecott illustration

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Christmas edition of the Illustrated London News, 1888. Color lithograph

Patagonian as described by early explorers, 1500s
Quoniambec, a Patagonia native described as a giant by explorers. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

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Woman using Bradfords " Vowel" washing-machine with the new " Acorn" wringer, circa 1900. Hand-colored woodcut of a turn-of-the-century illustration

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Atahualpa, last Inca king of Peru. Hand-colored woodcut

Young baseball-player, early 1900s
Young boy with baseball bat, wearing uniform with a big star, circa 1910. Hand-colored woodcut of an illustration

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Invasion of eastern Europe by Attila and the Huns, 400s AD. Hand-colored photogravure reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Summertime activity for a country boy
Barefoot boy crossing a stream. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Summer afternoon for a boy and his dog, circa 1900
Boy lying under a shade tree with his sleeping dog, early 1900s. Printed color halftone reproduction of an illustration by F.E. Schoonover

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Spanish invaders attacked by the Aztecs in Tenochtitlan during La Noche Triste, 1520. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Medallions of Marco Polo and Kublai Khan. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A view of the tropical New World
Tropical forest of the " Spanish Main" of Central America or the Caribbean. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Marco Polo transported in Kublai Khans elephant car during visit to China, 1200s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier engraving

Excavating the Panama Canal
Workers using explosives to excavate the Panama Canal, 1900s. Printed color halftone reproduction of an early 20th-century illustration

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Neighbors celebrating Christmas Eve with a sleigh ride, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Hernando Cortes met by Toltec dignitaries on arriving in Teotihuacan with his army, Mexico, 1519. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Scribes using the stylus and other means of writing in ancient times. Hand-colored woodcut

Account of Pizarros conquest of Peru, 1535
Title page of Xeres account of the conquest of Peru, 1535. Document

Bookstall on a city street, 1800s
Browsers at a sidewalk bookstall, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration

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Native house on Hispaniola, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction from Oviedo, edition of 1547

Candlelight for going upstairs in the dark
Two women lighting their way upstairs with a candle, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Java dancers and actors
Performers of Java in traditional costumes. Antique hand-colored print

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Tobacco plantation in Cuba, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pathway of the Wilderness Road, Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park, Kentucky. Photograph

Illuminated manuscript page of the Gospels in Latin
Page from the Latin Gospels given by King Aethelstan to the Church of Canterbury, 900s AD. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the document

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Ox-drawn wagons carrying harvested sugar cane on a Jamaica plantation, circa 1890. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Ripe bananas brought to the wharf, Annatto Bay, Jamaica, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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King David and his choir. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an 8th-century Anglo-Irish manuscript

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Native woman shopping in a farmers market, Jamaica, circa 1890. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration

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Townspeople on a Jamaica street, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sisters reading a book, 1800s
Girl reading to her younger sister outdoors, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Jamaica woman on her way to market, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Hamlet and his fathers ghost, a scene from Shakespeares play. Hand-colored photogravure reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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William Shakespeare writing in his study. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Mexican troops in the mid-1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fireside reading, 1800s
Woman reading by the fire in the Victorian era. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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From the Thirteen Original Colonies in 1776 to the vibrant cover of Ms. Magazine's first issue in 1972, illustrations have played a significant role in capturing history and culture. Whether it's EXPL2A-00352 showcasing Hindu gods Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman or the enchanting depiction of Hindu goddesses Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati from India, these illustrations transport us to ancient lands steeped in mythology. A map of ancient Rome takes us back to the grandeur of an empire that shaped Western civilization. Meanwhile, Babar, king of elephants, and Celeste engage in a playful game of tennis at Celesteville as depicted by Jean de Brunhoff's illustration from his beloved Babar books from the 1930s. Hadrian's Wall stands tall as a testament to Roman engineering prowess while a picture of Lakshmi holding lotus flowers reminds us of her divine presence as the goddess of wealth. William and Mary College transports us to colonial America during the 1700s when education was taking root on American soil. Johannes Brahms comes alive through an illustration that captures his musical genius and passion. Lastly, we are mesmerized by an intricate Book of Kells illustration depicting St. Matthew with meticulous details that showcase artistic mastery from centuries ago. These diverse illustrations not only tell stories but also serve as windows into different eras and cultures – reminding us how art has always been a powerful medium for human expression.