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"Inhabitants: A Glimpse into the Stories of Cultures and Lands" Step into a world where art becomes a portal to explore the lives of inhabitants throughout history

Background imageInhabitant Collection: A for Alsatian and Harlequin, around 1920 (print)

A for Alsatian and Harlequin, around 1920 (print)
8600164 A for Alsatian and Harlequin, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Loch Coruisk, Isle of Skye, 1832 (watercolour and pencil on paper)

Loch Coruisk, Isle of Skye, 1832 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
7528566 Loch Coruisk, Isle of Skye, 1832 (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Robson, George Fennel (1788-1833); 45x30 cm; Gallery Oldham

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Woodsman during a break from forest work, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original

Woodsman during a break from forest work, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th
7279735 Woodsman during a break from forest work, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Crusoe & Footprint

Crusoe & Footprint
Crusoe finds the footprint of Friday and realises that he is not the only inhabitant of the island

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Punch Bowl with mottoes from the Ancient and Honourable Society of Bucks, c. 1750 (earthenware)

Punch Bowl with mottoes from the Ancient and Honourable Society of Bucks, c. 1750 (earthenware)
7394045 Punch Bowl with mottoes from the Ancient and Honourable Society of Bucks, c.1750 (earthenware) by Liverpool Porcelain Factory (c.1754-1804); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageInhabitant Collection: South Africa Gold Fields, artwork C013 / 6456

South Africa Gold Fields, artwork C013 / 6456
Artwork of The South Africa Gold Fields Exploration Company House, located at Hartley Hill by the British artist Thomas Baines. Dated to September 1870

Background imageInhabitant Collection: The Parable of the Talents, c. 1884 (Oil on canvas)

The Parable of the Talents, c. 1884 (Oil on canvas)
7212780 The Parable of the Talents, c.1884 (Oil on canvas) by Rich, William George (1857-after 1901); The Ms Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Rich)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Emit Adolf Rossmaessler, 1806-1867, Rossmassler (engraving)

Emit Adolf Rossmaessler, 1806-1867, Rossmassler (engraving)
8632227 Emit Adolf Rossmaessler, 1806-1867, Rossmassler (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emit Adolf Rossmaessler, 1806-1867, Rossmassler)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Karl Ernst Bock, 1809-1874 (engraving)

Karl Ernst Bock, 1809-1874 (engraving)
8632224 Karl Ernst Bock, 1809-1874 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Ernst Bock, 1809-1874)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Ernest Keil, 1817-1878 (engraving)

Ernest Keil, 1817-1878 (engraving)
8632223 Ernest Keil, 1817-1878 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernest Keil, 1817-1878)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Gottfried Kinkel, 1815-1882 (engraving)

Gottfried Kinkel, 1815-1882 (engraving)
8632219 Gottfried Kinkel, 1815-1882 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gottfried Kinkel, 1815-1882)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Heinrich II der Heilige, 973-1024 (engraving)

Heinrich II der Heilige, 973-1024 (engraving)
8632047 Heinrich II der Heilige, 973-1024 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heinrich II der Heilige, 973-1024)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: People thrown into poverty pawning their belongings, Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho)

People thrown into poverty pawning their belongings, Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho)
8672968 People thrown into poverty pawning their belongings, Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Revolution of Maria da Fonte, Portugal, 1846 (colour litho)

Revolution of Maria da Fonte, Portugal, 1846 (colour litho)
8672955 Revolution of Maria da Fonte, Portugal, 1846 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolution of Maria da Fonte, Portugal, 1846)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Kirchweihtanz / Church Festival Dance (colour litho)

Kirchweihtanz / Church Festival Dance (colour litho)
8666269 Kirchweihtanz / Church Festival Dance (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kirchweihtanz)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Obstbaumzucht / Fruit Tree Cultivation (colour litho)

Obstbaumzucht / Fruit Tree Cultivation (colour litho)
8666143 Obstbaumzucht / Fruit Tree Cultivation (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obstbaumzucht)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: William Henry Paling, Esquire (colour litho)

William Henry Paling, Esquire (colour litho)
8627492 William Henry Paling, Esquire (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Henry Paling, Esquire)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: P Sydney Jones (colour litho)

P Sydney Jones (colour litho)
8627482 P Sydney Jones (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: P Sydney Jones)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Charles Rogers, Esquire (colour litho)

Charles Rogers, Esquire (colour litho)
8627455 Charles Rogers, Esquire (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Rogers, Esquire)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: George Pile (colour litho)

George Pile (colour litho)
8627448 George Pile (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Pile. Illustration for Australian Men of Mark illustrated with Authentic Portraits)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Russell Barton (colour litho)

Russell Barton (colour litho)
8627442 Russell Barton (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russell Barton)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Nicholas Paget Bayly (colour litho)

Nicholas Paget Bayly (colour litho)
8627417 Nicholas Paget Bayly (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicholas Paget Bayly)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: James Merriman, Esquire (colour litho)

James Merriman, Esquire (colour litho)
8627413 James Merriman, Esquire (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Merriman, Esquire)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Sir William Westbrooke Burton, Late Judge of the Supreme Court, New South Wales (colour litho)

Sir William Westbrooke Burton, Late Judge of the Supreme Court, New South Wales (colour litho)
8627408 Sir William Westbrooke Burton, Late Judge of the Supreme Court, New South Wales (colour litho) by Australian School

Background imageInhabitant Collection: The Honourable Henry Mort (colour litho)

The Honourable Henry Mort (colour litho)
8627407 The Honourable Henry Mort (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honourable Henry Mort)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Christopher Newton, Esquire (colour litho)

Christopher Newton, Esquire (colour litho)
8627406 Christopher Newton, Esquire (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Newton, Esquire)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: George Suttor (colour litho)

George Suttor (colour litho)
8627399 George Suttor (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Suttor. Illustration for Australian Men of Mark illustrated with Authentic Portraits)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: The Honorable George Henry Cox (colour litho)

The Honorable George Henry Cox (colour litho)
8627397 The Honorable George Henry Cox (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honorable George Henry Cox)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: John Donnelly, Esquire (colour litho)

John Donnelly, Esquire (colour litho)
8627491 John Donnelly, Esquire (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Donnelly, Esquire)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: William Pitt Faithfull, Esquire (colour litho)

William Pitt Faithfull, Esquire (colour litho)
8627480 William Pitt Faithfull, Esquire (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt Faithfull, Esquire)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: His Honour Mr Justice Foster (colour litho)

His Honour Mr Justice Foster (colour litho)
8627465 His Honour Mr Justice Foster (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Honour Mr Justice Foster)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: The Honourable David Jones (colour litho)

The Honourable David Jones (colour litho)
8627464 The Honourable David Jones (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honourable David Jones)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: John Booth (colour litho)

John Booth (colour litho)
8627454 John Booth (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Booth. Illustration for Australian Men of Mark illustrated with Authentic Portraits)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Morgan O'Connor (colour litho)

Morgan O'Connor (colour litho)
8627439 Morgan O'Connor (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morgan O'Connor)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Morrice Alexander Black (colour litho)

Morrice Alexander Black (colour litho)
8627438 Morrice Alexander Black (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morrice Alexander Black)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Charles Badham (colour litho)

Charles Badham (colour litho)
8627436 Charles Badham (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Badham)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Captain Thomas Stephenson Rowntree (colour litho)

Captain Thomas Stephenson Rowntree (colour litho)
8627424 Captain Thomas Stephenson Rowntree (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Thomas Stephenson Rowntree)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Baroness Marie Alexandrine 'Mary' von Vetsera (19 March 1871 - 30 January 1889) (photo)

Baroness Marie Alexandrine "Mary" von Vetsera (19 March 1871 - 30 January 1889) (photo)
8684567 Baroness Marie Alexandrine "Mary" von Vetsera (19 March 1871 - 30 January 1889) (photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Katharina Schratt, Baroness Kiss von Ittebe (11 September 1853 - 17 April 1940) (photo)

Katharina Schratt, Baroness Kiss von Ittebe (11 September 1853 - 17 April 1940) (photo)
8684531 Katharina Schratt, Baroness Kiss von Ittebe (11 September 1853 - 17 April 1940) (photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Katharina Schratt)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Katharina Schratt, Baroness Kiss von Ittebe (11 September 1853 - 17 April 1940) (photo)

Katharina Schratt, Baroness Kiss von Ittebe (11 September 1853 - 17 April 1940) (photo)
8684528 Katharina Schratt, Baroness Kiss von Ittebe (11 September 1853 - 17 April 1940) (photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Katharina Schratt)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Henryk Sienkiewicz, c.1900-01 (b/w photo)

Henryk Sienkiewicz, c.1900-01 (b/w photo)
7338641 Henryk Sienkiewicz, c.1900-01 (b/w photo); Muzeum Literatury, Warsaw, Poland; (add.info.: Henryk Sienkiewicz during breakfast break on the hunt with Ejsmonds); Muzeum Literatury/East News.

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas)

Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas)
7338081 Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); 152x201 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print)

Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print)
7293380 Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Traffic in Paris. Caricature by Drannep, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Ice skating, c.1860 (print)

Ice skating, c.1860 (print)
7293312 Ice skating, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Sport. Winter sports. Ice skating on a chair. imagery, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, c.1880 (print)

Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, c.1880 (print)
7293310 Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Geopraphy. France. Children playing in the jardin du Luxembourg, in Paris)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print)

Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print)
7293302 Traffic in Paris, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Traffic in Paris, France: firemen, paramedics, horsecar. Imagery by Drannep, France, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Couscous in the Maghreb, c.1910 (print)

Couscous in the Maghreb, c.1910 (print)
7293337 Couscous in the Maghreb, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Couscous in the Maghreb. Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France)

Background imageInhabitant Collection: Charles II of England, c.1910 (print)

Charles II of England, c.1910 (print)
7293336 Charles II of England, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. King Charles II of England knighting a loin of beef, XVIIth cent)




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"Inhabitants: A Glimpse into the Stories of Cultures and Lands" Step into a world where art becomes a portal to explore the lives of inhabitants throughout history. From "The Parable of the Talents" painted in 1884, depicting biblical figures showcasing their unique talents, to the iconic image of Crusoe's Footprint symbolizing resilience and survival. Travel back in time to Poland, where Charles Foster captures the essence of Krakow's people, unveiling their rich history. The tapestry of Mazoviens, Highlanders, Lithuanians, and Cracowians weaves together tales that have shaped this vibrant nation. Delve deeper into Mesoamerica through Waldeck's original artwork from 1831. Box after box reveals intricate prints capturing scenes like "The Pilots, " guiding ancient civilizations through treacherous waters. Witness Goddess Teoyaomqui standing beside a porphyry sacrificial stone or behold a divinity embodying Maya culture - each stroke on canvas preserving stories untold. Immerse yourself in Mexican Indian life as depicted by watercolors from c. 1843-50. Experience their joy during festive occasions dressed in vibrant attire or witness moments frozen in time after Carthagena's conquest - an era forever etched upon these pages. Through brushstrokes and prints, these artworks breathe life into forgotten narratives; they remind us that every land has its own inhabitants with tales waiting to be discovered. Let us embark on this journey together as we unravel the mysteries behind each stroke and honor those who came before us.