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King Collection (#94)

"Embracing the Majesty: Exploring the Many Faces of Kingship" From majestic stadiums to historical artifacts, kings have left an indelible mark on our world

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Picture No. 11671940
King Penguin adult feeding chick. Date:

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Picture No. 11671939
King Penguin eating snow. Date:

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Picture No. 11671938
King Penguins colony with glacier in the background. Date:

Background imageKing Collection: Picture No. 11671909

Picture No. 11671909
King Penguins colony with glacier in the background. Date:

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Picture No. 11671908
King Penguins colony with glacier in the background. Date:

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Picture No. 11671907
King Penguins colony with snow-capped mountains in the background. Date:

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Picture No. 11671310
Dog King Charles X Jack Russell laying under table in garden. Date:

Background imageKing Collection: AE-5972-10116

AE-5972-10116
King Swallowtail (Heraclides thoas) isolated on a white background ~ Buenos aires, Argentina, South America

Background imageKing Collection: AE-5972-10104

AE-5972-10104
King Swallowtail (Heraclides thoas) isolated on a white background ~ Buenos aires, Argentina, South America

Background imageKing Collection: AE-5972-10052

AE-5972-10052
King Swallowtail (Heraclides thoas) resting on a branch ~ Buenos aires, Argentina, South America

Background imageKing Collection: AE-5972-9986

AE-5972-9986
King Swallowtail (Heraclides thoas) isolated on a white background ~ Buenos aires, Argentina, South America

Background imageKing Collection: AE-5972-9886

AE-5972-9886
King Swallowtail (Heraclides thoas) isolated on a white background ~ Buenos aires, Argentina, South America

Background imageKing Collection: AE-5972-9877

AE-5972-9877
King Swallowtail (Heraclides thoas) isolated on a white background ~ Buenos aires, Argentina, South America

Background imageKing Collection: QUEEN MARY (1867-1953). Victoria Mary of Teck, Queen consort of King George V of Great Britain

QUEEN MARY (1867-1953). Victoria Mary of Teck, Queen consort of King George V of Great Britain, with the Duke and Duchess of York. Photograph

Background imageKing Collection: WILLIAM H. THOMPSON (1869-1944). Known as Big Bill

WILLIAM H. THOMPSON (1869-1944). Known as Big Bill. Republican mayor of Chicago known for his corruption. Cartoon by Rollin Kirby, October 22, 1927

Background imageKing Collection: BROADWAY MELODY, 1929. Actors and film crew on the set of Broadway Melody. Photograph

BROADWAY MELODY, 1929. Actors and film crew on the set of Broadway Melody. Photograph, 1929

Background imageKing Collection: BROADWAY MELODY, 1929. Anita Page and Charles King on the set of Broadway Melody

BROADWAY MELODY, 1929. Anita Page and Charles King on the set of Broadway Melody. Photograph, 1929

Background imageKing Collection: THE BROADWAY MELODY, 1929. Still from the film The Broadway Melody, directed by Harry Beaumont

THE BROADWAY MELODY, 1929. Still from the film The Broadway Melody, directed by Harry Beaumont. Photograph, 1929

Background imageKing Collection: CAIRO: EGYPTIAN MUMMIES. Ancient Egyptian mummy sarcophagi at the Cairo Museum

CAIRO: EGYPTIAN MUMMIES. Ancient Egyptian mummy sarcophagi at the Cairo Museum. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageKing Collection: WILLIAM KING (1874-1950). William Lyon Mackenzie King

WILLIAM KING (1874-1950). William Lyon Mackenzie King. Canadian politician. Photographed c1927

Background imageKing Collection: FAISAL I (1883-1933). Arab statesman and King of Iraq 1921-33. Drawing, c1921

FAISAL I (1883-1933). Arab statesman and King of Iraq 1921-33. Drawing, c1921

Background imageKing Collection: SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. Glendower and Hotspur in a scene from William Shakespeares Henry IV

SHAKESPEARE: HENRY IV. Glendower and Hotspur in a scene from William Shakespeares Henry IV. Drawing, 1924, by Edmund J. Sullivan

Background imageKing Collection: ROYAL WEDDING PORTRAIT. Wedding portrait of the Duke and Duchess of York (the future

ROYAL WEDDING PORTRAIT. Wedding portrait of the Duke and Duchess of York (the future King George VI of England and Queen Elizabeth) with their parents

Background imageKing Collection: ELIZABETH II (1926- ). Queen of England, 1952

ELIZABETH II (1926- ). Queen of England, 1952-. The infant princess and future queen being held by her mother, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the Duchess of York (front row, center)

Background imageKing Collection: GEORGE VI (1895-1952). King of Great Britain, 1936-1952. Photographed when Duke of York

GEORGE VI (1895-1952). King of Great Britain, 1936-1952. Photographed when Duke of York, c1920

Background imageKing Collection: EDWARD VIII (1894-1972). King of Great Britain, 1936. When Prince of Wales in the 1920s

EDWARD VIII (1894-1972). King of Great Britain, 1936. When Prince of Wales in the 1920s

Background imageKing Collection: LEOPOLD III (1901-1983). King of the Belgians, 1934-50

LEOPOLD III (1901-1983). King of the Belgians, 1934-50. Photographed on 4 November 1926 in Stockholm, the day of his marriage to Princess Astrid of Sweden

Background imageKing Collection: ATTILA (c406-453). King of the Huns. Lithograph, 19th century

ATTILA (c406-453). King of the Huns. Lithograph, 19th century

Background imageKing Collection: MONTEZUMA II (1480-1520). Aztec emperor

MONTEZUMA II (1480-1520). Aztec emperor. The Spaniards take Montezuma with them as they enter the Great Palace at Tenochtitlan, 1520

Background imageKing Collection: CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Practicing. The king and the duke, a pair of con men

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Practicing. The king and the duke, a pair of con men traveling with Huck and Jim, practicing the sword fight scene from Shakespeares Richard III

Background imageKing Collection: CESSOLIS: CHESS, 1493-94. Woodcut frontispiece to Jacobus de Cessolis Libro di

CESSOLIS: CHESS, 1493-94. Woodcut frontispiece to Jacobus de Cessolis Libro di Giuoco di Scacchi ( Book of the Game of Chess ), printed at Florence, Italy, 1493-94

Background imageKing Collection: CESSOLIS: CHESS, c1483. Woodcut from Jacobus de Cessolis The Game and Playe of the Chesse

CESSOLIS: CHESS, c1483. Woodcut from Jacobus de Cessolis The Game and Playe of the Chesse, printed by William Caxton, c1483

Background imageKing Collection: ADORATION OF MAGI. Woodcut from the Meditations of Johannes de Turrecremata, Rome

ADORATION OF MAGI. Woodcut from the Meditations of Johannes de Turrecremata, Rome, 1473

Background imageKing Collection: ALEXANDER THE GREAT (356-323 B. C. ). King of Macedonia (336-323 B

ALEXANDER THE GREAT (356-323 B. C. ). King of Macedonia (336-323 B
ALEXANDER THE GREAT (356-323 B.C.). King of Macedonia (336-323 B.C.). The death of Alexander in 323 B.C

Background imageKing Collection: KING ARTHUR FIGHTS A GIANT. Protected by the Virgin. Woodcut, French, 1514

KING ARTHUR FIGHTS A GIANT. Protected by the Virgin. Woodcut, French, 1514

Background imageKing Collection: SHAKESPEARE: KING LEAR. Lear and the Fool in Act III, Scene 2 of William Shakespeares King Lear

SHAKESPEARE: KING LEAR. Lear and the Fool in Act III, Scene 2 of William Shakespeares King Lear. Engraving, 19th century

Background imageKing Collection: PYLE: KING ARTHUR. King Arthur of Britain. Drawing by Howard Pyle, 1903

PYLE: KING ARTHUR. King Arthur of Britain. Drawing by Howard Pyle, 1903

Background imageKing Collection: CAROL II (1893-1953). King of Romania, 1930-1940

CAROL II (1893-1953). King of Romania, 1930-1940. Carol II with his companion Elena Magda Lupescu, while in Paris, 1929

Background imageKing Collection: LOUIS XVII (1785-1795). The dauphin of France, Louis-Charles. Lithograph, 19th century

LOUIS XVII (1785-1795). The dauphin of France, Louis-Charles. Lithograph, 19th century, after a painting, 1792, by Alexander Kucharsky

Background imageKing Collection: ALASKA: KING ISLAND. A view of the sea cliff dwellings in the village of Ukivok

ALASKA: KING ISLAND. A view of the sea cliff dwellings in the village of Ukivok overlooking the Bering Sea on King Island, Alaska. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1929

Background imageKing Collection: ALASKA: IVORY DRILLING. An Eskimo man manually drilling an ivory tusk King Island, Alaska

ALASKA: IVORY DRILLING. An Eskimo man manually drilling an ivory tusk King Island, Alaska. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1929

Background imageKing Collection: LEOPOLD I OF BELGIUM (1790-1865): lithograph, 19th century

LEOPOLD I OF BELGIUM (1790-1865): lithograph, 19th century

Background imageKing Collection: PRINCE RUPERT (1619-1682). Commander of the army of King Charles I during the English Civil War

PRINCE RUPERT (1619-1682). Commander of the army of King Charles I during the English Civil War. Contemporary English woodcut

Background imageKing Collection: MORGAN LE FAY Drawing, 1903, by Howard Pyle

MORGAN LE FAY Drawing, 1903, by Howard Pyle

Background imageKing Collection: MILITIAMEN, c1642. A Cavalier (left) and a Roundhead (right), from the time of

MILITIAMEN, c1642. A Cavalier (left) and a Roundhead (right), from the time of King Charles I of England. Title-page of the tract The Exercise of the English in the Militia of the Kingdome of

Background imageKing Collection: KING RICHARD I of England, surnamed Coeur de Lion or Lion-Hearted (1157-1199)

KING RICHARD I of England, surnamed Coeur de Lion or Lion-Hearted (1157-1199). Woodcut from the metrical romance of " Richard Coeur de Lion" printed by Wynkyn de Worde in 1528

Background imageKing Collection: KING ARTHUR: WHITE KNIGHT. Sir Galahad, King Bagdemagus and the White Knight: illustration

KING ARTHUR: WHITE KNIGHT. Sir Galahad, King Bagdemagus and the White Knight: illustration from a 1923 edition of The Story of King Arthur and His Knights

Background imageKing Collection: ARTHUR: QUESTING BEAST. King Arthur and the Questing Beast: illustration from a

ARTHUR: QUESTING BEAST. King Arthur and the Questing Beast: illustration from a 1923 edition of The Story of King Arthur and His Knights




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"Embracing the Majesty: Exploring the Many Faces of Kingship" From majestic stadiums to historical artifacts, kings have left an indelible mark on our world. At King Power Stadium Art in Leicester City, fans gather to witness the glory of their beloved football team. Just like Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville in Jean de Brunhoff's iconic books from the 1930s, these kings inspire us with their strength and grace. Traveling back in time to ancient Egypt, we encounter Tutankhamun's gold mask at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. This symbolizes a bygone era when pharaohs ruled over North Africa with unparalleled splendor. Meanwhile, 7 King Class Locomotives at Swindon Shed take us on a journey through history as they chug along tirelessly across British railways. Examining old maps reveals how Sheffield has evolved under royal influence throughout centuries. William Fairbank's detailed plans from 1771 and 1797 showcase this town's growth under kingly guidance. On VE Day, Winston Churchill stands alongside the Royal Family on Buckingham Palace's balcony—a momentous occasion that celebrates victory and unity. Art enthusiasts flock to Filbert Street Art in Leicester City where creativity intertwines with regal themes once more. Here, artists pay homage to kings past and present through their masterpieces. No discussion about royalty is complete without mentioning King George V—whether it be hauling an express train or being commemorated as locomotive No. 6000. Lastly, we revisit history-changing battles such as William of Orange at the Battle of Boyne or Wilkin capturing The Battle of Hastings—an eternal reminder that even amidst chaos and conflict, kings rise above adversity for their people. In this captivating exploration into various facets of "king, " we are reminded that true leadership transcends time and geography—leaving an everlasting legacy that continues to inspire and captivate us all.