Skip to main content

Levy Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Levy: From Gershwin to Orpheus

Background imageLevy Collection: Dead Sea Kallia Hotel Mr Levy manager upper terrace

Dead Sea Kallia Hotel Mr Levy manager upper terrace
Dead Sea Kallia Hotel. Mr. Levy, manager on upper terrace. Toscanini in group. 1934, West Bank, Middle East

Background imageLevy Collection: Edward Levy-Lawson, 1St Baron Burnham, 1833 A

Edward Levy-Lawson, 1St Baron Burnham, 1833 A

Background imageLevy Collection: JEROME DAVID KERN (1885-1945). American composer. Caricature by William Auerbach-Levy

JEROME DAVID KERN (1885-1945). American composer. Caricature by William Auerbach-Levy

Background imageLevy Collection: Death of Orpheus, 1866. Artist: Levy, Emile (1826-1890)

Death of Orpheus, 1866. Artist: Levy, Emile (1826-1890)
Death of Orpheus, 1866. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageLevy Collection: Caricature of Henry Labouchere, Liberal MP

Caricature of Henry Labouchere, Liberal MP
Caricature of Henry Labouchere (1831-1912), Liberal MP, and owner-editor of the magazine Truth. Seen here as Father Christmas. Toys for the children

Background imageLevy Collection: Caricature of Henry Labouchere, politician and writer

Caricature of Henry Labouchere, politician and writer
Caricature of Henry Du Pre Labouchere (1831-1912), English politician, writer, publisher and theatre owner. A commentary on a libel case between Henry Labouchere

Background imageLevy Collection: Caricature of Montagu Williams, actor, playwright and lawyer

Caricature of Montagu Williams, actor, playwright and lawyer
Caricature of Montagu Stephen Williams (1835-1892), English actor, playwright, barrister, magistrate and teacher. A commentary on a libel case between Henry Labouchere

Background imageLevy Collection: The Padre by Jose G Levy

The Padre by Jose G Levy
Promotional postcard for The Padre by Jose G. Levy. First produced at the Lyceum Theatre, 22nd May 1926. The play was adapted from Mon Cure Chez Les Riches by Andre de Lorde

Background imageLevy Collection: Brussels Town Hall in Brussels, Belgium

Brussels Town Hall in Brussels, Belgium

Background imageLevy Collection: Blessings of Britain - or Swarm of Tax Gatherers, 1817 (colour etching)

Blessings of Britain - or Swarm of Tax Gatherers, 1817 (colour etching)
XCF290982 Blessings of Britain - or Swarm of Tax Gatherers, 1817 (colour etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLevy Collection: Toll Under the Bridges of Paris, after a woodcut in Ordonnances de la Prevoste

Toll Under the Bridges of Paris, after a woodcut in Ordonnances de la Prevoste
KW260664 Toll Under the Bridges of Paris, after a woodcut in Ordonnances de la Prevoste des Marchands de Paris, 1500, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84)

Background imageLevy Collection: Paying the Toll on a Bridge, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix

Paying the Toll on a Bridge, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix
KW260658 Paying the Toll on a Bridge, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Background imageLevy Collection: Toll on Markets, levied by a Cleric, after a 15th century painted window in the cathedral

Toll on Markets, levied by a Cleric, after a 15th century painted window in the cathedral
KW260655 Toll on Markets, levied by a Cleric, after a 15th century painted window in the cathedral of Tournay, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho)

Background imageLevy Collection: NEW YORK: MOE LEVY WORKSHOP. Moe Levys clothing workshop in New York City. Photograph

NEW YORK: MOE LEVY WORKSHOP. Moe Levys clothing workshop in New York City. Photograph, c1912

Background imageLevy Collection: The Sneezing Man - Alphonse Levy illustration of Jewish Life

The Sneezing Man - Alphonse Levy illustration of Jewish Life
Postcard illustration by Alphonse Levy, a painter of Jewish life, depicting The Sneezing Man (possibly making a noise at an inappropriate moment?)

Background imageLevy Collection: Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) born Jakob Levy Eberst Offenbach at Cologne. German-born

Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) born Jakob Levy Eberst Offenbach at Cologne. German-born French opera-comique composer and conductor

Background imageLevy Collection: North Sea customs search, 1880s C017 / 6834

North Sea customs search, 1880s C017 / 6834
North Sea customs search. 19th-century artwork of a customs officer searching a fisherman who has landed on a northern European coastline from the North Sea

Background imageLevy Collection: North Sea liquor smuggling, 1880s C017 / 6831

North Sea liquor smuggling, 1880s C017 / 6831
North Sea liquor smuggling. 19th-century artwork of men in fishing boats trading liquor while out on the open reaches of the North Sea

Background imageLevy Collection: Bains Parisiens. Advertisment marking the time

Bains Parisiens. Advertisment marking the time
" Bains Parisiens". Advertisment marking the time "

Background imageLevy Collection: Portrait of Henri Michel-Levy in his studio

Portrait of Henri Michel-Levy in his studio
DEGAS, Edgar (1834-1917). Portrait of Henri Michel-Levy in his studio. Impressionism. Oil on canvas

Background imageLevy Collection: LEVY, Andrea (1956). British Writer. Portrait

LEVY, Andrea (1956). British Writer. Portrait of 2006. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona

Background imageLevy Collection: Beethoven / Levy-Dhurmer

Beethoven / Levy-Dhurmer
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN in the act of composition Date: 1770 - 1827

Background imageLevy Collection: (1880-1969). American labor leader. Lewis addresses a meeting of the United Mine Workers

(1880-1969). American labor leader. Lewis addresses a meeting of the United Mine Workers
JOHN LLEWELLYN LEWIS (1880-1969). American labor leader. Lewis addresses a meeting of the United Mine Workers. Cartoon by William Auerbach-Levy

Background imageLevy Collection: RING LARDNER (1885-1933). American writer. Caricature drawing by William Auerbach-Levy

RING LARDNER (1885-1933). American writer. Caricature drawing by William Auerbach-Levy

Background imageLevy Collection: The devil passes by Benn W. Levy The devil passes by Benn W

The devil passes by Benn W. Levy The devil passes by Benn W
The devil passes by Benn W. Levy. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of The Devil Passes at the Columbia theater. Date 1936

Background imageLevy Collection: Six signed auto-lithographs by Alex. O. Levy

Six signed auto-lithographs by Alex. O. Levy. Poster advertising a set of prints, showing Liberty looking on as a woman places a wreath on the body of a soldier. Date 1918

Background imageLevy Collection: Pumpkin pies and Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. Timo

Pumpkin pies and Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. Timothy Levy Crouch, a Rogerine Quaker living in Ledyard, Connecticut. Date 1940 Nov

Background imageLevy Collection: Levy clothing shop in New York in 1898

Levy clothing shop in New York in 1898
30 East Broadway, New York. A crowd of children in front of Lazarus Levy, Manufacturer of Clothing Date: 1898

Background imageLevy Collection: Prospect Place, Surrey

Prospect Place, Surrey
A lady and her dog stroll in the grounds of Prospect Place, Surrey : perhaps she is Mrs Levy, for this is the seat of M J Levy Esquire and that may be his carriage just arriving... Date: 1787

Background imageLevy Collection: PAUL WHITEMAN (1890-1967). American musician. Caricature by William Auerbach-Levy

PAUL WHITEMAN (1890-1967). American musician. Caricature by William Auerbach-Levy

Background imageLevy Collection: A Capital Levy by George Studdy

A Capital Levy by George Studdy
Bonzo finds that Labour policy is worth following on occasion, and makes Capital Levy on his little mistresss presents. A rather tragic scene showing a little girl weeping after her naughty dog

Background imageLevy Collection: Hall Barn, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Hall Barn, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
A view of Hall Barn in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, at the time of the photograph the home of Lord Burnham -- Sir Edward Levy-Lawson, 1st Baronet, owner of the Daily Telegraph

Background imageLevy Collection: Levy-Lawson Editor Vf

Levy-Lawson Editor Vf
EDWARD LEVY-LAWSON 1st Baron Burnham Editor of The Daily Telegraph

Background imageLevy Collection: Glove as Symbol - 6

Glove as Symbol - 6
Gloves displayed in a medieval market place were a symbol of the authority of the tax- collector to impose a levy on market transactions

Background imageLevy Collection: Girls depositing rice tax, Government rice depot near Thaton, Myanmar, Asia

Girls depositing rice tax, Government rice depot near Thaton, Myanmar, Asia

Background imageLevy Collection: Henry Ii / Ireland 1167

Henry Ii / Ireland 1167
King Henry II of England authorises Dermod to levy forces




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Levy: From Gershwin to Orpheus, and Beyond" Discovering the captivating realm takes us on a journey through various artistic dimensions. George Gershwin, an iconic American composer, left an indelible mark on music history. Caricatured by William Auerbach-Levy, his genius is immortalized in a playful yet insightful portrayal. However, Levy's influence extends beyond the realm of music. Mile Levy, a French artist from the 19th century, mesmerizes with his masterpiece "Death of Orpheus. " This oil painting depicts the tragic tale of Orpheus and the Bacchantes with remarkable skill and emotion. Levy's creative prowess also shines through in other forms. The vibrant French poster for the Socialist Party (SFIO) showcases his ability to convey political messages through art. Meanwhile, Pas de Quatre's music cover reveals Levy's involvement in bringing Faust Up To Date to life. As we delve into geographical landscapes associated with this name, our imaginations are transported to Port Said in Egypt - a city that witnessed significant historical events surrounding the Suez Canal. The bustling Suez Canal Docks stand as testaments to human ingenuity and engineering marvels. The Suez Canal Office at Port Said serves as a reminder of international trade connections that have shaped global economies throughout history. On its Custom's Quay lies stories waiting to be unraveled - tales woven within every ship that docked there. Port Said itself exudes charm and cultural richness; Arab Town presents an enchanting glimpse into local traditions captured beautifully by L. L. 's postcard Leon and Levy. General View offers panoramic vistas that invite exploration while The Breakwater stands tall against crashing waves like an unwavering guardian. Lastly, we witness everyday life unfolding before our eyes as steamers cross Toussoun Trench under Levantine skies.