Maiden Collection (page 6)

A theatre company is disbanded after a charge of blasphemy. Actors, actresses and stage painters react in shock to the news. A tragic story at Avignon

A gentleman and woman kiss on a bench near a town gate as a two-horse phaeton with leering man drives by. The Embrace. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Woman about to fall over with her shoes caught in the mud during a walk after the rain. Miseries of the Country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Albrecht III, Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg, died 1475. In a scarlet cape lined with ermine over a gold suit of armor. From an altar painting in St. Gumbertus church, Ansbach

Costume of Albrecht von Hohenlohe, died 1319. In suit of chain mail armour, tunic, great helm, with shield and sword. From the grave effigy in Schloss Neuenstein

Advertisement for the Anchor Line steamship company (colour litho)
STC255588 Advertisement for the Anchor Line steamship company (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Serenade, 1901 (w / c on ivorine)
PNH354170 The Serenade, 1901 (w/c on ivorine) by Corsi Lalli, A. (1849-1937); 23x9 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Italian, out of copyright

The frolic of the Rhinemaidens, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie
STC324211 The frolic of the Rhinemaidens, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

How Ulysses met Nausicaa, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang
STC323727 How Ulysses met Nausicaa, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, 1926 (ink on paper) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nausicaa)

Sitting against a stone wall on a pebbly beach
Mother, daughter and (possibly) Grandmother sitting on a pebble beach against a stone wall with a small black pet dog. Date: circa 1930s

Three Graces, from Pompeii (fresco)
ALG106398 Three Graces, from Pompeii (fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

Kore no. 679, c. 550-c. 480 BC (marble)
JB148401 Kore no. 679, c.550-c.480 BC (marble) by Greek School; Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece; eJohn Bethell; Greek, out of copyright

Nouv Acqu Fr 24920 fol. 24v Priam before the tomb of Hector in the Temple of Apollo
BLY159965 Nouv Acqu Fr 24920 fol.24v Priam before the tomb of Hector in the Temple of Apollo, from the History of the Destruction of Troy, c.1500 (gouache on paper) by Colombe

Psyche, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
BRN159824 Psyche, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 65.4x81.3 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

The Abandoned Psyche, 1790 (marble)
XIR240912 The Abandoned Psyche, 1790 (marble) by Pajou, Augustin (1730-1809); height: 180 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Airship Bournemouth. Maiden flight at RAF Cardington
Airship Bournemouth. Maiden flight at RAF Balloon Centre, Cardington. Built for Festival of Britian, for the Airship Club under the direction of Lord Vantry - being the first built in Britain since

Sleeping Maidens (bodycolour on paper)
Ma199039 Sleeping Maidens (bodycolour on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 106.7x68.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

In Maiden Meditation, cat portrait by Louis Wain. 1911

Ms. 2597 Heart and Desire with Hope at his House, facsimile edition of
STC141231 Ms. 2597 Heart and Desire with Hope at his House, facsimile edition of Livre du Coeur d Amours Espris by Rene d Anjou (colour litho) by English School

The Song of the Georgian Maiden, (pencil, w / c, gouache and bodycolour on paper)
1197495 The Song of the Georgian Maiden, (pencil, w/c, gouache and bodycolour on paper) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879); 107.6x79.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

St George and the Rescued Maiden (engraving)
5216936 St George and the Rescued Maiden (engraving) by Fehr, Henry Charles (1867-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: St George and the Rescued Maiden)

Delft mythological tapestry, by Franciscus Spierinckx, early 17th century (textile)
2969321 Delft mythological tapestry, by Franciscus Spierinckx, early 17th century (textile) by Mander, Karel van (1548-1606) (after); 325x457 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Princess Tied to a Tree (oil on canvas)
884217 The Princess Tied to a Tree (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 106.4x92.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Byzantine head of a blond maiden; Tete byzantine d une femme blonde, c
1195295 Byzantine head of a blond maiden; Tete byzantine d une femme blonde, c.1897 (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939)

A Sacrifice to Hymen, 1875 (oil on canvas)
CH368173 A Sacrifice to Hymen, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 28.4x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hymenaios)

The House That Jack Built, by Minnie Asprey. This is the man all tattered and torn, That kissed the maiden all forlorn... circa 1918

The Minstrels (oil on canvas)
PNH371926 The Minstrels (oil on canvas) by Seifert, Alfred (1850-1901); 149x272 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicts a scene from Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg)

"oh, stranger, if thou are not dying speak up and move"
908919 " oh, stranger, if thou are not dying speak up and move". by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); (add.info)

Ulysses and Nausicaa, 1635 (oil on oak panel)
BWM150060 Ulysses and Nausicaa, 1635 (oil on oak panel) by Uden, Lucas van (1595-1672); 53.3x74.3 cm; The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; Flemish, out of copyright

Diana preparing for Hunting (oil on copper)
RAF228148 Diana preparing for Hunting (oil on copper) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); 19x15.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Swiss, out of copyright

Sea Nymph, 1893 (oil on canvas)
Ma213834 Sea Nymph, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Symonds, William Robert (1851-1934); 76.2x47 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Men and corn maidens performing the Pleasure
Men and corn maidens in feather headdress performing the Pleasure Dance, Zuni nation. Lithograph after a painting by Mary Wright Gill from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of

Hlelhponne headdress of a Zuni corn maiden
Hlelhponne headdress of a corn maiden with tablet ornamented with cloud, crescent, sun and star symbols, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of

Pinax of Persephone and Pluto in Hades (terracotta)
ALI262450 Pinax of Persephone and Pluto in Hades (terracotta) by Roman, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Reggio Calabria, Italy; (add.info.: Votive table)

German bride, a maiden and a Burgermeister, 16th century
German bride from Augsburg, a maiden from Marburg, and a Stadtknecht with his symbol of office, a small axe. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Spring, 1896 (oil on canvas)
GG377025 Spring, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Buckland, Arthur Herbert (1870-fl.1927); 180x106.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Angel of Death, 1890 (oil on canvas)
WDM27996 The Angel of Death, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 123.8x93.3 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English

The discovery of the code of love
A maiden leads a knight in a suit of armour to a castle. The discovery of the code of love. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Pelagio Pelagi from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

King Estmere (engraving)
3655193 King Estmere (engraving) by Gow, Andrew Carrick (1848-1920) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Estmere)

The Twilight of the Gods / Gottterdammerung
3749426 The Twilight of the Gods / Gottterdammerung by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: The Twilight of the Gods / Gottterdammerung by Richard Wagner)

Last Sundays solemn launch at the Spezia arsenal of the powerful new battleship Andrea Doria (colour litho)
2815532 Last Sundays solemn launch at the Spezia arsenal of the powerful new battleship Andrea Doria (colour litho) by Beltrame

Marko and the Turkish maiden (colour litho)
2780512 Marko and the Turkish maiden (colour litho) by Sewell, William (1804-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marko and the Turkish maiden)

Saint Ursula and Her Maidens, c. 1410 (tempera and gold on wood)
3618009 Saint Ursula and Her Maidens, c.1410 (tempera and gold on wood) by Pietro, Nicolo di (fl.1394-1430); 94 x 78.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Gesicht (b / w photo)
3643372 Gesicht (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gesicht. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Tom Jones (colour litho)
3643099 Tom Jones (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Jones. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Where are You Going to, My Pretty Maid? (colour litho)
3101450 Where are You Going to, My Pretty Maid? (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where are You Going to, My Pretty Maid)

Rumania: Peasant maiden in picturesque attire (colour photo)
3106205 Rumania: Peasant maiden in picturesque attire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rumania: Peasant maiden in picturesque attire)

The launch of the super-dreadnought Caracciolo, in the R Cantiere di Castellammare di Stabia (colour litho)
2808897 The launch of the super-dreadnought Caracciolo, in the R Cantiere di Castellammare di Stabia (colour litho) by Beltrame

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Captivating and Enchanting: The Maiden's Journey Through Time Step into the realm of legends as Freya, the Norse goddess, gracefully rides her chariot across the celestial skies. Like Errol Flynn in his iconic role as Robin Hood, she embodies bravery and adventure, capturing hearts with her daring spirit. On the second-class deck of the Titanic, a postcard from Tom Mudd tells tales of hope and excitement amidst an opulent voyage that would forever be etched in history. Gazing upon G. H. Davis' masterpiece, the ocean liner Normandie stands tall like a majestic maiden on the harbor shores of Baku, Azerbaijan – a symbol of strength and beauty intertwined. Witnessing the maiden flight of BAe146 G-SSSH from Hatfield fills one's heart with awe; it marks a new era in aviation where dreams take flight against all odds. As Queen Mary arrives triumphantly in New York after her maiden voyage, she becomes an emblematic figure representing elegance and grandeur on vast oceans. Concorde 002 soars through Filton's sky on its maiden flight - an engineering marvel that pushes boundaries to reach supersonic speeds while captivating imaginations worldwide. In Edmond Dulac's enchanting illustration for "The Dreamer of Dreams" by Queen Marie of Romania, we glimpse into a world where maidens hold ethereal power over our dreams and desires. With bated breaths, we watch Titanic depart Southampton - unaware that this fateful journey will forever immortalize her name as both tragic heroine and enduring legend. And finally, Concorde 002 takes off in 1969 - defying gravity with grace; it heralds mankind's relentless pursuit to conquer new frontiers at unimaginable speeds high above Earth’s surface.