Miranda Collection (#3)

Ferdinand and Miranda playing a game of chess, 1822. Creator: Saint-Evre, Gillot (1791-1858)
Ferdinand and Miranda playing a game of chess, 1822. Found in the Collection of Musee de la Vie romantique, Paris

Preparations for Crimean War, The Baltic Fleet - HMS Miranda
Naval preparations for the Crimean War, The Baltic Fleet under Sir Charles Napier - The steam-sloop HMS Miranda, pictured saluting Kronberg Castle, Helsingor (Elsinore, Elsineur), Denmark. Date: 1854

Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), two sniffing air in savanna. Caiman Ecological Refuge, Southern Pantanal, Moto Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Miranda, one of the moons of Uranus, seen from Voyager 2, 24 January 1986. Creator: NASA
Miranda, one of the moons of Uranus, seen from Voyager 2, 24 January 1986. High-resolution image of Miranda, also designated Uranus V, the smallest and innermost of Uranus five moons

Uranus seen from Miranda, 1986. Creator: NASA
Uranus seen from Miranda, 1986. Montage of photographs taken from unmanned spacecraft Voyager 2 in January 1986, that simulates a view of Uranus and rings as if seen over the horizon of Miranda

Uranus with satellites Miranda, Ariel and Umbriel, from Voyager 2, 24 January 1986. Composite of images taken by the unmanned Voyager 2 spacecraft from 74 million kilometres (46 million miles) away

Gregorio de Silva Mendoza and Sandoval, Duke of Pastrana (1649-1693), Spanish politician and diplomat

Torcuato Fernandez Miranda, Spanish politician, photography, 1976

Alas, now, pray you, work not so hard, illustration from The Tempest, 1926
Alas, now, pray you, work not so hard, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act III: Scene I, Line 15;

Lady Constance Butler on hte S. Y. Miranda
Society at Cowes Week during the Edwardian era. Lady Constance Butler (1879-1949), daughter of Lord Ormonde, Commodore of the R.Y.S (Royal Yacht Squadron)

Floor of Fame at Graumans Chinese Theatre, Hollywood
The Floor of Fame at Graumans Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, California, USA Date: 1941

Carmen Miranda / United
CARMEN MIRANDA (Maria de Carmo Miranda de Cunha) American singer known as the Brazilian Bombshell

Illustration for William Shakespeares play The Tempest, Act I, Scene II. From an 18th century engraving by John Simon after a work by Henry Fuseli

Christ Baptized Juan Carreno de Miranda Spanish
Christ Baptized; Juan Carreno de Miranda (Spanish, 1614 - 1685); about 1682; Charcoal, red and white chalk, with stumping; 35.2 x 20 cm (13 7, 8 x 7 7, 8 in.)

Miranda Mrs Michael Angelo Taylor 19th-20th century
Miranda (Mrs. Michael Angelo Taylor), 19th-20th century. Samuel Arlent-Edwards (American, 1862-1938). Mezzotint

Female parasitic wasp
A female parasitic wasp inspecting an oak apple which she will pierce with her ovipositor to lay her eggs

Shakespeare, The Tempest, Prosperos Cell on the enchanted island. With Prospero, Miranda and Ariel. 19th century

MENEZES, Luis de Miranda Pereira, Viscount of (1820-1878). Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil. Oil on canvas. BRAZIL. Rio de Janeiro. National Historical Museum

HERRERA, Sebastiᮠde. Portrait of Charles II
HERRERA BARNUEVO, Sebastiᮠ de (1619-1671). Portrait of Charles II as a Child and his Ancestors. ca. 1667. On the wall there are four paintings with their ancestors

VENEZUELA: INDEPENDENCE. The signing of the Act of Independence in Venezuela, 5 July 1811; Francisco Miranda (1750-1816) stands at right: after a painting, 19th century

CARMEN MIRANDA (1909-1955). Still from the film A Date With Judy, 1948
CARMEN MIRANDA (1909-1955). Still from the film " A Date With Judy, " 1948

Act V Scene i from The Tempest, c19th century. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell. [, , c19th century.]

Act I Scene ii from The Tempest, c19th century. Miranda, Prospero and Caliban on the Enchanted Island. From A Collection of Prints illustrating the Dramatic Works of Shakespeare, by Josiah Boydell

Expedition of Miranda, (1897), 1920s
Expedition of Miranda. Captain Luis Rodolfo Mirandas expedition brought the Dauntless in November 1897, disembarking in Rio Seco between the lighthouse of Lucrecia and Sama

Cuban Libertadores Leaving for Jamaica, (1987), 1920s
Cuban Libertadores leaving for Jamaica. In June 1897 the Libertadores left the sawmill, the cubans Captain Luis Rodolfo Miranda, commanders Felix Preval, Miguel Varona and others

Battle of Magueyes, (1896), 1920s
Battle of Magueyes. General Calixto Garcia attacked Magueyes with a Spanish Column, between The Avenue Real and Veguitas Bayano, on December 17, 1896

Invasion of Guaimaro (1873), 1920s
Invasion of Manzanillo. On November 10th, 1873, General Calixto Garcia with 1, 400 soldiers entered Guimaro and captured Guaimaro in October 1896. General Menocal commanded the forces

Capture of Fuerte de la Loma (1896), 1910s
Capture of Fuerte de la Loma. Major General Calixto Garcia took hold of the fort in August 20, 1896 and the flag bearer Luis Rodolfo Miranda hoisted the Cuban flag

Assumption of the Virgin, 1516-1518 (1870). Artist: Roland Brunier
Assumption of the Virgin, 1516-1518 (1870). After the painting by Titian in the collection of the Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice

Comandante Luis Rodolfo Miranda, Commander of the Cuban Liberation Army, c1910. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona

Ann Cargill (nee Brown) as Miranda in The Tempest by Shakespeare. London, Covent Garden Theatre. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Scene from Shakespeares The Tempest, 1856-1858. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Scene from Shakespeares The Tempest, 1856-1858. Prospero, holding his daughter Miranda, regards Caliban, a savage, deformed, sub-human creature, whom he has enslaved

Temple of Antoninus and Faustina. Rome. Italy
Italy. Rome. Temple of Antoninus and Faustina. 141 AD. In the 17th century adapted to the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda. Roman Forum

Charles II (1661-1700). King of Spain. Painting by Juan Carreno Miranda. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Shakespeare: Tempest
Act I, Scene I Miss Phillips as Miranda " O! the cry did knock against my very heart/Poor souls! They perish d" Date: 1785

Carmen Miranda
CARMEN MIRANDA Brazilian singer shown here with ostrich plumes on her head and an enormous ring on her finger; also photographs of Benny Goodman & Alice Faye Date: 1909 - 1955

Miranda of the Wilds
Promotional postcard for Miranda of the Wilds by Mrs F. G. Kimberley. First produced Theatre Royal, Wolverhampton, 24/12/1914. Caption: Yonder In The Arctic Their Hero Lies

Attack on the town of Novitska in the White Sea, 1854
Attack on the Russian town of Novitska during the Crimean War by the Miranda and Brisk, English ships in the squadron in the White Sea

Miranda by David Wright - portrait of a young, glamorous woman with her dark hair piled up high on her head. 10217042 is taken from the print - this is original artwork. Date: 1946

Caliban Prospero Miranda Shakespeare Tempest
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Enchanted Island Cell Prospero Miranda Caliban
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Miranda Shakespeare Tempest Act 1 Scene 2 1784
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Miranda Shakespeare Tempest Act 1 Scene April 14
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Temple Antonius Faustina San Lorenzo Miranda
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MirandaTravel Poster
Miranda is the smallest of the five principal moons of Uranus. It is famous for its cliff, Verona Rupes, thought to be the tallest cliff in the known Solar System

Uranus moon Miranda is covered with meandering cracks and grooves

H. M. s. Miranda, and her Prizes, in Litscha Bay, Russian Lapland, 1854
H.M.s. Miranda, and her Prizes, in Litscha Bay, Russian Lapland, 1854

H. M. s. Miranda Destroying the City of Kola, the Capital of Russian Lapland, 1854
H.M.s. Miranda Destroying the City of Kola, the Capital of Russian Lapland, 1854

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"Miranda: A Captivating Tale of Art, Science, and Literature" Step into the enchanting world of Miranda, where art, science, and literature intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From John William Waterhouse's mesmerizing painting "Miranda. The Tempest" to the bustling streets of Soho in London's 18 Greek Street W1, this name holds countless stories. Did you know that Miranda is not only a character from Shakespeare's renowned play "The Tempest, " but also the name of a gigantic scarp on Uranus' moon? It seems that even celestial bodies are touched by the allure of this name. But let us not forget about nature's wonders – Coleoptera sp. , those metallic beetles that shimmer like tiny jewels under sunlight. Their iridescent beauty mirrors the magic surrounding Miranda. Speaking of Shakespearean tales, Prospero and Miranda watch as tempestuous events unfold in vivid color lithographs. These scenes transport us to another era when theater was alive with emotion and imagination. Yet our journey through time does not stop there; we encounter Juan Carreño de Miranda (1614-1685), whose artwork titled "La monstrua" captures both curiosity and fear within its brushstrokes. Intriguingly enough, it seems that even modern-day culture has been influenced by this enigmatic name. The Gibson Girl - Miranda - epitomizes grace and elegance during an era defined by changing societal norms. Let us also remember Agustín de Iturbide (1783-1824), a Mexican general whose legacy echoes through history. His presence adds depth to the multifaceted identity associated with the name Miranda. Finally, we return full circle to Shakespeare himself – his timeless play "The Tempest. " Its title page from a 19th-century edition showcases wood engravings after Sir John Gilbert's masterful illustrations. This serves as a reminder that Miranda's allure has endured for centuries.