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Motive Collection

"Motive: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Ferdinand And Miranda, as their love story unfolds in a captivating portrait by Artist Kaiser Wilhelm II

Background imageMotive Collection: Princess Alexandrine of Prussia as a baby, NPG 5219

Princess Alexandrine of Prussia as a baby, NPG 5219
945979 Princess Alexandrine of Prussia as a baby, NPG 5219 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Princess Alexandrine of Prussia, Cecilienhilfe

Princess Alexandrine of Prussia, Cecilienhilfe
945976 Princess Alexandrine of Prussia, Cecilienhilfe by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Empress Auguste Viktoria reading, NPG

Empress Auguste Viktoria reading, NPG
945851 Empress Auguste Viktoria reading, NPG by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: The Emperor with entourage on the Hohenzollern, RPH

The Emperor with entourage on the Hohenzollern, RPH
945829 The Emperor with entourage on the Hohenzollern, RPH by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: The two oldest sons of the Crown Prince, PH

The two oldest sons of the Crown Prince, PH
945786 The two oldest sons of the Crown Prince, PH by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Auguste Viktoria of Prussia with Prince Joachim

Auguste Viktoria of Prussia with Prince Joachim
945773 Auguste Viktoria of Prussia with Prince Joachim; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Princess August Wilhelm with her son, NPG

Princess August Wilhelm with her son, NPG
945755 Princess August Wilhelm with her son, NPG by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Prince August William of Prussia with wife

Prince August William of Prussia with wife
945733 Prince August William of Prussia with wife by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Kaiserpaar in the west, Wilhelm II, walk, NPG

Kaiserpaar in the west, Wilhelm II, walk, NPG
946624 Kaiserpaar in the west, Wilhelm II, walk, NPG by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Collage, Imperial Family, Couples and Children, Uniforms

Collage, Imperial Family, Couples and Children, Uniforms
945717 Collage, Imperial Family, Couples and Children, Uniforms by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Sohne d Crownprinces in the Tiergarten, Liersch 3344

Sohne d Crownprinces in the Tiergarten, Liersch 3344
946568 Sohne d Crownprinces in the Tiergarten, Liersch 3344 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia on a rock

Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia on a rock
945708 Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia on a rock by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Foto Herzog Carl Eduard, Sibylle, Kaiser Wilhelm II

Foto Herzog Carl Eduard, Sibylle, Kaiser Wilhelm II
946354 Foto Herzog Carl Eduard, Sibylle, Kaiser Wilhelm II by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: The four sons of the Crown Prince couple in the seaside resort of Sopot

The four sons of the Crown Prince couple in the seaside resort of Sopot
945697 The four sons of the Crown Prince couple in the seaside resort of Sopot by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Prince Eitel Friedrich, Duchess Sophie Charlotte

Prince Eitel Friedrich, Duchess Sophie Charlotte
946692 Prince Eitel Friedrich, Duchess Sophie Charlotte by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Prince William of Prussia, Hohenzollern, Liersch

Prince William of Prussia, Hohenzollern, Liersch
946666 Prince William of Prussia, Hohenzollern, Liersch by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Empress Auguste Viktoria, 1914, Call to Women

Empress Auguste Viktoria, 1914, Call to Women
946633 Empress Auguste Viktoria, 1914, Call to Women by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Emperor Wilhelm II, Empress Auguste Viktoria, grandson

Emperor Wilhelm II, Empress Auguste Viktoria, grandson
946625 Emperor Wilhelm II, Empress Auguste Viktoria, grandson by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Princess V. Luise, Ernst August zu Braunschweig

Princess V. Luise, Ernst August zu Braunschweig
945724 Princess V. Luise, Ernst August zu Braunschweig by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Prince Wilhelm's Morgenpromenade, Liersch 1914

Prince Wilhelm's Morgenpromenade, Liersch 1914
946592 Prince Wilhelm's Morgenpromenade, Liersch 1914 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Crown Prince August Wilhelm u Cecilie with Sons

Crown Prince August Wilhelm u Cecilie with Sons
945713 Crown Prince August Wilhelm u Cecilie with Sons by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Foto Kronprinz Wilhelm von Preuszen, Bobsleigh

Foto Kronprinz Wilhelm von Preuszen, Bobsleigh
946356 Foto Kronprinz Wilhelm von Preuszen, Bobsleigh by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Prince and Princess August Wilhelm von P, Bulldog

Prince and Princess August Wilhelm von P, Bulldog
945707 Prince and Princess August Wilhelm von P, Bulldog by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Aunt Prinzesschen, Princess Luise of Prussia

Aunt Prinzesschen, Princess Luise of Prussia
946153 Aunt Prinzesschen, Princess Luise of Prussia by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: To the German Women, Empress Auguste Victoria

To the German Women, Empress Auguste Victoria
946127 To the German Women, Empress Auguste Victoria by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: William of Prussia, wife Cecile with child

William of Prussia, wife Cecile with child
946013 William of Prussia, wife Cecile with child by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Photo Munich, Die Konigsweihe 1910, People

Photo Munich, Die Konigsweihe 1910, People
945982 Photo Munich, Die Konigsweihe 1910, People by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Hedgehog Mecki, Love is a Heavenly Power, on a bench (postcard)

Hedgehog Mecki, Love is a Heavenly Power, on a bench (postcard)
954410 Hedgehog Mecki, Love is a Heavenly Power, on a bench (postcard); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Litho Mannheim, Torpedobootsdivision am Rhein 1900

Litho Mannheim, Torpedobootsdivision am Rhein 1900
953397 Litho Mannheim, Torpedobootsdivision am Rhein 1900; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Litho German warships in motion, Sacrifice Day 1916

Litho German warships in motion, Sacrifice Day 1916
953122 Litho German warships in motion, Sacrifice Day 1916; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Sailing ship Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus, model

Sailing ship Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus, model
952748 Sailing ship Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus, model; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Litho Kaiser Wilhelm I, 100 years old. Birthday 1897

Litho Kaiser Wilhelm I, 100 years old. Birthday 1897
948186 Litho Kaiser Wilhelm I, 100 years old. Birthday 1897; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Princess Cecilie of Prussia with Muff (photo)

Princess Cecilie of Prussia with Muff (photo)
945963 Princess Cecilie of Prussia with Muff (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liersch 7799); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Coats of arms Litho William the Great, 1861, 1888, Prussia

Coats of arms Litho William the Great, 1861, 1888, Prussia
945917 Coats of arms Litho William the Great, 1861, 1888, Prussia; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Embossing Litho National Celebration, March 22, 1897, Kaiser Wilhelm I

Embossing Litho National Celebration, March 22, 1897, Kaiser Wilhelm I
946493 Embossing Litho National Celebration, March 22, 1897, Kaiser Wilhelm I; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Embossing Litho Crown Prince Couple, Wedding, June 6.1905

Embossing Litho Crown Prince Couple, Wedding, June 6.1905
946478 Embossing Litho Crown Prince Couple, Wedding, June 6.1905; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Litho Wilhelm I, 1897, Kaiser Wilhelm II with students

Litho Wilhelm I, 1897, Kaiser Wilhelm II with students
946464 Litho Wilhelm I, 1897, Kaiser Wilhelm II with students; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Coat of arms Litho Albert of Saxony, 23 April 1898, Jubilee

Coat of arms Litho Albert of Saxony, 23 April 1898, Jubilee
946338 Coat of arms Litho Albert of Saxony, 23 April 1898, Jubilee; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, c.1900 (b/w photo)

Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, c.1900 (b/w photo)
947405 Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, c.1900 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augusta Victoria de Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Augustenburg, wife of Wilhelm II)

Background imageMotive Collection: Photo Diesdorf Saxony Anhalt, horse, inhabitant, bicycle, residential building

Photo Diesdorf Saxony Anhalt, horse, inhabitant, bicycle, residential building
954194 Photo Diesdorf Saxony Anhalt, horse, inhabitant, bicycle, residential building by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Photo Grimma Saxony, Hubertus, rider with a stallion

Photo Grimma Saxony, Hubertus, rider with a stallion
954049 Photo Grimma Saxony, Hubertus, rider with a stallion by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929

Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929
953836 Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Warships Germany, S. M. S. Thuringen, Shipyard

Warships Germany, S. M. S. Thuringen, Shipyard
953761 Warships Germany, S. M. S. Thuringen, Shipyard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Photo Achensee, Tyrol, cruise, 2 June 1926, Boat

Photo Achensee, Tyrol, cruise, 2 June 1926, Boat
953341 Photo Achensee, Tyrol, cruise, 2 June 1926, Boat by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Photo German Warship, S.M.S Wittelsbach, Dock

Photo German Warship, S.M.S Wittelsbach, Dock
952975 Photo German Warship, S.M.S Wittelsbach, Dock by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Photo Steam ship Habsburg, Danube, Austria

Photo Steam ship Habsburg, Danube, Austria
952515 Photo Steam ship Habsburg, Danube, Austria by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: S.M.S. Prussia, heavy rear guns

S.M.S. Prussia, heavy rear guns
952137 S.M.S. Prussia, heavy rear guns by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageMotive Collection: Dampfer Leipzig on the Elbe, Hahn Verlag 4697

Dampfer Leipzig on the Elbe, Hahn Verlag 4697
950335 Dampfer Leipzig on the Elbe, Hahn Verlag 4697 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved




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"Motive: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Ferdinand And Miranda, as their love story unfolds in a captivating portrait by Artist Kaiser Wilhelm II. Queen Marie Antoinette's enigmatic gaze in her exquisite print leaves us pondering her hidden motives. Emperor Franz Joseph I's regal presence reminds us that even rulers have motives driving their actions. At the Motive Power Depot (MPD) in Bournemouth, Dorset, engines hum with purpose, fueled by the desire to transport people and goods across vast distances. The Earl of Shaftesbury stands apart from political motivations, his Vanity Fair cartoon capturing his unique character on November 13th, 1869. Meanwhile, an engraving titled "A Ride in a Ceylonese Tricycle" shows how simple pleasures can be motivated by curiosity and adventure. In another lithograph called "How to kiss your rich aunt, " we see humorous intentions at play. Yet it is the engraving of "The Rope Bridge over the Teremakau" that reveals courage as its motive - crossing treacherous terrain to connect communities. Witness innovation through time with "The Electric Tricycle" engraving and marvel at progress depicted in "Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation. " Mr Edison's groundbreaking invention arrives from New York via London - a phonograph driven by his relentless motive for perfection. Lastly, tin becomes more than just metal; it symbolizes resourcefulness and industry-driven motives shaping our world. From love stories to political intrigue, whimsical adventures to technological advancements – explore these diverse motives captured within art's embrace.