Paper Collection (#98)

On a Mountain Path in Spring (aAnAn aeaaeAai), Song Dynasty (album leaf
AIS5335935 On a Mountain Path in Spring (anna aeaeaI), Song Dynasty (album leaf, ink and color on silk) by Ma Yuan (c. 1160-1225); 27.4 x 43.1 cm; National Palace Museum, Taipei

Detail de: John Milton visiting Galileo Galileo when a prisoner of the Inquisition par
FIA5402744 Detail de: John Milton visiting Galileo Galileo when a prisoner of the Inquisition par Hart, Solomon Alexander (1806-1881), 1847 - Oil on canvas - Private Collection by Hart

"Nature morte aux livres"(Still life with books
FIA5400925 " Nature morte aux livres" (Still life with books) Peinture de Jan van Heem (1606-1684), 1628 - Oil on wood, 31, 2x40, 2 cm Fondation Custodia by Heem, Jan Davidsz

Reine Tamar (Thamar) de Georgie (1160-1213) - Queen Tamar par Pirosmani (Pirosmanashvili)
FIA5405577 Reine Tamar (Thamar) de Georgie (1160-1213) - Queen Tamar par Pirosmani (Pirosmanashvili), Niko (1862-1918). Oil on cardboard, size : 90x70, 1913-1914, Niko Pirosmanashvili Museum

Femme georgienne sur un canape - Georgian woman on a couch par Pirosmani (Pirosmanashvili
FIA5405570 Femme georgienne sur un canape - Georgian woman on a couch par Pirosmani (Pirosmanashvili), Niko (1862-1918). Oil on oilcloth, size : 99x106, 1904, Niko Pirosmanashvili Museum

Paper factory: the drying stage. 18th century (engraving)
LRI4669190 Paper factory: the drying stage. 18th century (engraving) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paper factory: the drying stage. 18th century engraving)

Egyptian antiquitis: "the pharaoh and his wife in the papyrus"
JLJ4665916 Egyptian antiquitis: " the pharaoh and his wife in the papyrus" Papyrus, New Empire, 18th dynasty. Private Collection by Egyptian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Description of different products and uses of paper: portrait of Georges Louis Leclerc
XEE4190229 Description of different products and uses of paper: portrait of Georges Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon, naturalist and writer (1707-1788) writing his Natural History

Lake of Fire to Hell. 1085-935 BC (papyrus)
LRI4592976 Lake of Fire to Hell. 1085-935 BC (papyrus) by Egyptian 21st Dynasty (c.1069-945 BC); Egyptian Museum, Turin, Italy; (add.info.: Egyptian Antiquit: Lake of Fire to Hell)

The life-giving power of the sun. Ptolemaic period. (papyrus)
LRI4592943 The life-giving power of the sun. Ptolemaic period. (papyrus) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); Egyptian Museum, Turin, Italy; (add.info.: Egyptian antiquite: solar symbology)

Architect Kha and his wife Merit worshiping Osiris. 1540-1295 BC (papyrus)
LRI4592928 Architect Kha and his wife Merit worshiping Osiris. 1540-1295 BC (papyrus) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian Museum, Turin

Egyptian Art; Egyptian Papyrus: Musicians; Coll Part
JLJ4638854 Egyptian Art; Egyptian Papyrus: Musicians; Coll Part by Egyptian; Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Art; Egyptian Papyrus: Musicians; Coll Part); Photo ePhoto Josse; Egyptian

Egyptian antiquitis: fragment of the Book of the Dead, papyrus of Nebqed
LRI4633609 Egyptian antiquitis: fragment of the Book of the Dead, papyrus of Nebqed. Detail representing the arrival of the deceased in the afterwards. 18th dynasty. 1400-1350 BC

Egyptian antiquite: the weighing of the soul - Detail of Book of Dead
LRI4719180 Egyptian antiquite: the weighing of the soul - Detail of Book of Dead, papyrus preserved at the Egyptian Museum of Torino, Italy by Egyptian; Egyptian Museum, Turin

Paper making in the 19th century
GIA4783577 Paper making in the 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paper making in the 19th century.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Ecumenical Council of Nicea - Representation of the First Council of Nicee
GIA4727132 Ecumenical Council of Nicea - Representation of the First Council of Nicee, First Ecumenical Council, in 325 AD

Portrait of Felix Feneon (1861-1944), art critic, journalist
JLJ4682213 Portrait of Felix Feneon (1861-1944), art critic, journalist and magazine director at La revue blanche" Painting by Felix Vallotton (1865-1925) (ec.suiss), 1896

Spanish Eveque 16th century, based on a painting by Bartolome Murillo (1617-1682)
FLO4617013 Spanish Eveque 16th century, based on a painting by Bartolome Murillo (1617-1682) - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

Costume d un representant du peuple, France 18th century, after a contemporary engraving - Lithography based on an
FLO4616958 Costume d un representant du peuple, France 18th century, after a contemporary engraving - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

How to cut the substance of Chinese paper (according to a Chinese drawing
LSE4103420 How to cut the substance of Chinese paper (according to a Chinese drawing) - sd beginning 19th century by Chinese School (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Chinese paper cut and colored
LSE4099375 Chinese paper cut and colored. by Chinese School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese paper cut and colored.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; Chinese, out of copyright

Paper making workshop, 19th century. Chromolithography
LSE4093807 Paper making workshop, 19th century. Chromolithography. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paper making workshop, 19th century)

Jerome of Prague refusing to abjure - Jerome of Prague (1379-1416) church reformer
XEE4155845 Jerome of Prague refusing to abjure - Jerome of Prague (1379-1416) church reformer, refusing to recant - Engraving in " Popular Fastes

Maximilien de Robespierre 1758-1794, French politician, Member of the Committee of Public
XEE4150851 Maximilien de Robespierre 1758-1794, French politician, Member of the Committee of Public Safety with Maurice Duplay in his room - Chambre de Maximilien de Robespierre chez Maurice Duplay

A paper mill - Stationery: pourissoir - "The Great Encyclopedie
XEE4148434 A paper mill - Stationery: pourissoir - " The Great Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers" (Encyclopedia or Dictionary of the Sciences)

A paper mill - Stationery: Collage - "The Great Encyclopedie
XEE4148424 A paper mill - Stationery: Collage - " The Great Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers" (Encyclopedia or Dictionary of the Sciences)

Papiers Peints, c. 1820-35 (porcelain)
1766891 Papiers Peints, c.1820-35 (porcelain) by Develly, Jean-Charles (1783-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Papiers Peints / Veloutage, Foncage, Assemblage)

Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius, 1891-2 (pencil on oaper over canvas)
1766397 Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius, 1891-2 (pencil on oaper over canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 43x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dark Genius; Dunkler Genius)

Sunrise, 1896 (pastel on paper)
1765170 Sunrise, 1896 (pastel on paper) by Ury, Lesser (1861-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunrise; Sonnenaufgang am Gardasee. Lesser Ury (1861-1931). Pastel on paper. Dated 1896

Workers in a Field at Kandern; Arbeiter auf dem Feld bei Kandern
1765163 Workers in a Field at Kandern; Arbeiter auf dem Feld bei Kandern, 1907 (oil on paper laid down on card) by Macke, August (1887-1914); 23.2x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

St. Joan of Arc (pencil and pastel on buff paper)
1765047 St. Joan of Arc (pencil and pastel on buff paper) by Richmond, William Blake (1842-1921); 71.3x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Joan of Arc. Sir William Blake Richmond (1842-1921)

Tiger, 1934 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)
1764904 Tiger, 1934 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper) by Zhang Shanzi (1882-1940); 135.5x67.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiger. Zhang Shanzi (1882-1940)

Watching Ships, Gloucester, 1875 (watercolour and gouache on paper)
1764675 Watching Ships, Gloucester, 1875 (watercolour and gouache on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 21.6x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Watching Ships, Gloucester)

Old Orient, Persians: Magician, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702551 Old Orient, Persians: Magician, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ordnance return of firearms and accoutrements for a company of the 31st United States
3275227 Ordnance return of firearms and accoutrements for a company of the 31st United States Colored Troops, 1864 by American School

The Break-Up Letter, 1890 (pastel on paper)
987325 The Break-Up Letter, 1890 (pastel on paper) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 99x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Break-Up Letter; Le Lettre de Rupture)

Title page from Systema naturae, 1735 (printed in on paper)
985709 Title page from Systema naturae, 1735 (printed in on paper) by Linnaeus, Carl (1707-78); 54.5x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page. From Systema naturae)

Egyptian Costume Designs for a Dancer, a Musician, Ta-Or, and Cleopatras Sister
985512 Egyptian Costume Designs for a Dancer, a Musician, Ta-Or, and Cleopatras Sister, (pencil and gouache on paper) by Bakst

The Striped Blazer, (watercolour and pencil on buff paper)
985421 The Striped Blazer, (watercolour and pencil on buff paper) by Demuth, Charles (1883-1935); 28x21.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Striped Blazer. Charles Demuth (1883-1935)

Place de la Concorde, (watercolour and pencil on paper)
985375 Place de la Concorde, (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Robinson, Florence Vincent (1874-1937); 35.7x47.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Place de la Concorde)

Sunset, New York Harbour, 1880 (watercolour and pencil on paper laid down on paper)
985372 Sunset, New York Harbour, 1880 (watercolour and pencil on paper laid down on paper) by Farrer, Henry (1843-1903); 63.5x95.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunset, New York Harbour)

Jersey City with a Glimpse of New York From the Bergen Canal, 1854 (watercolour
985356 Jersey City with a Glimpse of New York From the Bergen Canal, 1854 (watercolour, pencil and gouache on paper) by Miller

Rabbit, (coloured pencil on paper)
985008 Rabbit, (coloured pencil on paper) by Wood, Grant (1891-1942); 15.8x17.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rabbit. Grant Wood (1892-1942). Coloured pencil on paper

Above Lake Garda (at San Vigilio), 1913 (watercolour and gouache on paper)
984923 Above Lake Garda (at San Vigilio), 1913 (watercolour and gouache on paper) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 34.9x53.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Above Lake Garda (at San Vigilio)

Steering the Punt, 1909 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199537 Steering the Punt, 1909 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); 26x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Bridge at St Ives 1903 (pencil, pen and black ink, and w / c on paper)
1199522 The Bridge at St Ives 1903 (pencil, pen and black ink, and w/c on paper) by Garden, William Fraser (1856-1921); 28x39.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Naked Woman Styling her Hair; Femme nue se coiffant, c. 1890-1895
1196321 Naked Woman Styling her Hair; Femme nue se coiffant, c.1890-1895 (pastel and charcoal on tan paper laid down on board) by Degas

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"Unfolding History: Paper as a Timeless Medium" From capturing the grandeur of a Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village to dissecting the intricacies of skull anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci, it has been an indispensable tool for preserving our past. It holds within its delicate fibers the stories of nations and civilizations. Travel back to 1897 with a Map of Ireland, tracing ancient boundaries and forgotten landscapes. Explore Palestine's rich history through a map from 1875, revealing tales etched into every contour. And behold The Declaration of Independence, carefully preserved in Philadelphia's Free Quaker Meeting House, where ink meets parchment to immortalize freedom's birth. Yet paper is not just for serious matters; it also carries whimsy and satire. In an engraving from Punch magazine, witness Faraday Giving His Card to Father Thames—a comical encounter bridging science and nature. Or chuckle at A Warning - Wagners Ring Cycle cartoon that pokes fun at Wagnerian opera enthusiasts. Paper maps transport us across time and space—whether it be the Map of the World from 1800 unveiling uncharted territories or England and Wales' detailed cartography circa 1875 guiding explorers through familiar lands. Journey through Budapest's streets via a city map from 1895 or navigate New York City's bustling avenues using one from 1896. Even Maine USA reveals its secrets on an intricate map dating back to 1883. In this digital age, let us not forget the humble yet profound power held within each sheet of paper—the ability to connect generations by preserving their triumphs, discoveries, humor, and dreams upon its surface. So next time you hold this seemingly ordinary material in your hands, remember that it is more than just pulp—it is our shared heritage encapsulated within fragile fibers—a testament to human ingenuity throughout centuries gone by.